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The Promotion of Conservation Agriculture in the South African LandCare Programme during the Last Decade: Evolution and Impact of Action Research HJ Smith,  MC Matlou, L Maribeng, MV Kidson, G Trytsman WCCA 25-29 September 2011, Brisbane, Australia
Background ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The goal of the South African LandCare programme is to: ‘ optimise productivity through the sustainable use of natural resources to improve food security, job creation and the quality of life of the South African people’
A tentative start … ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Natural Science-based approach ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Testing “LandCare theories” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Action Research  as Methodology Critical reflection Action  (Implementation) Ideas Frequent events  (e.g. weekly, monthly) ,[object Object],[object Object]
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK   From Paradigms to Practice PARADIGM   Constructivism METHODOLOGIES Action Research : Landcare, FPR, FSA, FFS, M&E, experiential-, social- and discovery learning TOOLS, METHODS & TECHNIQUES Visioning, farmer-led experimentation, farmer groups / networks
Development of Action Research process in PhD research (Smith, 2006) Learning ,[object Object],[object Object],ACTION:  in LandCare Project REFLECTION  using SSM and cognitive mapping Findings / Theories about: F, M, A Learning Research Themes F:  Framework of ideas M:  Methodology
Action Research Process
Where are we now? Implementation & Integration process
Season-long awareness & training processes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Farmer-led experimentation … using CA principles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Plan Observe Reflect Act
Indicators Sustain- ability dimensions Baseline values  (2001) 1 year after start (2002) 2 years after start (2003) 3 years after start (2004) 4 years after start (2005) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Bio-technical feasibility 1.6 5 4 343 108 6 139 46 0 0 1.6 10-15 4.1 425 139 7 142 39 0 0 1.6 10-15 4.3 620 223 10 153 24 0 0 2 15 4.15 560 181 11.3 239 30 0 143 2 15 4.10 537 173 11.3 241 32 0 143 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Social  acceptability 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 18 2 1 0 2 2 85 80 18 5 10 0 48 24 214 70 18 5 20 2 175 ? 365 50 20 5 25 3 400 ? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Economic viability   1.5 -R200 3.2 Maize: R800 Soya: R1000 Intercrop: R2480 3.1  Maize: R800 Soya: R1000 Intercrop: R2480 4.9 M – R1500 S – R2500 IC – R3442 LEISA – R2800 4.2 M – R1500 S – R2500 IC – R3442 LEISA – R2800
Performance on Farmer-led trials (Bergville / Emmaus LandCare Project)
Social learning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Plan Act Observe Reflect Act Plan Observe Reflect Act
Future Implications
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The promotion of CA in the South African Landcare programme during the last decade: evolution and impact of action research. Hendrik J Smith

  • 1. The Promotion of Conservation Agriculture in the South African LandCare Programme during the Last Decade: Evolution and Impact of Action Research HJ Smith, MC Matlou, L Maribeng, MV Kidson, G Trytsman WCCA 25-29 September 2011, Brisbane, Australia
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  • 7. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK From Paradigms to Practice PARADIGM Constructivism METHODOLOGIES Action Research : Landcare, FPR, FSA, FFS, M&E, experiential-, social- and discovery learning TOOLS, METHODS & TECHNIQUES Visioning, farmer-led experimentation, farmer groups / networks
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  • 14. Performance on Farmer-led trials (Bergville / Emmaus LandCare Project)
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