Finding the Best Rice: A Participatory Approach in Cambodia’s Agroecological Rice Fields

How do Cambodian farmers choose the best rice for their local conditions and market needs? This video follows a participatory rice variety evaluation conducted in Preah Vihear province as part of an agroecology-based farming initiative. Together with farmers, researchers, and local stakeholders, the ASSET project tested 33 rice varieties to find those most suitable for rainfed and irrigated organic systems.

Discover how farmers assessed yield, taste, pest resistance, and climate resilience through an inclusive six-step method. Learn which varieties stood out—and how this approach empowers farmers to lead in sustainable seed selection.

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Title Finding the Best Rice: A Participatory Approach in Cambodia’s Agroecological Rice Fields
Description How do Cambodian farmers choose the best rice for their local conditions and market needs? This video follows a participatory rice variety evaluation conducted in Preah Vihear province as part of an agroecology-based farming initiative. Together with farmers, researchers, and local stakeholders, the ASSET project tested 33 rice varieties to find those most suitable for rainfed and irrigated organic systems. Discover how farmers assessed yield, taste, pest resistance, and climate resilience through an inclusive six-step method. Learn which varieties stood out—and how this approach empowers farmers to lead in sustainable seed selection.
Agroecology Category
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Collaboration
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Food quality
  • Sustainable livelihood
Contributing organisations PMUAC, CIRAD, ASSET project
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Type of document Success stories & cases
Language
  • English
  • Khmer
Spatial Information
Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1 Preah Vihear
Administrative Level 2 Rovieng
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