Transitioning to Organic Sesame through Agroecology and Market Linkages in Preah Vihear, Cambodia

This practice brief presents a pilot initiative supporting smallholder farmers in Preah Vihear to transition from conventional to organic sesame production through agroecological practices and cooperative-based market linkages. The model combines technical training, internal control systems, and collective marketing to improve soil health, reduce chemical inputs, and strengthen farmers’ access to stable and higher-value markets.

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Type of ALiSEA product Agroecology Insights
Title Transitioning to Organic Sesame through Agroecology and Market Linkages in Preah Vihear, Cambodia
Description This practice brief presents a pilot initiative supporting smallholder farmers in Preah Vihear to transition from conventional to organic sesame production through agroecological practices and cooperative-based market linkages. The model combines technical training, internal control systems, and collective marketing to improve soil health, reduce chemical inputs, and strengthen farmers’ access to stable and higher-value markets.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Collaboration
Agroecology Keyword
  • Bio-fertilizer
  • Chemical input control
  • Input reduction
  • Soil health
  • Market access
  • Biodiversity
Contributing organisations PMUAC
Author MEANG Savoeurn, MIN Sophoan, and SENG Sokheourm
Year 2026
Type of document Practical how-to
Language English
Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1 Preah Vihear
Administrative Level 2
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