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,...

We assessed barriers and opportunities for youth engagement in agribusiness. Results show that the majority of youth were engaged in agricultural production, especially in...

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 by the...

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...

Given the increasing scope and impacts of environmental pollution and food poisonings in Vietnam since its agricultural sector started with further intensification with more...

Innovation is essential for agricultural and economic development, especially in today’s rapidly changing global environment. While farmers have been recognised as one of the...

The government of Myanmar and the Netherlands intend to start a partnership programme in different agricultural sectors, including horticulture. In October 2014 the Director...

The document “Multiple Pathways: Case Studies of Sustainable Agriculture in China” (IIED, 2015) presents eight detailed case studies of ecological and organic farming...

Mechanised dry direct seeding (DDS) is a crop establishment technique that reduces labour requirements, and offers flexibility in terms of earlier planting times. This technique...