Horticulture Innovation Lab: Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems (Cambodia)

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Due to the complexity and interdependent nature of an integrated farming system optimization of production, income, and efficient resource recycling can be difficult. Furthermore, without quantifiable data to support integration practices, proposed strategies may not fully address the multiple needs of smallholder farmers, depending upon their unique situations. Therefore, an applicable framework may aid in Cambodian stakeholder (e.g. famers, researchers, extension agents, policy makers, etc.) understanding and adoption of integrated crop-livestock systems (FAO, 2010). In many countries the costs and benefits of integrated crop-livestock systems have been defined for staple crops (IFAD, 1999). Prior to our research, to our knowledge, Cambodia has not fully established a framework for an integrated horticulture-livestock system. This includes an understanding of the opportunities and challenges (i.e. trade-offs) in effectively integrating these two production systems. The Overall Objectives of this project were: To investigate and evaluate appropriate livestock integration strategies into current horticulture practices within rural and peri-urban settings in Cambodia, and identify trade-offs to: (1) sustainable productive capacity, (2) income generation, and (3) gender and nutrition outcomes due to the integration of livestock within each practice. In order to achieve these overall objectives, Kansas State University—in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, the University of Battambang, and ADDA—proposed research activities within four thematic domains: 1. Conservation Agriculture; 2. Horticulture; 3. Livestock; and 4. Food Safety.

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21 This data was created from an observational study conducted in informal markets in Cambodia. Food contact surfaces (FCS, n=3) and non-food contact surfaces (NFCS, n=3) samples were collected from each vendor (n=16) from each location (n=2) in each season (n=2), with a total of n=384 samples.This dataset was created from results of an observational study conducted in two provinces of Cambodia. Two markets were sampled during two seasons: (1) rainy season (May to November) (2) dry season (December to April) as identified by (Culas & Tek, 2016). Data was collected in January 2018 and June 2018. This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2018-01-12) https://data.usaid.gov/d/qmra-wx6u
21 This data was created from the results of a controlled study to evaluate the effect of restricted feeding level and dietary morning glory on growth performance of nursery and growing pigs. This study was conducted on a total of 60 pigs with a starting weight of approximately 13 kg, in Cambodia. The study length will be 42 days conducted at a local producer facility. Four pigs were allotted to each pen based on starting body weight to achieve an equal starting weight across the 3 feeding comparisons.Thus, four pens of pigs will receive each ration (20 pigs per ration).This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2018-08-01) https://data.usaid.gov/d/9djc-aiu8
21 his dataset was created from results of an observational study conducted in two provinces of Cambodia. A total of n=312 fresh vegetable samples were collected from a total of four informal markets in Province 1 (n=2) and Province 2 (n=2) provinces, during two seasons: (1) rainy season (May to November) (2) dry season (December to April) as identified by (Culas & Tek, 2016).Three total vegetable types were collected: n=104 lettuce, n=104 cucumbers and n=104 tomatoes. Data was collected in January 2018 and June 2018. This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2018-01-12) https://data.usaid.gov/d/vrkz-5fgc
21 This data was created from over 200 households surveys in two study regions of Cambodia, in 2018. Data collected during the surveys included household income, household income from farm activities, demographics, number and type of vegetable cultivated, amounts and values of key ago-inputs, and opinions regarding access to credit, food security, and vegetable marketing. Using the household survey data, various econometric models were deployed to evaluate the impact cooperative membership on smallholder income and farm performance. This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, the University of Battambang, and ADDA, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2018-01-01) https://data.usaid.gov/d/k3ih-v58f
21 This data was created from the results of a controlled study to evaluate the effect of increasing soybean meal in a rice bran-based diet on growth performance and economics of growing pigs. This study was conducted on a total of 60 growing pigs, in Cambodia. The study length was 52 days conducted at a local producer facility. Four pigs were allotted to each pen, based on starting body weight, to achieve an equal starting weight across the 4 feeding comparisons. Diet 1 has 3 replications (12 pigs) and diets 2, 3, and 4 have 4 replications (16 pigs per ration). The dataset includes formulas for diet formulations for each treatment group (a total of 4 treatments), data on Body Weight, Average Daily Feed, Average Daily Gain, and Feed Cost Ratio. This data was collected between April 6 and May 28, 2019. This data can be used by swine nutritionist, economists, and policy makers for developing recommendations for swine feeding. This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2019-04-06) (2019-04-06) https://data.usaid.gov/d/s4xu-5des
21 This dataset was created from results of a stakeholder survey of a total of n=102 farmers, n=21 collectors, n=30 distributors, and n=100 vendors from two rural Provinces, in Cambodia. The dataset includes sex disaggregated data, Provential disaggregate data, horticulture crops cultivated, self reported food safety and hygiene practices, and observational information on food safety practices in informal markets Data was collected November 30- December 7, 2018. Policy makers, research, and other stakeholders can use this data to identify potential points of contamination along the vegetable value-chain in Cambodia, and identify potential interventions for controlling contamination. This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2018-11-30) https://data.usaid.gov/d/pvj9-9s5k
21 This data was created from a randomized study conducted using two on-station trials in order to evaluate the effects of soil nutrient management practice and living mulches on agronomic performance and yield of chili. Each of the trials was conducted in Siem Reap and Battambang differed in soil texture. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design consisting of living mulches as a main plot treatment and nutrient management as subplot treatments. Living mulch treatments were: Arachis pintoi, morning glory, rice straw mulch, and bare ground while nutrient management treatments were: inorganic fertilizer (UREA) only, cattle manure only, inorganic fertilizer 50% + cattle manure 50%, and control. Data was collected through three cropping seasons between 2018 and 2019. This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, the University of Battambang, and ADDA, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2018-01-01) https://data.usaid.gov/d/djny-kppa
21 This data was created from a randomized study conducted using two on-station trials in order to evaluate the effects of various soil mulching and soil nutrient management on SOC and its fraction (i.e., Hot-water extractable C – HWEOC, permanganate oxidizable C – POXC and soil enzyme activities (i.e., β-glucosidase, and Phosphatase). Data was collected through three cropping seasons between 2018 and 2019. This dataset was collected through research of the project "Integrated Horticulture Livestock Systems" lead by Kansas State University, in partnership with the Royal University of Agriculture, the University of Battambang, and ADDA, as a part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. (2018-01-01) https://data.usaid.gov/d/rj4s-d6tq

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  • horticulture
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