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Mechanized Directseeding and best Management Practices for Rice in Cambodia: How and why are they Complementary? November 2024

This policy note synthesizes evidence on mechanized direct-seeded rice (mDSR) technology in Cambodia based on a review and analysis of published papers, reports, grey literature and government documents. It contributes evidence to the Cambodian government’s rice productivity enhancement policy formulation by evaluating the benefits of mDSR compared to conventional rice planting methods. The information in this review is intended to lay the groundwork for subsequent efforts to scale the impact of mDSR scientifically and effectively within Cambodia’s rice production sector.

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