Agro-forestry is a collective name for land-use systems and technologies where woody perennials (trees, shrubs, palms, bamboos, etc.) are deliberately used on the same land-management units as agricultural crops and/or animals, in some form of spatial arrangement or temporal sequence. Agro-forestry is a dynamic, ecologically-based, natural resource management practice that,…
Conservation Agriculture (CA) is an agro-ecosystems management approach aimed at improving and sustaining agricultural productivity, increasing profits and food security while preserving and enhancing the resource base and the environment. CA is characterised by three interrelated principles.
Integrated agriculture provides high quality food and other products by using natural resources and regulating mechanisms rather than polluting chemical inputs to secure sustainable farming. The agronomic techniques and biological / physical / chemical methods are carefully selected and balanced taking into account the health of people (i.e. farmers and…
This section addresses integrated farming approaches that have been promoted as alternatives to Green Revolution agriculture since the 1990s for self-sufficient farming. The New Theory farming system in Thailand and the VAC system in Vietnam (VAC in Vietnamese is Vuon, Ao, Chuong which means “garden/pond/ livestock pen”) consist in highly…
Organic agriculture aims at sustaining the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and natural cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of chemical inputs with potentially adverse effects. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote…
The System of Rice Intensification, known as SRI is an agro-ecological approach for increasing rice productivity (and more recently other crops) by changing the management of plants, soil, water and nutrients.
ALiSEA Online Library contains a wide range of agro-ecology’s documents: backgrounds, case Studies and initiatives fact sheets, presentations, policy documents, toolkits and IEC Materials. All documents are searchable via their Agro-ecological School(s), country, or type. Access now.
By Nguyễn Thị Trang – PHANO The Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia (ALiSEA) in Vietnam organized a field trip from November 24 to 26, 2024, as part of the ASSET Project. The event brought together 13 local journalists (9 women from Son La, Dien Bien, and Ha Noi) in Son La and Dien Bien provinces. This activity aimed to equip participants with knowledge, practical experience, and communication skills related to Agroecology. Highlights of the Field Trip During two days of workshops and field visits in Son La and Dien Bien provinces, the journalists had the opportunity to: Sharing the concepts, principles, and advantages of agroecology through meeting facilitated by ALiSEA Vietnam, and ASSET staffs. Visit and collect databases from practical agroecological models in Mai Son, Son La province, and Tuan Giao, Dien Bien provinces, including: Integrated crop-livestock systems. Sustainable cultivation solutions for coffee growers. Intercropping models of macadamia and forage crops. Use of bio-fertilizers for soil restoration. Raising Awareness: The journalists gained a deeper understanding of the sustainability and positive impacts of agroecology on the economy, environment, and society. Strengthening Connections: The field trip fostered stronger ties between journalists, farmers, and experts while laying the groundwork for high-quality media […]
By Sok Chanraksmey – DPA The Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia (ALiSEA) successfully concluded its 2024 Small Grant Facility, awarding funding to 2 organizations across Cambodia, This initiative, open from August to October 2024, aimed to support innovative projects addressing three critical themes: Support and Improve Market Access for Agroecological Products. Link Field Experience in Agroecology and Food Systems to Public Policy Framework Empower and Strengthen Women and Youth Involvement in Agroecology ALiSEA received 08 proposals, demonstrating strong interest in advancing agroecology across Cambodia, Notably, the topics of “Empowering women and youth” attracted the most proposals (4), followed by “Improving market access” (3) and “Linking field experience to policy” (1). There are a total of 04 main evaluators includes representatives from, DPA, GRET, Uni4Coop Following a rigorous selection process, ALiSEA awarded grants to 2 organizations: Topic 1: Support and Improve Market Access for Agroecological Products, Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization (LHCO) and Co-applicant: Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN) Topic 2: Link Field Experience in Agroecology and Food Systems to Public Policy Framework, (No successful applicant) Topic 3: Empower and Strengthen Women and Youth Involvement in Agroecology, Forests and Livelihood Organization (FLO) These funded projects have the potential to make significant contributions to […]
By Nguyễn Thị Trang – PHANO On December 16, 2024, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS) and the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) convened the Steering Committee Meeting for the Plantwise Program in Vietnam. The event welcomed contributions and experience-sharing from a range of experts and agricultural organizations, including the Plant Protection Department, Plant Protection and Crop Production Sub-Departments of Son La, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Lam Dong, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Can Tho University, An Giang University, and ALiSEA Vietnam. Key Activities and Discussions: The PlantwisePlus Program: CABI has developed a network of 5,100 Plant Clinics and trained 13,200 Plant Doctors, implemented in 33 countries and benefiting 54.1 million farmers worldwide, including Vietnam. The program focuses on supporting smallholder farmers to mitigate crop health risks, enhance food security, and promote biodiversity. Research Support and Online Learning Platform: CABI has facilitated research and biological trials to improve crop health and environmental sustainability, both in academic institutions and in the field. The initiative also utilizes the CABI Academy’s online learning platform to support this effort: Explore CABI Academy Courses Highlighted research findings include the identification of the host range of the […]
