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Cacao Field Lab in the Peruvian Amazon
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Impact goal: Small-scale cacao farmers apply resilient and profitable agroecological solutions that foster their autonomy
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2024202520262024-20262024202520262024-2026
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Last update: 15-Oct-2023TOTALTOTAL
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1Outcome 1: The solutions piloted in the Cacao Field Lab prove their effectiveness and contribute to more resilient agroecosystems and improved farmer independence 416.670 397.900 328.451 1.143.022 432.065 412.601 340.586 1.185.253
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1,1Output 1.1: Existing agroecological practical knowledge and solutions are enhanced through the Cacao Field Lab 10.000 - - 10.000 10.369 - - 10.369
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1.1.1Definition of scope and objectives 2.000 - - 2.000 2.074 - - 2.074
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1.1.2Identification of organisations working on relevant topics 2.000 - - 2.000 2.074 - - 2.074
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1.1.3Mapping of existing initiatives / solutions and selection of the most relevant / promising ones 2.000 - - 2.000 2.074 - - 2.074
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1.1.4Integration / validation of initiatives in the Field Lab's activity plan 2.000 - - 2.000 2.074 - - 2.074
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1.1.5Consolidation and systematisation of existing learning 2.000 - - 2.000 2.074 - - 2.074
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1,2Output 1.2: Effective, cost-efficient, and context-based solutions for the agroecological control of pest and disease 81.720 83.359 64.457 229.536 84.739 86.439 66.839 238.017
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1.2.1Testing and evaluation of direct and indirect strategies for pest and disease control 20.000 20.000 20.000 60.000 20.739 20.739 20.739 62.217
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1.2.2Climate monitoring over a year (rainfall, temperature, microclimate) 16.394 1.929 - 18.323 17.000 2.000 - 19.000
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1.2.3Pest and disease monitoring (for surveillance) 5.786 3.857 - 9.644 6.000 4.000 - 10.000
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1.2.4Pest and disease dispersal experiment - 14.080 - 14.080 - 14.600 - 14.600
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1.2.5Biotic and abiotic characterization of plots (plant diversity, soil conditions, slope) 9.162 5.304 - 14.466 9.500 5.500 - 15.000
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1.2.6Characterization of the nearby landscape of the plot (with drones) 8.679 964 - 9.644 9.000 1.000 - 10.000
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1.2.7Development of a fine model of pest and disease incidence at plot scale to accompany management decision-making 19.287 28.931 38.575 86.793 20.000 30.000 40.000 90.000
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1.2.8Development of a global model for predicting pests and diseases according to climate at the territorial scale 2.411 8.294 5.883 16.587 2.500 8.600 6.100 17.200
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1,3Output 1.3: Practical, cost-efficient, and nutrient recycling-based practices leading to the optimization of soil fertility and water conservation 116.000 94.500 97.500 308.000 120.286 97.991 101.102 319.379
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1.3.1Investigation of the best use of farm residues 21.000 19.000 22.000 62.000 21.776 19.702 22.813 64.291
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1.3.2Investigation of the best use of legumes as cover plants 21.000 19.000 22.000 62.000 21.776 19.702 22.813 64.291
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1.3.3Research on the most efficient agricultural practices - 1.000 1.000 2.000 - 1.037 1.037 2.074
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1.3.4Investigation of the efficiency of solid fertilisation - 1.000 1.000 2.000 - 1.037 1.037 2.074
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1.3.5Investigation of the use of micronutrients and liquid fertilizers as a complement to solid fertilisation - 500 500 1.000 - 518 518 1.037
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1.3.6Raw material selection for Biochar production 7.000 2.000 - 9.000 7.259 2.074 - 9.333
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1.3.7Identification of possible methodologies for the production of biochar 20.000 5.000 4.000 29.000 20.739 5.185 4.148 30.071
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1.3.8Determination of Biochar application rate 18.000 18.000 18.000 54.000 18.665 18.665 18.665 55.995
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1.3.9Methodological comparison of the use of Biochar and its interaction with other elements (microorganisms, fertilization doses, etc.) 18.000 18.000 18.000 54.000 18.665 18.665 18.665 55.995
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1.3.10Test of different strategies integrating those with the best results in the previous modules 11.000 11.000 11.000 33.000 11.406 11.406 11.406 34.219
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1,4Output 1.4: Optimized use of microorganisms and locally produced liquid fertilizers 24.608 50.260 27.126 101.994 25.517 52.117 28.128 105.763
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1.4.1Use of microorganisms and biols/commercial products, or compost tea etc. and their efficacy in the field 14.000 14.000 17.000 45.000 14.517 14.517 17.628 46.663
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1.4.2Analysis of the composition of the manufactured products (biofertilizers, biols, biopesticides) 10.608 20.734 - 31.342 11.000 21.500 - 32.500
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1.4.3Analysis of product stability over time - 13.115 7.715 20.830 - 13.600 8.000 21.600
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1.4.4Optimization of protocols and the recipes according to the results found. - 2.411 2.411 4.822 - 2.500 2.500 5.000
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1,5Output 1.5: Different examples of functional, profitable, and resilient agroforestry models 46.627 51.063 40.365 138.055 48.350 52.950 41.856 143.156
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1.5.1Comparison of different shade management in adult plantations 11.000 11.000 17.000 39.000 11.406 11.406 17.628 40.441
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1.5.2Comparison of different cocoa SAF models in terms of viability, profitability, effect on the soil and microclimate since their installation. 5.000 5.000 11.000 21.000 5.185 5.185 11.406 21.776
