The CSIAP Blog Reaches Over 140,000 Global Readership Milestone This Week

 The Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) has achieved a significant communication milestone today, with its official blog (https://csiaplk.blogspot.com) surpassing 141,000 global readers, according to Google Analytics. Launched in November 2019, the CSIAP blog has evolved into a key knowledge-sharing platform, regularly featuring project updates, success stories, field-level innovations, and major interventions including Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices, tank rehabilitation initiatives, social safeguard activities, and agricultural marketing efforts. Over a six-year period, the blog has attracted 141,266 visitors worldwide, highlighting its growing recognition and relevance in the field of climate-smart and sustainable agriculture.

 Global Reach and Readership by Country
In terms of geographic reach, the highest readership originates from Sri Lanka (30.3k), followed by the Netherlands (22.5k), Singapore (19.1k), and the United States (15.3k). Significant engagement has also been recorded from Hong Kong (11k), Brazil (7.33k), Russia (7.01k), Vietnam (3.51k), Mexico (3.09k), Germany (2.4k), and China (2.38k), with additional readership from France, the United Kingdom, India, Sweden, Canada, Australia, and several other countries, collectively accounting for 9.58k visits. This diverse international audience underscores the blog’s global relevance and outreach.

 Browser Usage and Preferences
Analysis of browser usage indicates that the majority of readers access the blog through Google Chrome (over 123,000 users), followed by Firefox (5,645), Safari (4,232), Mobile Safari (2,667), and EdgiOS (1,851). Additional access has been recorded via MSIE, Samsung Browser, and other platforms, reflecting a wide range of user preferences and devices.

 Operating Systems Used
From an operating system perspective, most users access the blog using Windows (64.5k) and Macintosh (50.8k) systems, while mobile engagement continues to grow through Android (15.8k) and iPhone (5.43k) platforms. Smaller but notable usage has also been recorded on Linux, iPad, Unix, and other systems, demonstrating the blog’s accessibility across multiple digital environments.

Key Agricultural Interventions Highlighted on the CSIAP Blog
The CSIAP blog serves as a comprehensive knowledge platform, providing detailed reports, multimedia content, and practical insights on a wide range of agricultural interventions. Key areas covered include:

• Infrastructure Rehabilitation: Updates on tank rehabilitation, irrigation improvements, and other physical infrastructure projects.
• Capacity Building: Training initiatives for farmers, community organizations, and local stakeholders to strengthen technical and managerial skills.
• Climate-Smart Technologies: Adoption of sustainable farming techniques and innovative technologies that enhance productivity while promoting environmental sustainability.
• Marketing and Value Chain Development: Strategies to improve market access, increase profitability, and support agribusiness growth.
• Success Stories: Real-life examples of communities and individuals benefiting from CSIAP interventions.
• Gender and Youth Empowerment: Initiatives aimed at increasing participation, decision-making, and leadership opportunities for women and young people.
• Digital Integration: Use of digital tools and platforms to enhance agricultural practices, monitoring, and communication.

 Conclusion
This milestone highlights CSIAP’s success in digital communication and knowledge-sharing, strengthening global engagement in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development practices. The blog continues to serve as an essential resource for stakeholders, practitioners, and enthusiasts worldwide.
By Samantha Mallawaarchchi, IEC & ICT Specialist, PMU, CSIAP