Title of document: Do legume-based intercrops concurrently halt soil erosion and boost soil health in cassava cropping systems of Northern Vietnam? (LEGINCROP) Authors: Trung Thanh Nguyen, Timothée Herviault, Hai Thi Thanh Nguyen, Esther Fouillet, Vinh Le Bui, Mary Otieno, Dung Le Viet, Hang Le Thuy, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Laetitia Herrmann and Didier Lesueur Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, VNUA, CIAT-Asia, KU, AgroParisTech, NOMAFSI, CIRAD, UMR Eco&Sols, DU Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action; Location and description of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: INOCSOJ: Legume cropping systems in South East Asia – Impact of agricultural practices and inoculation on soil microbial communities Authors: Didier Lesueur, Laetitia Herrmann, Florent Tivet, Vira Leng, Bounma Leudphanane, Pascal Lienhard, Ra Koy and Fidero Kuok Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, CIRAD, CIAT Asia, CMBP, DALRM, DALaM, ITC Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action; Location and description of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: Functional Indicator of Soil ecosystem (FIRST): investing in SMART tools to assess soil biological functioning Authors: Alain Brauman, Alexis Thoumazeau, Sambo Pheap, Koy Ra, Soulikone Chaivanhna, Meesan Keo U Don, Clara Lefevre, Vira Leng, Fidero Kuok, Phantip Panklang, Florent Tivet, Pascal Lienhard Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, IRD, CIRAD, RUA, MAFF, DALaM, MSC, ITC, LDD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action; Location and description of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: Sharing Agroecological knowledge through E-learning Authors: Malyne Neang, Lay Heng, Lay Vichet, David Wissocq, Lytour Lor, Sambo Pheap, Lyda Hok, Srean Pao, Dyna Theng, Seak Leng, Dork Chanpheakdey, Phirum Keb, Mithona Oum, Leng Vira, Hortense Jacquemain, Stéphane de Tourdonnet, Sarah Clerquin, Camille Giraudet, Rada Kong, and Florent Tivet Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, CASC, DALRM, GDA, CIRAD, CE SAIN, UBB, SMF Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action; Location and description of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: Platform of Agro-ecological systems of Research and Training for Development Authors: Vira Leng, Sovannara Chheong, Ouddom Chett, Samnang Yen, Sopheak Trang, Sokphea Prum, Lyda Hok, Manny Reyes, Saruth Chan, Pech Sovanno, Koy Ra, Rada Kong, Florent Tivet, Stéphane Boulakia Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, CASC, DALRM, GDA, CIRAD, CE SAIN, KSU, DAE Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action; Location and description of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: Agrarian dynamics in Laos and Cambodia, socio-economic and environmental impacts Authors: Rada Kong, Vuthy Suos, Vira Leng, Florent Tivet, Guillaume Lestrelin, Pascal lienhard, Jean-Christophe Castella Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, CASC, DALRM, GDA, CIRAD, IRD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Laos and Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action; Location and description of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: Identifying barriers to the adoption of agroecological practices in rural Laos Authors: HJA Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: HJA, ALiSEA Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Methodology; Results…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Huam Jai Asasamak Association (HJA) is a youth-focused non-profit organization with 3 main programs, the: Volunteer Internship Program (VIP), Volunteer Alumni Program (VAP), and Volunteer Peer Educator (VPE). This project aimed to further investigate the potential barriers affecting smallholder farmers’ ability to adopt agro-ecological practices and exploredthe role of extension-based support, natural resources allocation, the de factoLaos land-tenure systemand overall influence of agriculture policy. The HJA ‘Identifying Barriers in the Adoption of Agroecological Practices in Rural Laos Project’ (the Project) was supported by GRET project and conducted in the provinces of Savannakhet and XiengKhuang with three main objectives: (1) Identify significant barriers and constraints in adoption of agroecological practices at the community-level; (2) Document potential action and intervention initiatives to facilitate delivery of agroecology practices; and,  (3) Provide overall strategic approach and roadmap to address adoption barriers. Disseminate findings and transition stories to actors and alliances involved in adoption of Agro ecological practice   Read More

Title of document: Documenting local tree knowledge and developing a decision-support tool to improve resilience of agroforestry systems in mountainous areas of Laos and Vietnam (AFS-Tool Kit) Authors: Mai Phuong Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai, Mathilde Lépine, Yannick LAMEZEC, Philippe Vaast Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, ICRAF, NOMAFSI, CPC, CIRAD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam and Laos Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: Agroecological Crop Protection (ACP) Authors: Dr (Mr) Jean-Philippe Deguine, Mr Philippe Cao-Van, Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Truc, Dr DINH Thi Yen Phuong Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project   Read More

Title of document: Catalysing dialogue and cooperation to scale up agroecology: Outcomes of the FAO Regional Seminars on agroecology Authors: FAO Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia & Mekong regional Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Agroecology: transitions to sustainable food systems; Agroecology for food security and nutrition:  key issues from the seminars; Common recommendations  from the seminars on agroecological transitions…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/I8992EN/ Summary: The document is prepared in the perspective of the 2nd international Symposium in April 2018. It will give a feedback of the global FAO process on agroecology and discuss the main challenges regarding agroecology Region by Region, identifying key drivers to scale up agroecology and highlighting key initiatives undertaken in the region   Read More