ច្រកឌីជីថលសំខាន់ៗសម្រាប់ទិន្នន័យព័ត៌មាន និងចំណេះដឹងពីកសិអេកូឡូស៊ីនៅអាស៊ីអាគ្នេយ៍
ជំរុញអ្នកពាក់ព័ន្ធលើកកម្ពស់ និងទទួលយកការអនុវត្តកសិអេកូឡូស៊ី
The Policy Paper on Pesticides in Laos, developed by ALiSEA and SAEDA, presents five priority actions to reduce health and environmental risks from pesticide use while promoting agroecology. It calls for stronger enforcement of pesticide regulations, national monitoring systems, support for farmer-led agroecological practices, safer contract farming, and better protection for vulnerable groups. The paper provides a practical roadmap for a transition toward safer and more sustainable agriculture in Laos, aligned with national and international commitments.
This video series showcases two sustainable models in the coffee value chain in Son La, developed by the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry Research & Development Center (NOMAFSI) with support from ALiSEA. The models include a microbial wastewater treatment system that reduces pollution, saves costs, and enables water reuse for agriculture, and a coffee husk composting model that turns by-products into organic fertilizer to improve soil health and reduce input expenses. Together, they promote a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable coffee sector in Son La.
Abstract of the proceeding of the National Research for Development Forum on Pathway foe Sustainable Development in Lao PDR (17-18/12/2014, NUoL)
The direct seedling rice system, or rice broadcasting, involves sowing seeds directly into the field rather than transplanting seedlings. This method reduces labor, especially the transplanting process that is typically carried out by women. It also lowers weed pressure and can indirectly increase rice yields. However, the system has its constraints; heavy rainfall can wash away the seedlings, while insufficient rain can cause pest damage. This method has been successfully adopted in Jaeng Village (Thoulakhom District, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR), where it has helped to improve efficiency in rice production.
This video highlights the importance of bio-compost and demonstrates how to make it, using an example from Yone Village, Paek District, Xiengkhouang Province. It explains the role of organic matter in improving soil fertility and shows how to create compost with local, natural ingredients.
This video showcases the shade-grown coffee production process on a farm in a Lao village in Kham District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR. It explains how this method supports biodiversity and why it can be considered an agroecological practice.
Soil degradation, often caused by poor agricultural practices, can lead to a decline in crop yields. Traditionally, when yields dropped, farmers would leave fields fallow for at least three years to restore fertility. However, with less viable land available, fallow periods have shortened, making it harder to maintain yields and ensure sustainable profits. In Nonglae Village (Nonghet District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR), local farmers apply indigenous knowledge to overcome this challenge. One example is regenerating soil fertility with cattle through block rotation techniques. This approach can help restore the land while sustaining agricultural productivity over the long term.
Integrated tea production refers to combining tea cultivation with other crops or livestock to maximize land use and improve sustainability. For example, planting pigeon peas between tea plants enhances soil fertility and provides additional income. In villages like Yortpieng (Paek District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR) and Houay Or (Mueng District, Bokeo Province, Lao PDR), this practice has proven successful, where tea grows alongside other crops or livestock, promoting both economic and environmental benefits.
