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Theory of change is a concrete manifestation of the principle of knowledge co-production, of particular interest when designing projects to support socio environmental...

In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, the current global agrifood systems, faced with mounting pressures, require a paradigm shift. Population growth, environmental...

In Xiengkhouang, declining maize yields due to soil depletion combined with rising production costs are pushing smallholder farmers to shift to new crops. Many farmers are...

In Xieng Khouang (XKH), farmers grow Khao Kai Noi (KKN) rice for self-consumption and surplus are mainly sold at local markets. The KKN-based farming system exhibits a range of...

Soil is involved in 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In Laos, there are worrying signs of widespread soil degradation threatening national food security. Yet,...

The Lao Government recognizes sustainable food systems as central to national development goals. Agroecology policy and practice are the “head and hands” of sustainable food...

This policy brief aims first to characterize the challenges related to the sustainability of the territorial food system in Xiengkhouang Province, and then to examine potential...

Dei Meas (Transition Financing) Farmers Share Their Experience on Adopting Cover Cropping in Battambang province

Did you know weaver ants are helpful for pest control? Weaver ants are considered farmers’ friends as they protect crops like cashews from pests. Introducing weaver ants is just...

This data set presents resources on Participatory rice varieties evaluation: - the technical leaflet presents step by step how to evaluate rice varieties together with farmers...

Over the past two decades, the Mekong region has experienced significant transformation of its agricultural sector from subsistence farming to export crops driven by the...

Rice is vital to Cambodia's economy and food security, accounting for 16.7% of the country's GDP in 2024. However, the increasing reliance on chemical pesticides to meet export...

Rice is a daily staple food for more than half of the world’s population but is also a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Rice paddies account for ~48% of...

Organic rice presents Cambodia with an opportunity to link rural livelihoods, food safety, and environmental sustainability. However, adoption remains modest due to weak market...

This brief gives an overview of available knowledge on agroecological approaches in the Mekong Region, focusing on agroecological solutions that aim to protect ecosystem...