Terms Of Reference (ToR) For  Establishment of Two Demonstration farms of Agricultural practices and technologies In Afgooye District, lower Shabelle region – Somalia

Islamic Relief Somalia

Terms Of Reference (ToR) For  Establishment of two demonstration farms of agricultural practices and technologies In Afgooye district, lower Shabelle region – Somalia

Project Name:     Strengthening Last Miles through Innovative Livelihood Enterprise (SMILE) 

Funded by:           IR USA

Location:             Afgooye district

Introduction and background

IRS is currently implementing an emergency and developmental projects in Afgooye district, such projects include SMILE project which is an agricultural project that helps farmers with agricultural support (input) such as seeds, farm plowing, irrigation canal rehabilitation and agricultural training to improve crop production.

Through this project, IR plans to support Afgooye small scale and vulnerable farmers to establish two demonstration farms/plots for learning agricultural practices and technology to improve knowledge of farmers through practical teaching (demonstrations) farmers how to improve farmers’ capacity through skills development and business linkages and increase farm productivity through adoption of improved agricultural technologies and practices and hence will enhance and improve community resilience through build back better preparedness & response

Objectives of the demonstration farms/plots establishment

As defined a demonstration plot/farm, or model farm, is a farm which is used primarily to research or demonstrate various agricultural techniques, whereas on-farm research helps identify and validate answers to specific research questions, the goal and objective of on-farm demonstrations is to show other farmers, and help you gain experience with, some new technology, and variety or production practice

The demo plots will be used for practical teaching farmers and conducting agricultural demonstrations, field days and trainings, and the DEMOs will be used for; 3000 farmer HHs (6000 individuals/indirect beneficiaries)

1. Training 200 farmers on improved farming technologies
2. 50 agro-farmers on post-harvest management
3. 40 farmers on fodder production and sales
4. Conduct crop and vegetable value chain study
5. Train of farmers on solar irrigation farming
6. Conduct Vulnerability and capacity assessment
7. Quarterly production of the climate change detection mapping and dissemination of early warning messages to farmers/beneficiaries.

Outcomes of the Demonstration plots’ establishment, and what expected to see when this activity is accomplished?

As defined a demonstration plot/farm, or model farm, is a farm which is used primarily to research or demonstrate various agricultural techniques, whereas on-farm research helps identify and validate answers to specific research questions, the goal and objective of on-farm demonstrations is to show other farmers, and help you gain experience with, some new technology and variety or production practice. Its objective include learning new knowledge and skills to farmers to increase their farm productivity and build sustainable livelihoods for poor and vulnerable agro-pastoralist and small scale farmers in Afgooye district.

DEMONSTARTION PLOTS ESTABLISHMENT

Identification of the site and Criteria of site selection

5. Soil: Soil must be arable loosen well drained, rich in organic matter and should respond well to fertilizer and manure. Sandy loam and/or loamy soils preferably with high humus content and pH between 5.5 and 6.5
6. Water: The site must be located near water source to facilitate daily watering. The total amount of water a tree receives will affects it’s cropping and fruit quality.

1. Topography: The ground must be flat less than 3%of slop and accessible to sunlight. 
2. Accessibility: The site must be located near or have access to the main road to facilitate the establishment and management process of the demonstrations.

Site preparation

1. a) Site clearing

Consist of cutting grasses, shrubs and trees trunks. In addition to clearing the ground vegetation in the forest nursery site, it is advisable to fell and remove all big trees inside and outside the site that might interfere with future demos operations and plants’ growth.

1. b) Tillage methods

It consist of initial/first plowing in order to remove roots and tree stumps followed by a second/deeper plowing where large clods are broken to give the fine seedbed.

1. c) Leveling procedure

It is done by using rate to remove the remaining small clods, stones and some weeds and to limit water stagnation by giving the site or the bed the same level.

