Rice farmers in Indonesia face multiple challenges, including low productivity, small farm size, low input use efficiency, low profitability, and increasing production costs. To address these challenges and support the Indonesian government’s goals on food security, rural development, and environmental sustainability, the Rice Crop Manager (RCM)-Indonesia project is promoting the scale and dissemination of the RCM, locally known as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP).

LKP is a digital decision support tool that uses site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) principles to provide customized crop and nutrient management guidelines tailored to individual farmer needs. By responding to a series of questions about their farming practices, farmers receive a one-page recommendation aimed at improving yield, income, and input efficiency. LKP is designed for use by extension workers, crop advisors, and service providers through smartphones or computers, enabling delivery of precise agronomic advice at scale.

Through this three-year initiative, IRRI and its partners aim to reach 100,000 rice farmers, enabling yield increases of 389–545 kg/ha/season and income gains of US$106–117 per hectare. The project will also strengthen institutional capacity and partnerships to ensure long-term adoption.

The project is structured around four key components: (1) adaptation and validation of the decision logic for major rice-growing provinces; (2) development of the digital platform using updated SSNM logic; (3) identification and piloting of effective dissemination pathways; and (4) capacity building among stakeholders. These efforts are geared towards improving farmer livelihoods, promoting sustainable nutrient management, and supporting Indonesia’s broader efforts in climate adaptation and resilient rice production.