Policy Articles

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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Prospects for Thailand’s Future Food: Rice Bran under the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Policy

Kansuda Wunjuntuk
2026.08.27
ABSTRACT Thailand’s future food agenda offers an opportunity to move beyond commodity-based agricultural production toward value-added, science-based food innovation. Rice bran, a by-product of rice milling, is a relevant case for this transition. Although often used in low-value applications,...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural circular economy
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