The Strategies of Highland Development in Thailand

Benchaphun Ekasingh
ABSTRACT Highlanders in Thailand are diverse not only in ethnic origins but also in their endowment.Ecosystems, land, labor, capital, culture and experiences are sometimes very different, making highland development a daunting task.This paper highlights diversity among highland communities and...
Country: Thailand Topic: Rural development
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Impacts of National Agrofood Policy towards Agriculture Sector in Malaysia

Rozhan Abu Dardak
Introduction Agricultural Policy is a set of laws and procedures established by a government to achieve specific goals. Malaysian government established a series of National Agricultural Policies since 1984. There are three agricultural policies established by the government, namely National...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Overview
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Korea's Experience in Agricultural Commercialization

Byeong-il Ahn
INTRODUCTION Agriculture plays a crucial role in the stages of economic development. In addition, agriculture has transformed from the individual level to a commercial scale with the growth of the economy. On the other hand, Korea's agriculture has changed very rapidly over the last 60 years....
Country: Korea Topic: Overview
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Work Plan 2018 for Creating a Better Agricultural Production Conditions and Food Quality

Jeong-bin Im
Introduction On January 29, 2018, the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) released its annual Work Plan for 2018. The Work Plan is to show the core tasks to implement in 2018. The main goals of 2018 MAFRA work plan are to increase jobs in the agricultural and livestock...
Country: Korea Topic: Agriculture
3,991
74

Local Government Units (LGUs) and Agrarian Reform Support Services in the Philippines: The Need to Sustain

Ruel C. Limbo
Introduction Republic Act (R.A.) 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that local government units (LGUs) shall discharge the functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them pursuant to the Local Government Code. LGUs shall likewise...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural extension system
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