ປະຕູອອນລາຍທີ່ສຳຄັນສຳລັບຂໍ້ມູນ, ຂ່າວສານ ແລະ ຄວາມຮູ້ກ່ຽວກັບນິເວດກະສິກຳໃນອາຊີຕາເວັນອອກສ່ຽງໃຕ້.
ສ້າງແຮງບັນດານໃຈໃຫ້ຜູ້ທີ່ມີສ່ວນກ່ຽວຂ້ອງ ເພື່ອສົ່ງເສີມ ແລະ ນຳໃຊ້ວິທີການຈັດຕັ້ງປະຕິບັດນິເວດກະສິກຳ
This video captures a hands-on Biochar Production Training held in Chiangdao, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Local farmers and community members learned how to produce biochar and wood vinegar using simple, low-cost kilns. The training aimed to promote sustainable farming practices and soil health through practical, on-site demonstrations. It was conducted as part of the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2023 to strengthen community-based biochar knowledge and networks.
This video 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 video highlights best practices and lessons learned from the project “Strengthening Community Capacity in Monitoring Pesticide Use and Promoting Agroecology – for a Non-Toxic Environment.” Implemented in Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province, the project empowers women farmers to take the lead in monitoring pesticide use through CPAM tools and biodiversity tracking. With many men migrating for work, women play a key role in protecting both human health and the environment. Through hands-on training and community events, female farmers are not only building their skills but also raising awareness and advocating for reduced use of highly hazardous pesticides. Their leadership is essential in promoting safer, more sustainable agroecological practices. This initiative is supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022, and led by CGFED, in partnership with PAN-AP and the Women’s Union of Hai Hau District.
Meet Ms. Doan Thi Phuong from Hai Xuan Commune, Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province — a passionate pioneer on the journey of “returning to nature.” With courage and determination, she gave up harmful chemicals and embraced sustainable farming methods rooted in agroecology. Her commitment not only transformed her own land but also inspired her community, fostering trust in safe, nature-friendly agriculture. Her story is a powerful example of resilience and leadership, encouraging others to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future. This video is part of the project “Strengthening Community Capacity in Monitoring Pesticide Use and Promoting Agroecology – for a Non-Toxic Environment,” supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022. Implemented by the Research Centre for Gender, Family and Environment in Development (CGFED), in collaboration with the Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN-AP) and the Women’s Union of Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province.
Ibis Rice in Cambodia links wildlife conservation with rural development by working with 500 farming households in protected areas, enforcing no hunting or chemical use, and organic rice. The presentation details the goals of the organisation, its sales volume and its future projects.
The study “Organic by Default: Myth or Reality? Evidence from the Lao PDR” analyzes the impact of certified organic rice farming under a Helvetas project. Comparing organic, ex-organic, and non-organic farmers, it finds that certified farmers are generally younger, more educated, and better endowed, with improved farming and marketing practices and higher prices. However, organic farming proved unsustainable for the most vulnerable, leading some to drop out, showing that certification is not suitable for everyone.
This presentation introduces The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC), created in 2007 and owned by 1,422 farming families. It aims to boost Lao smallholders’ incomes through high-quality, Fairtrade- and organic-certified coffee. With processing facilities and exports worldwide, it offers members better prices, training, community support, and strong market links, generating incomes far above non-members.
This March 2016 presentation outlines the SCCRP’s work in Preah Vihear, Cambodia, to build an economically viable organic rice supply chain through contract farming. Starting in 2013 with five cooperatives, the project expanded to eight, partnering mainly with AMRU Rice to secure purchase agreements, cover certification costs, and offer premium prices to farmers. A Union of Cooperatives was created to sustain certification and operations by pooling resources and retaining part of the premiums. By 2015–2016, deliveries met targets, premium prices remained attractive, and demand from U.S. and European markets indicated the model’s long-term viability.
This document presents the Department of Agricultural Land Management’s Laboratory (DALaM) in Laos, detailing its history, analytical capacities, participation in international ring tests with labs in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, and plans for future improvements such as heavy metal testing, pesticide residue analysis, and establishing a bio lab, aiming for alignment with FAO standards.
This document by Dr. Tan Boun Suy (APSARA National Authority) presents a case study on improving vegetable and rice yields on poor acid sandy soils near Angkor. It compares organic and chemical fertilizers, showing that chemical fertilizer alone gives short-lived results, while compost combined with KEM and green manure (e.g., Chromolaena odorata) provides better and more sustainable yields.
