HEPA (Human Ecology Practical Area) Farmer Field School (FFS) is a pioneering training dedicated to strengthen indigenous youth. HEPA FFS lies at the heart of the 6 inter-thematic networks action of Mekong Community Network Action for Ecological Trading (MECO-ECOTRA).
Overuse of resources and the lack of a caring attitude towards Human-Nature relationships in many sensitive watershed ecosystems have been the major causes leading to land desertification problems, gradual erosion of social traditions, and the losses of ecological biodiversity.
Vieng Phet – Visited a farm of excellent young farmers in Central part of Myanmar
20/07/2014
In the cooperation program between SPERI and partners (in FK program) which aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and skills among young farmers in Mekong region, Vieng Phet is one out of other potential young farmers. He continued his journey of learning and sharing in Myanmar.
In June 2014, Vieng Phet visited a farm which was excellent at agricultural production in central part of Myanmar. In this study tour, Vieng Phet learned how to build, develop and operate the farm from a young energetic man, Mr. Myoe Aung. He learned how to plant mushrooms by using water hyacinth and also participated in planting forest trees on the farm.
Source: Vieng Phet
Preparing Water Hyacinth to grow mushrooms
Chopping Water Hyacinth for next steps
Building house for mushrooms beds
Preparing trees for afforestation
Planting trees with other people
Harvesting organic vegetables
Young farmers who are excellent at agriculture production
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