Conservation Agriculture as an agroecology approach

This presentation by Pham Thi Sen from NOMAFSI introduces Conservation Agriculture (CA) as an agroecological response to soil erosion, climate change, and unsustainable farming in Vietnam’s northern mountainous region. It highlights CA’s three core principles—minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop diversification—and reviews participatory efforts since 2009 to adapt and promote CA practices locally through research, outreach, and capacity building.

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Title Conservation Agriculture as an agroecology approach
Description This presentation by Pham Thi Sen from NOMAFSI introduces Conservation Agriculture (CA) as an agroecological response to soil erosion, climate change, and unsustainable farming in Vietnam’s northern mountainous region. It highlights CA’s three core principles—minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop diversification—and reviews participatory efforts since 2009 to adapt and promote CA practices locally through research, outreach, and capacity building.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Soil health
  • Climate
  • Collaboration
Agroecology Keyword
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Crop rotation
  • Climate change
  • Participatory approach
Contributing organisations Northern Mountainous Agriculture and  Forestry Science Institute (NOMAFSI)
Author Pham Thi Sen
Year 2018
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Vietnam
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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