With the successful implementation of the MetKasekor Model in 2022, the annual meeting was organized by the Department of Extension of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DEAFF) in Phnom Penh to report on the result of MetKasekor Model implementation in 2022, present on the workplan of the implementation of MetKasekor in 2023, introduce MetKasekor IT (Information Technology) platform and provide a space for related discussion and recommendation around the progress of the model. The annual meeting was presided over by H.E Dr. Chan Saruth, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), and Chairman of MetKasekor Steering Committee. H.E Dr. Chan Saruth was very delighted with the implementation of MetKasekor Model throughout the year and congratulated the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (PDAFF) of Battambang and Preah Vihear for their dedication in promoting conservation agriculture and sustainable intensification through this model.

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“Ownership is very important in making MetKaskeor Model a success. Although the model is not perfect and we as implementers are facing some challenges, but we can always improve the model as we implement it. Said H.E Dr. Chan Saruth

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The event also saw attendance and presentations on progress from various line ministries including the Department of Extension of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DEAFF), the Department of Agricultural Engineering (DAEng), the Department of Agricultural Land Resource Management (DALRM) and the Provincial Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (PDAFF) from Battambang and Preah Vihear. These presentations included progress and challenges of implementation of the MetKasekor model in the two provinces and presentations on monitoring of progress.

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“I would like to thank members of the Steering Committee and Technical Working Group of MetKaskeor, and as well as relevant development partners such as the The French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), Center of Excellence on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (CE SAIN), Swisscontact, and Kansas State University for your dedication and coordination in implementing and supporting the model to date. Your contribution has made impact on our country’s agricultural sector and benefited our small holder farmers”.  Said Dr. MAO Minea, Director, Department of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (DEAFF)

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The event also witnessed the handover of the MetKasekor IT platform to the Department of Extension Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The MetKasekor App and Platform development was supported by the Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (ISA) project of Swisscontact, and the Agroecology and Safe Food System Transitions in Southeast Asia (ASSET) project funded by AFD (Agence Francaise De) and EU (European Union). The event concluded with a discussion and recommendations on the way forward for 2023. Swisscontact along with CIRAD, CESAIN (Center of Excellence on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition) and Kansas State University and Nurture are proud to be a part of MetKasekor and look forward to providing continuous support to the model.