Title of document: Integrated Nutrient–Weed Management under mechanised Dry Direct Seeding (DDS) is essential for sustained smallholder adoption in rainfed lowland rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Authors: Pheng Sengxua, Tamara Jackson, Phetsamone Simali, Leigh K. Vial, Khamsouk Douangboupha, Elizabeth Clarke, Dome Harnpichitvitaya and LEN J. WADE Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Cambridge University Press Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusion…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/experimental-agriculture/article/integrated-nutrientweed-management-under-mechanised-dry-direct-seeding-dds-is-essential-for-sustained-smallholder-adoption-in-rainfed-lowland-rice-oryza-sativa-l/9BF9B05F08CFE5505AC994E5F1234274 Summary: In rainfed lowland rice-based systems, increasing labour scarcity due to off-farm employment is encouraging farmers to switch from transplanting to dry direct seeding (DDS). To assure stable productivity at a level comparable with or superior to transplanting, DDS management must ensure rice seedlings have access to nutrients in order to be competitive with weeds, which must also be suppressed. This paper examined farmer perceptions of DDS using a farmer survey, and used on-farm experiments to examine responses of rainfed lowland rice to integrated nutrient–weed management, based around mechanized DDS. In the survey, weeds were the biggest problem faced by farmers in using DDS (61%). In 90% of cases, farmers reported that weeds had increased under DDS, with most farmers (78%) controlling weeds by hand. All farmers said they would use DDS in the following season (100%), due to labour savings (47%), timeliness of operations, improved productivity, low investment or a combination of these (44%). In on-farm experiments, banding nutrients with the seed at sowing enhanced early dry matter of rice, while early weed dry matter was reduced. Early weed control using ducklings or hand weeding reduced weed competition and increased rice growth, with ducklings providing additional yield benefits over hand weeding. Early increases in seedling vigour of rice, and in weed suppression, carried through to greater dry matter and yield of rice at maturity. Integrated nutrient–weed management in mechanized DDS increased DDS yields, reduced DDS yield variability and contributed to sustainability of DDS rice systems.   Read More

Title of document: Thematic Workshop: Bringing Agroecology to the Market:  Innovative Market Approaches & Institutional Settings to accompany the agroecological transition Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CIRAD, GRET, ALiSEA Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Laos Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Few elements of background; Overview of the process; An innovative approach to Q&A session…; Overall objectives……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for an introduction Thematic Workshop “Bringing Agroecology to the Market: Innovative Market Approaches and Institutional Settings to accompany the agroecological transition”, 9th February 2018, Vientiane, Lao PDR   Read More

Title of document: List of Organic Markets in Lao PDR Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Year of publication: Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary:   Read More

Title of document: Proceedings National Thematic Workshop “What performance indicators for assessing agroecology impacts?” Authors: Pierre Ferrand and Dr. Saythong Vilayvong Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: AFD, GRET/ALiSEA Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: introduction; setting the stage; case studies & group work; way forwards and timeframe ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Proceedings National Thematic Workshop, 29th November 2016, at LANITH, Vientiane, Laos. This 1st thematic workshop was instrumental in initiating a collective and multi stakeholder reflection regarding ways to measure success. It was the first of its kind and it is expected that others will follow to furthering the discussion, sharing findings of preliminary pilot testing, experiences and best practices and ultimately promote agroecology transition in the Mekong region. It brought together 30 participants from Research and Universities (about 60%) and National and International NGOs / CSOs’ (about 40 %) actively working on sustainable agriculture sector in Laos.   Read More

Title of document: Supporting regional upraising on agroecology:  The LICA initiative process Authors: Patrick D’Aquino Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CIRAD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Background; Implementation; Outputs; Next Steps …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Final narrative report ACTAE Small Grant Facility LICA Project   Read More

Title of document: Agro forestry Education Initiative in Lao PDR Authors: ASSOC. PROF. Somphanh PASOUVANG Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ALiSEA, Faculty of Agriculture, NUoL Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction for Agro-forestry Network in South East Asia; Introduction for Lao NAFE, Vision and Objectives……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview Agro forestry Education Initiative in Lao PDR, at ALiSEA National Thematic workshop “Review of Existing Pedagogical Materials and Initiatives for Mainstreaming AE Practices in Laos” the 13th of June 2017   Read More

  Title of document: Disseminating underutilized species and cover/relay crops as a foundation of resilient farming systems (PROMOCROP) and Promote the adoption of suitable CA and AE and other environment friendly practices Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MAF, GRET, Cirad Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Mandate of ALaDC and Main activities under PROMOCROP, CA & AE project, History and Mandate of Poa TSC……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for Annual General Meeting (AGM), Agroecology Learning Alliance in South East Asia (ALiSEA), 24th and 25th July 2017, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR   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

Title of document: NAFRI Research Brief: Leveraging Geo-Economic Proximity and Agricultural Commercialisation Authors/editor: Mr. Khamphou Phouyyavong, (PhD), Deputy Director of ERDRC, NAFRI; Ms. Isabelle Vagneron (PhD), Policy Research Specialist; Ms. Sengphachanh Sonethavixay, Technical Advisor; Mr. Anthony M. Zola, Development Economist Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organization: NAFRI - MAF Year of publication: 2020 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues/ topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The purpose of this research brief is to synthesize the findings of ten policy research studies conducted by NAFRI’s Policy Think Tank (PTT) research team between 2016 and 2020, and complementary research studies. The research was related to commercialisation of agricultural products in Lao PDR…   Read More

Title of document: Consultation and Feedback Workshop on "Lao Agro-Biodiversity Information and Knowledge Sharing Platform" Development Authors: FAO, NAFRI, TABI Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO, NAFRI, TABI Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Main Objective; Key Issues / Outputs / Discussion Points; Next Steps and pathways…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Workshop report for Consultation and Feedback Workshop on "Lao Agro-Biodiversity Information and Knowledge Sharing Platform" Development, August 23, 2017, at the NAFRI Meeting Hall   Read More