Agroecological practices : the point of view of a development practitioner

This document, presented by GRET in March 2017, describes agroecological practices implemented in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwaddy Delta to support small farmers and landless producers. It highlights challenges such as poor soil fertility, climate change, and limited market access, and introduces agroecological techniques like composting, green manure, biopesticides, and the System of Rice Intensification. Field trials show improved yields and reduced reliance on chemical inputs. Despite labor and knowledge barriers, the project promotes innovation, farmer training, and local networks to support sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty in the region.

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Title Agroecological practices : the point of view of a development practitioner
Description This document, presented by GRET in March 2017, describes agroecological practices implemented in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwaddy Delta to support small farmers and landless producers. It highlights challenges such as poor soil fertility, climate change, and limited market access, and introduces agroecological techniques like composting, green manure, biopesticides, and the System of Rice Intensification. Field trials show improved yields and reduced reliance on chemical inputs. Despite labor and knowledge barriers, the project promotes innovation, farmer training, and local networks to support sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty in the region.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Water management
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • System of rice intensification
  • Compost
  • Green manure
  • Soil biological activity
  • Soil fertility
  • Income
  • Recipe
  • Certification
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate change
  • Water management
  • Knowledge intensive
Contributing organisations GRET
Author GRET
Year 2017
Type of document Presentation
Language English
Spatial Information
Country Myanmar
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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