Association to Support the Development of Peasant Societies

The Association to Support the Development of Peasant Societies (ASDSP) was founded in 1988 with the mission of promoting smart and sustainable agricultural practices among rural farmers. Its focus is on encouraging local innovation, improving productivity, and supporting bio-composting using locally available resources. After a period of suspension due to limited market access, ASDSP was […]

Lao Sesame Oil

Lao Sesame Oil is produced from locally grown sesame seeds using a cold-pressing method and contains no chemical preservatives or added colors. Viengsavath Vilaythong, who is passionate about health, has observed a growing trend among Lao consumers toward healthier food choices. However, options for nutritious products, particularly oils, are limited. While olive oil is widely […]

Panyanivej farm

Panyanivej farm, located in Ban Samkhet, Sikhottabong , Vientiane, Laos,  began its activities in 2008 and was officially registered as an agriculture company in 2016. The farm focuses on organic cultivation, retail and wholesale sales, with an emphasis on kitchen garden vegetables, rice, and oyster mushrooms. The farm also offers learning programs on agriculture and […]

Dr. Somphouthone Phimmachak

A researcher on the diversity and conservation of in Laos, Dr Somphouthone was already interested in farming as a child. This led her to study agriculture at the National University of Laos (NUoL), but she soon found out that she was more attracted by animals than plants. Thus, she graduated in 2002 with a specialization […]

Five New Records of Cyperaceae for the Flora of Laos

Five species of Cyperaceae, Carex breviscapa, Carex cryptostachys, Cyperus trialatus, Fimbristylis kernii, and Mapania enodis, are recorded for the first time in Laos, the first of which was obtained from our field survey in central Laos and the latter four were confirmed during specimen surveys in the herbaria FOF and KAG. Among them, Mapania is […]

Prof. Soulivanh Lanorsavanh

Associate Professor Soulivanh Lanorsavanh is a lecturer and the Deputy Head of the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, National University of Laos (NUoL). He has dedicated his academic career to the study of plant morphology and the vascular flora of Lao PDR. His work is driven by a deep passion for […]