Policy Articles

Low-Carbon Information Disclosure and Consumer Purchase Intention: Lessons from Japan and Korea for Taiwan’s Low-Carbon Agricultural Product Labeling

Chin-Wei Hsu
2026.09.04
ABSTRACT Amid the global transition toward net-zero emissions and the shift toward sustainable consumption, the disclosure of low-carbon information on agricultural products has become an important mechanism for linking producers’ carbon-reduction efforts to consumer choices. Prior studies...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Climate change
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Growth Performance of Muscovy Ducks (Cairina moschata) Fed Diets Containing Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) Tuber Meal and Indigenous Feedstuffs

Hene L. Hapinat, Hencelle Joy B. Hapinat, Veminrose A. Samuel, Lyngielo A. Panes, Jimboy G. Asoy, Marvin D. Deli
2026.09.02
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the growth performance of Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) fed diets incorporating Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) tuber meal combined with locally available feedstuffs. Thirty-six ducks were assigned to three dietary treatments: commercial feeds, compounded feed...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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The Sixth Basic Plan for Fostering Women Farmers (2026-2030): Formulation and Policy Implications

Hanpil Moon
2026.08.31
ABSTRACT The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) announced the Sixth Basic Plan for Fostering Women Farmers for 2026-2030 as a five-year roadmap to protect women farmers' rights and interests, improve their quality of life, and foster them as professional human resources in...
Country: Korea Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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Green Finance for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Lao PDR

Piya Wongpit, Thongbai Inthilath
2026.08.27
ABSTRACT Agriculture occupies a central place in Lao PDR's economy, yet the sector remains held back by a persistent combination of climate vulnerability, financial exclusion, and weak institutional capacity. Smallholder farmers, who make up the great majority of rural households, face serious...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural finance
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Sustainable Rice Development in Thailand: Farmer Adaptation and Policy Challenges

Orawan Srisompun
2026.08.27
ABSTRACT Thailand’s rice sector plays a critical role in national food security, rural livelihoods, and export earnings; however, the industry is increasingly challenged by climate change, increased production costs, declining competitiveness, labor shortages, and environmental degradation. As a...
Country: Thailand Topic: Climate change
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