Japanese Agricultural Policy Reforms after FY 2014 (Part 1)

Kunio Nishikawa
Kunio Nishikawa College of Agriculture, Ibaraki University, Japan   INTRODUCTION In December 2012, the Liberal Democratic Party won the 46th Japanese general election and President Shinzo Abe became the Prime Minister again. The second Abe Shinzo cabinet had been reviewing...
Country: Japan Topic: Overview
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Allotment Gardens and Community Farms in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
Yoshihisa Godo Professor, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan   Introduction Allotment gardens and community farms are small-sized farms where non-farmers can enjoy the experience of farming by growing rice, vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc. Some non-farmers who are bored with life in...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural land policies
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The First White Dolphin Reserve

Hwang-Jaw Lee
Hwang-Jaw Lee, PhD Board Director, Taiwan Flowers Development Association   Taiwan will establish its first marine wildlife sanctuary to protect the Chinese white dolphin, or Sousa chinensis. This was announced last April 21 by the Forestry Bureau under the ROC Council of Agriculture (...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Taiwan’s Rice Quality Seal Ensures 100% Safety

Hwang-Jaw Lee
Hwang-Jaw Lee, PhD Board Director, Taiwan Flowers Development Association   The Council of Agriculture (COA) is encouraging restaurant owners who serve 100% rice products to adopt the Taiwan Rice Quality Seal.  The aim is to help people become aware of the source of rice they are...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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The Establishment of Agricultural Technology Research Institute

Hwang-Jaw Lee
Hwang-Jaw Lee, PhD Board Director, Taiwan Flowers Development Association   In order to actively develop a market-oriented, high added-value agriculture industry supported by advanced technology, the Council of Agriculture officially announced the establishment of the Agricultural...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural science policies
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