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Seeds of Transformation: Agroecology in Siem Reap

This film captures the transformative journey of smallholder farmers in Siem Reap, Cambodia, as they shift from conventional, chemical-dependent farming to agroecological practices that restore soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods. Through the story of Ms. Thai Chhengly, a woman farmer who transitioned from selling vegetables to cultivating diverse, chemical-free crops, the film highlights how knowledge-sharing, local innovation, and community networks are rebuilding both ecosystems and economies. Developed under the GRET–APICI initiative in partnership with CIRAD, the documentary showcases the collective movement of over 1,800 farmers across 54 villages adopting sustainable, low-cost, and climate-resilient farming methods. It is a story of empowerment, regeneration, and hope—demonstrating how agroecology can secure food, livelihoods, and dignity for rural communities in a changing climate.

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Can organic rice certification curb the pressure of the agrarian transition in Cambodia? A farming system approach

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 expansion of agricultural land and of irrigation, plus intensification thanks to mechanization and the use of chemical inputs. In the context of agrarian transition, maintaining “organic by default” rice farming systems that do not rely on chemical inputs, is challenging. Based on a case study in Preah Vihear, the organic province of Cambodia, this paper examines whether organic rice certification can maintain “organic by default” practices in a context of unprecedented agricultural intensification.

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Technical Guide: Cattle Fattening

Cattle fattening leads to rapid growth and a shorter rearing period to be slaughtered than conventional raising (4-6 months) by providing high-quality feed in abundance. It produces high-quality beef that meets market demands.

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Participatory Rice Varieties Evaluation: Empowering Farmers Through Collaborative Assessment

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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Crop pollination by native honey bees (Apis cerana) at risk due to agricultural intensification

Agricultural intensification in Lao PDR has steadily increased, driving of natural habitats into intensively managed agricultural landscapes. However, its impact on native pollinators, particularly the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana), remains poorly understood. This study examined the effects of two contrasting agricultural systems: agroecology and conventional agriculture on A. cerana abundance in central Lao PDR. Surveys were conducted year-round across ten plots (30 × 50 m) separated by 3 km between the two landscapes. Results revealed that native honey bee abundance was significantly higher in agroecology than in conventional agriculture plots. Abundance also varied throughout the year, with peaks during January, June, July and August. Time of the day further influenced bee activity, with morning sampling yielding higher counts than afternoon. In addition, flowering plant abundance and richness were positively associated with A. cerana abundance, highlighting the importance of floral resources in shaping foraging dynamics. These findings demonstrate that agricultural practices, floral availability, and temporal factors collectively influence native honey bee populations. Promoting agroecological systems that sustain floral resources is therefore critical for supporting pollinator health and maintaining stable crop pollination services in Lao PDR.

The forage-silage-compost model: a dual solution to meet feed and organic fertilizer needs

Local authorities in Vietnam’s mountainous provinces face a dual challenge: how to sustainably develop both crop and livestock sectors despite constraints on land, water, and funding. Vietnam’s target of applying organic fertilizers to 25-30% of cultivated land, with 30% of the fertilizer used being organic by 2030, adds urgency to the search for integrated and resource-efficient solutions. The Forage-Silage-Compost (FSC) model provides a practical, low-cost approach (~USD 200/household) to enhance self-sufficiency in animal feed and support on-farm organic fertilizer production. Livestock development strategies in these regions should include forage production, manure management and composting as core components. Public support must be rebalanced to address crop and livestock systems equitably, particularly in marginalized upland areas

Agroecological Transitions: A Systematic Review of Research Approaches and Prospects for Participatory Action Methods

There have been many calls for an agroecological transition to respond to food shocks and crises stemming from conventional food systems. Participatory action research and transformative epistemologies, where communities are research actors rather than objects, have been proposed as a way to enhance this transition. However, despite numerous case studies, there is presently no overview of how participatory approaches contribute to agroecological transitions. The present article therefore aims to understand the effect of applying participatory action research (PAR) in agroecology. We undertook a systematic review of articles reporting methods and results from case studies in agroecological research. On the one hand, our systematic review of 347 articles shows that the agroecological research scope is broad, with all three types—as science, a set of practices and social movement—well-represented in the corpus. However, we can see a clear focus on agroecology “as a set of practices” as the primary type of use of the concept. On the other hand, we found a few case studies (23) with a participatory approach while most studies used extractive research methods. These studies show that understanding the drivers and obstacles for achieving an agroecological transition requires long-term research and trust between researchers and farmers. Such transformative epistemologies open doors to new questions on designing long-term PAR research in agroecology when confronted with a short-term project-based society.

Participatory theory of change and the agroecological transition

Theory of change is a concrete manifestation of the principle of knowledge co-production, of particular interest when designing projects to support socio environmental transitions. It seeks to clearly establish the different visions of change in play, along with the obstacles and opportunities they face, and thence to co-construct a shared vision conducive to a unified plan of action. toc transforms knowledge into action, forging connections between different actors, sectors and levels of intervention. By breaking down silos, it can make solutions feel tangible. In doing so it paves the way for large-scale change, bringing political decision-makers on board via local, national and regional networks

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