Bounthan Sayalath, member of the Houan Oun organic vegetable group in Xay district, Oudomxay province, Laos says that they used to sell 800 to 1,000 kilograms of vegetables per day, but nowadays, they face a serious problem because no one is buying bulk produce. Last month, their group had a meeting and decided to suspend their production until April 16. Their members depend on selling vegetables and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, their sole source of income is affected. The group appeals to the Laos government to provide them assistance with the production inputs for the next cropping season also to ensure the market so they can still sell their produce.