This study evaluates agroecological performance in Battambang province, Cambodia, using the FAO Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE). It compares farms across lowland and upland areas and different transition levels to agroecology. Results show generally low agroecological transition scores, with high-AE farms performing better than low-AE and non-project farms. Key findings highlight challenges such as heavy pesticide use, limited agricultural income in upland areas, and youth migration, but also note positive aspects like land tenure security and women’s empowerment. The study concludes with recommendations to strengthen agroecological transitions through technical innovations, reduced chemical use, better markets, and climate adaptation strategies.
