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Agroecology Keyword: Seed management - VN

Direct Seedling Rice System

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.

Producing Cucumber Seeds

This June 2025 technical leaflet presents BanSuaneAiOun Organic Farm’s method for producing organic cucumber seeds. It explains how on-farm seed production reduces costs, preserves traditional varieties, and improves quality. The guide details optimal growing conditions, land preparation, planting, watering, pest management, and seed collection, yielding 100–150 seeds per fruit. It emphasizes using organic fertilizers, protecting against pests, harvesting fully mature cucumbers, and storing seeds properly to ensure sustainability and local seed diversity.

Growing seedlings in Ha Nam Province, Viet Nam

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