Title of document: Learning Brief- Marketing potential of Lao Forest Honey: Prospects for a “healthy” future_ English & Lao version Authors/editor: Emmanuelle Andaya, Soutsada Chanthasiri, Manivanh Aliyavong Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organization: NAFRI, TABI, NUoL, GCDA, DECA, NTFP-EP Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues/ topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: NAFRI learning Brief: The perceived health benefits and natural quality of Lao Forest Honey provide a marketing advantage over other competitors in the country and the region, where honey is predominantly used for health. Strengthen Lao Honey’s image and brand as pure forest honey in the domestic and export markets through (1) a national standard, (2) quality and traceability systems, (3) hygiene and safety certification, (3) improved packaging, branding, and (4) communication. Focus on niche markets, competing on quality and value instead of quantity and price. Instead of the international bulk and traditional markets, the Lao Forest honey sector should focus on creating its own niche and capturing a share of the middle to high-end honey markets in the domestic and neighboring countries, and then expand to other high-value import ng countries. Increase domestic c consumption of Lao honey through accessibility and information dissemination. Improve distribution on systems and increase consumer awareness of the health benefits of honey in general, and the availability and quality of Lao honey to strengthen the domestic market. For a more competitive Lao Forest Honey Sector, upgrade the product and marketing capacity of the value chain actors, invest in research and development, and promote innovation. Combining traditional knowledge with new technology and techniques offers the potential to increase productivity and create unique honey products for health and other niche markets. Link up with entrepreneurs and other sectors. Make use of the tourism sector as a promoter on a platform and engage social entrepreneurs to further promote the Lao Honey Sector. A strong Country of Origin (COO) image will benefit the Lao Honey and other Lao natural products. Laos can develop its image as a country where safe and clean products are produced. This will require cooperation among different ministries and sectors and a national strategy that promotes and protects the image of Lao products.   Read More

Title of document: Activities implemented by the Department of Agricultural Land Resources Management & the Conservation Agriculture Service Center (CASC) - Bos Khnor Conservation Agriculture Station Authors/editor: Vira Leng, Chheong Sovannara, Chett Ouddom, Prum Sokphea, Lyda Hok, Manny Reyes, Rada Kong, Rajiv Pradhan, Dennmanith Premprey, Florent Tivet, Vang Seng Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Agricultural highlights (Janurary – June 2019); Communication, field days and training; Towards the establishment of the Center of Excellence on Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Intensification (CE-CA4SI)…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Narrative report - ACTAE Small Grant Facility for the Activities implemented by the Department of Agricultural Land Resources Management & the Conservation Agriculture Service Center (CASC) - Bos Khnor Conservation Agriculture Station   Read More

Title of document: Crop Protection: weed management practices of small holder rice farmers in northwest Cambodia Authors/editor: Sokunroth Chhun⁠, Virender Kumar⁠⁠, Robert J. Martin⁠⁠, Pao Srean⁠, Buyung Hadi⁠ Journal’s name if any: sciencedirect; ELSEVIER Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ELSEVIER; Crop Protection Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2019.04.017 Summary:   Read More

Title of document: Lao Forest Honey: a unique local product supporting forest conservation and local development Authors/editor: GCDA, TABI, NAFRI, NTFPEP Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GCDA, TABI, NAFRI, NTFPEP Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Summary Report “National Workshop on Lao Forest Honey: a unique local product supporting forest conservation and local development”   Read More

Title of document: Diversification of rice-based farming systems in Tonle Sap Lake region, Cambodia: pathways for the use and scaling-up of conservation agriculture practices Authors/editor: Pierre-Antoine VERNET Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Di3A, ACT, CIRAD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Master - Thesis, Agroecology, Climate Change and Transition (ACT), April to September 2018, Cambodia.Pierre Antoine Vernet, 2018. Diversification of rice-based farming systemsin Tonle Sap Lake region, Cambodia. Pathways for the use and scaling-up of conservation agriculture practices.   Read More

Title of document: Natural succession in Syntropic farming Authors/editor: Life in Syntropy Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Life in Syntropy Year of publication: Geographic focus: General Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary:   Read More

Title of document: How to Cultivate Indigenous Microorganisms Authors/editor: Hoon Park and Michael W. DuPonte Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Ocean Star Hawaii Natural Farms, LLC, University of Hawai Year of publication: 2008 Geographic focus: Hawai Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary:   Read More

Title of document: Kyusei Nature farming and the technology of effective microoganisms Authors/editor: Takashi Kyan, Masaki Shintani, Shoji Kanda, Masanobu Sakurai, Hirohasu ohashi, Aki fujisawa and Somlak Pongdit Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: APAN and INFRC Year of publication: 1999 Geographic focus: Thailand Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This manual present Guideline for the adoption of Kyusei Nature farming and the technology of effective microoganisms   Read More

Title of document: Cho’s Global Natural Farming Authors/editor: Rohini Reddy Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: SARRA Year of publication: 2011 Geographic focus: South of Korea Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Dr Cho’s natural farming system connects seed to an in alienating part of the microbial world  of nature. Very life on earth is said to be of microbial ministration and to think of life without microbes is next to impossible. Human body for example consists of 100 trillion cells and 90 trillion cells belong to microbes. So is the case in terms of the earth’s bio-diversity of species whether seed or breed can co-exist in the midst of teaming microbial millions. Dr. chos Natural farming technologies emphasizing on IMO’s multiplication in various ways. The technologies are relevant to preserve the native varieties and bio diversity by farming community.   Read More

Title of document: Sustainable Soil Management Course Manual  - Part 1, 2 & 3 Authors/editor: Trust Nature’s Bio‐Vital™ system Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Trust Nature’s Bio‐Vital™ system Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This manual is intended to be used in association with Trust Nature’s Sustainable Soils Management Course and is designed to complement course notes and other course materials. This manual contains basic information that is further discussed and elaborated on during the course.   Read More