This research brief summarizes the activities, findings and recommendations of a project commissioned by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Reseach (ACIAR)--Management practices for profitable crop-livestock systems for Cambodia and Laos.

Opportunities to greatly increase the productivity of forage have been identified by the research project. Additionally, some threats to the sustainable production of forages have been determined. The project also has explored a range of dissemination methods to increase the capacity of farmers and agricultural extension workers to promote improved practices. 

The project conducted research in areas of Cambodia and Laos that have infertile, sandy soils and challenging seasonal conditions such as flooding and drought. The aim of the project was to identify and extend management practices that can increase the productivity, profitability and sustainability of forage production in these areas. 

Research activities included surveys of forage growers and supply chain actors, on-farm research trials, the production of information posers and videos, and dissemination events in villages to share findings with farmers and extensionists.

Check out the full research brief available in both English and Khmer for more information.