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This poster provides a 2020 update on FRNs in CCRP

Widely acknowledged that farmers understand much about their soils. This ‘local soil knowledge’ ( LSK ) is often expressed in terms different from scientists’ soil knowledge ( SSK). Soil knowledge can be distinguished in 3 areas; this helps to move beyond the idea that knowledge is just soil classification or management practices. Kosmos ’ what […]

Increasing  cassava productivity and incomes of fellow smallholder farmers in Teso sub-region through sustainable and inclusive access to improved farmer preferred virus cassavaseed.

This objective of this document is to present a synthesis of the learning that was gained through part of the developmental evaluation process that involved four deep dive FRN projects, from 2015 to the end of 2017. The approach taken was to summarize the learning work done across the Deep Dive projects in different ways. […]

Analysis of the data from the Deep Dive process surfaced five key themes that held importance across all research stages:
1. There is a need to shift perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs of all stakeholders in order to create an environment that supports authentic farmer engagement across the research process. This involves understanding and addressing horizontal and vertical power dynamics.
2. Farmers and others learn best by doing—and this is most effective when stakeholders are “doing” together.
3. There is a need to develop processes and tools that are inclusive and appropriate; good facilitation is key.
4. Bonding and bridging social capital play an important role in the FRN.
5. Understanding and working with the social issues, and addressing socio-economic diversity, is
important for the success of the FRNs.