SAAN, Southern Alternative Agriculture Network, Thailand

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Southern Alternative Agriculture Network

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March 1 1998

SAANTI-DHARMA NEWSLETTER

SAAN News

SAAN Valentine's Day! - a new Foundation, and plans for SAAN's 13th year.

Satun Small Rubberholders Protest!

In South Thailand last week, a protest by small rubberholders resulted in confrontation with park officials.
Next day in Satun - farmers to be arrested, say police - farmers say permission to cut trees given.

The Pipeline

Decision expected soon... concerning the Thai-Burmese pipeline.
And it's go!... but PM wants some changes.
Sulak Sivaraksa to protest - and so does Khun Sulak.

The Logging Scandal!

There's a scandal brewing over illegal cutting on the Salween River.What's up? Nobody knows yet!
Maybe the army can find out!

Buddhism

Sulak Sivaraksa begins a new series on Buddhism and Alternative Development

Alternative Approaches

Small farms, integrated with agro-pharmaceuticals? Why not, asks a biologist.

Development and Rural Thailand

In rural areas, development often means new tvs but no food.
Established NGOs help villagers turn from capitalism.

Commentary

Australian biopiracy - a report from RAFI.
Buddhism in crisis? - an essay by scholar John Knox.
PM Chuan should listen to the poor - commentary by Anjira Assavanonda.
Gamekeepers and Poachers - on the Salween logging scandal, as it's known.

Rural Lives

Ever wondered about the sugar in your tea? A day in the life of a cane cutter.

When you leave here....

The International Federation of Alternative Trade is one of the leading proponents of alternative trade, which allows small producers around the world to sell their products in world markets and be fairly compensated - great site.
MESA - Multinational Exchange in Sustainable Agriculture ,farmers from developing countries get a chance to spend a year learning about SA.

Next Issue March 31 1998

SAAN
1. SAANTI-DHARMA, the philosophy of SAAN, closely tied to the values and beliefs of Buddhism - fostering a strong, peaceful, self-reliant community; see our collection of articles by noted Buddhist scholar-activist Sulak Sivaraksa for more on Buddhist society in modern Thailand.

2. What is Alternative Agriculture anyway? We try to explain it all here, for those who might be curious.

3. SAAN networks with many other similar groups in Thailand and around the world, in support of sustainable agriculture and development.

4. SAAN functions as a resource base for others interested in working in Alternative Agriculture.

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May peace be with you all

For more information about SAAN, you can write to:
Southern Alternative Agriculture Network, 1/2 Moo 2, Tambon Tung Nui, Amphur Kuan KaLong, Satun 91130, Thailand
or
email SAAN

We are constantly trying to improve these pages to be of the most use to those groups and individuals in Thailand and around the world who promote alternative agriculture. If you have any comments about this site, or suggestions or questions, please contact the SAAN Novice Sitemaster.

Our cute logo collection. We'll get some new ones next week, promise. Or you can mail us yours!

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