ATMA- lessons so far

  • The integrated implementation of field activities is workable but depends considerably on the state government's commitment to internalize and practice these new concepts.
  • All ATMAs have made considerable progress on diversification and intensification of different farming systems.
  • The Block Technology Teams (BTTs) and Farmer Advisory Committees (FACs) need to play a more active role in preparation of block action plans
  • Several farmer interest groups and women farmer interest groups have been formed and some of them have initiated joint activities. There is a need to involve NGOs in forming groups of farmers
  • Integrated package of exposure visit, training and demonstration has resulted in better technology adoption.

The flexibility to quickly respond to training and information needs of farmers, the availability of a reasonably good untied operational budget and the participation of the farming community by way of FAC at the block level are the major factors behind the apparent success of ATMA. However the project suffers from weak process documentation and internal Monitoring and Evaluation system. There is inadequate information on utilisation of IT facility and progress in implementation of adaptive research through SAUs and KVKs

 
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