Title of document: Trends, drivers and impacts of changes in Swidden cultivation in tropical forest-agriculture frontier: A global assessment Authors: Nathalie van Vliet et al. in Global environment change Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Year of publication: 2012 Geographic focus: Global level This meta-analysis of land cover transformation of the past 10-15 years in tropical-agriculture frontier worldwide show that swidden agriculture decrease in landscapes with access to local, national and international markets that encourage cattle production and cash cropping, including biofuels. Normal 0 21 false false false FR X-NONE TH /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} www.elsevier.com/locate/gloencvha     Read More

Title of document: Agroecology Stakeholder Mapping and Situation Review in Cambodia Authors: Proyuth Ly and Samphiron Sar Ministry/Government Agency/Organization: GRET Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Cambodia The current report presented results from a study on agroecology stakeholder mapping and situation review in Cambodia conducted within the framework of AFD’s funded regional project “Toward Agroecology Transition in the Mekong Region”, implemented by GRET. The study is one of the four studies, conducted in parallel in four countries including Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. The overall objective of the study is to map agroecological initiatives at local and national level and provide a more detailed and accurate account of ongoing initiatives promoting agroecology across the region. The study involves desk reviews including national policy framework, technical reports, articles, books addressing the six identified agroecological practices (SRI, IPM, Organic Agriculture, Integrated Farming, Conservation Agriculture and Agroforestry), interviews with 21 actors actively promoting agro-ecological practices, and field visits to the outstanding sites in four provinces (Kampong Speu, Kandal, Takeo and Siem Reap). The results of the study is divided into five sections: a review of Cambodia’s policy/regulatory frameworks addressing agro-ecological practices, sustainable development, poverty reduction, food security, GI, GAP etc.; status of the six identified agroecological practices and enabling environment; stakeholder mapping and their account of ongoing initiatives; existing networks promoting agroecology; and stories from the fields.   Read More

This document presents the lessons learnt from Sustainable Agriculture and Market Development Project (SAMADP). It was implemented in Paek district, Xiengkhouang province between 2009 and 2015 by Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Development Association (SAEDA) and District Agriculture and Forestry Office (DAFO) of Paek district with the funding from Bread for the World and Fastenopfer. This document describes the integrated approach of the project intervention especially on how the project supported small holder farmers in developing better production techniques, use of farmer expert in technology transfer, facilitation of farmer organization in improving production planning and marketing. In addition, it also shows impact of the project in improvement of farmer’s livelihood, strengthening of public extension services and ensuing sustainability of the environment. Lastly, it describes factors of success and limitations.   Read More

  Organic Farming Success Story: Water Hyacinth Cutter initiation for management of local resources in Agriculture activity   Supported by: Doe Taung Thu Organization   In practice since: 2013   Geographic focus: Myanmar   School of agro-ecology: Organic Agriculture   >>> See on map     Read More

Initiative leaflet: Human Ecology Practical Area (HEPA) Supported by: SPERI Geographic focus: Vietnam School of agroecology: Ecological Farming / Organic Agriculture >>> See on map    Read More

Case study's fact sheet: VIENTIANE ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCER GROUP (2) Civil society organizations: Farmer organization In practice since: 2006 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture >>> See on map   Read More

Case study's fact sheet: VIENTIANE ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCER GROUP (1) Civil society organizations: Farmer organization In practice since: 2006 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture >>> See on map   Read More

Case study's fact sheet: SANGTHONG ORGANIC RICE PRODUCER GROUP (2) Civil society organizations: Farmer organization In practice since: 2006 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture >>> See on map   Read More

Case study's fact sheet: SANGTHONG ORGANIC RICE PRODUCER GROUP (1) Civil society organizations: Farmer organization In practice since: 2006 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture >>> See on map   Read More

Case study's fact sheet: 2 - SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MARKET ACCESS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SAMADP) Civil society organizations: NPA (SAEDA) In practice since: 2009 (OA); 2010 (SRI) Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture; System of Rice Intensification >>> See on map   Read More