The Pioneering Woman Farmer Practicing Agroecology

Meet Ms. Doan Thi Phuong from Hai Xuan Commune, Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province — a passionate pioneer on the journey of "returning to nature." With courage and determination, she gave up harmful chemicals and embraced sustainable farming methods rooted in agroecology. Her commitment not only transformed her own land but also inspired her community, fostering trust in safe, nature-friendly agriculture. Her story is a powerful example of resilience and leadership, encouraging others to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future. This video is part of the project "Strengthening Community Capacity in Monitoring Pesticide Use and Promoting Agroecology – for a Non-Toxic Environment," supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022. Implemented by the Research Centre for Gender, Family and Environment in Development (CGFED), in collaboration with the Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN-AP) and the Women’s Union of Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province.

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Title The Pioneering Woman Farmer Practicing Agroecology
Description Meet Ms. Doan Thi Phuong from Hai Xuan Commune, Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province — a passionate pioneer on the journey of "returning to nature." With courage and determination, she gave up harmful chemicals and embraced sustainable farming methods rooted in agroecology. Her commitment not only transformed her own land but also inspired her community, fostering trust in safe, nature-friendly agriculture. Her story is a powerful example of resilience and leadership, encouraging others to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future. This video is part of the project "Strengthening Community Capacity in Monitoring Pesticide Use and Promoting Agroecology – for a Non-Toxic Environment," supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022. Implemented by the Research Centre for Gender, Family and Environment in Development (CGFED), in collaboration with the Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN-AP) and the Women’s Union of Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Bio-fertilizer
  • Compost
  • Crop protection
  • Input autonomy
  • Soil fertility
  • Biodiversity protection
Contributing organisations CGFED
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Year 2025
Type of document Poster or Illustration
Language
  • English
  • Vietnamese
Spatial Information
Country Vietnam
Administrative Level 1 Nam Định
Administrative Level 2 Hải Hậu
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