SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013

SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013

Teks Ucaptama Prof. Dr Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff, Pengerusi (Protem) SRI-Mas (Malaysian Agroecology Society for Sustainable Resource Intensification).

Prof. Dr Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff, UKM

Prof. Dr Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff, UKM

The Operation Framework for a Successful SRI Programme
Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff

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Keynote Address Persidangan SRI 2
11-13, Lumut, Perak. Malaysia

Abstract

The acceptance of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in most countries has been lukewarm to the point of unexplained resistance by government agencies dealing with anything concerning the planting of rice. On the contrary, slow but strong acceptance to the point of becoming an obsession (Lirik Lagu Gile as testimony to this strong acceptance amongst SRI advocates in Malaysia) are detected in small scale rice planting communities across Selangor, Kelantan, Perak and several other states. They have been given much needed intensive academic support by researchers in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia and several others. Non-governmental organization especially Seacon, Felcra Training has been the main mover and several others are chipping in at a fast rate. Research institutions have been, up till now, taking a conservative approach but some local authorities are involved heavily on the ground especially in Selangor, at Sri Lovely, Kedah and at Tunjung, Kelantan. We at Sri-Mas, a non-governmental coalition of concerned researchers across Malaysian, are emboldened by strong support from several friends in the corporate sector and from the cooperative movement (having declared their readiness to market SRI rice). Strong resistance, albeit a cultural one, are also detected in operators of large scale rice plantation. This is quite understandable taking into account their vast acreage and interest-based investments. Clearly there are limits to the efficiency of SRI approach and this we fully agree. A 10-20 hectare small holdings have shown objectively verifiable data that the productivity have breached a 10ton per hectare goal. We are in possession of real-time data from Sri farmers across the ever increasing SRI farming acreage. The very short history of SRI-Mas, being just recently registered with the Registrar of Society having taken a quantum learning curve from vast experiences by SRI advocates in other countries, especially from our co-advocates in Indonesia, have armed us a much needed extensive and intensive appreciation of what needs to be done for a successful SRI operational framework. We present seven (7) steps to achieve such a going-uphill task of not only bringing to the attention of all concerns but to monitor and unsure a sustainable SRI approach to all rice farmers in Malaysia and beyond its shores.

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The seven operation framework for SRI (7OF-SRI) advocate

The mapping of this operational operation framework takes into account and appreciation of specific instances on the ground of operation (theatre of implementation) and the community dynamics that prevails. Nevertheless, the principles that forms the basis of 7OF-SRI transcends that geographical and community boundaries. The 7OF-SRI focusses on the transformation of vast acreages of the heart of the advocate and not the terrestrial acreage. We believe that once the heart is firm on an idea after witnessing the outcome, the expression of that idea in the physical manifestation is a matter of time and it may well take 23 years or more if we were to take note of the greatest transformation of man and his environs that our human history ever witnessed. That is the transformation of a barbaric form of human expression pre-Islamic times to the finest expression of the inherent nature of man during the age of letters, reason and intellectual explorations with validations exemplified during the times of Muhammad, Rasulullah sallallahualaihi wasallam (saw) and his companions. May Allah be pleased with them all. We draw from this finest example as we do not find any other. For the case of what needs to be done in the 7OF-SRI, first and foremost in the deal flows of SRI reawakening is to make a declaration, like declaring an article of faith, that SRI approach are to be implemented immediately with what little or much at hand. This point of saying and implementing the belief is the rate limiting step. That is, the step that defines all endeavor that comes after it. This declaration will immediately draws uncalled resistances from all parties (farmers, agencies that for decades have implemented non-SRI approaches, suppliers of seeds and chemicals, farm services operators, rice millers, rice distributors and even from non-SRI extension workers) that have anything to do with rice planting. The resistance may come in the form of a soft paddle that SRI approach is not a well- tested method, not scientifically proven and general not economic. A declaration to take the position of SRI draws the most sensitive response from neighboring farmer that are still spraying government subsidized pesticides with full protective clothing. Much concerns of own health safety, hence the full poison proof coverings but sadly little concerns that the changes in wind directions could potentially endanger their own children and the children of neighbors. For the record, and much has been recorded to-date, adverse skin rashes has been reported affecting farm hand that does the spraying due to spillage from knapsack sprayer. Alas, even those kind of human maladies do not deter the non-SRI farmers and/or agencies responsible for rural population healthcare. All of the above observations are assumed (worst still is the acceptance as taken) to be a part of the modern development in rice planting. All done in the name of progress. Such are the scale of resistance embedded in the minds of non-SRI farmers and advocates that SRI farmers and advocates have to appreciate and tackle. We thus believe that the tackling that needs to be done is at the heart of men and women farmers, researchers, legislators and consumers.

