From February 24 to 27, we installed 12 water level monitoring systems at key locations, including six in paddy fields (one per irrigation rotation block), in the main canal, in the secondary canal, three (3) in the tertiary canals, and in the drainage canal. This system enables real-time sharing of water level data via through the cloud.

Initially, we will focus on collecting data on water demand for intermittent irrigation by analyzing water level fluctuations. In the future, our goal is to implement intermittent irrigation by utilizing ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to monitor and manage paddy field water levels more efficiently. Additionally, we plan to install electric pumps and gates to enhance irrigation management.

Despite the extreme heat of the dry season, the installation work proceeded smoothly, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Dr. Nakada (Senior Researcher, Institute for Rural Engineering, NARO), Mr. Fukushige (Researcher, NARO), and Dr. Shindo (Special Researcher, JIRCAS). We also deeply appreciate the support from project members and students from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) and the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), as well as local farmers and workers who have supported the work.

Thank you all for your valuable cooperation!