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 number of agriculture farms in Myanmar in Internship program 2013 – 2014
02/07/2014
In June 2014, Viengphet had the opportunity to visit farms in North of Myanmar. There he met many farmers and youths, listened to and shared with community about difficulties and challenges which the community was facing.
After two weeks of the study tour, he obtained many useful lessons in agricultural production, such as: Design area of semi-grazing for pig raising, design and operate the nursery and seeds saving.
Some pictures were taken in two weeks study tour
Source: Vieng Phet (K2A)
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Sharing among young farmers the issues farms development
Vieng Phet was visiting farmers' fields in Northern Myanmar