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
3,548
306

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
2,495
254

Dynamics of Food Consumption Patterns and Its Implications On Agricultural Commodity Development

E. Suryani, G.S. Hardono, H.P. Saliem, M. Ariani, R.N. Suhaeti
INTRODUCTION Concerning the Food Law No. 18/2012, there is a mandate for the central and local government to improve fulfillment of food consumption in both of its quantity and quality. For Indonesia, rice is a national strategic commodity and it is not only a staple food for the majority people,...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
1,950
179

Technical Empowerment of Agricultural Cooperatives in Malaysia

Ahmad Safuan Bujang
ABSTRACT A delicate balance must be achieved between socio-economic development and protection of the environment. Under the SDG, a set of 17 goals were introduced to achieve this triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental objectives. Food production cannot continue in its “...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
3,212
275

Conservation of Rare Species toward Enhancing Food Security

Muhammad Fadzlan Hariz b Abd Razak, Noorlidawati Ab Halim
INTRODUCTION Rare species is defined as a group of organisms that include fruits, animals, or plants that is very uncommon to general public. It is also considered as endangered or threatened species. This rare species can be an alternative food sources, but its sustainability would be at stake if...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
7,840
235

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