Abstract of the proceeding of the National Research for Development Forum on Pathway foe Sustainable Development in Lao PDR (17-18/12/2014, NUoL)

The direct seedling rice system, or rice broadcasting, involves sowing seeds directly into the field rather than transplanting seedlings. This method reduces labor, especially...

This video highlights the importance of bio-compost and demonstrates how to make it, using an example from Yone Village, Paek District, Xiengkhouang Province. It explains the...

This video showcases the shade-grown coffee production process on a farm in a Lao village in Kham District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR. It explains how this method supports...

Soil degradation, often caused by poor agricultural practices, can lead to a decline in crop yields. Traditionally, when yields dropped, farmers would leave fields fallow for at...

Integrated tea production refers to combining tea cultivation with other crops or livestock to maximize land use and improve sustainability. For example, planting pigeon peas...

The video presents an organic integrated farm 'Souan Ai Aoun Farm' located in the Natha Village, Chomphet District, Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR. The farm combines various...

This video shows how buffalo help maintain soil nutrients and support aquatic biodiversity within the rice farming system. Using the example of Phonevieng Village, Vang Vieng...

This video presents beekeeping and honey production in Houaytan Village, Phoukoud District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR, highlighting their role in generating income. The...

This video presents the fish holes technique, a technique that enhances biodiversity and supports food security for smallholder farmers in Doneseur Village, Sanamxay District,...

This video explains how and why to produce bio-pesticides at home, using Yone Village, Paek District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR as an example. It highlights the important...

This video highlights the high potential of sticklac as an alternative commodity for rural areas, featuring Trongpang Village, Xay District, Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR. It...

This video presents why and how to plant peanuts after rice harvesting, using a farm localized in Nadou Village, Kham District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR as an example....

The Policy Paper on Pesticides in Laos, developed by ALiSEA and SAEDA, presents five priority actions to reduce health and environmental risks from pesticide use while promoting...

This technical leaflet provides practical guidelines and practices for establishing and managing a semi-intensive local pig raising system. It covers aspects such as housing...

This leaflet provides practical guidance on fruit tree propagation. It states how to make new branches growing and how to cut them in order to make new plants. It also explains...

This leaflet provides simple instructions for producing and using bio-extracted liquid fertilizers made from leaves, fruits, and snails, as well as organic compost. It explains...

This leaflet explains simple techniques for producing natural insect repellents from local plants and household ingredients. It provides several herbal formulas, preparation...

This video series showcases two sustainable models in the coffee value chain in Son La, developed by the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry Research & Development Center...

This research brief outlines the steps to shift from intensive maize monocropping to multi-species systems through the integration of perennial crops (coffee, banana..). The...