The project implemented several measures in order to raise agricultural productivity,
such as farmer training and demonstration programme, improvements in water control
and irrigation, introduction of improved agricultural technologies. The Farmer
Promoters (FPs) and Village Animal Health Workers (VAHWs) played an important
role in disseminating services at the village level. In addition, the PCR reports that wet
season rice yields increased by 30% following the adoption of System of Rice
Intensification (SRI). However, it seems that better results would have been achieved if
the project had pushed more attention and resources on the agricultural sector
component from the beginning.