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29 October 2016
Jogjakarta and Solo, Indonesia.- A delegation of six Lao officials participated in a study tour on Farmer Field School (FFS) curriculum development to promote efficient rice farming practices and value chains in Jogjakarta and Solo, Indonesia from 26-29 September 2016. A total of 33 participants participated in the Regional Rice Initiative - Workshop...
Jogjakarta and Solo, Indonesia.- A delegation of six Lao officials participated in a study tour on Farmer Field School (FFS) curriculum development to promote efficient rice farming practices and value chains in Jogjakarta and Solo, Indonesia from 26-29 September 2016. A total of 33 participants participated in the Regional Rice Initiative - Workshop...
26 October 2016
Vientiane,- FAO in conjunction with the Ministry of Science and Technology of Lao PDR, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Embassy in Vientiane has launched a regional symposium promoting the Geographical Indications (GI) initiative which aims to help smallholder farmers reach a much broader market. The GI is an intellectual...
Vientiane,- FAO in conjunction with the Ministry of Science and Technology of Lao PDR, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Embassy in Vientiane has launched a regional symposium promoting the Geographical Indications (GI) initiative which aims to help smallholder farmers reach a much broader market. The GI is an intellectual...
15 October 2016
Xayaboury Province.- The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Xayaboury provincial government and the United Nations in Lao PDR inaugurated the celebrations of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and of World Food Day dedicated to the theme of “Climate is changing. Food and Agriculture must change too”. The day’s...
Xayaboury Province.- The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Xayaboury provincial government and the United Nations in Lao PDR inaugurated the celebrations of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and of World Food Day dedicated to the theme of “Climate is changing. Food and Agriculture must change too”. The day’s...
13 July 2016
Authorities have warned of more severe locust infestations this year following an increasing number of reports concerning the insect pests. Last year locusts appeared in 140 places but this year they have been reported in more than 500 locations in 14 districts of three provinces, despite stronger measures to prevent them. The...
Authorities have warned of more severe locust infestations this year following an increasing number of reports concerning the insect pests. Last year locusts appeared in 140 places but this year they have been reported in more than 500 locations in 14 districts of three provinces, despite stronger measures to prevent them. The...
11 July 2016
Animal health officials from the five upper Mekong countries have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to improve trans-boundary animal disease control in the region. They also plan to do more to ensure the safe trade of animal products amongst the five countries, according to a statement from the Food and...
Animal health officials from the five upper Mekong countries have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to improve trans-boundary animal disease control in the region. They also plan to do more to ensure the safe trade of animal products amongst the five countries, according to a statement from the Food and...
