Diversifying market channels for agroforestry products: the case of Phousan tea in Xiengkhouang province, Lao PDR

This research brief presents the results of a study performed between 2023 and 2025 in Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR and which aimed to i) describe the diversity of Phousan tea farming systems; ii) analyze the market opportunities offered by sustainable farming systems of Phousan tea, particularly those based on agroforestry; and iii) understand consumers’ purchases and consumption of Phousan tea in Xiengkhouang province and Vientiane Capital.

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Title Diversifying market channels for agroforestry products: the case of Phousan tea in Xiengkhouang province, Lao PDR
Description This research brief presents the results of a study performed between 2023 and 2025 in Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR and which aimed to i) describe the diversity of Phousan tea farming systems; ii) analyze the market opportunities offered by sustainable farming systems of Phousan tea, particularly those based on agroforestry; and iii) understand consumers’ purchases and consumption of Phousan tea in Xiengkhouang province and Vientiane Capital.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Economy and income
  • Collaboration
  • Equity
  • Supportive policies
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Market access
Contributing organisations NUoL PAFO/MAE Lao PDR CIRAd MALICA
Author Stéphane Guéneau (CIRAD) , Lytoua Chialue (NUoL/FAG) , Fue Yang (NUoL/FAG) , Michaël Bruckert (CIRAD)
Year 2025
Type of document Scientific & Research
Language English
Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1 Xiengkhouang
Administrative Level 2 Pek
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