Sustainable Development of Peri-urban Agriculture

in South-East Asia Project
(Kingdom of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam RS)

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Research Report 

Final Summary Report of SUSPER

(April 2007)

This report is a summary of the findings of the research done on market development in the Greater Mekong Region composed of Viet Nam, Lao PDR, and Cambodia. Problems and solutions were identified to achieve better matching between the peri-urban supply and urban market demand. This will have an impact on the quality, quantity, and consistent supply of produce available on the market. The study also looked on how to disseminate relevant information on market opportunities in an efficient and effective manner to the market stakeholders to help them in their decision-making process and increase cooperation in the market chains.

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Baseline Characterization of Urban and Peri-Urban Vegetable Production in Phnom Penh

(November 2005)

This report is an appraisal of the constraints and opportunities of Phnom Penh farmers in relation with their location in urban and peri-urban areas (land pressure, markets, labour, among others).

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Seminar 

Highlights on SUSPER project result

(June 6^th, 2006)

The final seminar of SUSPER project will be organized between June 26^th-28^th in Hanoi to present major outcomes from 5 years activities.

The peri-urban agriculture has been characterized in the three countries. Market opportunities have been identified, related to price fluctuations, imports, and the demand for food safety. Technical solutions have been found to target these market opportunities and add income in a situation of limited access to land. These solutions include off-season tomato production, safe leafy vegetable production, and nylon fish floating cages. New modes of labeling, control and communication on vegetable safety have also been tested.

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More news from SUSPER

Rationale

By 2025, it is expected that 70% of the Asian population will be located in cities. The population of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Vientiane is likely to double by 2020. Part of the poorest population will then not only be located in the countryside, but also in cities. As a result of urban growth, agricultural activities have developed in areas within and immediately adjacent to the cities to provide food for self-consumption and market purposes. Production from this sector includes mostly perishable high value vegetable and animal products. Read more

Training materials

Grafting

-  Grafting Tomatoes for Production in the Hot-Wet Season: English - Vietnamese

-  Sowing calendar: Vietnamese

-  Grafting technique: Vietnamese

Aquaculture farming

-  How to build a floating nylon net cage - Vietnamese

-  Tilapia culturing techniques in pond - Vietnamese

-  Red tilapia culturing techniques in floating net cage - Vietnamese

-  Thai frog growing techniques - Vietnamese

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