Policy Articles

Characteristics of the Japan Rice Shortage as “Reiwa Rice Riots”

Masayuki Ogawa
2025.12.01
ABSTRACT The “Reiwa Rice Riots” in Japan exhibit three key characteristics: rice shortages, soaring prices, and historical significance. Triggered by sudden shifts in supply and demand for rice produced in 2023, shortages and fierce competition for rice emerged, causing prices to skyrocket. This...
Country: Japan Topic: Agriculture
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Advancing Community Gardens in the Klang Valley, Malaysia through Social Enterprise

Aimi Athirah Ahmad, Syahrin Suhaimee, Wan Mardhiah Binti Wan Shahriman, Nur-Warith H. Caluang, Indria Ramadhani, Baharom Abdul Hamid
2025.11.26
ABSTRACT As Malaysia grapples with the dual challenges of urbanization and food insecurity, community gardens (CGs) are emerging as innovative responses to sustainable food production and community empowerment. This review paper explores the development, challenges, and transformative potential...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Regional agricultural economy
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The Pathway to Net-Zero in Taiwan’s Agriculture: From International Experience to Localized Action

Chin-Wei Hsu
2025.11.24
ABSTRACT Amid the global pursuit of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the agricultural sector is evolving from a traditional food supplier into a key driver for climate resilience and ecological sustainability. Drawing on the comparative experiences from Japan, the Netherlands, Australia...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Climate change
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Circular Agriculture with Sustainable Agricultural Development and Prospects for Vietnam

Dao Thi Hoang Mai, Dao The Anh
2025.11.24
ABSTRACT Vietnam's agriculture is an intensive sector, annually producing more than 160 million tons of by-products, of which over 50% are by-products of the cultivation industry. This presents a significant challenge for sustainable agricultural development, given that the circular economy in...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Agricultural circular economy
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Do Policies Matter in the Transformation of the Livestock Industry in Malaysia?

Rozhan Abu Dardak, Nik Rozana Nik Mohd Masdek, Mohd Tarmizi Haimid, Kartini Wan Mat, Rafidah Abd Rahman, Ahmad Shabudin Ariffin
2025.11.19
ABSTRACT The livestock industry in Malaysia plays a critical role in food security and economic development, yet it faces persistent structural challenges despite decades of government intervention. This article reviews the evolution of the sector, particularly the ruminant subsector, across key...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Food security and safety
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