Regenerative Rice Production, Vietnam
Design Thinking & Human-Centred Design for Inclusive Innovation in Smallholder Agriculture
Our Role
Design of program, interventions and implementation plan
Design of regenerative rice farmer schools
Support implementation with local implementation partner
Our Approach
Co-Design the Program and Interventions
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Listen to Farmers: We conduct interviews and workshops to understand their needs, challenges, and practices.
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Collaborate on Solutions: We co-create practices like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and organic amendments with farmers.
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Measure Together: We define success metrics (e.g., yield, water savings) based on farmers' priorities.
Design Regenerative Rice Farmer Schools
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Build with Farmers: We co-develop practical learning modules on water management, soil health, and pest control.
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Hands-On Learning: We use demo plots and peer-led training for hands-on practice.:
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Adapt Quickly: We use farmer feedback to continuously refine the curriculum.
Partnership for Implementation
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Train Locally: We equip Partners teams to deliver farmer-centered programs.
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Pilot and Scale: We start with small-scale trials and expand based on feedback.​
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Farmer-Led Tracking: We empower farmers to monitor progress with simple tools.
