Impact of VAT Exemption Policy for Chemical Fertilizers on Farmers and Domestic Manufacturers in Vietnam

Nguyen Anh Phong, Nguyen Thi Hong Thanh, Vu Huy Phuc
INTRODUCTION The domestic price of chemical fertilizers had experienced a significant increase during 2011-2013 while the price of agricultural products was declining. As a consequence, farmers’ incomes and living standards were negatively affected. In this context, the government and the...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Agriculture
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Our Food Our Future: Revitalizing the Ecosystem in Malaysia*

Indu Bala Jaganath
Malaysia as a country has the right to define and control its food sovereignty but the country is open and vulnerable to the challenges of the environment, urbanization, changing demographics, and rising amounts of food waste. Thus, Malaysia desperately needs a food revolution movement where...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Food security and safety
2,670
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The Potential of Malaysian Fresh Agriculture Products in Vietnam Market

Mohd Zaffrie Mat Amin, Mohd Hafizudin Zakaria, Nik Rozana Nik Mohamad Masdek
INTRODUCTION The international trade of agricultural products is projected to sustain its strong growth. The growing world demand on agricultural produce creates an opportunity for Malaysia to expand its export markets and contribute to the Gross National Income since international trade is a...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Trade liberalization and countermeasures
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Building Resilience of Smallholder Farmers in Responding to Drought in Indonesia

Tahlim Sudaryanto
INTRODUCTION Performance of the food and agriculture is influenced by external shocks such as natural disasters (drought and flood), climate change, economic and financial crises, and socio-cultural disturbances.   International evidence shows that both intensity and frequency of the...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural risk management
3,509
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Traceability and Food Labeling of Rice in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
INTRODUCTION Rice is a staple food in Japan. Consumers are sensitive about the variety of rice, its location, and time of harvest, when they are purchasing rice or foods containing rice from a retailer or if they are dining at a restaurant. However, these aspects are difficult to judge from the...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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