Community Development
Agricultural technology training and support for vulnerable and smallholder farmers focus on long-term sustainability in the Prefecture of Battambang.
🌿 Our Vision for Change
From individual farmers → to strong farmer groups
From traditional practices → to sustainable agriculture
From dependence → to self-reliance
From vulnerability → to resilience
“Growing sustainable farms, strengthening families, and building resilient rural communities.”
About the Project
Agriculture is an important part of Cambodia’s rural life, providing food, livelihoods, and opportunities for families and communities. KBO works alongside smallholder farmers to build on this strong agricultural foundation by promoting sustainable farming practices, diversified production, climate resilience, and stronger community-based organizations.
KBO’s Community Development Project began by promoting practical approaches such as the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), organic agriculture, composting, crop diversification, and farmer self-help groups. Through continuous learning and collaboration with farmers, the project has expanded to include climate-smart agriculture, livestock production, savings groups, market linkages, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Today, the project goes beyond increasing agricultural production. It supports farmers to strengthen their knowledge and skills, improve household livelihoods, work together through farmer groups, develop new income opportunities, and care for the environment. Young people are also encouraged to participate in sustainable agriculture and explore farming as an opportunity for innovation, entrepreneurship, and a meaningful future in their communities.
At the heart of the project is a simple belief: when farmers have the knowledge, skills, confidence, and opportunities to make the most of their land and local resources, they can build stronger families and more resilient communities.
KBO is therefore not simply supporting farmers to grow crops—it is walking alongside rural communities as they grow sustainable livelihoods, strengthen self-reliance, and build a better future together.
🎯 Goal: To strengthen the economic empowerment and well-being of rural families through sustainable agriculture, community cooperation, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
🌾 Key Objectives
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Promote sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.
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Improve household livelihoods and income opportunities.
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Strengthen farmer groups and community self-reliance.
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Encourage youth participation in agriculture.
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Promote environmental protection and climate resilience.
🌱 What We Do
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Demonstration and Training Farm
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SRI and organic agriculture
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Composting and crop diversification
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Livestock and other income-generating activities
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Farmer self-help groups and savings
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Market linkages and collective marketing
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Youth engagement in sustainable agriculture
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Environmental care and safeguarding
👨🌾 Who We Reach: 2026 Direct Beneficiaries: 658 ( 610 smallholder farmers, 48 youth, 32 farmer groups). The project also benefits approximately 610 farming families, representing around 3,050 people, through improved knowledge, practices, and livelihoods.
📍 Where We Work: 5 Provinces: Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Banteay Meanchey, and Kampong Thom. In 2026, the project works with 32 farmer groups across 24 communities in 12 communes and 10 districts.
🌍 SDG Contributions: The project contributes to:
SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
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