ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Empowering farmers through knowledge
Rice Crop Manager (RCM) is an empowering digital decision-support tool developed by IRRI, designed to help farmers elevate productivity and profits through science-based recommendations delivered directly to their mobile phones or trusted extension services. Harnessing Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM), RCM offers tailored advice on optimal planting times, nutrient and input use, and essential crop management practices.
Since its launch, RCM has surged across South and Southeast Asia, showcasing how accessible, localized technology can create significant impact for smallholder farmers. In Indonesia, IRRI’s strengthened collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agency for Agricultural Instrument Standardization (BSIP), Rikolto, and the South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has made 2024 a landmark year for expansion. Through the innovative Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP) 2.0, IRRI and partners have rolled out comprehensive training-of-trainers programs, field trials, and GPS-based farm mapping across eight provinces.
In just one year, over 9,500 farmers have been empowered with the knowledge to utilize LKP 2.0, enabling them to achieve yield increases of up to 10% and average income gains of USD $90 per hectare. By blending cutting-edge digital tools with strong local partnerships and capacity-building efforts, RCM continues to champion Indonesia’s national goal of sustainable, climate-resilient rice production.
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Looking ahead, IRRI is driven to expand RCM’s reach through deeper collaborations with local governments, universities, and community groups, ensuring that even more farmers acquire the knowledge and tools they need to make rice production more profitable, climate-smart, and ready for the future.
Smartphones can be used not only for entertainment and communication purposes but also for finding useful agricultural information such as Layanan Konsultasi Padi.
Nana Suhartana
Rice Program Manager, Rikolto