IRIPO: tailored extension services to smallholder farmers in Mozambique
Problem
There is a gap between innovations in agriculture worldwide and the delivery and uptake of these innovations to and by final users (smallholder farmers). In Mozambique this gap exists for several reasons, among which physical, financial and technical barriers but, most importantly, whats is lacking is the translation of these innovations into packages that can be delivered, understood and purchased by smallholder farmers.
Solution
Resilience’s solution is the development of a technological platform that provides affordable, commercial and tailored Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) to Mozambican smallholder farmers and agri-businesses, aimed at improving their farming systems, livelihood and well-being. A farmer-centric approach is used to provide solutions based on a deep understanding of rural actors’ needs, preferences, aspirations and (gendered) behaviors at the household level. IRIPO translates and packages these innovation and facilitates the communication between end users (Mozambican farmers) and multipliers of innovations in agriculture (research institutions, private sector, input suppliers, development agencies).
Impact
Access to these innovations will help smallholder farmers to make informed choices, facilitate access to technical knowledge and practices, facilitate market linkages, which in turn will enable the adoption of improved production practices and marketability.
