SmartAgri Cambodia

🚜🇨🇿🇰🇭 Smart Agriculture Machinery from the Czech Republic Successfully Delivered and Assembled in Battambang!

The SmartAgri Cambodia project successfully completed the handover, assembly, and introductory technical training of advanced smart agriculture technologies for the National University of Battambang (NUBB).

The delivered equipment includes:
🔹 Tracked autonomous robotic vehicle (UGV)
🔹 Agricultural drone
🔹 Smart sprayer system
🔹 Seed drill and tine harrows
🔹 Cultivator
🔹 Soil moisture meter with soil probes
🔹 Weather station

The equipment was assembled at the SmartAgri Cambodia project workshop located at Battambang Institute of Technology (BIT) under the supervision of technical expert Dr. Adam Kešner from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU). The workshop serves as the technical backbone of the project for machinery preparation, servicing, practical trainings, and future smart agriculture demonstrations.

Czech and Cambodian teams worked together on the assembly, calibration, and technical preparation of the equipment, followed by introductory technical trainings for university staff and project partners focused on operation, maintenance, safety procedures, and smart agriculture applications.

These technologies will support practical student education, applied research, and future field demonstrations with farmers and Agricultural Cooperatives (ACs) across Battambang Province.

The initiative is another important step toward positioning NUBB as one of the leading smart agriculture institutions in Cambodia while further strengthening Battambang Province as a center of agricultural innovation and modern farming development in the country.

The SmartAgri Cambodia Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh, jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze, Building Action for Integration and Development Engagement-Baide, National University Of Battambang - NUBB, and Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO.
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📢 Technical Training on Agricultural Machinery Successfully Conducted at BIT’s Center for Smart Agriculture

From 06–08 May 2026, the Center for Smart Agriculture at វិទ្យាស្ថានបច្ចេកវិទ្យាបាត់ដំបង-Battambang Institute of Technology(BIT) organized a three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on agricultural machinery, engine systems, and maintenance in Battambang Province.

The training was delivered by PhD. Adam Kesner from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and coordinated by Mr. Nuom Vannat, Project Officer of Building Action for Integration and Development Engagement (BAIDE).

The training was jointly organized by:
🔹 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)
🔹 Building Action for Integration and Development Engagement (BAIDE)
🔹 National University of Battambang (NUBB)

A total of 09 participants attended, including officers from the Agricultural Machinery Office of PDAFF and teachers from several BIT departments.

The training focused on:
✅ Technical materials and machine components
✅ Internal combustion engines and transmission systems
✅ Diagnosis of engine problems and basic repair techniques
✅ Maintenance and preventive practices for agricultural machinery

As a Training of Trainers (TOT) activity, the knowledge and practical skills gained during the training will later be transferred to students and farmers through future educational and extension activities.

We sincerely thank PhD. Adam Kesner, all partner institutions, and all participants for their active engagement and contribution to the successful implementation of the training.

The SmartAgri Cambodia Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh , and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze, Building Action for Integration and Development Engagemen (Baide), National University Of Battambang - NUBB, and (Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO.
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On 24 April 2026, Prof. Dr. David Herák, Guarantor of the SmartAgri Cambodia Project from Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, hosted the Working Group for Technology Delivery Meeting, facilitated by National University of Battambang and Building Action for Integration and Development Engagement (BAIDE).

The meeting focused on presenting the plan for delivery of agricultural machinery and modern technologies from the Czech Republic to project beneficiaries in Cambodia. A total of 19 participants attended the meeting and voted in support of the presented plan for technology delivery to project beneficiaries including representatives from Machinery Office of Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of វិទ្យាស្ថានបច្ចេកវិទ្យាបាត់ដំបង-Battambang Institute of Technology (BIT) and Tasey Samaky Agricultural Cooperative.

The meeting was also attended by representative of LRY Group which is actively exploring pathways for Czech smart technologies to enter the Cambodian market and create practical value for the project’s target groups through innovation, local partnerships, and future investment opportunities.

The SmartAgri Cambodia Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh , and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze, Building Action for Integration and Development Engagement (Baide), National University Of Battambang - NUBB, and (Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO.

📍 First Theoretical Training at the Center for Smart Agriculture at វិទ្យាស្ថានបច្ចេកវិទ្យាបាត់ដំបង-Battambang Institute of Technology

This week we held the first theoretical class in the newly renovated Center for Smart Agriculture at the Battambang Institute for Technology (BIT). The Center now includes a training classroom, technical workshop, and project office, creating a dedicated space for learning, experimentation, and collaboration.

The Center will primarily serve for the education and practical training of BIT students, giving them the opportunity to combine classroom learning with hands-on experience. At the same time, it will support the implementation of SmartAgriCambodia project activities, helping connect student learning with practical work in the field with farmers and agricultural cooperatives.

The Center will also act as a hub for Czech smart agriculture technologies, connecting local actors with innovative tools and practical solutions introduced through cooperation with Czech partners.

The first session was a regular theoretical class held in the new classroom, marking the start of teaching activities in the renovated Center and the beginning of its regular use.

🚜 Next step: we are preparing for a practical class that will bring students directly into contact with field activities and technologies used within the project.

Follow us for more updates as the Center develops into an active platform for vocational Education, innovation, and agricultural services in Northwest Cambodia.

Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze,Baide National University Of Battambang - NUBB and Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO

Boosting Skills 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾
48 farmers in Rukhak Kiri just completed hands-on training on power tillers & laser levelling machines to save costs and work smarter for a Better Harvest! 🌾

Why processing and packaging matter for Cambodia’s future?
Packaging is more than just appearance - it’s about culture, sustainability, and market success!
As part of the SmartAgri Cambodia: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture in Battambang project, a 5-day training on Processing, Storage, Packaging & Marketing of Plant-Based Products was held at the National University of Battambang (NUBB).
Experts from the FTZ - Dr. Olga Leuner and Dr. Petra Chaloupková - shared knowledge on post-harvest handling, food safety, packaging technologies, and marketing strategies.
Key discussions focused on adapting packaging to local needs, sustainability, and export requirements.

Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze, Baide, National University Of Battambang - NUBB, Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO.

🌾 Three-Day Agricultural Machinery Training Completed in Moung Ruessei district!

From 20–22 November 2025, BAIDE, the Agricultural Machinery Office of Pronvincial Department Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries-PDAFF Battambang, and the Faculty of Engineering of the Czech University of Life Sciences jointly conducted a three-day practical training at Roka Mean Rith Agricultural Cooperative, and we also provided the tools box and spare parts to support the realistic practical.

A total of 27 farmers, including 14 women, participated in hands-on sessions focused on:

🔧 Basic repair and maintenance of power tillers (hand tractors)
🌾 Reducing post-harvest grain losses from automatic harvesting machines

All three partners BAIDE, PDAFF Machinery Office, and CZU Faculty of Engineering worked together to deliver theory, demonstrations, and practical exercises.

A big part of the training was helping low-income farmers learn simple, affordable repairs so they can save service costs and keep their machines running longer.

Did you know?
👉 Incorrect harvester settings can cause up to 0.5-1 tons of rice loss per hectare, one of the biggest income losses in Cambodia’s rice sector.

BAIDE and partners will continue supporting farmers in Battambang with practical training that improves productivity, efficiency, and safety in agriculture.

Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze, Baide, National University Of Battambang - NUBB, Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO.

🌿SmartAgri Cambodia at CAFE25! 🇰🇭
We’re excited to join the Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Exhibition 2025 (CAFE25), showcasing innovative agricultural solutions for a more sustainable future.

At our booth, we’re representing the SmartAgri Project, which focuses on bringing modern technology to Cambodian farmers and agricultural cooperatives, including advanced machinery, farm management software, digital tools, and mobile applications of Greenovator.

Together, we aim to empower the agriculture sector with smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable practices. 🌾💡

Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze,Baide, National University Of Battambang - NUBB, Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO

📘 Training Course on “Scientific Work and Open Science”
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🔹 To strengthen researchers’ capacity in writing and publishing academic articles in recognized international journals.
🔹 For those who intend to pursue research studies at the master’s and doctoral levels.
🔹 The course is led by Prof. David Herak from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, sharing his expertise in scientific writing and international research collaboration.

This training course is part of the ‘Smart Agriculture Cambodia’ project,
Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze Baide, National University Of Battambang - NUBB, Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO

វគ្គបណ្តុះបណ្តាលស្តីពី៖ កិច្ចការវិទ្យាសាស្ត្រ
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• ដើម្បីពង្រឹងសម្ថភាពអ្នកស្រាវជ្រាវ ក្នុងការសរសេរ និងបោះពុម្ពអត្ថបទស្រាវជ្រាវក្នុងទស្សនាវដ្តីអន្តរជាតិល្បីៗ។
• សម្រាប់អ្នកមានបំណងសិក្សាស្រាវជ្រាវថ្នាក់ឧត្តមសិក្សា និងស្រាវជ្រាវថ្នាក់បណ្តិត។

វគ្គបណ្តុះបណ្តាលនេះជាផ្នែកមួយនៃគម្រោង ‘Smart Agriculture Cambodia’ ក្រោមកិច្ចសហប្រតិបត្តិការជាមួយ សាកលវិទ្យាល័យកសិកម្ម ប្រាក នៃសាធារណរដ្ឋឆេក និងសាកលវិទ្យាល័យជាតិបាត់ដំបង។

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Training Course on 'Scientific Work and Open Science'
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*** To strengthen the capacity of researchers in writing and publishing research articles in international journals.

*** For those who intend to pursue research studies at the master's and doctoral levels.

This training course is part of the 'Smart Agriculture Cambodia' project, in cooperation with the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague of the Czech Republic and the National University of Battambang (NUBB).

🌾 Digital Mapping Drone for Smarter Farming! 🚁

As part of the SmartAgri Project, a collaborative field mission was conducted to advance drone-based digital mapping in Battambang Province. Drone experts from the Czech University of Life Sciences worked hand-in-hand with lecturers from the National University of Battambang, enhancing local capacity in drone operation and NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) analysis. The activity was coordinated by the Baide team.

Field operations in Battambang province covered approximately 70 hectares across four Agricultural Cooperatives in Moung Reussei, Thmor Kol, Rattanak Mondoul districts and NUBB - Research and Development Center - មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលស្រាវជ្រាវ និងអភិវឌ្ឍន៍, mapping rice, mango, longan, maize, and cassava crops. 🌱

Using multispectral camera, the team generated high-resolution NDVI maps to monitor crop health, identify water stress, and detect nutrient deficiencies — enabling targeted fertilizer and pesticide use, timely irrigation, and ultimately higher yields.

This initiative demonstrates how data-driven, precision agriculture can transform farming practices, making them more efficient, sustainable, and climate-smart. 🌍✨

Project is funded by Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid, supported by Czech Embassy Phnom Penh and jointly implemented by Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze,, National University Of Battambang - NUBB , Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization - LHCO