BACKGROUND
The digital transformation of agriculture in the Mekong subregion is progressing, yet smallholder farmers in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) still face barriers in accessing and utilizing digital agricultural platforms. Existing platforms provide information on agricultural best practices, market prices, and weather forecasts; however, challenges related to accessibility, awareness, and digital literacy persist.
To bridge these gaps, technical assistance is needed to enhance the range and quality of information available on digital platforms and to increase farmer awareness and adoption. An initial assessment will be beneficial to map the availability, relevance, and accessibility of agricultural, market, and pricing information on current digital platforms in the subregion.
In partnership with Mekong Institute (MI), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) of Cambodia has initiated a project that focuses on digital solutions to improve information access and support for smallholder farmers in CLMV.
PROJECT DURATION: January to June 2025 (6 months)
FINANCED BY / DONOR
Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF)
COUNTRY OF IMPLEMENTATION
Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam
Outcome
- An assessment of information on agricultural practices, markets, and pricing that are helpful for smallholder farmers are completed, and mapping of the availability/quality of this information on current digital platforms in CLMV countries are conducted.
- Knowledge on the required agricultural practices, markets, and pricing information which can be accessed through digital platforms in CLMV countries is improved.
OBJECTIVES
The project aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and impact of digital platforms on agricultural practices, markets, and pricing information for the benefit of smallholder farmers and other agricultural stakeholders, with a particular focus on ensuring inclusivity for marginalized smallholder farmers, such as women, elders, and those with limited digital literacy.
Results Achieved
Assessment Report on the Digital Platforms that Provide Information on Agricultural Practices, Markets, and Pricing to Smallholder Farmers in CLMV
APPROACHES, COMPONANTS & ACTIVITIES
- Assessment of the Digital Platforms that Provide Information on Agricultural Practices, Markets, and Pricing to Smallholder Farmers in CLMV
- Regional Consultation Workshop
Project partner
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) of Cambodia