Farm Mechanization in Thailand

Hnin Ei Win
Introduction Agriculture is the main economy of Thailand. About 46.6% of the total population relies on the agriculture sector for their livelihood. Crop production plays an important role as one part of agriculture. In Thailand’s gross agricultural output the contribution of  the...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agribusiness
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The Japanese Policy for Genetically Modified Foods

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction Gene recombination technology has generated both expectation and anxiety among its many followers. On the one hand, this new technology demonstrates a potential for increasing agricultural productivity. On the other hand, it enhances the risk of damaging the natural environment and...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Agricultural Sector of Taiwan

Min-Hsien Yang, Tsung-Han Ke
Source: Council of Agriculture (COA), Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan) (This is a translated article from the original Chinese news release which can be accessed on COA website) The greenhouse gas emissions of the agricultural sector in Taiwan have been declining yearly since 1990. The details of...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Food security and safety
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Fertilizer Supply Chain and Market Structure in Myanmar: A Case Study in Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw

July Soe
Introduction Increased productivity and profitability of farming is an important pathway to reduce poverty in the rural areas of Myanmar. After land, water and human resources, fertilizer is undoubtedly one of the agricultural inputs to increase the high yield when used in proper time and proper...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agribusiness
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Potatoes: The Fourth Staple Food of China

Siyu Chen, Zhen Zhong
Introduction As known to us, potatoes are vegetables. However, potatoes can also fill our belly without other foods. Hence, more and more people see potatoes as one kind of food. In response to this trend, China recently planned to launch a potato staple strategy so that the crop could become the...
Country: China Topic: Food security and safety
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