Role of market in promoting agroecology, A case study on vegetable supply Sa Ang district, Kandal province of Cambodia

The document is a case study from Cambodia showing how the Natural Agriculture Village Shop, promotes agroecology by linking farmers and markets. It highlights strategies like crop rotation, organic fertilizers, and consumer awareness, while addressing challenges of unstable markets, limited inputs, and low consumer knowledge. Solutions came through collaboration among farmers, the shop, NGOs, and government, with support in pricing, inputs, and technical training. The key lesson is that strong market commitment, stakeholder cooperation, and consumer involvement are essential for sustainable agroecology.

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Title Role of market in promoting agroecology, A case study on vegetable supply Sa Ang district, Kandal province of Cambodia
Description The document is a case study from Cambodia showing how the Natural Agriculture Village Shop, promotes agroecology by linking farmers and markets. It highlights strategies like crop rotation, organic fertilizers, and consumer awareness, while addressing challenges of unstable markets, limited inputs, and low consumer knowledge. Solutions came through collaboration among farmers, the shop, NGOs, and government, with support in pricing, inputs, and technical training. The key lesson is that strong market commitment, stakeholder cooperation, and consumer involvement are essential for sustainable agroecology.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Equity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Compost
  • Crop rotation
  • Human health
  • Nutrient
  • Fairness
Contributing organisations PDAs, FAO, ADB, World Vision, USAID, HortCRSP
Author Bun Sieng
Year 2018
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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