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Factors Influencing Adoption and Transfer of Conservation Agriculture Production Systems in Cambodia

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Research conducted by Kasetsart University has found that the adoption and transfer of conservation agriculture production systems (CAPS) in Cambodia is influenced by demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, promotion mechanisms, agricultural information sources, and extension methods. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, highlighted the importance of farm-to-farmer initiatives and the engagement of relevant stakeholders in promoting CAPS.

Key Takeaways:

  • The adoption of CAPS requires changes in knowledge and resources that affect farmers' decision-making on agricultural practices, ultimately impacting production, family income, and food security.
  • Demographic characteristics such as gender, age, and farm size were found to have a positive and significant effect on the adoption and transfer of CAPS.
  • Early adopters of CAPS improved productivity by 4% and food security by 4% compared to laggard farmers, with no significant impact on family income.
  • The farm-to-farmer approach was found to be the most effective mechanism for transferring CAPS, followed by demonstration plots, farm or home visits, workshops or discussions, local agriculture fairs, and office calls.
  • Relatives became the fundamental agricultural information sources, followed by mass media, research institutes, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the government, and personal experiences.
  • The research concluded that the farm-to-farmer approach should be prioritized for CAPS outreach as farmers tend to trust information from their relatives.

Statistics:

  • 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.87-0.92, indicating that early adopters improved productivity by 4% compared to laggard farmers.
  • 95% CI: 0.86-0.92, indicating that early adopters improved food security by 4% compared to laggard farmers.
  • 4%, indicating that the outcome values are projected to increase post-intervention.

Sources:

  • Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2025,9.
  • https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems#
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1568363
  • NewsRx LLC, Ecology, Environment & Conservation, August 1, 2025; p 569.

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