Title of document: Introducing Biodiversity in Banana Systems Role of the cover crops in the biological control of pests and diseases for a sustainable banana production Authors: Tran Quoc Hoà Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CIRAD, UPR GECO & UPR AIDA Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Crop Biodiversity:  A Foundational Component of Sustainably Intensified Farming Systems Authors: Ms. Dang To Kien Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CENDI Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: OF RIGHTS AND POSOINS:  Regional Report on Highly Hazardous Pesticides and It’s Impact On Farmers Health (Asia Pacific) Authors: Deeppa Ravindran Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: PANAP Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia & Mekong regional Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Overview of Highly Hazardous Pesticides; Objectives and Methodologies; Results of the Report…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: FAO: Pesticide Risk Reduction Authors: FAO Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Mekong regional Main issues / topics addressed (for example: FAOs integrated approach; Integrated Pest Management; Policy and Investment Highlights…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: AgriApp: A multifunctional data driven system for optimization (not transformation) of management of smallholder farm Authors: Dharani Dhar Burra Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: AgriApp Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Why AgriApp?; AgriApp: Multifunctional data driven system; AgriApp’s future…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Understanding of cattle mobility and uses of forage resources in DienBien thanks to a landscape analysis and a participative framework Authors: Charlotte SVAHN, Jean‐Daniel CESARO, Mélanie BLANCHARD, Guillaume DUTEURTRE, LE Thi Thanh Huyen Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: SUPAGRO, CIRAD, NIAS Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Study sites; Method; Discussion…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Landscape approaches to agroecology: The experience of the EFICAS project in Lao Uplands Authors: Jean‐Christophe Castella, Pascal Lienhard, SisavathPhimmasone, Soulikone Chaivanhna, ChanthasoneKhamxaykhay, ChanthavonePhonekhampheng Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: EFICAS, CIRAD, UR AIDA, DALaM, AFD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Background; Implementation and monitoring; Transformative landscape approaches  towards agroecology…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Are intervention methods and systems used by agroecology advocates pertinent and effective? Lessons drawn from the CALAO Study in West Africa Authors: Laurent Levard Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GRET, CIRAD, MAFF, ALiSEA, CANSEA, AFD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: West Africa Main issues / topics addressed (for example: CALAO Study; Factors that further or limit Agroecology innovation and expansion; Pertinence and effectivity of intervention methods and systems……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Future Smart Food: Rediscovering hidden treasures of neglected and underutilized species for Zero Hunger in Asia Authors: Xuan Li and Kadambot H.M. Siddique Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia & Mekong region Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Enabling environment required to promote future smart food production, 33 marketing and consumption; Country scoping and prioritization studies …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/I8907EN/ Summary: For centuries people in Asia and the Pacific region have grown and consumed a wide variety of nutritious foods. Unfortunately, more recent generations have slowly but surely changed their diets and have moved away from many of these traditional foods. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is working with our Member Countries to reinvigorate both production and consumption of these crops – often referred to as neglected and underutilized species (NUS). This work is consistent with FAO’s role in providing support to countries to meet the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), primarily, but not limited to, SDG2 which aims to achieve Zero Hunger, specifically to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture” by 2030. The Zero Hunger goal implies that no one should be left behind. The Asia-Pacific region is home to most of the world’s undernourished people (490 million). Other forms of malnutrition remain challenging, including stunting and micronutrient deficiencies. While in some countries there are rising rates of overweight and obesity. The issues are manifest in both the demand side and supply side. On the demand side, there is population growth, urbanization, migration, and the changing consumption associated with rising incomes. On the supply side, the combined effects of climate change, declining agricultural biodiversity, water scarcity, land scarcity, and degradation of natural resources are threatening world food security.   Read More

Title of document: Breaking away from industrial food and farming systems: Seven case studies of agroecological transition Authors: Steve Gliessman Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IPES-Food Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Asia & Mekong region Main issues / topics addressed (for example: The need for transition in food systems; What do we know about agroecological transitions? ; Case studies; Conclusions …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The seven case studies in this report provide concrete examples of how, in spite of the many barriers to change, people around the world have been able to fundamentally rethink and redesign food systems around agroecological principles   Read More