Policy Articles

Smart Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence Applications: Cases of the Demonstration Project in Japan

Nina Takashino
2025.12.02
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into the agri-food sector, offering transformative potential for improving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in Japan. However, it is unclear how demonstration subsidies for the introduction of AI smart agriculture...
Country: Japan Topic: Smart agricultureAgricultural technology development
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National Strategy for Climate Mitigation: Private Sector Circular Use of Palm Oil Mill Waste

Mimin Aminah, Tahlim Sudaryanto
2025.12.01
ABSTRACT This paper analyzes Indonesia’s climate mitigation strategy with a focus on private sector innovation in promoting a circular economy in the palm oil industry. Facing major emissions from energy, land use, and waste, Indonesia has adopted key national policies, including its NDC, carbon...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Climate change
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Healthy Alternative to Meat: Consumer Preferences for Mushroom-Based Meatballs in Malaysia

Mohd Tarmizi Haimid
2025.12.01
ABSTRACT The rising demand for healthier, more sustainable food options has prompted Malaysian consumers to increasingly explore plant-based meat alternatives. This study investigates consumer preferences for mushroom-based meatballs, a locally relevant and nutritionally rich meat substitute....
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agribusiness
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Policy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture: Driving Indonesia’s Food System Transformation

Effendi Andoko, Bayu Dwi Apri Nugroho, Bayu Hutomo
2025.12.01
ABSTRACT The transformation of Indonesia’s food system requires the strategic integration of policy coherence, innovation, and entrepreneurship to create a future that is inclusive, competitive, and sustainable. This article develops an analytical framework based on Schumpeterian innovation,...
Country: Indonesia Topic: New paradigm of agricultureOverview
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Strategic Staple Crop Diversification for Indonesia’s Food Sovereignty: Policy, Regulation, and Institutional Framework

Effendi Andoko, Andriyono Kilat Adhi, Frans B. M. Dabukke
2025.12.01
ABSTRACT Indonesia’s continued reliance on rice as its primary staple creates systemic vulnerabilities in its food system, particularly amid climate change, global market volatility, and geopolitical disruptions. In response, the Government of Indonesia has advanced policies to promote staple...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Food security and safety
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