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A stakeholder meeting and field exchange programme was recently held at a demonstration plot in Tueng village, Xebangfai district, Khammuane province, to raise awareness and improve understanding of Integrated Weed Management (IWM).
The event was co-chaired by Mr Choumsy Xayavong, Deputy Head of the Xebangfai District Agriculture and Environment Office, and Ms Khamtai Vongxaya, Deputy Head of the Rice and Economic Crop Research Centre under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. It was attended by representatives from target villages across Xebangfai district (Tueng, Naphok, and Dang Tha), Nongbok district (Nongpalath), and Thakhek district (Nonghang).
During the meeting, farmers shared lessons learned from their recent application of IWM techniques in local rice paddies. They discussed ongoing challenges associated with past practices while evaluating current strengths, weaknesses, and areas for future improvement. Additionally, the participating farmers requested continued financial and technical support from relevant authorities to ensure the initiative's long-term success.
The event concluded with a visit to the demonstration plot, where attendees observed specific weed management methods firsthand. A key highlight was the practice of sowing green beans in combination with dry direct seeding to control weed growth.
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