Rice agroecosystems, farmer management, and social organization in Kampuchea: a preliminary assessment and research recommendations
1988
Fujisaka, S.
Interdisciplinary research was carried out in Kampuchea to provide basic data for the definition of research priorities for further collaborative efforts by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) [Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines] and Kampuchean rice researchers. This paper is based on field visits and farmers interviews by IRRI's agricultural anthropologist in several of Kampucheas major rice agroecosystems. Rainfed and partially irrigated lowlands, partially irrigated level lands, and deepwater rice agroecosystems are described, as well as respective farmer management strategies. Rice varieties and yields, and crop and nutrient management are discussed for each agroecosystem. Information on farmer perceptions and technical knowledge is presented. The currently changing krom samakki cooperative groups and other aspects of social organization are described. Research recommendations are made concerning integrated soil nutrient management, evaluation of traditional varieties and management, water management, integrated pest management, agroecosystems classification, farm implements, and a farming systems approach interdisciplinary farming systems-based methods for the initial assessment of rice research priorities in Kampuchea were further developed.
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