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Title of document: Promotion of indigenous knowledge based climate change resilient and organic farming practices in the Northern mountainous region of Vietnam Authors: HO NGOC SON Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ADC Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: About ADC; Project objectives and challenges what has been achieved?……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for an overview of Agriculture And Forestry Research & Development Center For Mountainous Region (ADC) in the Northern mountainous region of Vietnam Read More

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Title of document: VAC Integrated System-based Agro-ecology Development Authors: Pham Van Thanh and Phan Van Ngoc Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CCRD Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: What is VAC, Different VAC models, VAC traditional & scientific basic, Remarks & Recommendation……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: VAC is acronym formed from the three Vietnamese words: - “Vuon” : garden or orchard, - “AO ” : fish pond, - “Chuong” : animal shed (stable, pigsty,poultry shed ) VAC system stems from long standing farming methods developed in the Red River delta In the fertile plain of the Red River delta, a major rice growing area, farmers have traditionally some pieces of garden around their houses for growing crops and trees for their domestic needs. As delta areas are normally flooded each summer, farmers build a pond to rear fish, its soil is used to raise foundation of the house and animal shed, and garden beds. Thus, an area of gardening, fish rearing and animal husbandry take place in an interrelated fashion adjacent to the house. Presentation of VAC Integrated System-based Agro-ecology Development by Pham Van Thanh and Phan Van Ngoc, CCRD Read More

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Title of document: Policies and public services on agro-ecological rice production: The case of System of Rice Intensification in Viet Nam Authors: Dr. Hoang Van Phu, Ms. Le Nguyet Minh, Dr. Dao The Anh Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: SRIViet Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: SRI in the World and Vietnam, Vietnam SRI network (SRIViet)……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: System of Rice Intensification (SRI) adoption in 5 countries who produce 2/3 of world’s rice (India, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Cambodia). About 9.5 million farmers use SRI in 3.4 million ha and estimate value of SRI increased production: $862.5 million. Presentation for National multi stakeholder workshop: “Towards an Agro-ecological Transition”, 5th - 6th of May 2016, Hanoi, Vietnam Read More

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Title of document: Traditional wisdom and permaculture knowledge towards agro-ecology transition for Landscape and Ecosystem’s Sustainability “case study on the FFS efforts of empowerment and development for & by indigenous ethnic minority youths” Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: SPERI Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Sustainability and Current Situation in Vietnam, Why traditional wisdom and permaculture knowledge for landscape and ecosystem sustainability?……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for traditional wisdom and permaculture knowledge towards agro-ecology transition for Landscape and Ecosystem’s Sustainability, SPERI Read More

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Title of document: Rice-Duck Farming In Vietnam Authors: INO Mayu Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Seed to Table Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: What is Rice-Duck Farming?, Rice-Duck farming has been applied by farmers in many provinces of Vietnam……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: A Japanese farmer, Mr. Takao Furuno, got idea from traditional Asian farming and systematized the method of ‘Rice - Duck Farming’ in early 1990s, Farmers can grow paddies and ducks at the same time in the paddy field and this is low cost, environmental friendly and labor-saving farming system and very suitable for small-scale and poor farmers Presentation for Workshop on Agroecological Transition in Vietnam, 5th & 6th of May 2016, Hanoi, Vietnam Read More

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Title of document: 4-Challenges For Agroecology In Vietnam Authors: Dr. Pham Quang Ha Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Institute for Agricultural Envoronment Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Challenge in philosophy/ definition, Challenge in indicators, Challenge in technique for scaling up, Challenge in competition……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for 4-Challenges For Agroecology In Vietnam by Dr. Pham Quang Ha Read More

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Title of document: Develop Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) “A long Organic Product Chain” Authors: Tu Thi Tuyet Nhung Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Vietnam PGS Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Concept of PGS, Why PGS in Vietnam, Production & quality monitoring, Marketing and Communication……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) is quality assurance initiatives and to help organic farmers have products need to access to markets. PGS is adopted by IFOAM (2004) as a guarantee system for small holders to help farmers access organic products to local markets. And Stakeholders agreed to set up PGS in 2008 for organic farmers under the ADDA prj (ADDA-VNFU prj 20052012) Presentation for Workshop on Agroecological Transition in Vietnam, 5th & 6th of May 2016, Hanoi, Vietnam Read More

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Title of document: Proceedings of the National Workshop on Agroecology Transition 5th and 6th May 2016, Hanoi, Vietnam Authors: Dr Htet Kyu & Pierre Ferrand Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: AFC, GRET/ALiSEA, CIRAD, ACTAE Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Day1: Setting the stage, Day 2: Working groups and brainstorming about agriculture challenges and a future governance for ALiSEA ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: It was the 3rd national multi-stakeholder workshop addressing AE Transition in the Mekong Region, after the same in Myanmar and in Cambodia. It was held on the 5th and 6th of May 2016 in Hanoi. It was organized by CIRAD, GRET and PHANO as part of the inception phase of ACTAE project, funded by the French Agency for Development (AFD). It brought together over 49 specialists and practitioners from government agencies, research and universities national and international NGOs, private sector, and donors actively working on sustainable agriculture sector in Vietnam It aimed at sharing knowledge, information and experiences between agricultural development stakeholders Read More

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Title of document: Conservation Agriculture as an agroecology approach Authors: Pham Thi Sen Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Northern Mountainous Agriculture and Forestry Science Institute (NOMAFSI) Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Increasing challenges, Current situation, Soil erosion, Conservation Agriculture in Vietnam……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Pesentation for Conservation Agriculture as an agroecology approach in Vietnam Read More

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Title of document: Bác Tôm Stores Chain Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Bac Tom Year of publication: Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction of Bac Tom, What makes us environmentally friendly?, Scaling up, Recommendations……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Bác Tôm Stores was founded in 2010 by an agri-chain consultant. In Brand name is sourced from “The cabin of Uncle Tom”, to promote fresh foods and 16 stores in Ha Noi. Pesentation for introduction of Bac Tom Stores Read More