The second step is to persevere and endure the barrage of criticism meted against the self-declared SRI-person or the 6 approaches needed for a 100% SRI ranking. The Malay word for this state of being is sabr, which is really an Arabic word having the same literal and deep meanings. Sabr is an inner strength emanating from the very core of the declaration. The going uphill task is felt-less when one is in a pure state of sabr, fully aware of challenges ahead. We take note of harassment by loss business chemical suppliers (as SRI approach produce own bio-fertilizers and sell amongst SRI farmers) at farm hand and SRI extension officer level. Should no sense of sabr prevail, we envisage SRI advocates would give up and revert to business as usual.

The third step is to constantly remember your declaration, again and again as that would be the source energy point to fall back on. In time of stress and increased stress situation gone unattended, the gathering of strength to proceed with SRI would surely diminished. This step that stipulates constant remembrance to the declaration to become a successful SRI farmer is the neutralizer to manage stress at a level that do not interfere with operation. For a Muslim, the Arabic and Malay word for this neutralizing and civilizing step is termed dzikrullah. Armed with the constant dynamics of inwards and outwards activities very much like the practice of deep breathing, the fourth step becomes a natural progression, that is being thankful to being in the new state of realization about rice and its environ, new family orientation and new purpose. For Muslim we say shukranlillah. This state of thankfulness gathers the inner strength that would enable the SRI farmers to stay the course of completing all 6 requirements of SRI to become 100% SRI. This act of staying the course (istiqomah) will open up more doors for self and community empowerment within a networking framework. This stage of experiential learning and the manifestation of the goodness in SRI approaches will develop a situation where the dictum of prosper thy neighbor becomes expressed in its full form and function. The SRI and non SRI farmers will be in an integrative mode, albeit at an initial slow rate, and until acts of sadeka or khidmat becomes immersed in them. Thus paving the way to the 7th step of culturation of doing things as part of worship or ibada to the one-true Creator as the full expression of the implementation of Sunnahtullah (in all sincerity) bears its pristine reality.

We list below 5 things to do by SRI-Mas executive committee to support this operation framework to achieve a nationwide advocacy of SRI approach in a sustainable way.
1-To set-up register of SRI farmer
2- To set-up REAL ( recognization, accreditization, and licensing) initiative for SRI approaches.
3- To set-up SRI outreach task force involving researchers, farmers and legislators.
4- To set-up a nationally networked distribution centre for SRI rice to ensure realistic pricing.
5- To set-up an international forum for sharing of SRI advocacy.

SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013 (hari ketiga)

SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013 (hari ketiga)

Pembentangan Kertas Planeri 3 oleh Pak Tam

Pembentangan Kertas Planeri 3 oleh Pak Tam

SESSION 5 – IMPLEMENTING SRI INNOVATIONS

PENGERUSI: Azmir Firdaus, MOA

0830 – 0900 – “Enhancing Sustainable Rice Production Through SRI-Inspired Innovations” oleh SALEHUDDIN YAHYA (NS NATURE RICE) [VIDEO]

WORKSHOP: CHALLENGES, POTENTIAL AND DIRECTION OF SRI

PENGERUSI: PROF MADYA DR ANIZAN ISAHAK, UKM

Pembentangan kumpulan.

Perbincangan Berkumpulan

Perbincangan Berkumpulan

SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013 (hari kedua)

SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013 (hari kedua)

Dr Yang Saing Koma dan SRI-Mas

Dr Yang Saing Koma dan SRI-Mas

HARI 2 – 12 JUN, 2013

SESSION 2 – KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

PENGERUSI: Encik Mohd Roslan Bani Amin, Padiberas Nasional Bhd (BERNAS).

0830 – 0900 – “The Operation Framework for a Successful SRI Programme” oleh Prof. Dr Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff, UKM.

