Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
The Department of Agriculture of the New Juaben North Municipal Assembly in the Second Quarter monitored post -planting activities of farmers in the Municipality as a follow up of the pre- planting monitoring activities. The purpose was to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the department’s support services for local farmers after the initial planting period.
Relevant stakeholders were involved in the process of PM&E and engaged in taking corrective action. Farmers in the Municipality are active participants in the monitoring activities. During the process of monitoring and evaluation, farmers evaluate and Agriculture Extension Agents from the Assembly only facilitate. The benefits of PM&E to the New Juaben North Municipal Assembly includes the early identification and addressing any identified issues and strengthening the overall effectiveness of the planting season.
Table 11: Update on PM&E Conducted
| Name of the PM&E Tool | Policy/programme/
project involved |
Consultant or resource persons involved | Methodology used | Findings | Recommendations |
| Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) | Monitoring of 2024 post-planting activities in the Municipality | Lead: department of Agriculture
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Beneficiary Assessments
1.Interviews of 30 farmers and farmer-based organizations 2. field visits to 20 randomly selected farms within the municipality to observe and document post planting activities. 3.Review of departmental records and reports on post -planting extension services |
1. The Agricultural Department conducted a total of 15 farmer field schools and demonstrations on various post-planting techniques such as pest management, and fertilizer application during the monitoring period.
2. Attendance records showed an average of 50 farmers per session, indicating reasonable participation levels. 3. The department distributed some chemicals for the management of fore army worms
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1. Expand the network of demonstration site and regular field trainings to reach wider audience.
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Source: MPCU, June, 2024