Policy Articles

Overview of Agro-Food Trade Between Malaysia and Selected Asean Countries

Nik Rozana Nik Mohamad Masdek, Suhana Safari, Noorlidawati Ab Halim, Rawaida Rusli, Mohd Zaffrie Mat Amin, Mohd Hafizudin Zakaria, Rozhan Abu Dardak
2018.04.26
INTRODUCTION The ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It comprises ten countries that include Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. This association was formed in 1967, mainly out of concern for political...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agribusiness
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Rice Breeding and R&D Policies in Thailand

Orachos Napasintuwong
2018.04.26
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Rice Breeding and R&D Policies in Thailand[1] ABSTRACT Rice is unquestionably an important stable and economic crop in Asia. Rice from Thailand is well-recognized as a high quality agricultural product in the world market, and the quality is significantly influenced by traits of the rice...
Country: Thailand Topic: Overview
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Mangrove Forest Conservation in Thailand

Hnin Ei Win
2018.04.26
INTRODUCITON In Thailand, there are mangrove forests along the coastal areas. They play a major role in the ecosystem. They also protects the coastal environment by reducing the erosion and the striking of heavy waves and strong winds along the coast (Pumijumnong, 2014). Moreover, mangrove forests...
Country: Thailand Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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The Legal and Policy Analysis on Forest Ecological Compensation in Taiwan

Yi-Yuan Su
2018.04.26
INTRODUCTION The forests in Taiwan, which covers approximately 2.1 million hectares[1], occupy almost 60.1% of the total land area of the island. It is an important habitat for various animals and plants; it also helps to conserve clean and pure water resource for its residents and communities...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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The Strategies of Highland Development in Thailand

Benchaphun Ekasingh
2018.04.18
ABSTRACT Highlanders in Thailand are diverse not only in ethnic origins but also in their endowment.Ecosystems, land, labor, capital, culture and experiences are sometimes very different, making highland development a daunting task.This paper highlights diversity among highland communities and...
Country: Thailand Topic: Rural development
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