The Potential of Urban Farming Technology in Malaysia: Policy Intervention

Mohd Rashid Rabu, Rasmuna Mazwan Muhammad
INTRODUCTION Urban farming is a cultivation practice where food is produced in the cities around existing town areas (Bailkey and Nasr, 2000). Generally, urban farming is not a new concept in Malaysia. The similar concept of farming activities adopted by urban folks surrounding  residential...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Food security and safety
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“Rural up!” of Taiwan Got Nominated in the Reimagine Education Award

I Han, Min-Hsien Yang
The project of “Rural up!” by Council of Agriculture (COA) is moving toward the 5th annual round, and has been attracting universities and their students to propose creative ways to present actions in order to make a change in the agricultural rural country in Taiwan. It is fascinating...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Rural development
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Broiler Industry in Malaysia

Hasnul H.I, Mohd Syauqi Nazmi, Mohd Zaffrie Mat Amin
Introduction Broiler meat is a primary protein source for the majority of Malaysian populations. Malaysia is one of the highest poultry consumers in the world with a per-capita consumption of 35.3kg in 2011 (MoA, 2011). In 2010, broiler production in Malaysia contributed 53.2% of the total...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
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Introduction of Hessare Fruit Secondary Marketing Organization in Korea

Sung-Ki Ahn
(This file is only available in ppt format.)
Country: Korea Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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The Beef Traceability System in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction Japan has a strict traceability system for beef products. Using a unique identification number labeled on a beef product, consumers can get detailed information on the beef cow from which the beef product was made. This paper provides a brief history and a concise description of the...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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