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: Food Safety Advocacy Program for Small-Scale Vegetable Production: Study on Sustainability of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Authors: MA. Nguyen Thi Ha; MA. Ha Dung Minh; Dr. Dao The Anh Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CASRD; VECO VIETNAM Year of publication: 2013 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Methodologies; Limitations of The Study; Research Results; Conclusions and Recommendations……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The study focuses on suitability of the PGS structure and organization for Vietnam where smallholder farmers account for 80 percent of agricultural producers. The manner of PGS organization is suitable for the conditions of production in Vietnam. During the production process under PGS, the farming households have been provided production knowledge, inspection skill and continuously strengthened capacity to operationalize PGS as quality control system for vegetable production   Read More

Title of document: Vietnamese group: Workshop on Transfer of Agricultural Technology Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18-20th July 2017 Authors: Vietnamese group Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Development of agricultural sector in Vietnam; Application of ICT in Vietnam’s agriculture; The challenges for agricultural development in Vietnam……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for CAPSA-MARDI Regional Training Workshop on Transfer of Agricultural Technology with Specific Focus on “Application of ICT for Resilient Agriculture”, 18 - 20 July, 2017, Putrajaya, Malaysia   Read More

Title of document: REPORT OF WORKSHOP: A policy dialogue on rice futures: rice-based farming systems research in the Mekong region Authors: MARDI Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CAPSA, MARDI Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Mekong Region Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Report of Workshop ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: CAPSA-MARDI Regional Training Workshop on Transfer of Agricultural Technology with Specific Focus on “Application of ICT for Resilient Agriculture”, 18 - 20 July, 2017, Putrajaya, Malaysia   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

Title of document: Role of technology transfer in agriculture to achieve Sustainable Development Goals Authors: MOHAMAD ROFF BIN MOHD NOOR Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MARDI Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Malaysia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Malaysian Perspective; MARDI’s Perspective ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for CAPSA-MARDI Workshop 18-20TH JULY 2017, Malaysia   Read More

Title of document: Briefing Note “Pesticide Use in Lao PDR: Health and Environmental Impact”_Version Lao&English Authors: Sopavanh Rassapong, Chanthaly Syfongxay, Ianlang Phanthanivong, Bounlue Syhalad, Soubin Phimmahthut, Thongsern Manyvong, Bandith Keothongkham, Dr. Surat Hongsibsong, Annie Shattuck, Andrew Bartlett Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: RURAS, DTEAP Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Increasing Pesticide Use; Food Safety; Public Health; Environmental Risks from Pesticides; Conclusions and Recommendations……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This Policy Brief is an output of the Sub Sector Working Group for Farmers and Agribusiness (SSWG-FAB). Data collection and analysis was supported by the Lao Upland Rural Advisory Service (LURAS), a program of SDC and MAF, implemented by Helvetas in partnership with the Department for Technical Extension and AgroProcessing (DTEAP).   Read More

Title of document: Pesticide Residues and Test Kits for Food Safety Authors: Dr. Katekaew Jehso Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Association of Krabi Muslim Women and Pathum Thani Provincial Public Health Office Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Thailand Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Contaminants; Pesticides Residues in Vegetable and Fruits using MJPK Test Kit; Formalin Test Kit……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Workshop on Pesticide Residues and Test Kits for Food Safety, 19 December 2017, Phnom Penh, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Regional Status of the Impacts from Pesticides Authors: Marut Jatiket Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: The Field Alliance, Thai Education Foundation Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Thailand Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Status of pesticides used in high risk areas; Types of chemicals; Residues testing results from test kit; Impacts from OP……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Workshop on Pesticide Residues and Test Kits for Food Safety, 19 December 2017, Phnom Penh, Cambodia   Read More