Policy Articles

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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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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