Improving soil fertility, rice productivity and fodder resources in the lowlands rice of Cambodia: a complex trade-off

The study explores Conservation Agriculture in Cambodia’s lowland rice, showing that cover crops and no-till improve soil fertility, raise yields and provide fodder. Adoption faces challenges such as equipment access, grazing management, and the need for long-term farmer engagement. This presentation was held during the ACTAE National Multi Stakeholder Workshop “Towards an Agroecology Transition”.

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Type of ALiSEA product Agroecology Insights
Title Improving soil fertility, rice productivity and fodder resources in the lowlands rice of Cambodia: a complex trade-off
Description The study explores Conservation Agriculture in Cambodia’s lowland rice, showing that cover crops and no-till improve soil fertility, raise yields and provide fodder. Adoption faces challenges such as equipment access, grazing management, and the need for long-term farmer engagement. This presentation was held during the ACTAE National Multi Stakeholder Workshop “Towards an Agroecology Transition”.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Soil health
Agroecology Keyword
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Cover crop
  • Green manure
  • Soil fertility
Contributing organisations AFD,CIRAD, ALiSEA, CANSEA
Author Rada Kong, Vira Leng, Sopheak Trang, Veng Sar, Yosei Oikawa, Sovannara Chheong, Florent Tiveta, Sonoko D. B. Kimura, and Stéphane Boulakia
Year 2016
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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