Sun-Powered Agroecology: The Solar Dome

This video highlights the Solar Dryer Dome, a sustainable, solar-powered innovation designed to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses, preserve crops, and increase income. The main goal of this video is to showcase how this simple yet effective technology improves food security, minimizes waste, and enhances market opportunities for small-scale farmers. Implemented by the Community Development and Environment Association (CDEA) and supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022, this initiative aligns with agroecology principles, promoting sustainability, climate resilience, and efficient resource use. Through real farmer experiences, we explore how this innovation is transforming agriculture in Laos.

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Title Sun-Powered Agroecology: The Solar Dome
Description This video highlights the Solar Dryer Dome, a sustainable, solar-powered innovation designed to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses, preserve crops, and increase income. The main goal of this video is to showcase how this simple yet effective technology improves food security, minimizes waste, and enhances market opportunities for small-scale farmers. Implemented by the Community Development and Environment Association (CDEA) and supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022, this initiative aligns with agroecology principles, promoting sustainability, climate resilience, and efficient resource use. Through real farmer experiences, we explore how this innovation is transforming agriculture in Laos.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Economy and income
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Circular economy
  • Income diversification
  • Renewable energy
Contributing organisations CDEA
Author
Year 2025
Type of document Poster or Illustration
Language
  • English
  • Lao
Spatial Information
Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1 Vientiane Capital
Administrative Level 2 Xaithani
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