Smallholder overcomes climate change by changing from normal agricultural practices to new practices to get value added

This document details the successful climate adaptation journey of Mr. Chen Lyna, a smallholder family farmer from Svay Rieng province, Cambodia. Shifting away from traditional, unguided farming methods, his family joined the CHEK Agricultural Cooperative under the CFAP-Cambodia network. Through technical training in diversification and the implementation of a protective net-house funded by the MTCP-II/AFOSP program, they mitigated severe climate shocks such as pests, heavy rains, and intense heat. Transitioning to natural compost and organic fertilizers allowed the family to secure higher crop yields, boost daily income, and achieve long-term livelihood resilience.

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Title Smallholder overcomes climate change by changing from normal agricultural practices to new practices to get value added
Description This document details the successful climate adaptation journey of Mr. Chen Lyna, a smallholder family farmer from Svay Rieng province, Cambodia. Shifting away from traditional, unguided farming methods, his family joined the CHEK Agricultural Cooperative under the CFAP-Cambodia network. Through technical training in diversification and the implementation of a protective net-house funded by the MTCP-II/AFOSP program, they mitigated severe climate shocks such as pests, heavy rains, and intense heat. Transitioning to natural compost and organic fertilizers allowed the family to secure higher crop yields, boost daily income, and achieve long-term livelihood resilience.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Economy and income
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Chemical input control
  • Sustainable income
  • Sustainable and decent livelihood and revenue
  • Climate resilience
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Year 2023
Type of document Success stories & cases
Language English
Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1 Svay Rieng
Administrative Level 2
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