Effects of Shallow Hidden Pipes on Soil Salinity of Greenhouse Cucumber

ABSTRACT Due to the shallow groundwater level and high sodium content of irrigation water in Taibao Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan, the greenhouse soil drainage is poor and the soil sodium content is excessively accumulated, which is unfavorable for greenhouse cultivation. The shallow buried...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agriculture
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Review of Agroecology Policies in Vietnam in the Recent Period

Dao The Anh
ABSTRACT Agroecology is a method of cultivating crops based on taking advantage of available natural resources to grow crops. Agroecology has the ability to create a better food sources for health, protect the health of producers, help improve yields, reduce production costs and protect natural...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Overview of Domestic and International Agri-food E-commerce: Challenges and Opportunities for Asian and Pacific Countries

Tai, Fan-Chan
ABSTRACT This paper illustrates the evolution trajectory of agri-food distribution channels, from the traditional system, --then the modernization of chain-store supermarkets and up to the recent surge of e-commerce. The merits and inadequacies of services are discussed on the current status of...
Country: Global Topic: Agricultural e-commerce
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How Household Income Influences on Dietary Diversity in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar?

Thi Thi Soe, Theingi Myint, Chue Htet Hnin, Moh Moh, Yin Nyein Aye, Htet Marlar Aye, May Thet Htar
ABSTRACT With the double blow of the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic and the coup crisis, the demand for production inputs and consumer goods was extensively affected even after the initial lockdown and movement restrictions were eased. The reduction suggests fewer households experiencing food...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural prices policy
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A New Type of Small-Scale Farming in Japan: Case Study of Kenji Maeda’s Herb Farming

Yoshihisa Godo
ABSTRACT This paper describes a unique style of small-scale farming practiced by Kenji Maeda, a full-time herb farmer in Japan, who resides in a local town, but has customers all over the country. He believes that his customers should enjoy the process of growing herbs in their homes. Based on...
Country: Japan Topic: Agribusiness
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