Title of document: What place for an agroecological rice technique in rain fed lowland rice systems? - Case study of the SRS in Xieng Khuang Province, Laos Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ISTOM, CTI, GRET Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Context of the study of the System of Rice Intensification; Methodological framework and Data collection; Results: Dissemination, adoption and performance of SRS; Discussions and conclusion ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: With the growing concern about food security in the northern part of Laos, it is critical to address the issue of sustainable intensification of food production, especially the staple food: rice. In this context, the presented study is designed to evaluate the performance and sustainability of a recent agro-ecological rice cropping technique, named the Sustainable Rice System (SRS).  This innovation, introduced in rain-fed lowland systems, is compared to traditional rice growing practices in the study area of Kham District,  Xieng  Khuang Province. The conduction of the study goes through the understanding of real diversity of practices, which has the result of a distinction between one-seedling practices, named as SRS, and the multipleseedling practices. Then, the emphasis on the SRS group demonstrates its status in the area as well as the benefits and disadvantages. In order to assess the sustainability of the SRS, the study tries to go beyond only using the “yield” indicator as the “be all and end all”, through the three mainstays dimensions of agro ecology; Social, Economic and Environmental. This shows that, even if the yield is not the primary benefit of the technique, farmers are still interested in adopting it as it provides other benefits. Nevertheless, all of the effects are not positive, and the durability of the technique does not seem to be fully guaranteed. This study therefore introduces many key answers to the questions addressed and presents a first overview to pave the way for following studies.   Read More

Title of document: Roles of Universities and research institutes in agricultural extension in Vietnam Authors: Le Thi Hoa Sen Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Hue University Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction to Agricultural extension (AE) systems in Vietnam; Main extension activities; Roles of research institutes and universities in AE; Strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and challenges  of the current extension system in Vietnam……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Strengthening Campus-Communities Relationship through Extension Education and advisory services Authors: Kyaw Kyaw Win Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: YAU Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Myanmar Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Location, Mission and Vision of YAU; Function of YAU; Challenges and Opportunities……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for an introduction Yezin Agricultural University for Mekong Extension Learning Alliance 3rd MELA meeting, at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap on 30 October  – 1st November 2017, Cambodia   Read More

  Title of document: Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture “An integrated systems research approach” Authors: Ingrid Öborn, Bernard Vanlauwe, Michael Phillips, Richard Thomas, Willemien Brooijmans and Kwesi Atta-Krah Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Routledge Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Conceptual underpinning of system research; sustainable intensification in practice; integrating nutrition, gender and equity in research for improved livelihood; Systems and institutional innovation……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://www.routledge.com/Sustainable-Intensification-in-Smallholder-Agriculture-An-integrated-systems/Oborn-Vanlauwe-Phillips-Thomas-Brooijmans-Atta-Krah/p/book/9781138668089 Summary: Sustainable intensification has recently been developed and adopted as a key concept and driver for research and policy in sustainable agriculture. It includes ecological, economic and social dimensions, where food and nutrition security, gender and equity are crucial components. This book describes different aspects of systems research in agriculture in its broadest sense, where the focus is moved from farming systems to livelihoods systems and institutional innovation. Much of the work represents outputs of the three CGIAR Research Programs on Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics, Aquatic Agricultural Systems and Dryland Systems. The chapters are based around four themes: the conceptual underpinnings of systems research; sustainable intensification in practice; integrating nutrition, gender and equity in research for improved livelihoods; and systems and institutional innovation. While most of the case studies are from countries and agro-ecological zones in Africa, there are also some from Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.   Read More

Title of document: Scoping Floating rice based agro-ecological farming system for a healthy society and adaptation to climate change in the lower Mekong Region and Myanmar: A case Study of Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyarwady Region. Authors: Thein Tun and Nguyen Van Kien Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ANU, AGU Year of publication: Geographic focus: Myanmar Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Geographical Background of Myanmar; History of Floating Rice Cultivation; Potential extension of floating rice based farming systems in the Ayeyarwady Delta……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for brief overview result of Scoping Floating rice based agro-ecological farming system for a healthy society and adaptation to climate change in the lower Mekong Region and Myanmar: A case Study of Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyarwady Region   Read More

Title of document: Use of ICT to Assess Climate and Land Use Changes Impacts on Hydrological Responses and Sediment Yield in the Upper Ma River Basin, Northwestern Vietnam for future Land Use Planning and Sustainable Water Management Authors: Ngo Thanh Son Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: VNUA, SEARCA Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Objectives; Research Methodology; Results and Recommendations……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for brief overview result of Use of ICT to Assess Climate and Land Use Changes Impacts on Hydrological Responses and Sediment Yield in the Upper Ma River Basin, Northwestern Vietnam for future Land Use Planning and Sustainable Water Management   Read More

Title of document: Impact of Rural Out-migration on the Resilience of Agricultural System of Rice Farmers in Lower Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar Authors: Seinn Seinn Mu and Mokbul MorshedAhmad Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Asian Institute of Technology and Department of Agriculture, Myanmar Year of publication: Geographic focus: Myanmar Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Research Background/ Rationales of the Study; Objectives; Research Methodology; Results and Discussion; Summary and Conclusion ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for brief overview result of Impact of Rural Out-migration on the Resilience of Agricultural System of Rice Farmers in Lower Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar   Read More

Title of document: Development Potentials of Floating Rice Cultivation in Ayeyarwady Delta Region, Myanmar Authors: Prof. Nilar Aung Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: University of Yangon, Myanmar Year of publication: Geographic focus: Myanmar Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Flood-based Farming System; Constraints for development of Floating rice; Conclusion ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for brief overview development potentials of floating rice cultivation in Ayeyarwady delta Region, Myanmar   Read More

Title of document: Climate change impact on rice production and adaptation: a case study of salinity intrusion in coastal areas of the Mekong delta, Vietnam Authors: Huynh Viet Khai, Huynh ThiDan Xuan and TranThiThuDuy Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CTU, SEARCA Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Study site description and data collection; Methodology; Results and discussion; Conclusion ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview of Research title “Climate change impact on rice production and adaptation: a case study of salinity intrusion in coastal areas of the Mekong delta, Vietnam   Read More

Title of document: Assessment of Traditional Rice based farming system for adaptation to climate change in the Mekong delta Authors: Ma. Truong Ngoc Thuy; Msc. Le Thi Phuong Dong; Msc. Pham Duy Tien; Bsc. Lam Quoc Phuong; Bsc. Vo Van Oc; Bsc. Vo Phu Quy; Dr. Nguyen Van Kien Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: RCRD, ALISEA, AGU, SEARCA Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Methodology; Finding; Conclusions……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview of Research title “Assessment of Traditional Rice based farming system for adaptation to climate change in the Mekong delta” at An Giang University, Vietnam 6-7 November 2017   Read More