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1.5.3Research of market opportunities for other products 7.000 7.000 6.000 20.000 7.259 7.259 6.222 20.739
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1.5.4Research of advantages and disadvantages (with respect to cocoa production, economically and ecologically) in databases and with interviews of the species of trees associated with cocoa in the area 12.055 11.090 964 24.109 12.500 11.500 1.000 25.000
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1.5.5Creation of a program or model based on "ideotypes", that proposes the inclusion of native species that fulfill the expected ecosystem functions 11.572 16.973 5.400 33.946 12.000 17.600 5.600 35.200
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1,6Output 1.6: Farmers gain access to greater genetic diversity, fostering greater resilience of cacao plantations 82.466 73.468 54.753 210.686 85.512 76.182 56.776 218.471
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1.6.1Conservation of local genotypes in situ and ex situ and installation of a clonal garden. 15.000 15.000 15.000 45.000 15.554 15.554 15.554 46.663
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1.6.2Evaluation of local genotypes compatibility 482 10.964 - 11.447 500 11.369 - 11.869
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1.6.3Bioprospecting Missions in Conservation Concessions 3.929 11.715 - 15.644 4.074 12.148 - 16.222
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1.6.4Characterization of genetic diversity with molecular tools 8.233 28.485 30.413 67.131 8.537 29.537 31.537 69.611
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1.6.5Investigation of the degree of cadmium uptake of varieties kept in the preservation garden 4.893 4.411 2.411 11.715 5.074 4.574 2.500 12.148
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1.6.6Characterization of the volatile compounds of "elite" cocoa liquors with molecular tools 43.000 - - 43.000 44.589 - - 44.589
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1.6.7Morphological and organoleptic characterization of preserved accessions (catalog) 6.929 1.929 - 8.857 7.185 2.000 - 9.185
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1.6.8Production of a catalog of the 89 accessions conserved in the garden plus those identified during bioprospecting missions - 964 6.929 7.893 - 1.000 7.185 8.185
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1,7Others for Output 1 (field technicians, costs under evaluation) 55.250 45.250 44.250 144.750 57.291 46.922 45.885 150.098
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2Outcome 2: Farmers, agronomists, technicians, young students, and researchers benefit from the scientific and practical knowledge generated by the Cacao Field Lab 156.740 233.166 252.363 642.270 162.531 241.781 261.687 665.999
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2,1Output 2.1: The results of the Cacao Field Lab and knowledge of the partners generate contextualized decision-making tools and methodologies 38.147 41.368 27.126 106.641 39.556 42.896 28.128 110.581
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2.1.1The results of the Field Lab are evaluated regarding their relevance for practice, in a participatory process together with farmers 9.000 9.000 3.000 21.000 9.333 9.333 3.111 21.776
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2.1.2Stakeholder needs' assessment for the development of a support matrix for decision making - 6.000 2.000 8.000 - 6.222 2.074 8.296
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2.1.3Participatory design and development of a support toolkit for decision making 14.411 19.000 22.126 55.537 14.943 19.702 22.943 57.589
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2.1.4Technical ressources, others 14.736 7.368 - 22.104 15.280 7.640 - 22.921
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2,2Output 2.2: Farmers, technicians and agronomists in the San Martin region are trained through personal training sessions 43.000 56.000 93.128 192.128 44.589 58.069 96.569 199.227
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2.2.1Learning targets/ goals based on the Field Lab learnings are defined on a target group level (scope: Huayabamba) 6.000 3.000 3.000 12.000 6.222 3.111 3.111 12.443
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2.2.2In-person training methods are defined (based on learning targets, target group and resources) + training materials and schedules are developed (e.g. workshops, field visits) 21.000 27.000 36.162 84.162 21.776 27.998 37.498 87.271
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2.2.3In-person training sessions are conducted with farmers and technicians in the Huayabamba region 16.000 26.000 53.967 95.967 16.591 26.961 55.961 99.512
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2,3Output 2.3: Farmers, technicians and agronomists in Peru are trained through digital training and the exchange of knowledge and group assistance is fostered through online community building 23.000 40.000 40.000 103.000 23.850 41.478 41.478 106.805
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2.3.1Learning targets/ goals based on the Field Lab learnings are defined on a target group level (scope: Peru) 6.000 3.000 3.000 12.000 6.222 3.111 3.111 12.443
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2.3.2Digital training tools are selected (based on the learning targets, target audience and resources) and materials are developed. Possible digital learning tools are: Webinars, learning management systems (LMS), videos/ tutorials 5.000 25.000 25.000 55.000 5.185 25.924 25.924 57.032
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2.3.3Farmers/ technicians/ agronomists that have a strong interest in the topic are identified for a digital training 1.000 1.000 1.000 3.000 1.037 1.037 1.037 3.111
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2.3.4Digital trainings are conducted with farmers, technicians and agronomists 9.000 9.000 9.000 27.000 9.333 9.333 9.333 27.998
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2.3.5Further exchange of knowledge and group assistance is facilitated and fostered through digital Training 2.000 2.000 2.000 6.000 2.074 2.074 2.074 6.222
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2,4Output 2.4: Learnings and related knowledge are shared through digital channels to farmers and technicians in Latin America 32.736 56.297 56.644 145.676 33.945 58.377 58.736 151.059
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2.4.1Learning targets/ goals based on the Field Lab learnings are defined on a target group level (scope: Latam) 6.000 3.000 3.000 12.000 6.222 3.111 3.111 12.443
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2.4.2Based on the learning targets, the available information, the target audience and the resources, the most effective digital channels for digital dissemination are selected.
