Policy Articles

Restoring Soil Fertility to Enhance the Efficiency and Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems in Indonesia

Mimin Aminah, Tahlim Sudaryanto
2026.04.28
ABSTRACT Agricultural production in Indonesia has long relied on chemical fertilizer–based intensification to increase yields. However, rising fertilizer application rates have not been accompanied by proportional productivity gains, indicating declining fertilizer-use efficiency. This paper...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agriculture
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Efficient but Cost-Burdened: Policy Strategies to Enhance Cost Sustainability in Malaysia’s Broiler Industry

N. A. A. Mohammad Nor, M. Buda, F. F. Hashim
2026.04.21
ABSTRACT Malaysia’s broiler industry plays a critical role in ensuring national food security and providing affordable animal protein, yet the sector faces persistent cost pressures that undermine long-term economic sustainability. Based on empirical estimates from broiler farms in Peninsular...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural prices policy
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Distribution of Risk and Ecosystem Service in Flood-retention Zones of Thailand

Parichat Hongsprabhas
2026.04.08
ABSTRACT Across Asia, climate adaptation strategies that involve large-scale infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) often result in an uneven distribution of risks and benefits. This research examines the designation of agricultural land in western Ayutthaya, Thailand, as designated...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural risk management
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Geographical Indications in Indonesian Coffee: A Review of Policy, Impacts, and Pathways for Sustainable Development

Ening Ariningsih
2026.04.08
ABSTRACT Indonesia is the world’s fourth-largest coffee producer, with a diverse array of region-specific coffee profiles increasingly protected through Geographical Indications (GIs). This review synthesizes recent research (2018–2026) on the implementation of GIs in the Indonesian coffee...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Rural development
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Indonesia’s Agricultural Development Reviews: A 50-Year Policy Journey (1975–2025) Towards Food Security Sovereignty

Muhamad Rusliyadi
2026.03.06
ABSTRACT This study provides a comprehensive 50-year review of Indonesia’s agricultural policy and performance from 1975 to 2025, integrating quantitative data, regression analysis, and policy evaluation to assess impacts on food security and sovereignty. Using secondary data from Statistics...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Food security and safety
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