Leaflets

This dataset showcases “The ‘Do All’ Biochar Wood Vinegar Kiln”, a practical and efficient design that allows small-scale farmers to produce both biochar and wood vinegar from agricultural waste. Developed at the ECHO Asia Farm in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the kiln supports sustainable farming practices. This initiative is part of the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2023, which aims to strengthen biochar producer networks across the region.

An technical guide explaining step by step nursery practices for cultivating healthy seedlings.

This practice brief describes an approach to drive the adoption of agroecological practices, including composting, by fostering farmers’ active engagement in problem analysis, decision-making, and collective action.

This leaflet provides simple instructions for producing and using bio-extracted liquid fertilizers made from leaves, fruits, and snails, as well as organic compost. It explains the ingredients, preparation steps, fermentation time, storage, and application for different crop growth stages to promote eco-friendly and chemical-free farming practices.

These leaflets explain simple techniques for producing natural insect repellents from local plants and household ingredients. It provides several herbal formulas, preparation steps, and application methods for different types of pests. The guide promotes safe, low-cost, and eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides for sustainable farming.

The leaflet provides practical guidance on organic vegetable cultivation in Pek District, Xiangkhouang Province, Laos. It describes the local subtropical highland climate and outlines methods for improving soil fertility and structure through compost and plant residues, managing pests with sun exposure, and ensuring proper drainage and moisture. It explains two bed preparation techniques, seasonal land improvements, mulching for weed suppression and moisture retention, and watering schedules adapted to seasonal conditions. The guide also covers organic fertilization, crop rotation to reduce pests and diseases, sowing and transplanting methods, integrated cropping for sustainability, and best practices for harvesting to maintain vegetable freshness.

This dataset showcases “The ‘Do All’ Biochar Wood Vinegar Kiln”, a practical and efficient design that allows small-scale farmers to produce both biochar and wood vinegar from agricultural waste. Developed at the ECHO Asia Farm in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the kiln supports sustainable farming practices. This initiative is part of the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2023, which aims to strengthen biochar producer networks across the region.

This leaflet provides practical guidance on fruit tree propagation. It states how to make new branches growing and how to cut them in order to make new plants. It also explains the monitoring and selection process.

This leaflet provides practical guidance on fruit tree propagation. It states how to make new branches growing and how to cut them in order to make new plants. It also explains the monitoring and selection process.

This June 2025 technical leaflet from Rural Development Association (RDA) in Laos is a step-by-step guide to integrated rice–fish farming, explaining how to prepare fields, choose suitable rice and fish species, manage stocking, feeding, and maintenance, and outlining benefits, challenges, and field results from pilot villages.