Diversifying Rice-based Systems and Empowering Farmers in Bangladesh 193ensure that these remain entry points and not sole objectives. In any event, the
high adoption rates and the increased returns from the innovations brought about
by the programme attest to the appropriateness of the intervention. Longer-term
impacts beyond the adoption of particular sustainable agriculture practices may be
taking place but still remain to be measured.
Notes
1 The growers surveyed owned, on average, 0.45ha of land. Note: Through the 1999 Bellagio con-
ference, CARE/Bangladesh learned about the system of rice intensification. Farmer field school
participants using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods in Kishoreganj district in
2000 averaged 6.5t/ha. Farmers cooperating with the Department of Agricultural Extension in
Kishoreganj averaged 7.5t/ha with SRI methods.
2 48 takas = US$1. One kilo of rice (paddy) is worth 5–7 takas (US$0.10–0.14).
3 These data are from the NOPEST mid-term review and monitoring report.
4 In compiling results, the areas considered were ones with no climatic disasters during the three
seasons.
5 Since a large part of the fish production is consumed by the household, potential net return –
defined as the value of the harvest minus the cost of producing it – is used rather than actual net
return.
6 As with fish, most vegetables are consumed, so potential net return – the value of the harvest
minus the cost of producing it – is also used here.
7 Caring for seed is traditionally a woman’s responsibility.
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