Bong tree farming raises income of former rice farmers in Laos
Farmers in Laos are rediscovering the value of a traditional crop – the bark of the bong tree. Because the once-abundant bong trees are now on the endangered species list, smallholders are establishing profitable plantations to meet the growing demand for the aromatic bark.
Autor: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Organización: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Año: 2014
País(es): Lao People's Democratic Republic
Cobertura geográfica: Asia y el Pacífico
Tipo: Artículo
Texto completo disponible en: http://www.ruralpovertyportal.org/country/voice/tags/laos/laos_bong
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English