A localized training on “Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Product Certification” was conducted at the Provincial Department of Agriculture (PDA), Kampong Cham province, Cambodia on September 8-9, 2015. Twenty-two agricultural extension officials and staff from six provinces attended the training aimed to improve the understanding of GAP principles in promoting quality and safety in fresh produce …

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Da Nang, Vietnam (August 25-27, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI), in cooperation with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Research Institute (FAVRI), Southern Fruit Research Institute (SOFRI), and Hoa Vang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), organized a localized training course on ‘ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and its Application’ at the Hoa Vang District …

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Yangon, Myanmar (August 20, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with Agricultural University Alumni Association (AUAA) of Yezin Agricultural University (YAU), organized a one-day National Consultation Workshop on Cross-Border Contract Farming (CBCF) at the Chatrium Hotel.  The workshop was conducted to disseminate the research findings from a study on the benefits of smallholder farmers …

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Ten Cambodian officials from different departments of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) participated in a learning visit in Baan NongYai Community, Surin Province, Thailand on July 8-10, 2015. This three-day field exercise enabled participants to put theories into practice, allowing them to conduct a village study using participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools and techniques. …

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The one-week Regional Workshop cum Structured Learning Visit (SLV) on Successful Contract Farming Models in Thailand commenced on May 18, 2015 at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen. This activity is part of the project “Capacity Development Program for Integrating CLMV Economies into AEC” funded by New Zealand Aid Programme.  This workshop cum …

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The regional training program on ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices and Product Certification commenced on April 27, 2015 in Mekong Institute.  The 10-day regional training program aims to enhance capacity skills in promoting ASEAN Good Agriculture Practices and tackles the important issue of product certification to ensure the free movement of safe, healthy and quality food …

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The Mekong Institute (MI) is organizing a six-day Training cum Structured Learning Visit (SLV) entitled, “Strengthening Coordinated Cross-Border Systems in Agriculture Trade” from 2-7 March 2015 at MI’s residential training center in Khon Kaen. The event brings together 21 participants from the public sector, including provincial authorities and border checkpoint officials, as well as representatives …

SIX-DAY TRAINING AND STRUCTURED LEARNING VISIT ON “STRENGTHENING COORDINATED CROSS-BORDER SYSTEMS IN AGRICULTURE TRADE” OPENS 2 MARCH AT MEKONG INSTITUTE, KHON KAEN, THAILAND Read More »

Department of Crop Protection, Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary of the General Directorate of Agriculture (GDA), Kandal Provincial Department of Agriculture, and the Mekong Institute jointly organized a localized training on “Good Agricultural and Postharvest Practices in Fresh Produce” at the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Kandal province on November 11-13, 2014. Twenty four of agricultural extension workers …

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Faculty of Agriculture of the National University of Laos (NUOL), Clean Agriculture Development Center (CADC), and the Mekong Institute co-organized a localized training course on “Good Agricultural and Postharvest Practices in Fresh Produce” at the Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Laos, Nabong Campus, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR on November 11-13, 2014. Eighteen provincial and …

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