This paper attempts to define the factors which determine emigration and rice doublecropping, i.e. rice cultivation on the same plot twice per year, by rural households in...

This paper explores these conditions in a context of food price volatility, and in particular rising food prices since 2007. To do so, it analyses primary qualitative research...

Article Biological control of an agricultural pest protects tropical forests€

To retrace the contribution of SOCLA to discussions at Rio+20 on issues at the interface of hunger, agriculture, environment and social justice (this paper is the paper position...

Inle Lake situated in Southern Shan State is well known by local populace and foreign visitors for the natural beauty of the lake waters, surrounding mountain ranges, tomato...

This ALiSEA leaflet provides essential information on the breeding, rearing, and feeding of frogs in both commercial and breeding environments. It covers key aspects such as...

This practice brief describes how a market driven approach boosted the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. Based on the results of project "Expanding Regenerative...

This practice brief describes an approach to drive the adoption of agroecological practices, including composting, by fostering farmers' active engagement in problem analysis,...

This case study presents a solar drying dome, a low-cost, energy-efficient solution originally developed by Silpakorn University in Thailand . Made from durable polycarbonate,...

While economic growth and food security in Vietnam’s Red River Delta are heavily reliant on agriculture, the intensive use of agricultural land has resulted in various negative...

Presentation of the 7th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2011-2015), its goals, overall directions and main targets. The document also states shortly the achievements...

The document presents how the agriculture and forestry sector supports Laos’ 8th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2016–2020). It highlights national goals of inclusive...

This case study factsheet presents the Huaysorn-Huaysua Agriculture Development and Service Center in Vientiane, Laos. Established in 1995 through Lao–Thai cooperation, it...

This case study factsheet describes the 'Sacha Inchi agro‐forestry model' which is a agri‐silviculture technique. It states how it has been employed in some districts of the...

These 2 case studies factsheets about the Sustainable Agriculture Market Access Development Project (SAMADP) in Laos describe the agroecological techniques employed the farmers...

These 2 case studies factsheets about the Sangthong Organic Rice Producer Group in Laos describe the activities implemented by 2 farmers in their farm (organic vegetable growth,...

These 2 case studies factsheets about the Vientiane Organic Vegetable Producer Group in Laos explain the group’s transition from conventional to organic farming after issues...

This speech given on the 11th of March 2016, highlights China’s long tradition of ecological farming practices, such as rice–fish systems and crop rotation, and frames...

This case study profiles farmer Bui Van Luc, who manages an 8.5 ha agroforestry farm with fruit trees, crops, livestock, and fish ponds. With bank credit and extension training,...

AFLI project aims to increase the productivity of smallholder farming systems in northwest Viet Nam, while also conserving the natural resource base. The project introduces...