RISE improving sustainability of agricultural production Response - Inducing Sustainability Evaluation

RISE

improving sustainabilityof agricultural production

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RISETackling sustainability deficits on dairy farms in Northeastern China with RISE

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What is RISE ?

Tackling sustainability deficits on dairy farms in Northeastern China with RISE

Partnerships to achieve impact

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What is RISE ?What is RISE ?

RISE is a tool/model allowing for aholistic sustainability assessment ofagricultural production with the aim ofinitiating improvements where necessary

economy

ecology

RISE

socio-cultural aspects

What is RISE ?What is RISE ?

RISE is a tool/model allowing for aholistic sustainability assessment ofagricultural production with the aim ofinitiating improvements where necessary

the tools covers ecological,economic and socialaspects of sustainability

evaluates productionat whole-farm level

economy

ecology

RISE


economy

ecology

RISE


RISE translates information...RISE translates information...

economy

ecology

RISE


…into stimulus for change…into stimulus for change

identification of - strengths ( potentials) and - weaknesses (

intervention points)



inducing changes (awareness, practical measures)to improve the situation

economy

ecology

RISE


…into stimulus for change…into stimulus for change

action!

farmer



ecology

economy

social aspects

RISE is holistic…RISE is holistic…

RISE covers all three dimensions of sustainability

RISE is holistic…RISE is holistic…

RISE covers all three dimensions of sustainability

EnergyWaterSoilBiodiversityEmission potential (N&P)Plant protectionWasteEconomic stabilityEconomic efficiencyLocal economyWorking conditionsSocial security

Naturalresources

Management

Economy

Social situation

12 indicators:

ReactionMeasures

augment valuable filed margins,less intensive use of certain fields,downsize particular plots, etc.

…and nonetheless specific…and nonetheless specific

Each indicator is calculated from various parameters (around 60 parameters in total)

Indicator Biodiversity

Parameter Value

SP1: Cropping system (>10 factors 16such as pesticide use, valuablefield margins or hedges, etc.)

DP1: Proportion of intensively cropped area 58(-)

DP2: Plot size 52(-)

DP3: Weed control 10(-)

Degree of sustainabilityDS = S - D = 16 - 40 = -24

State Parameter "SP" opt.=100Driving Force Parameter "DF" opt.=0

RISE at different scales/levelsRISE at different scales/levelsEvaluation of many farmsEvaluation of many farms

RISE at different scales/levelsRISE at different scales/levelsEvaluation of many farmsEvaluation of many farms

framework conditionsframework conditions

Evaluation of many farmsEvaluation of many farms

Analysis of framework conditionsAnalysis of framework conditions

RISE at different scales/levelsRISE at different scales/levels

framework conditionsframework conditions

regulations / laws / ...regulations / laws / ...

Evaluation of many farmsEvaluation of many farms

Analysis of framework conditionsAnalysis of framework conditions

Responsible policiesResponsible policies

Measures at farm level

Conducive framework

Policy advice

Measures at farm level

Conducive framework

Policy advice

RISE at different scales/levelsRISE at different scales/levels

Case Study, Northeastern ChinaCase Study, Northeastern China

RISE analysisof dairy farmsRISE analysisof dairy farms


RISE analysis of30 dairy farms inShuangcheng district,Heilongjian province,NE China

Collaboration withthe local governmentand Nestlé China Ltd.

0.7 ha; 3.3 LU/ha; 2.0 Working force; 8’700 kg milk/year; Crops: maize, rice

Actual

Example: Milk supplier No.3 for Nestlé, NE-ChinaExample: Milk supplier No.3 for Nestlé, NE-China

Milk suppliers, NE-ChinaMilk suppliers, NE-China

Driving Force (D) State (S) ▬▬ Degree of Sustainability (DS) DS: negative positive Border Area

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-100

0

100

n=30

Milk suppliers, NE-China (30 farms)Milk suppliers, NE-China (30 farms)

IndicatorEmission Potential

-100

0

100

Deg

ree

of

Su

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nab

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yMilk suppliers, NE-China (30 farms)Milk suppliers, NE-China (30 farms)

single parametersfor indicator Em.Pot.

SP1 SP2DF1

manure storage

absolute amount of

N&P per ha


-100

0

100

Deg

ree

of

Su

stai

nab

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100

0

100

Dri

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nutrient balance



SP1 SP2DF1

manure storage


-100

0

100

Deg

ree

of

Su

stai

nab

ilit

y

100

0

100

Dri

vin

g F

orc

e(p

oin

ts)

Sta

te(p

oin

ts)

nutrient balance

absolute amount of

N&P per ha



SP1 SP2DF1

manure storage

absolute amount of

N&P per ha


-100

0

100

Deg

ree

of

Su

stai

nab

ilit

y

100

0

100

Dri

vin

g F

orc

e(p

oin

ts)

Sta

te(p

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ts)

nutrient balance




SP1 SP2DF1

manure storage

absolute amount of

N&P per ha


-100

0

100

Deg

ree

of

Su

stai

nab

ilit

y

100

0

100

Dri

vin

g F

orc

e(p

oin

ts)

Sta

te(p

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ts)

nutrient balance


Investments in slurry containers and tight slurry compartmentsInvestments in slurry containers and tight slurry compartments


Optimized



Actual



Optimized (manure recycling: storage, handling, selling 85%)



Actual



Impact of the study

collaboration of Nestlé with the regional government:

Impact of the study

collaboration of Nestlé with the regional government:

Establishment of an extension service team

Demonstration farms in 74 milk collection centers

Experimental farm (training for farmers)

Installation of over 400 biogas generators

Village manure storage (business generation) planned

Extension DVD on good agricultural practice

Promotion of innovative ideas for farming communities


Partnerships to achieve impactPartnerships to achieve impact

public

private partnership

Farmers

Government institutions

Private sector (processing, retailers, …)


Farmers



Other public entities (NGOs, Research institutions, …)


Farmers




Education, training, extension


Farmers




Education and training, extension

Producer and label organizations

…



ConclusionConclusion

ConclusionConclusion

Experience with RISE

• holistic and at the same time specific tool

• of value at different levels

• applied in collaboration with various partners

Potential for tangible impact Potential for tangible impact

Thank youThank you

Symposium on Indicatorand Assessment SystemsMarch 16 & 17, 2006Bern, Switzerland

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RISE improving sustainability of agricultural production Response - Inducing Sustainability Evaluation