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How to construct, manage and produce vegetable all year round in the Myanmar Dry Zone, with agroecological conservative practices
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Installation of a solar drying dome for agricultural post harvest
This case study presents a solar drying dome, a low-cost, energy-efficient solution originally developed by Silpakorn University in Thailand . Made from durable polycarbonate, the dome protects food from dust, insects, animals, and microbial contamination, while preserving its nutritional quality and appearance.
Integrated Agroecology: Study, Implementation and Practice (IASIP) an educational curriculum for high school students to engage with agroecology teaching and best practices
This practice brief describes the educational curriculum adopted by GSF to engage sustainably Young students in Cambodia into Agroecology practices through training, field visits and fields trips and practice.
Sun-Powered Agroecology: The Solar Dome
This video highlights the Solar Dryer Dome, a sustainable, solar-powered innovation designed to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses, preserve crops, and increase income. The main goal of this video is to showcase how this simple yet effective technology improves food security, minimizes waste, and enhances market opportunities for small-scale farmers. Implemented by the Community Development and Environment Association (CDEA) and supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022, this initiative aligns with agroecology principles, promoting sustainability, climate resilience, and efficient resource use. Through real farmer experiences, we explore how this innovation is transforming agriculture in Laos.
H’re Villagers and Po E Commune Embrace Agroecology with Native Herbs
This video, produced by SPERI, highlights the efforts of H’re indigenous villagers and Po E Commune in Kon Tum province, Vietnam, as they transition to agroecological farming. Supported by an ALiSEA small grant, the initiative integrates native edible and medicinal herbs with diversified crop cultivation to promote sustainable, herbicide-free agriculture. Through farmer-led experiments, traditional knowledge, and community-based learning, the project fosters biodiversity, strengthens local livelihoods, and builds resilience in upland farming systems.
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Overview of the Organic Certification in the Mekong Region
This document provides an overview of organic agriculture and certification in the Mekong region, highlighting its recent development, especially in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar. It compares third-party certification and Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), emphasizing that PGS offers a more accessible model for smallholders. Each country's progress, institutional frameworks, and challenges are outlined, with Laos being notable for officially recognizing PGS. The document underscores the need for culturally adapted, affordable certification systems to support organic market access and agricultural sustainability in the region.
Forestry and Agro-Ecology in Lao rural Uplands (FORAE) Viengkham District, Luang Prabang Province, RDP Laos
This short document presents the FORAE project in Viengkham District, Luang Prabang Province, focusing on the use of performance indicators to assess agroecological practices. It highlights a systemic approach that integrates environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Specific indicators include land use patterns, soil fertility, water resources, and biodiversity, with data collected through surveys, remote sensing, and field analyses. The document emphasizes multi-sectoral evaluation to ensure the sustainability of farming systems in the Lao uplands. It was presented at the ALiSEA workshop on November 29, 2016.
Case study maize/ rice bean intercropping - Kham district, Xieng Khouang province
This very short document presents a case study on maize/rice bean intercropping in Kham District, Xieng Khouang Province. It outlines the existing cropping system and highlights key challenges.
What performance indicators for assessing agroecology impacts? - EFICAS Project
This document presents an approach to assess the impacts of agroecology (AE) on livelihoods in Laos, focusing on sustainable agricultural intensification and resilience to climate change. While AE practices like SRI and agroforestry have shown success at the plot level, their broader impact remains limited due to challenges in dissemination. The project emphasizes a transformative landscape approach, involving whole communities in participatory planning and implementation. A detailed monitoring and evaluation framework tracks changes across villages, households, and plots, using indicators on soil health, empowerment, livelihoods, and resilience. Baseline data, participation rates, and outcome measures aim to evaluate whether AE improves productivity, reduces vulnerability, and strengthens adaptive capacity.
Measuring climate resilience: an example of indicators system in the framework of the NU-PCR project
The document outlines resilience indicators used in the NU-PCR project in Gnot Ou district, Laos, to enhance climate resilience and food security. It highlights past initiatives from 2008-2014, such as agricultural diversification and infrastructure improvement. Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from challenges, with key dimensions including information-sharing, livelihood flexibility, and disaster preparedness. The project uses these indicators to assess community resilience, focusing on food security, disaster risk, and gender roles. The framework is adaptable and linked to agroecology for long-term sustainable development.
