Policy Articles

Scaling Smart Durian Farming in Malaysia through Adoption and Policy Solutions

Aimi Athirah Ahmad, Nur Fazliana Md Noh, Nik Rahimah Nik Omar
2026.09.11
ABSTRACT Smart farming technologies such as the Internet of Things, farm data management systems, automation, and digital decision-support tools are increasingly promoted as pathways to improve productivity and sustainability in high-value fruit systems. Evidence from a Malaysian durian farmer...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Smart agriculture
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Low-Carbon Information Disclosure and Consumer Purchase Intention: Lessons from Japan and Korea for Taiwan’s Low-Carbon Agricultural Product Labeling

Chin-Wei Hsu
2026.09.04
ABSTRACT Amid the global transition toward net-zero emissions and the shift toward sustainable consumption, the disclosure of low-carbon information on agricultural products has become an important mechanism for linking producers’ carbon-reduction efforts to consumer choices. Prior studies...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Climate change
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Growth Performance of Muscovy Ducks (Cairina moschata) Fed Diets Containing Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) Tuber Meal and Indigenous Feedstuffs

Hene L. Hapinat, Hencelle Joy B. Hapinat, Veminrose A. Samuel, Lyngielo A. Panes, Jimboy G. Asoy, Marvin D. Deli
2026.09.02
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the growth performance of Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) fed diets incorporating Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) tuber meal combined with locally available feedstuffs. Thirty-six ducks were assigned to three dietary treatments: commercial feeds, compounded feed...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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The Sixth Basic Plan for Fostering Women Farmers (2026-2030): Formulation and Policy Implications

Hanpil Moon
2026.08.31
ABSTRACT The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) announced the Sixth Basic Plan for Fostering Women Farmers for 2026-2030 as a five-year roadmap to protect women farmers' rights and interests, improve their quality of life, and foster them as professional human resources in...
Country: Korea Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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Green Finance for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Lao PDR

Piya Wongpit, Thongbai Inthilath
2026.08.27
ABSTRACT Agriculture occupies a central place in Lao PDR's economy, yet the sector remains held back by a persistent combination of climate vulnerability, financial exclusion, and weak institutional capacity. Smallholder farmers, who make up the great majority of rural households, face serious...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural finance
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