Policy Articles

Analysis of Edible Oil Consumption in Myanmar: Consumers’ Perception towards Brands, Price, and Health Aspects

May Thet Htar, Theingi Myint, Thi Thi Soe, Moh Moh, Yin Nyein Aye, Chue Htet Hnin, Htet Marlar Aye
2022.07.25
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to analyze the consumers’ perception of edible oil consumption in Myanmar. A total of 3,945 households from 15 regions/states of Myanmar were surveyed by agricultural officers of the Department of Agriculture in November 2021. Among the respondents, 75%...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agribusiness
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Nitrogen Fertilization Practices of Farmers in Central Myanmar: Effect on Yield and Profitability in Monsoon Rice Cultivation

Ay Mi Mi Zin, Shwe Mar Than, Robert J. Farquharson
2022.07.22
ABSTRACT Chemical fertilizers play an important role in increasing agricultural production. Applying the right source of nutrients at the right time can minimize cost, increase yield and optimize profits. This study was carried out to identify nitrogen fertilizer application practices in monsoon...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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Competitiveness of Malaysia’s Tropical Fruits in China Markets

Suhana Safari, Rozhan Abu Dardak, Nur Azlin Razali, Wan Mahfuzah Wan Ibrahim
2022.07.19
ABSTRACT China is one of the traditional and important markets for Malaysia's fruits. Previously, the export of fruits to China was through Hong Kong. The government of China has approved seven fruits from Malaysia to enter China directly in the form of fresh, dried-frozen, and processed...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agribusiness
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Overview of Taiwan Government’s Farmers Welfare and Retirement Program

Effendi Andoko, Hua-Jing Zeng, Iqbal Rafani (late), Wan-Yu Liu
2022.07.19
ABSTRACT According to the National Development Council, Taiwan formally became a senior-age society in August 2018. In 2018, the dependency ratio reached 37.9%, and the old-age support ratio was 20.1%. In Taiwan, 98,000 farmers who are over the age of 65 are still actively farming because they...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Farmers' welfare and retirement system
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Use of Science Mapping to Find the Development Trend of Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Technology for Taiwan’s Agricultural Research and Development

Kuo-Hsing Chai
2022.07.13
ABSTRACT Net-zero carbon emissions have become a crucial issue in Taiwan. It is imperative for the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan of Taiwan to reach the goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. Four major countermeasures have been established in 2022 to achieve net-zero emissions, including...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Climate change
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