Adjusting Import Tariff for Strategic Agricultural Commodities in Indonesia

Tahlim Sudaryanto, Reni Kustiari, Sri Hery Susilowati
ABSTRACT Reference prices at the farm level for several strategic commodities issued by the Ministry of Trade are generally higher than fair prices to obtain reasonable profits (20-30% of total farming cost). For maize, soybean, and sugar, the reference price is around 2.28%; 14.34%; and 13.40%...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Import regulation and quarantine
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The Possibility of World Pork Price Surge Originating from China

Hiroshi Takahashi, Yoshihisa Godo
INTRODUCTION China is the biggest importer in the world pork market. Nearly 20% of pork exports in the world go to China.[1] Thus, China’s domestic supply-demand condition of pork provides significant impacts on the world pork price. This paper surveys the recent situation of China’s hog raising...
Country: China Topic: Agricultural prices policy
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152

Transformation of Herbal Industry in Malaysia

Mohd Hafizudin Zakaria, Nik Rahimah. N. O., Nor Amana A'liah Mohammad Nor, Roslina. A.
ABSTRACT   Herbs have been identified as a new source of economic growth for Malaysia since 2011. This is in tandem with higher demand for herbal products in the world markets. Malaysia is rich in flora and fauna that contain medicinal ingredients and health benefits. However, the herbal...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agribusiness
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Acceptance and Readiness of Thai Farmers toward Digital Technology

Suwanna Sayruamyat, Winai Nadee
ABSTRACT The Thai government releaseed the national strategic plan in 2018, which grounds a 20-year roadmap for the country. However, this move did not overlook farmers in many aspects since the farmers have yet to perceive the usefulness of using technology in their lifestyle. The technologies i....
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural science policies
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The Philippine Coconut Industry: Status, Policies and Strategic Directions for Development

Monica B. Castillo, Princess Alma B. Ani
ABSTRACT Coconut remains to be one of the most important crops and a major export of the Philippines. However, despite the continued boom of coconut exports, there has been no significant improvement in the coconut industry for the past years. A factor that has considerably affected the industry...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agribusiness
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