This practice brief describes how a market driven approach boosted the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. Based on the results of project "Expanding Regenerative...

This practice brief describes an approach to drive the adoption of agroecological practices, including composting, by fostering farmers' active engagement in problem analysis,...

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,...

We assessed barriers and opportunities for youth engagement in agribusiness. Results show that the majority of youth were engaged in agricultural production, especially in...

Presentation of the 7th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2011-2015), its goals, overall directions and main targets. The document also states shortly the achievements...

This case study factsheet describes the 'Sacha Inchi agro‐forestry model' which is a agri‐silviculture technique. It states how it has been employed in some districts of the...

These 2 case studies factsheets about the Sustainable Agriculture Market Access Development Project (SAMADP) in Laos describe the agroecological techniques employed the farmers...

These 2 case studies factsheets about the Vientiane Organic Vegetable Producer Group in Laos explain the group’s transition from conventional to organic farming after issues...

This speech given on the 11th of March 2016, highlights China’s long tradition of ecological farming practices, such as rice–fish systems and crop rotation, and frames...

This case study profiles farmer Bui Van Luc, who manages an 8.5 ha agroforestry farm with fruit trees, crops, livestock, and fish ponds. With bank credit and extension training,...

AFLI project aims to increase the productivity of smallholder farming systems in northwest Viet Nam, while also conserving the natural resource base. The project introduces...

Given the increasing scope and impacts of environmental pollution and food poisonings in Vietnam since its agricultural sector started with further intensification with more...

Innovation is essential for agricultural and economic development, especially in today’s rapidly changing global environment. While farmers have been recognised as one of the...

The document “Multiple Pathways: Case Studies of Sustainable Agriculture in China” (IIED, 2015) presents eight detailed case studies of ecological and organic farming...

Mechanised dry direct seeding (DDS) is a crop establishment technique that reduces labour requirements, and offers flexibility in terms of earlier planting times. This technique...

Considerable controversy continues to exist in scientific and policy circles about how to tackle issues of global hunger, malnutrition, and rural economic decline, as well as...

Small Farm Resource Centers (SFRCs) coordinate trials on a central site as well as on fields of individual farmers. Any new ideas, techniques, or crops are first evaluated at...

The hallmark of a truly sustainable system is its ability to regenerate itself. When it comes to farming, the key to sustainable agriculture is healthy soil, since this is the...

Legitimacy is at the heart of knowledge politics surrounding agriculture and food. When people accept industrial food practices as credible and authoritative, they are...

The information asymmetries inherent in credence goods have typically led economists to conclude these markets require well-defined quality standards and third-party...