Policy Articles

Overseas Agricultural Resource Development in Korea: Current Status and Policies

Sang Hyeon Lee
2026.11.05
ABSTRACT Korea has pursued overseas agricultural resource development since 2009 as a national food security instrument, on the premise that resources secured abroad can be brought into the domestic market when required. This study reviews the current status of that program and the legal and...
Country: Korea Topic: Food security and safety
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Standardized Raw Material Production Areas: Vietnam's New Approach to Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural Development

Hoang Vu Quang
2026.11.04
ABSTRACT This paper analyzes Vietnam's approach to developing standardized agricultural and forestry raw material production areas by synthesizing policy documents, government agency reports, and relevant studies. The findings indicate that Standardized Raw Material Production Areas are designed...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Agriculture
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The Future of Social Farming – Expanding the Potential of Universal Farms

Yukisato Yoshida
2026.10.30
ABSTRACT It's been 16 years since the term 'social farming' came about in Japan, and now the number of initiatives has grown to 8,949 as of fiscal year 2025. The Japanese government has set a goal to increase is to 12,000 by fiscal 2030. This article will begin by explaining how social farming...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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Development and Research Trends of Noufuku-Renkei in Japan: From Employment Support for People with Disabilities to Broader Noufuku-Renkei

Eri NAKAMOTO
2026.10.16
ABSTRACT This article reviews the development process and research trends of Noufuku-Renkei (agriculture–welfare collaboration) in Japan and discusses its prospects. We conducted a narrative review of academic publications, government reports, and other relevant material. The literature was...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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Making Green Agricultural Practices Pay for Smallholders: Field Evidence and Policy Lessons from Indonesia

Mimin Aminah
2026.10.14
ABSTRACT The transition toward sustainable agriculture has intensified debate over whether environmentally friendly or green farming practices enhance or constrain farmers’ income. While their environmental benefits are well established, evidence on income effects, particularly in developing-...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural green economy & renewable energy
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