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Rice-Duck System, reducing chemicals and increasing income
The technical leaflet introduces the rice–duck system, an agroecological practice that reduces chemical use by allowing ducks to control pests and weeds while naturally... -
What performance indicators for assessing agroecology impacts? - EFICAS Project
This document presents an approach to assess the impacts of agroecology (AE) on livelihoods in Laos, focusing on sustainable agricultural intensification and resilience to... -
Increase Productivity in Paddy Rice Field: Integrating Cover Crop,...
Integrating paddy rice cultivation, duck raising, and dry-season cropping is an effective approach to sustainable farming. It increases rice yields through natural... -
“Seminar on 20th year Anniversary of NAFRI” Vientiane,25-28 April 2019
Presentations done during the Seminar on 20th Year Anniversary of NAFRI (Laos). -
Managing Pesticides for Greener Growth in Lao PDR
Green Growth Advisory Program for Lao PDR : Managing Pesticides for Greener Growth in Lao PDR - Policy Note -
Risk Perception and Lowland Rice Farming Change in Savannakhet Province,...
Lowland rice cultivation is changing in southern Laos. A formalised survey and informal interviews in the lowlands of Savannakhet Province indicate tha twhile some farmers still... -
Lao Coffee Notebook
A short book to contribute to the improvement of the sustainability of coffee production & consumption in Lao PDR -
Strengthening Cattle Value Chain in Xiengkhouang province, Lao PDR
The cattle industry is a top development priority for Xiengkhouang Province, presenting a significant opportunity for economic growth driven by high market demand from both... -
Leveraging Geo-Economic Proximity and Agricultural Commercialisation
The purpose of this research brief is to synthesize the findings of ten policy research studies conducted by NAFRI’s Policy Think Tank (PTT) research team between 2016 and 2020,... -
Organic Agriculture in Lao PDR
This presentation is a brief overview of Organic Agriculture in Lao PDR by the faculty of Agriculture of the NUoL during a Japanese Food Industry Tour for development of food... -
Crop pollination by native honey bees (Apis cerana) at risk due to...
Agricultural intensification in Lao PDR has steadily increased, driving of natural habitats into intensively managed agricultural landscapes. However, its impact on native... -
Unlocking the full potential of Lao PDR’s tea sector
This policy brief present the opportunity of the Tea sector in Laos in terms of poverty alleviation and rural development. -
Organic Vegetable Growing Techniques
The leaflet provides practical guidance on organic vegetable cultivation in Pek District, Xiangkhouang Province, Laos. It describes the local subtropical highland climate and... -
Integrated Rice and Fish Farming, Step-by-Step Guide
This June 2025 technical leaflet from Rural Development Association (RDA) in Laos is a step-by-step guide to integrated rice–fish farming, explaining how to prepare fields,... -
Atlas of Agriculture in the Lao PDR Patterns and trends between 1999 and 2011
This new atlas was co-developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern. It combines... -
Agrosilvopastoral Systems in Northern Thailand and Northern Laos: Minority...
Traditional agrosilvopastoral systems have been an important component of the farming systems and livelihoods of thousands of ethnic minority people in the uplands of Mainland... -
Rubber Development in the Lao PDR: Ensuring Sustainability
A collection of posters on developing a sustainable rubber industry in Lao -
Propagating & Integrating Gliricidia Sepium in Diversified Perennial...
Gliricidia sepium is a fast-growing, nitrogen fixing leguminous tree, highly valued for its adaptability in Northern Laos. It could serve as a resilient live fence, or... -
Choosing the Right Trees to Boost Ecosystem Services in Tea Systems of Northern Laos
Shade trees are key partners for tea producers when well managed. Keeping tea plants 3–6 meters from shade trees gives the best mix of yield, soil protection, and good tea... -
What Possible Future for the “Toxic” Landscapes? an Agroecological...
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...
Agroecology Library
Our repository of literature on agroecology on Southeast Asia includes more than 750 documents.