0900 – 0920 – “National, Regional and Global SRI Networks” oleh Lucy Fisher, SRI-Rice, Cornell University, USA. [VIDEO]

0920 – 0940 – “SRI LOVELY: Kaedah Tanaman Padi Organik untuk Pembangunan Lestari Luar Bandar” oleh Tuan Haji Marzuki Md Zin, Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (KEDA). [VIDEO]

0940 – 1000 – “The Business of SRI: Supporting the Global Food Security Value Chain and a Sustainable Wealth Creation Model for Humanity” oleh Tuan Haji Rohaizat Ahmad, FELCRA Training and Consultancy (FTC). [VIDEO]

1050 – 1230 – FORUM “SRI: An Untapped Potential for Food Security”


PENGERUSI: Dr Anni Mitin, Southeast Asia Council for Food Security and Fair Trade (SEACON).

Mohamed Bukhori Abdul Rahman, Timbalan Pengarah Pertanian Negeri Kedah. [VIDEO]
Nurwahidah Hambali, Pembantu Pertanian Daerah Sabak Bernam, Selangor.
Salwati Ariffin, Peladangnita, Pertubuhan Peladang Bachok, Kelantan. [VIDEO]
Lucy Fisher, Cornell University, USA. [VIDEO]
Haji Mohd Yazid Abdullah, Kementerian Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani (MOA). [VIDEO]
Ratty Ulin, Partners of Community Organisation (PACOS Trust), Sabah. [VIDEO]
Zulkifli Sulaiman, Petani SRI, Sawah Sempadan, Selangor. [VIDEO]

SESSION 3 – INTERNATIONAL SRI FARMER EXPERIENCE SHARING

PENGERUSI: Salehuddin Yahya, NS Nature Rice, Malaysia.

1400 – 1420 – Cambodia – Sophal Uon.

1420 – 1440 – India – Nagarathnam Naidu Gudiwada.

1440 – 1500 – Indonesia – Aep Saepudin.

SESSION 4 – CONTRIBUTION OF SMALL FARMERS AND ICT IN SRI TOWARDS FOOD SECURITY

1530 – 1550 – “Small Farmers Contribution to Food Security Through SRI in Malaysia” oleh Dr Norsida Man, UPM.

1550 – 1610 – “SRI and the Small Farmer Holistic Perspective” oleh Clare Westwood, Third World Network (TWN).

1610 – 1630 – “Role of ICT in Dissemination of Information on Sustainable Agriculture and SRI (SAFSeN)” oleh Dr Anni Mitin, SEACON. [VIDEO]

SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013 (Hari Pertama)

SRI 2013 : Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua SRI 11-13 Jun, 2013 (Hari Pertama)

SRI 2013 di Lumut, Perak

SRI 2013 di Lumut, Perak

Persidangan Kedua SRI telah dijalankan pada 11-12 Jun, 2013 di Orient Star Hotel, Lumut, Perak. Persidangan ini dianjur bersama SRI-Mas, UPM, UKM, FTC, SEACON dan BERNAS. Tema pada kali ini adalah ‘SRI: An Untapped Potential for Food Security’.

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HARI 1 – 11 Jun, 2013

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

1000 – 1100 – “SRI: Strategic Thrusts in Agricultural, Soci-Economic & Environmental Policies” oleh Dr Yang Saing Koma, Cambodian Center for Study and Development in Agriculture (CEDAC). [VIDEO]

SESSION 1: SRI PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

1100 – 1130 – “What is System of Rice Intensification?” oleh Noorazimah Taharim, Malaysian Agroecology Society for Sustainable Resource Intensification (SRI-Mas). [VIDEO]

1130 – 1150 – “Microbes in Growth of Paddy: A Particulate in the State of Equilibrium with Associated Particulates” oleh Prof Dr Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). [VIDEO]

1130 – 1210 – “SRI Single Seedling Nursery Tray: An Innovative Breakthrough to Challenges in Raising and Transplanting Seedlings” oleh Dr Aimrun Wayayok, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). [VIDEO]

1210 – 1230 – “Comparison of Weed Management between System of Rice Intensification and Direct Seeded Rice” oleh Bashir Abdirahman Farah, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). [VIDEO]

1230 -1250 – “Application of Mapping System and Services for Canal Operation Techniques (MASSCOTE) in SRI” oleh Mohd Yazid Abdullah, Kementerian Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani (MOA).

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Padi SRI : Wadah SRI Untuk Manfaat Semua

Padi SRI : Wadah SRI Untuk Manfaat Semua

Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk Persidangan SRI 2013

Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk Persidangan SRI 2013

Tidak lama lagi Persidangan SRI 2013 akan berlangsung di Orient Star Resort, Lumut Perak pada 11-13 Jun, 2013. Sekarang adalah kerja-kerja pelarasan bagi memastikan persidangan berjalan dengan licin.

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