Development and Restrictions of Plant Patents in Taiwan

Pei-Jung Wen, Yen-Ming Chen
INTRODUCTION Taiwanese agricultural technologies and their development are outstanding, as demonstrated by the novel products available in the market every year. However, the current Patent Act in Taiwan protects only non-biotechnology methods for crop production (Hsiao, 2007). New cultivars...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural science policies
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Analysis of Indonesia' Government Strategy for Rural Development through Agriculture

Effendi Andoko
ABSTRACT Indonesia’s agricultural sector is closely related to poverty and well-being of almost half of its total population. Central Bureau of Statistics recorded that 9.66% of Indonesia's population are still living in poverty. The problem of poverty is one of the main factors in the low level...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Rural development
3,523
480

Perspective of B-100 Biofuel Policy and Programs in Indonesia

Iqbal Rafani (late)
ABSTRACT Energy still has an important role and is a strategic sector in the national economy of Indonesia. Due to limited availability of fossil energy, it is necessary to find other alternative energy sources. Biofuel is viewed as a renewable energy that can be developed as a counterbalance or...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural green economy & renewable energy
1,052
211

Overview of Agricultural Research and Extension Policy to Implement a Strategy of Agricultural Diversification

Cho Cho San
INTRODUCTION The vision of agricultural sector for the country’s development is “An inclusive, competitive, food and nutrition secure and sustainable agricultural system contributing to the socioeconomic wellbeing of farmers and rural people and further development of the national economy.”...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural extension system
1,566
272

Fertilizer Subsidy and Retail Price Policies to Support Food and Nutrition Security in Indonesia

Achmad Suryana
ABSTRACT To achieve sustainable food and nutrition security, the government of Indonesia has set up a national policy which states that the main source of food to meet consumption needs should be from domestic production. This policy has been implemented through food production program with high...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Food security and safety
3,030
315

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