Title of document: Sustainable Intensification (SI) “What does it mean for smallholder farmers in SE Asia” Authors: Ricky Bates Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Penn State University Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: SEA Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Our Highest Priority; Intersecting Challenges; Sustainable Intensification (SI)……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview Sustainable Intensification (SI) in South East Asia, Myanmar Seed Saving Workshop January16-18, 2018   Read More

Title of document: ECHO ASIA Regional Impact Center “Seed Banking and Saving” Authors: Abram J. Bicksler Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ECHO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Why Save Seeds?; Seed Biology; Seed Multiplication; Characteristics of Good Seed……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview how to do Seed Banking and Saving, by Abram J. Bicksler, ECHO   Read More

Title of document: Identifying, Preserving, & Promoting Neglected & Underutilized Species Authors: ECHO Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ECHO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Neglected & Underutilized species (Nus); Why Might a Crop be NUS? Identifying NUS in your area; Field Work……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview Identifying, Preserving, & Promoting Neglected & Underutilized Species, by ECHO   Read More

Title of document: The Biology of Seed Saving Authors: Abram J. Bicksler Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ECHO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Why Save Seeds?; Why is seed saving important?; Types of Seeds……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview how to do seed saving, by ECHO   Read More

Title of document: ECHO ASIA Regional Impact Center Authors: ECHO Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ECHO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Where is ECHO Based?; Our Approach Is Through and Network Partners; ECHO Asia Services……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief introduction “ECHO ASIA Regional Impact Center”   Read More

Title of document: Soil improvement Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Year of publication: Geographic focus: Gerneral Main issues / topics addressed (for example: What is the best soil for plants? collect microorganisms from a natural forest; make rice husk charcoal……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for introduction how to improved soil   Read More

  Title of document: Seed Saving _Version Thai Authors: ECHO Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ECHO, Year of publication: Geographic focus: Thailand Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of Seed Saving; Characteristics of good seed; harvesting variations; Seed cleaning; Storing Seeds……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for introduction how to do Seed Saving, Version Thai   Read More

Title of document: Asian Rural Institute (ARI); invites grass-root leaders who work for the marginalized Authors: ARI Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ARI Year of publication: Geographic focus: Japan Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction Asian Rural Institute (ARI) and activities; disasters in Japan and renewal affected areas; A story of some persons……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Introduction Asian Rural Institute (ARI) and activities: in renewal affected areas in Japan   Read More

Title of document: Constructing markets for agroecology “An analysis of diverse options for marketing products from agroecology” Authors: Allison Loconto, Alejandra Jimenez and Emilie Vandecandelaere Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO, INRA Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Markets for agroecology; Agroecological markets; Conclusions and Recommendations……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320193869_What_might_an_agro-ecological_food_system_look_like https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Allison_Loconto/publication/320193869_What_might_an_agro-ecological_food_system_look_like/links/5a419323458515f6b04cf0c6/What-might-an-agro-ecological-food-system-look-like.pdf Summary: The purpose of this study is to explore whether and how products from agroecological production systems are being valued in markets. This exploratory study has been conducted using a conceptual framework from economic sociology. It produced qualitative and descriptive evidence from the perspective of producers, consumers and intermediaries working within specific initiatives. These initiatives are created to ensure that food from agroecological production is exchanged and traded between producers and consumers. They also illustrate how the organization of networks and the creation of “value” form markets for agroecology. The study is based on a meta-analysis of 12 case studies, mainly from developing and emerging countries and one developed country (Benin, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Kazakhstan, Mozambique, Namibia, Uganda), with the collection of small samples of empirical data. Based on a meta-analysis of 12 case studies from different ongoing initiatives around the world, we focus on how different types of local actors (producers, consumers and intermediaries) create markets for agroecological products. The results show that markets for agroecological products do exist, but are not always separate from organic markets.   Read More

  Title of document: Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture “An integrated systems research approach” Authors: Ingrid Öborn, Bernard Vanlauwe, Michael Phillips, Richard Thomas, Willemien Brooijmans and Kwesi Atta-Krah Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Routledge Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Conceptual underpinning of system research; sustainable intensification in practice; integrating nutrition, gender and equity in research for improved livelihood; Systems and institutional innovation……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://www.routledge.com/Sustainable-Intensification-in-Smallholder-Agriculture-An-integrated-systems/Oborn-Vanlauwe-Phillips-Thomas-Brooijmans-Atta-Krah/p/book/9781138668089 Summary: Sustainable intensification has recently been developed and adopted as a key concept and driver for research and policy in sustainable agriculture. It includes ecological, economic and social dimensions, where food and nutrition security, gender and equity are crucial components. This book describes different aspects of systems research in agriculture in its broadest sense, where the focus is moved from farming systems to livelihoods systems and institutional innovation. Much of the work represents outputs of the three CGIAR Research Programs on Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics, Aquatic Agricultural Systems and Dryland Systems. The chapters are based around four themes: the conceptual underpinnings of systems research; sustainable intensification in practice; integrating nutrition, gender and equity in research for improved livelihoods; and systems and institutional innovation. While most of the case studies are from countries and agro-ecological zones in Africa, there are also some from Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.   Read More