Situation review of agro-ecology initiatives, stakeholders and networks in Lao PDR

The Situation review of agro-ecology initiatives, stakeholders and networks in Lao PDR reports the information and data on the six most significant agro-ecological practice/schools (SRI, CA, Organic Agriculture, IPM, Agroforestry and VAC/Integrated farming) collected between October to December 2015. It provides a current status of the policy framework, the stakeholders, the initiatives and the achievements related to the agro-ecology in Lao PDR. A desk review combined with interviews and field visits was used for this study.

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Title Situation review of agro-ecology initiatives, stakeholders and networks in Lao PDR
Description The Situation review of agro-ecology initiatives, stakeholders and networks in Lao PDR reports the information and data on the six most significant agro-ecological practice/schools (SRI, CA, Organic Agriculture, IPM, Agroforestry and VAC/Integrated farming) collected between October to December 2015. It provides a current status of the policy framework, the stakeholders, the initiatives and the achievements related to the agro-ecology in Lao PDR. A desk review combined with interviews and field visits was used for this study.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Seed management
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
  • Collaboration
  • Equity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Organic agriculture
  • System of rice intensification
  • Compost
  • Integrated pest management
  • Plant health
  • Rice variety
  • Crop rotation
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil quality
  • Market access
  • Cash crop
  • Income
  • Production costs
  • Certification
  • Food security
  • Biodiversity
  • Crop diversification
  • Environmental protection
  • Climate change
  • Climate resilience
  • Climate smart agriculture
  • Land management
  • Farmers group
  • Equity
Contributing organisations GRET / Faculty of Agriculture
Author Phengkhouane Manivong and  Souliyouan Viengkhamsone
Year 2016
Type of document Case Study Report
Language English
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Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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