Annual Reports

Report 2025 Highlights

CLESIDRA actively engaged in five more major events across Ratanakiri Province in 2025, strengthening partnerships with local councils, NGOs, and agricultural associations. These activities enhanced community knowledge, resilience, and collaboration in addressing agricultural challenges, climate change, and sustainable farming practices.

• Public Forum Participation (Nov 12, 2025):
  BCV presented the CLESIDRA Value Chain Project at the Ratanakiri Provincial Council’s forum in Ouyadav District, reinforcing collaboration with local leaders. The event engaged 273 participants (68 women) including officials, NGOs, and community representatives.
• Cashew Nuts Farming Workshop (Aug 23, 2025):
  BCV joined a technical workshop on cashew nuts farming for the 2025–2026 season, covering fertilizer use, seed quality, pest management, and soil improvement. 50 participants (20 women) attended, with strong engagement from agriculture officials and community members.
• Seminar on Fertilizer & Pesticide Costs (Sep 7, 2025):
  BCV contributed to discussions on reducing input costs and improving safe practices. 42 participants (5 women) gained expert knowledge on crop care, soil management, and proper input use. Community groups were offered free training and product discounts.
• Climate Change & Indigenous Leadership Workshop (Sep 18, 2025):
  BCV joined CARE-led discussions on strengthening agriculture through indigenous leadership. 46 participants (6 women) identified community action plans, capacity-building needs, and solutions for ongoing agricultural challenges.
• Climate-Smart Agriculture Workshop (Oct 12, 2025):
  BCV participated in a CARE-organized workshop with 16 participants (7 women), focusing on strategies to address droughts, floods, pests, and market challenges. Solutions emphasized modern farming practices, resource access, and resilience-building initiatives.

Event (1)

On November 12, 2025, BCV staff participated in the Ratanakiri Provincial Council’s Public Forum at Ouyadav District Hall to discuss local development priorities.

Mr. Sem Mao, representing BCV, presented the CLESIDRA Value Chain Project, emphasizing its mission and reinforcing collaboration with district leaders. Meanwhile, Ms. Heang Sreylech, Head of Ouyadav District’s One Window Service, encouraged registered community representatives to partner with PLASED in addressing gaps within agricultural communities.

The forum brought together 273 participants, including 68 women, with officials, NGOs, and community representatives from across Ouyadav District actively engaging in the dialogue.

Event (2)

 On August 23, 2025, BCV staff attended a workshop on cashew nuts farming techniques for the 2025–2026 season. The event was organized by Mr. Heng Panha, President of the Cashew Nuts Association of Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri, in collaboration with the provincial agriculture departments.

The workshop covered key topics including the use of NPK fertilizer, flower care, seed quality, pest and disease management, and soil nutrient improvement. Mr. Hul Long, representing an organic fertilizer company, shared insights on fertilizer quality and crop nutrition, emphasizing that community representatives could access these products without incurring debt.

Held at the Ratanakiri Provincial Agriculture Department, the session brought together 50 participants, including 20 women, with officials, civil society representatives, and registered community members actively engaging in the discussions.

 Event (3)

 On September 7, 2025, BCV staff joined a seminar titled “High-cost fertilizers and pesticides: What farmers should know to improve productivity and profits.” The event was held at Citra Supermarket, Ratanakiri Province, organized by Mr. Heng Panha, President of the Cashew Association of Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri, together with Mr. Oeur Tola from Sre Meas Fertilizer Company.

The seminar discussed solutions to high fertilizer and pesticide costs, proper use of fertilizer, and safe pesticide application. 42 participants attended, including 5 women, with representatives from commune and district agriculture offices, the provincial agriculture department, NGOs, company staff, and community farmers.

Key outcomes:

1. Overview of national agricultural challenges of the communities and the need for technical support to reduce costs and increase profits.
2. Participants gained knowledge from experts on crop care, soil management, and proper use of fertilizers and pesticides. The company also offered free training services to local communities.
3. The company promoted product features and offered discounts for registered community groups recognized by the provincial agriculture department.

Event (4)

On 18 September 2025, BCV staff attended a workshop in Ratanakiri focused on strengthening agriculture through indigenous community leadership in climate change response and adaptation. Organized under the Mekong Region Promotion Project led by CARE, the event brought together 46 participants (6 women), including agricultural officers, community representatives, and NGOs such as SVC, CARE, BVC, and Live and Learn.

The workshop reviewed the geographic and agricultural situation of Mekong communities, highlighting key challenges and the need for technical and partner NGO support. BCV staff shared updates on value chain activities and joined discussions on community priorities.

Group discussions produced three main outcomes: an action plan to support agricultural communities, identification of capacity-building needs for members, agricultural officers, and partner organizations supprot, and solutions to address ongoing challenges.

Event (5)

On October 12, 2025, BCV staff took part in a workshop titled “Workshop on Developing a Climate-Smart Agriculture” organized by CARE at RNN Café.

The workshop aimed to enhance farmers’ understanding of climate-smart agriculture and provide them with practical strategies to adapt to changing climate conditions.

A total of 16 participants, including 7 women, attended the event. The participants represented a broad range of stakeholders, such as commune agricultural officers, the provincial Department of Environment, the provincial Department of Rural Development, the provincial Department of Agriculture, NGOs (BCV, LLC, SVC, IADC, etc.), and community-based agricultural groups.

During the workshop, participants examined the challenges faced by farming communities as a result of climate change and discussed potential solutions. Key discussion points included:

• Strategies for addressing agricultural challenges such as droughts, floods, and crop-damaging pests.
• Methods and technologies to prevent or mitigate these issues.
• Approaches to managing agricultural markets, including the sale and purchase of inputs.
• Training and support needs for farmers.

The solutions highlighted emphasized the adoption of modern, climate-smart farming practices, the effective use of existing community resources, the provision of training programs, access to resources, and the development of initiatives to strengthen farmer resilience.