Winrock International

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-07-16 to 2022-07-15)

Supported installation of 724 small irrigation schemes to boost vegetable production.
Promoted IPM practices to minimize agrochemical use.
Supported piloting of grain dryer and cocoon bags for grain storage to reduce post-harvest losses.

Reached 235,789 farming households, 73% of participants were women.
Supported 258,808 participants through trainings and demonstrations.
Graduated 62,494 participants (86% female, 59% from disadvantaged groups) from Business Literacy Program.
Facilitated GON investments of NRs. 109 million (USD 923,729) for irrigation, seeds, machinery, polyhouses, and market infrastructure.

Close collaboration with the Government of Nepal (GON) at federal, provincial, and municipal levels.
Supported GON in developing PSE guidelines, new National Agriculture Policy, and provincial agriculture development strategies.
Supported the replication of the successful Rice Mill Model (RMM) by the GON.

COVID-19 related supply chain disruptions (shortage of fertilizers, hybrid seeds).
Unexpected heavy rainfall and flooding in October 2021, destroying 14,000 hectares of rice crops.
Russia-Ukraine war causing increased global food and agri-input prices.

Partners adapted using mechanisms like direct collection of produce, digital payment systems, and digital information dissemination.
Disseminated SMS alerts on harvesting, drying, and storage of damaged paddy.
Supported cooperatives to acquire wholesale loans and adopt digital payment systems.
Provided packhouse management training and supported cold storage facilities.
Focused on harnessing weather information, promoting crop insurance, and improving harvesting and storage technologies under SSOW.

The project's activities contribute to poverty reduction, food security, economic growth, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.