Japan’s Farmland Policy for Photovoltaic Power Generation

Yoshihisa Godo
ABSTRACT In 2012, the Japanese government launched a new program, under which those who generate electric power from natural energy sources, such as sunlight, are given the privilege to sell it to major electric power companies at favorable prices fixed by the government. This program, known as...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural science policies
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The Challenge for Thai Sugarcane Farmers

Thanaporn Athipanyakul, Kitti Choonhawong, Chakrit Potchanasin
ABSTRACT Thailand is ranked as the second-largest net exporter of sugar in the global market. The sugarcane and sugar industry in Thailand plays a major role in its economy in terms of job-creation for Thai citizens and international trade. Therefore, the Thai government has promoted this sector...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agriculture
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660

Thailand’s Colored Rice Standard and Markets

Orachos Napasintuwong
ABSTRACT Colored rice is considered a specialty rice and the market is still very small compared to normal white rice. The price of colored rice is generally set much higher than normal rice as the supply is limited while the demand for it is growing as consumers become more aware of its health...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agriculture
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Japan as a New Market for Malaysian Pineapples

Suhana Safari, Joanna Cho Lee Ying, Wan Mohd Reza Ikhwan Wan Hussin, Mohd Zaffrie Mat Amin, Nur Azlin Razali, Razali Mustaffa
ABSTRACT Malaysia is one of the important countries for the world’s pineapple industry. In 2017, Malaysia was ranked number 19 as the top pineapple producing country, and number five as the top exporter of pineapples in the world. Every year Malaysia produces more than 350,000 Mt of pineapples....
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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Factors Influencing Profitability of Black Gram Production before and after India’s Import Suspension in Kyauktaga Township, Bago Region

Pyae Phyo Wai, Cho Cho San, Aye Moe San
ABSTRACT Black gram is an economically important pulse in Myanmar and mainly exported to India. In August 2017, India announced a 200,000 tons import quota on pigeon peas and 150,000 tons quota each for black gram and green gram. This study aimed to analyze the determinants on profitability of...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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