Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar
This study evaluates the scale-readiness and efficiency gains of the Small Farmer Large Field (SFLF) model implemented in potato-based cropping systems in Nalanda district, Bihar, during 2022-24. The research, based on focus group discussions (n=23) and key informant interviews (n=61), assessed the...
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| author | Janakiraman, Deepa Veettil, Prakashan Chellattan Ali, Shahid Krupnik, Timothy J. |
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| description | This study evaluates the scale-readiness and efficiency gains of the Small Farmer Large Field (SFLF) model implemented in potato-based cropping systems in Nalanda district, Bihar, during 2022-24. The research, based on focus group discussions (n=23) and key informant interviews (n=61), assessed the model's operational efficiency, implementation effectiveness, and scaling potential. Results indicate yield improvements of 30-35% and input cost reductions of 10-15% among participating farmers. The model achieved an innovation-readiness score of 6 (semi-controlled testing) but a use-score of 1 (single-institution implementation), highlighting reliance on a single organization for implementation. While the program effectively engaged diverse economic groups (57.4% Below Poverty Line participants), it achieved limited success in gender inclusion (3.3% female participation) and market integration (34.4% success in price negotiations). Key challenges included capacity-building limitations (26%) program structure issues (33%), and market access constraints. The study suggests strengthening community leadership, gender-sensitive programming, and market integration to improve sustainability and support successful scaling. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1699402025-05-04T09:22:06Z Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar Janakiraman, Deepa Veettil, Prakashan Chellattan Ali, Shahid Krupnik, Timothy J. cropping systems potatoes gender social inclusion markets research This study evaluates the scale-readiness and efficiency gains of the Small Farmer Large Field (SFLF) model implemented in potato-based cropping systems in Nalanda district, Bihar, during 2022-24. The research, based on focus group discussions (n=23) and key informant interviews (n=61), assessed the model's operational efficiency, implementation effectiveness, and scaling potential. Results indicate yield improvements of 30-35% and input cost reductions of 10-15% among participating farmers. The model achieved an innovation-readiness score of 6 (semi-controlled testing) but a use-score of 1 (single-institution implementation), highlighting reliance on a single organization for implementation. While the program effectively engaged diverse economic groups (57.4% Below Poverty Line participants), it achieved limited success in gender inclusion (3.3% female participation) and market integration (34.4% success in price negotiations). Key challenges included capacity-building limitations (26%) program structure issues (33%), and market access constraints. The study suggests strengthening community leadership, gender-sensitive programming, and market integration to improve sustainability and support successful scaling. 2024-12 2025-01-26T00:17:23Z 2025-01-26T00:17:23Z Brochure https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169940 en Open Access application/pdf TAFSSA Janakiraman, D., Chellattan Veettil, P., Ali, S., & Krupnik, T. J. (2024). Evaluating the scale-readiness and efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in potato-based cropping systems: A case study from Nalanda, Bihar. Research Note 61. TAFSSA. https://hdl.handle.net/10883/35351 |
| spellingShingle | cropping systems potatoes gender social inclusion markets research Janakiraman, Deepa Veettil, Prakashan Chellattan Ali, Shahid Krupnik, Timothy J. Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar |
| title | Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar |
| title_full | Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar |
| title_short | Evaluating the Scale-Readiness and Efficiency-gains of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Potato-based cropping systems: A Case Study from Nalanda, Bihar |
| title_sort | evaluating the scale readiness and efficiency gains of small farmers large field sflf in potato based cropping systems a case study from nalanda bihar |
| topic | cropping systems potatoes gender social inclusion markets research |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169940 |
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