Agroecology Approaches and Practices in Farmer Field School

This presentation by the Metta Development Foundation (Myanmar) outlines agroecological approaches promoted through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) across several states in Myanmar. It highlights improvements in rice yields, household food security, seed production, and community forestry. The adoption of practices like the System of Rice Intensification, herbal pesticides, and intercropping has led to measurable benefits. The document also details issues faced, such as land tenure insecurity, equipment scarcity, and environmental threats like illegal logging and wildfires.

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Title Agroecology Approaches and Practices in Farmer Field School
Description This presentation by the Metta Development Foundation (Myanmar) outlines agroecological approaches promoted through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) across several states in Myanmar. It highlights improvements in rice yields, household food security, seed production, and community forestry. The adoption of practices like the System of Rice Intensification, herbal pesticides, and intercropping has led to measurable benefits. The document also details issues faced, such as land tenure insecurity, equipment scarcity, and environmental threats like illegal logging and wildfires.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Seed management
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • System of rice intensification
  • Local variety
  • Income
  • Nutrient
  • Intercropping
Contributing organisations Metta Development Foundation
Author Khin Maung Latt
Year 2016
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Myanmar
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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