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Cattle fattening leads to rapid growth and a shorter rearing period to be slaughtered than conventional raising (4-6 months) by providing high-quality feed in abundance. It...

The technical leaflet introduces the rice–duck system, an agroecological practice that reduces chemical use by allowing ducks to control pests and weeds while naturally...

Gliricidia sepium is a fast-growing, nitrogen fixing leguminous tree, highly valued for its adaptability in Northern Laos. It could serve as a resilient live fence, or...

Shade trees are key partners for tea producers when well managed. Keeping tea plants 3–6 meters from shade trees gives the best mix of yield, soil protection, and good tea...

In Xiengkhouang, declining maize yields due to soil depletion combined with rising production costs are pushing smallholder farmers to shift to new crops. Many farmers are...

Integrating paddy rice cultivation, duck raising, and dry-season cropping is an effective approach to sustainable farming. It increases rice yields through natural...

Did you know weaver ants are helpful for pest control? Weaver ants are considered farmers’ friends as they protect crops like cashews from pests. Introducing weaver ants is just...

Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina, Hymenoptera) have been used for more than 2,000 years for the suppression of insect pests in Asian mango and citrus orchards, thus...

This data set presents resources on Participatory rice varieties evaluation: - the technical leaflet presents step by step how to evaluate rice varieties together with farmers...

This manual will help you to develop a better understanding of cover crops, including their main characteristics, advantages and considerations, and the choices involved in...