Title of document: A Vietnamese agricultural cooperative’s involvement in the food safety value chain: Perspective and Policy Authors: Dr. Dao The Anh Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CASRAD and FCRI Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Status of agricultural cooperatives in the transition process under the Cooperatives Law 2012; Real situation of cooperatives involving in food safety value chain…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The government is promoting a value chain linkage model aimed at ensuring safe food supply to consumers by using VietGAP certification. Currently there are about 557 supply chains have been voluntarily certified around the country. Agricultural cooperatives play an important role in these safe food supply chains with contribution of 27% in the total of certified chains.  In particular, agricultural cooperatives play the role of organizing production for small scale farmers, common quality certification, common market access and linking with businesses in the value chain. However, the new type of cooperative has many difficulties in management capacity, access to capital and land so the scale of operation is small and the sustainability is low. In the future, the state needs realize policy to create a fair business environment for cooperatives, promote capacity strengthening and also changing the credit assess condition for agricultural cooperatives.   Read More

Title of document: Current Use of Pesticides in the Agricultural Products of Cambodia Authors: Visarto Preap and Kang Sareth Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MAFF Year of publication: Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Pesticide use; Feature actions; Conclusion…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Lack of law enforcement to farmers especially those who greatly depend on using pesticides created a big challenge for pesticide management in Cambodia; banned and restricted pesticides are widely available in the local markets. Counterfeit and illegal pesticide products are often found in unregistered pesticide shops/retailers. To fight against these challenges Cambodia shall take priority actions: improve border inspection on circulation of pesticides, and strengthening pesticide management law.   Read More

Title of document: The Technological Trajectory of Integrated Pest Management for Rice in Cambodia Authors: Rica Joy Flor, Kry Chhay, Vichet Sorn, Harro Maat and Buyung Asmara Ratna Hadi Journal’s name if any: Sustainability Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MDPI Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example : Framework and Methods; Results; Discussion ; Conclusions……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/6/1732/pdf Summary: For the past two decades, while the efficacy of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has been successfully demonstrated in Cambodia, its dissemination and sustained adoption among farmers have not met similar success. This study moves away from simplistic analyses about constraints in extension methods for IPM. Instead, we take a broader look into technological systems and the trajectoryforpestmanagement,whichaffectedthespreadanduptakeofIPMinthecountry. Through a review of the wider context in policies and programs, and a survey of farmers from five provinces in Cambodia (N = 400), we examined the connections between options for pest management at the farmer level and conditions in the technological system. Using the Cambodian case study, we show that the technological system predisposes to pesticide use and as such hinders a trajectory of IPM. Systemic conditions, including interrelated agronomic practices, ecological conditions in farming communities, governance mechanisms, structures around the spread of knowledge and the industry around the technological options, have created mutual socio-technical dependencies. Although programs targeted change through knowledge of IPM, much of the systemic conditions sustain the trajectory of pesticide reliance. Hence, promoting an innovation environment that is supportive of IPM requires extension beyond knowledge dissemination, addressing these varied elements of the technological system   Read More

Title of document: Agroecological initiatives: empowering youth, building local knowledge Authors: Ms. Rith Viraklakkhena Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Vivre de sa Terre Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Sustainability of smallholder farming in the next generation?; Teaching students to think for themselves; Field activities training……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Symposium on Climate Change Resilience – turning a buzz-word into action, 14 June 2018, Phnom Penh, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Resilience Based Programming Authors: Mikael Ashorn Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Finn Church Aid Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Concept of resilience; Resilience based programming; A voice from the field……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Symposium on Climate Change Resilience – turning a buzz-word into action, 14 June 2018, Phnom Penh, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: DALam’s Brochures - Lao Version Authors: DALam Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MAF Year of publication: Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: These brochures include: How to do BE, Composting, Corn plantation, soil erosion and conservation……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: These brochures are products by Department of Agriculture Land Management (DALam), MAF   Read More

Title of document: Vietnam Food Safety Risks Management “Challenges and Opportunities” Authors: WB Group Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: WB Group Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Institutional setup and capacity for food safety management; Key pork and vegetable value chains in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City; Food safety hazards, risk and health impact……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: In Vietnam, food safety is of great and increasing importance to consumers and policymakers alike. The Government of Vietnam requested the World Bank and other development partners for assistance in assessing food safety risks and in providing policy recommendations on how to improve food safety risk management. To this end, a series of activities, including a literature review, field visits, round-table discussions and interviews with experts and consultations were held between January and July 2016. While food safety was broadly addressed, the emphasis of this review was on domestic urban markets with a special focus on pork and leafy vegetable value chains supplying Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. This report presents the key findings to help identify priorities and practical solutions to address food safety.   Read More

Title of document: Vietnam Food Safety Risks Management Authors: WB Group Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: WB Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Principles for a high performing food safety systems; Key policy recommendations……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: A report on food safety was produced by the World Bank and partner at the request of government of Vietnam. This policy brief summaries the key finding and recommendation.   Read More

Title of document: Role of technology transfer in agriculture to achieve Sustainable Development Goals Authors: MOHAMAD ROFF BIN MOHD NOOR Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MARDI Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Malaysia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Malaysian Perspective; MARDI’s Perspective ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for CAPSA-MARDI Workshop 18-20TH JULY 2017, Malaysia   Read More

Title of document: Briefing Note “Pesticide Use in Lao PDR: Health and Environmental Impact”_Version Lao&English Authors: Sopavanh Rassapong, Chanthaly Syfongxay, Ianlang Phanthanivong, Bounlue Syhalad, Soubin Phimmahthut, Thongsern Manyvong, Bandith Keothongkham, Dr. Surat Hongsibsong, Annie Shattuck, Andrew Bartlett Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: RURAS, DTEAP Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Increasing Pesticide Use; Food Safety; Public Health; Environmental Risks from Pesticides; Conclusions and Recommendations……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This Policy Brief is an output of the Sub Sector Working Group for Farmers and Agribusiness (SSWG-FAB). Data collection and analysis was supported by the Lao Upland Rural Advisory Service (LURAS), a program of SDC and MAF, implemented by Helvetas in partnership with the Department for Technical Extension and AgroProcessing (DTEAP).   Read More