Welcome to the Farmer Decision Making website. Here you will find information about two research projects funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR):
- Village savings groups strengthening livelihoodsIn Northwest Cambodia, villagers are forming community savings groups to build financial security, reduce debt, and invest in small businesses and household needs. Text & Images: Panhaleak Chay, Chariya… Read more: Village savings groups strengthening livelihoods
- Research Outputs 2025The Next-Gen team have compiled a synthesis of academic and practice outputs. The 2025 research portfolio represents a significant step forward in understanding the complex realities shaping agricultural livelihoods… Read more: Research Outputs 2025
- Farmer-centred, field-based extension to support cassava productionChief of Agronomy (Pailin PDAFF) Sophanara Phan, Senior Project Researcher Panhaleak Chay, and Dr Van Touch reflect on some of the impacts they are seeing as a result of… Read more: Farmer-centred, field-based extension to support cassava production
- Building financial confidence among smallholder farmersChief of Agronomy (Pailin PDAFF) Sophanara Phan, Senior Project Researcher Panhaleak Chay, Dr Van Touch, and research assistants Pherom Song, Sarouet Yong, Sophea Yous, Lita Mom and Chariya Korn… Read more: Building financial confidence among smallholder farmers
- Levelling the Field, Lifting HopesHear from the Next-Gen team about how subsidised laser land levelling is transforming rice farmers’ experiences in Northwest Cambodia. In Northwest Cambodia, rice is more than a crop –… Read more: Levelling the Field, Lifting Hopes
These projects are a collaborative effort and involve a number of partners.
The research team is keen to hear from people interested in our work and we encourage you to get in contact with us.