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 Thuy Thu DOAN – CISDOMA On October 6th, 2023, the Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia (ALiSEA) convened a vibrant online workshop titled “Initiatives to Accelerate Agroecology Transition in the Northern Mountainous Areas of Vietnam.” This event brought together 55 passionate individuals from academia, NGOs, government agencies, and businesses, united by a common goal: fostering a sustainable agricultural future for Vietnam’s mountainous regions. Dr. Dao The Anh, in his opening remarks, emphasized the critical role of ALiSEA in facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration. He highlighted the growing significance of agroecology within Vietnam’s rural development strategy, aiming for a holistic transformation of agriculture, the food system, and the wider economy. He stressed the need for technical advancements and underscored the wealth of agroecological initiatives within ALiSEA, waiting to be shared and scaled. The workshop’s core focus was exploring diverse initiatives driving agroecology transition in these mountainous areas. Pre-selected speakers, representing various stakeholder groups, showcased their impactful endeavors. MSc. Dinh Trung Kien from CISDOMA shared how a landscape approach fosters agroecology in Hoa Binh province, empowering ethnic minority farmers to build resilient livelihoods. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh from Vietnam National University of Agriculture presented a study on a value chain […]
Vientiane, Laos – The Sub-Sector Working Group on Agroecology (SSWG-AE) held its inaugural meeting on November 24, 2023, at the MAF’s Meeting Hall in Vientiane Capital. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from government agencies, development partners, and international organizations to discuss the importance of agroecology for sustainable food system transformation in Laos. Established in October 2023 under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), the SSWG-AE aims to facilitate and coordinate the sharing of lessons learned on agroecology, formulate Laos’ vision of sustainable landscape management approaches, and disseminate this vision to the global community. Chaired by the Department of Agricultural Land Management (DALaM) and Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD), the SSWG-AE brings together representatives from government agencies, development partners, and international organizations, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing agroecology in Laos. The inaugural meeting served as a crucial forum for introducing the SSWG-AE, its objectives, and its mandate to its members. Participants delved into the concepts, practices, and challenges of agroecology in Laos, gaining a shared understanding of this transformative approach to sustainable agriculture. Stocktaking of policies related to agroecology and food system resilience provided insights into the current landscape and identified areas for further development. […]
The Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia (ALiSEA), a network committed to fostering agroecological practices across the region, organized a field visit for its members in November 2023. This immersive experience aimed to showcase agroecology in action, highlighting its transformative potential in Cambodia. On November 20th and 21st, 18 ALiSEA members, including 6 women, from 17 organizations embarked on a journey to the Cambodian Conservation Agriculture Research for Development Centre (CARDEC) and the ASSET Flagship site, two hubs of agroecological innovation. The objectives of the field visit were twofold: to share valuable agroecology knowledge and experiences among ALiSEA members and to showcase the tangible outcomes of agroecology field experiments and the ASSET project implemented in the flagship site. At CARDEC, participants delved into the center’s extensive research on agroecology, gaining insights into its efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices across Cambodia. They were also given a tour of the research station, where they witnessed a variety of agroecology trials and demonstrations, providing hands-on exposure to the practical applications of agroecology. “The CARDEC research station is a testament to the power of agroecology to transform agriculture,” remarked one participant. “Seeing the positive impact of these practices firsthand is truly inspiring.” The […]
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