Checklist
Tricot Trial Checklist
The following table can be used as a checklist while planning a tricot experiment.
| ✔ | Step | Task | Key Actions | Responsible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | 1.Preparation | Define scope | Identify local problems; select technology options; determine evaluation criteria; decide target area & farmer numbers | Researchers + Implementers |
| ☐ | Prepare materials | Produce quality seed/inputs; prepare observation cards, brochures, and training materials | Researchers | |
| ☐ | 2.Design | Create project in ClimMob | Register account; set up project using SOP; assign field agents; input technology options; revise data collection questions | Implementers |
| ☐ | Randomization & packages | Generate trial packages with QR codes; label bags; prepare balanced sets | Implementers | |
| ☐ | 3.Recruitment | Farmer selection | Identify volunteers (men/women, different ages & roles); ensure commitment | Field agents |
| ☐ | Mobilization | Outreach via meetings, posters, word of mouth | Field agents | |
| ☐ | 4.Distribution | Training workshop | Train farmers in tricot method, trial setup, and observation cards | Implementers + Field agents |
| ☐ | Distribute trial packages | Provide QR-coded packages with 3 options, observation card, and brochure | Field agents | |
| ☐ | Register farmers | Use ODK Collect to record farmer details and package code | Field agents | |
| ☐ | 5.Execution | On-farm trials | Farmers plant/manage 3 plots side by side under normal practices | Farmers |
| ☐ | 6.Observation | Field evaluations | Farmers record “best” and “worst” for each criterion on observation cards | Farmers |
| ☐ | Follow-up | Provide reminders/support via calls/visits; assist with card filling if needed | Field agents | |
| ☐ | 7.Compilation | Collect data | Field agents gather observation cards/data; input via ODK Collect; upload to ClimMob | Field agents |
| ☐ | 8.Analysis | Process data | Use ClimMob to generate reports (technology rankings, explanatory variable analysis) | Implementers |
| ☐ | Outputs | Produce analysis report (researchers) + infosheets (farmers) | Implementers | |
| ☐ | 9.Feedback | Final workshops | Share overall results; distribute infosheets; facilitate farmer group discussions | Implementers + Field agents |
| ☐ | Practical training | Provide additional agronomy lessons (e.g., seed storage) | Implementers | |
| ☐ | 10.Evaluation | Assess cycle | Gather farmer + agent feedback; evaluate indicators (completion rate, gender ratio, adoption, repeat participation, diffusion) | Researchers + Implementers |
| ☐ | Plan next cycle | Adjust technology pool (drop poor options, add new); expand farmer participation | All stakeholders |