Possible channels are:
- Social Media (Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook ...)
- Newsletters, websites, blog articles
- Podcasts
- News Media (TV, Radio etc.) and more
5.000 20.000 20.000 45.000 5.185 20.739 20.739 46.663
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2.4.3Partnerships with technology and/ or media partners are built - 2.000 2.000 4.000 - 2.074 2.074 4.148
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2.4.4Content creation, dissemination and continuous monitoring 5.000 21.929 29.644 56.572 5.185 22.739 30.739 58.663
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2.4.5Farmers and technicians who have a strong interest in deepening their knowledge are linked to training opportunities (2.3) 2.000 2.000 2.000 6.000 2.074 2.074 2.074 6.222
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2.4.6Technical ressources, others 14.736 7.368 - 22.104 15.280 7.640 - 22.921
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2,5Output 2.5: The Cacao Field Lab offers universities and agronomy institutes a space for exchange, learning and experimentation 9.857 11.786 7.929 29.572 10.222 12.222 8.222 30.665
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2.5.1Selection and formalization of agreements with universities and other institutions 3.000 - - 3.000 3.111 - - 3.111
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2.5.2Program development with institutions such as universities/institutions 6.857 3.000 3.000 12.857 7.111 3.111 3.111 13.333
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2.5.3Implementation of the collaboration program with academic institutions - 8.786 4.929 13.715 - 9.111 5.111 14.222
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2,6Output 2.6 - One and two-way communication of the learnings from the Cacao Field Lab to policy makers, the scientific community, and stakeholders from the industry 10.000 27.715 27.537 65.252 10.369 28.739 28.554 67.663
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2.6.1One-way: Publication of key learnings in written format (e.g. factsheet) online (on project website, FiBL/ partners website, etc.) 2.000 19.715 19.537 41.252 2.074 20.443 20.259 42.776
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2.6.2One-way: Actively share publication document with policy makers and interested parties 2.000 2.000 2.000 6.000 2.074 2.074 2.074 6.222
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2.6.3One-way/ two-way: Create awareness for the publication online (blogs, magazines, websites, newsletters, social media/ Twitter/ LinkedIn) 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.074 2.074 2.074
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2.6.4Two-way: Presentation of results at scientific conferences 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.074 2.074 2.074
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2.6.5Two-way: Presentation of results at industry events 2.000 2.000 2.000 6.000 2.074 2.074 2.074 6.222
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2,7Others for Output 2 (costs under evaluation) - - - - - - - -
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3Technical, assistance and other project resources 277.410 210.643 221.534 709.586 287.659 218.425 229.719 735.803
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3,1Technical project management, coordination, monitoring, control 156.500 85.250 85.250 327.000 162.282 88.400 88.400 339.081
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3,2Project data management (technical) 16.250 8.125 8.125 16.850 8.425 8.425
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3,3Project local admin assistance 7.200 7.200 7.200 7.466 7.466 7.466
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3,4Project controlling and monitoring (ICS, financials, internal audit) 25.600 25.600 25.600 26.546 26.546 26.546
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3,5Travels 62.860 70.468 46.359 179.686 65.182 73.071 48.071 186.325
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3,6External audit - - 40.000 40.000 - - 41.478 41.478
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3,7Other expenses 9.000 9.000 9.000 27.000 9.333 9.333 9.333 27.998
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3,8Field Lab promotional material (video) - 5.000 - 5.000 - 5.185 - 5.185
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Subt.Project Direct Costs 850.821 841.709 802.348 2.494.878 882.255 872.807 831.992 2.587.055
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Subt.Contingency 5% + Overheads 15% 170.164 168.342 160.470 498.976 176.451 174.561 166.398 517.411
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=Total Project Costs 1.020.985 1.010.051 962.818 2.993.854 1.058.706 1.047.369 998.390 3.104.466
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