Policy Articles

Overview of Domestic and International Agri-food E-commerce: Challenges and Opportunities for Asian and Pacific Countries

Tai, Fan-Chan
2022.11.15
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
2022.11.11
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
2022.11.10
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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Urban Agriculture Development in Hanoi City: Current Cases and Perspectives

Dao The Anh, Vuong Xuan Nguyen
2022.11.07
ABSTRACT Urban agriculture not only ensures the requirements of labor and income settlement for a large number of urban and peri-urban populations to produce agricultural products that meet both quantity and improved quality in the direction of food safety and hygiene, but it also plays a more...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Regional agricultural economy
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The Agricultural Workforce Development Policies and Collaborative Models in Taiwan

Ya-Ting Yang, Yen-Tsue Huang, Chung-Chuan Yang, Yi-An Hsieh, Yu-Shan Liu
2022.11.07
ABSTRACT In response to the shortage and aging of the agricultural workforce in recent years, the Council of Agriculture (COA), Taiwan has promoted several measures, such as the establishment of a special unit for agricultural human resources management, the development of diversified human...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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