When the best possible information has been collected on the characteristics of the site to be planted, the next step is the selection of the seed species to plant. The aim is to choose species which are suited to the site, will remain healthy throughout the anticipated rotation, will produce acceptable growth and yield, and will meet the objectives of the plantation (production, protection, management etc.)

For a successful planting, performance data may have to be extrapolated from one locality to another. Results from a locality where seed species is growing (either naturally or as an exotic) strictly apply only to that locality; their application in another locality involves the assumption of site comparability, an assumption which may or may not be justified. When reliable information shows a close similarity between the site to be planted and that on which the species is already successful, it is generally possible to proceed to large-scale planting with confidence.

 

Activities plan (calendar)

A demo calendar is an essential tool in demonstration planning. The date for sowing seeds can be calculated by counting backwards from the anticipated date of planting, taking into consideration the number of days needed for germination and further seedling development until the right stage for weeding, monitoring and maintaining. Different species have different requirements for the planting out period (before or during the rains).

Perform the sowing

Sowing of seeds should therefore be carried out within one week after seed collection. It should be carried out early in the morning or late in the evening. In cases where seeds are scarce and difficult to obtain, careful handling of the seeds is necessary in order to reduce seed damage and to obtain a higher germination seed percentage.

During sowing, the seeds should be spaced out properly in order to avoid overlapping. The spacing will normally depend very much on the seed size.

The seed should be soaked or dressed with insecticide chemicals to protect the sown seeds from birds and rodents.

Fencing

Construct a fence around the demo plots to protect it from livestock and wild animals browse or graze on plants.

S/N	Activity	Location	Responsible
1	Establish two (2) demonstration farms of agricultural practices and technologies.	Afgooye	Agronomist and project team

Requirement for the Demo Establishments

S/N	Main activity	Sub-activities	Quantity	Price	Total
1	Land preparation	Ploughing	4 hrs
		Harrowing	5
		Leveling	5
		Ridging	5
2	Planting	Seeds:  Cereal seeds (Maize & Cowpea), vegetable seeds (Tomato, carrot, Onion, Spinach, sweet paper)	Lump sum
		Sowing of seeds & Sowing labor	10 people for 10 days
3	Fertilizer	Urea	Lump sum
		Dap
		Labour
4	Irrigation	Canals	Lump sum
		Labour
5	Weed control	Labour	Lump sum
6	Disease and insect control	Chemicals	Lump sum
		Labour	Lump sum
7	Harvest	Labour	Lump sum
8	Threshing	Labour	Lump sum
9	Drying	Labour	Lump sum
10	Packaging	Bags	Lump sum
11	Farm keeper	Labour	Lump sum
	Sub total

S/N	Tools for the demo plots
1	Hoe		10
2	Kawawo		10
3	Spade		10
4	Fork		10
5	Shovel		10
6	Rake		10
7	Gloves		20
8	Wheelbarrow		5
	Sub total
Grand total for two demonstrations’ establishments

 Field level plan

S.N	What (Activity)	When	Where
1.	Purchase of demo site tools and equipment		Afgooye
	Site selection
	Community mobilization and consultation
	Site preparation and fencing
	Clearing, leveling and sawing
	Weeding  Demo is a process of using hand hoe to weed or remove unnecessary plants. Thinning, spacing and all demo caring and maintaining, and all this is done by a laborer who is causally hired

Kindly submit your applications with required documents as follows: 

1. Budget breakdown/financial proposal inclusive transport, venue, refreshments and all associate costs until service to be completed successfully.
2. Profile
3. Similar work experience,
4. Bank statement and
5. Registration from local authority/federal government of Somalia.

The deadline for submitting bids is on 25/08/2021 at 5:00 pm and any documents received later than 25/08/2021 at 5:00 pm will not be accepted. The sealed envelopes should be dropped at TENDER BOX in Islamic Relief Somalia Office in Mogadishu office, Km5 Along Zobe – Afgooye Road Behind Ex-Higher Education Ministry Next to Champers of Commerce Opposite former OIC Office.

 

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