Rice cultivation in the Mekong Region is often afflicted with pests and diseases leading to yield losses and livelihood impacts. This piece by Sourkea explores the impact of rice root-knot nematode (tiny, worm-like creatures found in the soil) which poses a significant threat to rice production in Cambodia.
Lost harvests: Drought and climate risks threatening rice farming in Thailand’s Phayao province
Rice farmers in north Thailand’s Phayao are facing rain deficits and crop diseases threatening their farming culture and life.