Input Reduction in Agroecological Practices: A Case Study of Local Practices in Horticultural Production in Northwest Cambodia

Located in northwest Cambodia, Battambang is a well-known province in agricultural productions, especially rice. Pesticide use is prevalent in both upland and lowland rice production in the region, with approximately five to six applications, primarily during the second cycle. Use is reportedly lower in the first cycle. In response to these actions, agroecological practices have been promoted actively in the area by various institutions and projects working at national and local levels.

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Type of ALiSEA product Agroecology Insights
Title Input Reduction in Agroecological Practices: A Case Study of Local Practices in Horticultural Production in Northwest Cambodia
Description Located in northwest Cambodia, Battambang is a well-known province in agricultural productions, especially rice. Pesticide use is prevalent in both upland and lowland rice production in the region, with approximately five to six applications, primarily during the second cycle. Use is reportedly lower in the first cycle. In response to these actions, agroecological practices have been promoted actively in the area by various institutions and projects working at national and local levels.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Economy and income
  • Biodiversity
  • Collaboration
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroecological transition
  • Environmental performance
  • Allelopathy
Contributing organisations ECOLAND, GRET, CIRAD, ALiSEA
Author Mr. Hou Sorith, Ms. Mao Theara and Mr. Sin Sivnourn
Year 2025
Type of document Success stories & cases
Language English
Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1 Battambang
Administrative Level 2
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