Title of document: Agroecology and the Search for a Truly Sustainable Agriculture - 1st edition Authors: Miguel A. Altieri and Clara I. Nicholls Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: UN; PNUMA; University of California Year of publication: 2005 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Modern Agriculture: Ecological impacts and the alternatives to conventional farming; Agroecology: principles and strategies for designing sustainable farming systems; the ecological impacts of transgenic crops; an agroecological basis for insect pest management……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: There is increasing evidence that warns that the growing push toward industrialization and globalization of the world’s agriculture and food supply imperils the future of humanity and the natural world. Industrial agriculture which is corporate controlled, and promotes agrochemically based, monocultural, export-oriented systems are negatively impacting public health, ecosystem integrity, food quality and nourishment, traditional rural livelihoods, and indigenous and local cultures, while accelerating indebtedness among millions of farmers, and their separation from lands that have historically fed communities and families. This transition is increasing hunger, landlessness, homelessness, despair and suicides among farmers. Meanwhile, it is also degrading the planet’s life support systems, and increasing alienation of peoples from nature and the historic, cultural and natural connection of farmers and all other people to the sources of food and sustenance. Finally, it is also destroying the economic and cultural foundations of societies, undermines security and peace, and creates a context for social disintegration and violence. By confronting myth with reality, the objective of this book is to challenge the false promises made by the genetic engineering industry. The industry has promised that genetically engineered crops will move agriculture away from a dependence on chemical inputs, increase productivity, decrease input costs, and help reduce environmental problems (Office of Technology Assessment, 1992). Another agriculture is not only possible, it is already happening taking a multitude of expressions of alternative agriculture, from various variations of organic agriculture to more peasant based, subsistence oriented traditional agriculture. In this book we explore the extent, features and ecological, social and economic benefits of both forms of sustainable agriculture. In this report the agroecological features of organic agriculture as practiced in North America and Europe, and of traditional agriculture involving millions of small farmers and/or peasants in the developing world are described with emphasis on their contribution to food security, conservation/ regeneration of biodiversity and natural resources and economic viability. The book also depicts an agroecological path to reach a truly sustainable, biodiverse and socially just agriculture   Read More

Title of document: Role of agricultural extension in food safety in Vietnam Authors: Dr. Nguyen Viet Khoa Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: National Agriculture Extension Center -Vietnam Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Policy on food safety in Vietnam; Role of agricultural extension on food safety; Conclusion and recommendation……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Participatory Monitoring System on Vegetables and Fruits Safety Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Thai-PAN, BIOTHAI Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Chemical pesticides in the world; Recommendations; Food for Change……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Network for Development of Food security and safety in Cambodia (NDF‐C) Authors: Mr. Hok Meng hoin Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: The NGO Forum on Cambodia Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Background of NDF‐C; Achievements; Challenges and lesson learnt; Way Forwards……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for an introduction NDF-C for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Community based Chemicals Management and Safe School Lunch Project Authors: Marut Jatiket Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Thai Education Foundation, The Field Alliance Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Thailand Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives and Activities; Targets and Output; Preliminary results from test kit……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Extension Education through Farm Advisory Services in Myanmar Authors: Man Cha Koe Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Proximity Designs Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Myanmar Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Our Mission and Activities……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Angkor Green Authors: Tim Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Angkor Green Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Angkor Green’s background; Vision and Mission; Products and Activities……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for an introduction Angkor Green for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Current pesticide use behavior and potential for using bio-control agents on vegetable legumes and brassicas in Cambodia Authors: Srinivasan Ramasamy Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: World Vegetable Center Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Study on Farmers’ pest management; Efficiency of different bio-pesticide combinations against insect pests on yard-long bean and leafy brassicas in Cambodia and other SE Asian countries; Summary and conclusions……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for brief overview of Current pesticide use behavior and potential for using bio-control agents on vegetable legumes and brassicas in Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Lessons learnt from vegetable IPM package trials Authors: Seng Kim Hian Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Feed the Future, USAID, VirginiaTech, IPM, IDE, BAU Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Highlights of vegetable IPM in Cambodia; Results of on field trials; Results of on station trials; Data collection; Result: BAU vs IPM; Conclusions……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview of Lessons learnt from vegetable IPM package trials, in Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Efficacy of BCA in managing rice pests and diseases: EPIC interim results Authors: Then Rathmuny, Buyung Hadi, Nancy Castilla, Rica Joy B. Flor, Chou Cheythirith, Khay Sathya Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Feed the Future, USAID, EPIC, IPM Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: EPIC: Highlights; Trichoderma and Resistant Varieties to manage Rice Diseases; Botanical and Microbial insecticides to manage rice insect pests; Methodology; Summary & Conclusions……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview the results of Trichoderma and Resistant Varieties to manage Rice Diseases and Botanical and Microbial insecticides to manage rice insect pests, EPIC Annual Meeting 29-30 November 2017, Cambodia   Read More