The program introduced Farmer Research Extension Group (FREG) as one of the extension approaches and has been implemented in the intervention area. To date 300 FREG (Farmers Research and Extension Group) strengthened with 5,988 members. Strengthening the link between extension researchers and farmers as a system, build the capacity of the farmers in technology testing and evaluation and choice appropriate technology. Participatory on-farm research and demonstrations were conducted on technologies of ISFM, IPM, irrigation water management introducing drought-tolerant, and high-yielding varieties such as mung bean, haricot bean, nutrient-dense crops (orange flesh sweet potato and quality protein maize) and other vegetables crops for the adaptation of climate change and variability and strengthening climate-resilient agriculture system. Increase crop yield and reduce crop failures due to climate change and variabilities and improve the food security of the targeted area beneficiaries.

The program has addressed improved seed availability for smallholder farmers through seed production demonstration and a Seed system. Up to date, 2531 farmers who produced improved seeds exchanged with the neighboring farmers. Besides, linked with the market through certification of seeds with respective seed quarantine agencies.. For instance, the irrigation cooperative at the Shappa irrigation scheme has been formally certified for the improved wheat seed produced.