The Malaysian Agricultural Seed Industry – Seed Policy and Development

Najmi Aiman Zabidi, Siti Zainab Jantan, Suhana Safari
INTRODUCTION Seed is a small hard part produced by plants which is capable of developing into a new plant. Most plants have seeds which contain the reproduction system of a flowering plant.  Generally, plant seeds are formed in a small, round or oval shapes, but they can be found in large...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural science policies
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354

Perspective on the Role of Agricultural Cooperatives in Response to the Changing Food Consumption Pattern in Indonesia

Ening Ariningsih, Erma Suryani, Handewi P. Saliem
ABSTRACT Indonesia has experienced significant changes during the last 10 years, primarily driven by increasing population, household’s income, and food supply, which ultimately shifted food consumption patterns. Changes in food consumption patterns that are increasingly diversified affect...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
2,571
192

Greening Opportunities and Prospects for Philippine Cooperatives toward a More sustainable Food Marketing

Karen P. Quilloy, Zenaida M. Sumalde
ABSTRACT The impacts of climate change on cooperatives are a growing concern that needs to be urgently addressed for a cooperative to become competitive and sustainable in the long run. This paper presents the cooperative case for going green where opportunities and prospects for greening the...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
6,120
248

The Roles of Agricultural Cooperatives in Certification and Production of Geographical Indication (GI) Rice in Thailand

Orachos Napasintuwong
ABSTRACT Hom Mali rice or Jasmine rice from Thailand has been reputable for its strong aroma and soft texture, and perceived as high quality in the world market. With increasing demand for high quality products from rice consuming countries, the competition for Hom Mali rice has been escalating...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
3,483
276

Enhancing the Roles of Taiwan Farmers’ Associations in Response to Changes in Food Consumption

Zou-nan Chou
INTRODUCTION For the past 30 years, the food consumption pattern has tremendously changed in Taiwan. Due to the increase in personal disposable income and more westernized life style, food selection is more diversified and specially consumes less on the starchy food. From Table 1, it has shown...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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