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Microorganism-based innovation process: Agricultural Bio-inputs in Cambodia

Hou S., Temple L., Ducrot R., Nguon S., Gnang L.. 2024. Montpellier : CIRAD, 53 p..

This report provides an overview of the current state of bio-inputs in Cambodia, as well as some insights from innovation perspectives. It is primarily to evaluate the current state of the bio-inputs in Cambodia, identify key challenges and opportunities, and propose future pathways for sustainable agricultural development. We have gathered insights from surveys and forums, engaging stakeholders including Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs), agricultural cooperatives (ACs), researchers, enterprises, and farmers to focus on technical aspects, value chains, and policy support. The overarching aim is to contribute for agroecological transition from chemical to natural and safe agricultural production. By identifying barriers, current statuses, and desired futures, we have crafted action plans for the next five years to realize these goals. Our empirical data, including forum discussions and surveys, reveal that unclear policies and limited production factors severely constrain biotechnological research and technologies in Cambodia. This leads to low demand and perpetuates a cycle of underdevelopment and under- innovation in bio-inputs. As quality and effectiveness of the bio-inputs are critical for farmers, one of the ways to improve its quality for agriculture is to foster research and development activities that involve local producers, agricultural communities, researchers, and private companies. These actors can collaborate to identify the best sources of biological inputs, including imported products, and to facilitate their trade and distribution. By promoting the commercial production and use of agricultural biological inputs, they can also contribute to the sustainability and productivity of the agricultural sector. Stakeholders aim to break this cycle by focusing on various aspects. Farmers prioritize cost reduction and market access, NGOs emphasize certification, research, development, and awareness-raising, while enterprises seek favorable policies and pr

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