Title of document:  National Multi Stakeholder Workshop “Towards an Agroecology Transition” (Improving soil fertility, rice productivity and fodder resources in the lowlands rice of Cambodia: a complex trade-off) Authors: Rada Kong, Vira Leng, Sopheak Trang, Veng Sar, Yosei Oikawa, Sovannara Chheong, Florent Tiveta, Sonoko D. B. Kimura, and Stéphane Boulakia Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: AFC, ACTAE, CIRARD, ALiSEA, CANSEA Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Briefs on rice production systems in Cambodia, Conservation Agriculture (CA) for lowland rice, Results of experiments and demonstration……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation talking about Results of experiments and demonstration of Conservation Agriculture (CA) for lowland rice. At National Multi Stakeholder Workshop  “Towards an Agroecology Transition”, Phnom Penh, November 30-31, 2016   Read More

Title of document:  Proceedings of the National Workshop on Agroecological Transition 30th and 31st March 2016, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Authors: Lucie Reynaud, Pierre Ferrand and Dr. Saythong Vilayvong Journal’s name if any:  Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation:  AFC, GRET/ALiSEA, CIRAD, ACTAE Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Day1: Setting the stage, Day 2: Working groups and brainstorming about agriculture challenges and a future governance for ALiSEA ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The 1st national multi-stakeholder workshop addressing Agroecological Transition in the Mekong Region, and more especially in Cambodia, was held on the 30th and 31st of March 2016 in Phnom Penh. It was organized by CIRAD and GRET as part of the inception phase of ACTAE project, funded by the French Agency for Development (AFD). It brought together 66 specialists and practitioners from national and international NGOs, research, farmers’ and consumers’ associations, government agencies, development partners and private sector actively working on sustainable agriculture sector in Cambodia It aimed at sharing knowledge, information and experiences between agricultural development stakeholders   Read More

Title of document:  National multi-stakeholder workshop “Towards an Agro-ecological Transition”: ADG experience on promoting agroecology Authors: Mrs. IM Sothy Journal’s name if any:  Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation:  ACTAE, ADG Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: What is ADG?, Agro-ecology target areas, Main AE productions……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Aide au Développement Gembloux (ADG): Belgian NGO based at Gembloux Agro-bio Tech/ULg and active in the agricultural sector in Cambodia since 2001 This presentation of Aide au Développement Gembloux (ADG) for experience on promoting agroecology, at National multi-stakeholder workshop  “Towards an Agro-ecological Transition” on 30-31 March 2016, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Proceedings of the National Workshop on Agroecology Transition 2nd and 3rd June 2016, Vientiane, Lao PDR Authors: Pierre Ferrand and Dr. Saythong Vilayvong Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: AFC, GRET/ALiSEA, CIRAD, ACTAE Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Day1: Setting the stage, Day 2: Working groups and brainstorming about agriculture challenges and a future governance for ALiSEA……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The 1st national multi-stakeholder workshop addressing Agroecological Transition in the Mekong Region, and more especially in Laos, was held on the 2nd and 3rd of June 2016 in Vientiane capital, Lao PDR. It was organized by CIRAD and GRET as part of the inception phase of ACTAE project, funded by the French Agency for Development (AFD). It brought together 62 specialists and practitioners from national and international NGOs, research and universities, farmers’ and government agencies, development partners and private sector actively working on sustainable agriculture sector in Laos It aimed at sharing knowledge, information and experiences between agricultural development stakeholder   Read More

Title of document: Study on Food Safety by Detection of Contamination in Food of the Market at Luang Prabang Province Authors: Dr. Vongpasith CHANTHAKHOUN Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: NUDPA/griNet-2, Souphanouvong University/Faculty of Agriculture and Forest Resource Year of publication:2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Problem Statement, Objective, Research questions, Methodology……) School of agroecology (if any): Souphanouvong University/Faculty of Agriculture and Forest Resource Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation talking to study food contamination for different types of food on retail markets in Paxeng and Luang Prabang province and promote food safety for improved health of local people and tourists   Read More

Title of document: ‘Hands & Minds’ Authors: Adrian Bolliger Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: BMZ, CIAT, CGIAR Year of publication:2016 Geographic focus: Mekong Region Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Regional agricultural sector in transition, main approaches and methodologies, Analysis of eco-efficiency of farm systems……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation talking about Regional agricultural sector in transition. At ACTAE Workshop 2nd June 2016, Vientine, Laos   Read More

  Title of document: BSF Recycling Solution From waste to feed and fertilizers Authors: Waste  Eco Solution Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Waste Eco Solution Cp.,Ltd (WASECO), Born2B Agritech ltd Year of publication: Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: The Black Soldier Fly Recycling Project ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Insect-meal production is aimed to take place in Vientiane, based on availability of a large and affordable waste stream from the Beer Lao factory on one hand, and on the other, the growing needs from the  local market (Laos/ Thailand/Vietnam),for a sustainable source of protein and organic fertilizer. This presentation talking about how to recycling from waste to feed and fertilizers by The Black Soldier Fly Recycling   Read More

  Title of document: Social Dimensions of agroecology in Laos Authors: Andrew Bartlett Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: LURAS Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Agroecological techniques, Social dimensions, toxic landscape ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Agroecology is often seen as set of techniques or practices, but to understand why these practices are relevant and how they may be applied requires an understanding of the underlying social context in which farming takes place. In particular, we need to appreciate the political and economic conditions that have given rise to the unsustainable farming practices that agroecology aims to replace. This presentation talking about Social Dimensions of agroecology in Laos. At 1st National Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Agroecological Transition in the Mekong Region,  Vientiane, 2-3 June 2016   Read More

Title of document: The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative Authors: CPC Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Fair Trade Laos, FAIRTRADE, CANADA Organic, USDA Organic Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example:  A model organization for Lao coffee smallholders, What are farmers benefits, Reason why a better income……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The Bolaven Plateau  Coffee Producers  Cooperative An organization to improve living conditions of Lao coffee smallholders This presentation talking about a model organization for Lao coffee smallholders, binifits and better income for farmer   Read More

Title of document: Transformative approaches to agroecology at the landscape level Authors: Jean-Christophe Castella, Pascal Lienhard, Sisavath Phimmasone, Soulikone Chaivanhna, Guillaume Lestrelin, Chanthasone Khamxaykhay Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CIRAD, DALaM, NUDP, EU, AFD Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Challenges of AE adoption/dissemination, Agrarian changes in the northern uplands ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation talking about Agrarian changes in the northern uplands. at 1st National multi-stakeholder workshop on Agroecological Transition in Lao, 2-3 June 2016, Vientiane   Read More