Key Innovations and Approaches
Five strategic pillars that form the foundation of our comprehensive approach to sustainable agriculture
Long-Term Experiments (LTEs)
Four LTEs established in previous ACIAR projects will be used to monitor biophysical changes under CA across different agro-ecological zones.
APSIM Modelling
APSIM will simulate the effects of CA and alternative rice establishment methods over 30 years of climate data to predict yield variability, water use, and economic outcomes.
Mechanization and Service Provision
The project will promote the use of the Versatile Multi-crop Planter (VMP) and pilot bundled service provision models to improve access to mechanized planting and harvesting.
Collective Action Models
The 'Samoloy' approach, where farmers coordinate planting and input use, will be piloted to aggregate demand and reduce risks for service providers.
Gender and Social Inclusion
The project will ensure equitable access to CA knowledge and services, addressing barriers faced by women, youth, and smallholders.