Title of document: Farmland policies for young generation in Myanmar: purchasing and leasing Authors: Mar Mar Kyu Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CIDSE Year of publication: Geographic focus: Myanmar Main issues / topics addressed (for example : Overview of Agriculture in Myanmar; Major crops grown in Myanmar; Agricultural education sector in Myanmar; Land Laws in Myanmar ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The Union Parliament of the Republic of Union of Myanmar enacted The Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Lands Management Law and The Farmland Law in 2012. And also The Law of Protection of the Farmer Rights and Enhancement of their Benefits was enacted in 2013. These laws are encouraging to the farmers and the young generation because they become to have rights to own, mortgage, heir, rent, exchange and perform other economic practices   Read More

Title of document: Atlas of Agriculture in the Lao PDR Patterns and trends between 1999 and 2011 Authors: Michael Epprecht, Anne-Kathrin Weber, Rasso Bernhard, Khamlouang Keoka, Thatheva Saphangthong, Vongpaphane Manivong, Phanxay Ingxay, Phanthavong Vongsamphanh, Nicholas Bosoni, Savanh Hanephom, Phonesavan Vanmeexai, Aengsone Kaungbounhieng, Hairkham Sisouvan, Sengphachan Khounthikoumman, Porha Xaichounorxoa, Micah Ingalls, Vong Nanhthavong, Juliet Lu, Inthaneth Norasingh, Urs Wiesmann, Thomas Breu Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CDE, MAF, SDC Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Background on the atlas and the censuses; National context; Agricultural overview; Crops; Rice; non-rice annual crops; Livestock ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://www.decide.la/en/downloads/index/Atlas%20of%20Agriculture%20Book.pdf Summary: This new atlas was co-developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern. It combines statistical data from the last two agriculture censuses with detailed geographic information to presents a wealth of new sector-specific information on a large set of highly detailed thematic maps. Not only does the atlas provide new insights into the current socio-economic and agricultural patterns in the country: It also reveals the dynamics over space and time within the decade-long inter-census period, at village-level and for the whole of the Lao PDRThese Guidelines are intended to provide guidance to the policy, planning and technical support services of government, but the requirements of these different end - user groups are diverse. Consequently a scoping analysis was undertaken of the issues and responses of these end-user groups so the Guidelines could be framed to meet their requirements.   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: Global level 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): http://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

Title of document: policy brief “Boosting the demand for organic products: The role of consumer trust and product availability”_Version 2 Authors: Chitpasong KOUSONSAVATH, Isabelle VAGNERON, Maiyer XIONG Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Malica Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: a brief overview of Lao Organic policy……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: A brief overview of “Boosting the demand for organic products: The role of consumer trust and product availability”   Read More

Title of document: Vietnam Retail Foods Authors: Gerald Smith and Kiet Vo Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: USDA/FAS Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Market Summary; Road map for market entry; Competition; Best Product Prospects ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Vietnam's food retail sector is dominated by small traditional traders, but modern retail channels are expanding in response to growing consumer demand.  Overall economic growth, including a sizable young population, rapid urbanization and concerns about hygiene and food safety are driving changes in consumption patterns.   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: PGS Organic Standards Authors: MARD Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MARD Year of publication: 2012 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: General Farm Management; Organic Crop Production; Organic Animal Husbandry; Processing and Handling……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The Vietnam PGS Organic Standards for Producers are standards drafted by the PGS Coordination Committee in line with IFOAM Basic Standards and MARD’s Standards for Organic Production and Processing. These PGS Standards for Producers cover crop production as well as animal production. Separate Standards are developed for handling, processing, and retailing. Together, these standards enable the Vietnam PGS to give certification service for organic crops and animals produced from farm up to the final sale to consumers.   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: A policy dialogue on rice futures: rice-based farming systems research in the Mekong region Authors/Editors: Lisa Robins Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACIAR Year of publication: 2014 Geographic focus: Mekong Region Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Rice futures; Intensification and mechanization; Diversification; Climate change and natural resource management; Policy and knowledge……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The policy dialogue comprised five half-day forums, each consisting of 4–5 presentations followed by a panel discussion. The first set the scene by focusing broadly on ‘rice futures’ in the Mekong region. The four that followed examined intensification and mechanisation, diversification, climate change and natural resource management, and policy and knowledge. The lively dialogue around these policy-oriented papers, along with networking among delegates, stimulated fresh thinking about how to optimise outcomes from this important research. These ACIAR proceedings comprise the papers presented at the policy dialogue, preceded by rapporteur synopses that capture the breadth of deliberations and panel discussions in each forum. These emphasised that technical solutions alone are insufficient for improving the productivity and profitability of rice-based farming systems: unless there are supportive policy settings, improvements in these systems will not occur. At ACIAR, we continue to work closely with policymakers in our partner countries to maximise the impact of our research-for-development investments.   Read More

Title of document: PGS Guidelines “How Participatory Guarantee Systems can develop and function” Authors: MOHAMAD ROFF BIN MOHD NOOR Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IFOAM Year of publication: 2008 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: PGS Basic Elements; PGS and ICS; Key features; Role of Peer Review in the PGS process; Fees……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This publication was commissioned and funded by IFOAM through its “IFOAM-Growing Organic” program (I-GO), funded by Hivos, Netherlands and the “Fund for Sustainable Biodiversity Management” of the Dutch Government, managed by Hivos and NOVIB This document illustrates the commonalities of these many PGSs and should be read in conjunction with the IFOAM publications “Participatory Guarantee Systems - Case Studies from Brazil, India, New Zealand, USA” and Participatory Guarantee System FAQs”   Read More