Policy Articles

Indonesia’s Agricultural Development Reviews: A 50-Year Policy Journey (1975–2025) Towards Food Security Sovereignty

Muhamad Rusliyadi
2026.03.06
ABSTRACT This study provides a comprehensive 50-year review of Indonesia’s agricultural policy and performance from 1975 to 2025, integrating quantitative data, regression analysis, and policy evaluation to assess impacts on food security and sovereignty. Using secondary data from Statistics...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Food security and safety
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Assessing Community Knowledge and Perceptions on Marine Conservation for the Establishment of the Manlot (Tridacna gigas) Protected Area in Magalumbi Island

Hene L. Hapinat, John Vincent V. Dollete, Veminrose A. Samuel, Gofel Rey V. Lopez
2026.03.06
ABSTRACT This study examines community knowledge and perceptions of marine conservation in relation to the proposed establishment of the Manlot Protected Area (MPA) on Magalumbi Island, Batad, Iloilo. A multi-method approach was applied, combining habitat assessments, biodiversity surveys,...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Unlocking Circular Economy Pathways for Agricultural Waste: A Strategy to Close Nutrient, Carbon, and Material Loops for Net Zero Emissions

Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Kristianus Oktriono, Yusuf Wibisono
2026.03.04
ABSTRACT Agricultural residues are among the largest untapped resources in the global bioeconomy, with the potential to support climate neutrality and circular resource use. This paper examines circular society by valorizing agricultural residues into valuable products and their contribution to...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural circular economy
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Employment for Skill Development Program: A Global Labor Standard for Foreign Agricultural Workers in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo, Takashi Miyairi
2026.02.05
ABSTRACT The 2026 Employment for Skill Development Program, Japan’s new program for the admission of foreign laborers, is expected to bring the legal status of foreign laborers into alignment with global standards. The program provides for special, favorable treatment of foreign nationals who...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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Recent Trends and Challenges in Policy for the Maintenance and Utilization of Rural Vacant Housing in Korea

Moonsoo Jung
2026.01.19
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the structural causes of the rapid increase in vacant houses in rural Korea and examines the transition in government policy responses. As the demographic cliff and rural extinction intensify, vacant houses have evolved from temporary vacancies into structural,...
Country: Korea Topic: Rural development
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