In September 2014 the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition. This was...

This booklet present the results of an interdisciplinary research project in eight biocultural landscapes undertaken by the Platform for Agrobiodiversity Research (PAR) in...

The agricultural research and development institutions in most developing countries are poorly equipped to support the needs of millions of smallholder farmers that depend upon...

This study aims to confirm relationship of determinants of demand for organic agriculture products in Chiang Mai. Self-administered questionnaires was sent out to respondents in...

This experience sharing workshop is part of the activities implemented by the Agroecology Learning alliance in South East Asia (ALiSEA) to foster multi stakeholder...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a leading complement and alternative to synthetic pesticides and a form of sustainable intensification with particular importance for...

Agroecology is often perceived merely as a collection of techniques or practices. Yet, truly understanding their relevance and potential application requires insight into the...

The study “Organic by Default: Myth or Reality? Evidence from the Lao PDR” analyzes the impact of certified organic rice farming under a Helvetas project. Comparing organic, ex-...

This presentation introduces The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC), created in 2007 and owned by 1,422 farming families. It aims to boost Lao smallholders’...

Over centuries, ethnic minority communities in the north of Vietnam have developed complex farming systems well-adapted to their environments. Much of this is based on...

SAEDA describes 10 model farmers under the COFI project...

Stories of change across Africa, Asia and Latin America from the DeSIRA initiative aims to provide funders, decision-makers, research managers, implementing organisations and...

Food can be health-giving. A global transition towards plant-based diets may equally help curb carbon emissions, slow land-system change and conserve finite resources. Yet,...

This presentation from the National Multi Stakeholder Workshop “Towards an Agroecology Transition” advocates for soil health as central to sustainable farming. It emphasizes...

This presentation by the Metta Development Foundation (Myanmar) outlines agroecological approaches promoted through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) across several states in Myanmar....

The document presents sustainable farming practices promoted by Welthungerhilfe in Lashio, Shan State. It highlights techniques like conservation agriculture (minimal tillage,...

The document presents efforts to strengthen the agroecological sector through networking, training, awareness campaigns, and lobbying, while highlighting the involvement of...

NEED Myanmar Eco Village Farm, founded in 2013 in Hmawbi, trains youth in sustainable agriculture and community development. It promotes organic farming, environmental...

Fair-trade and organic products are often sold at price premiums justified by smaller production volumes that are associated with greater social and environmental...

The last decade has seen an increasing advancement and interest in the integration of agroecology and participatory action research (PAR). This article aims to: (1) analyze the...