Policy Articles

Triple Dividends from Linking Food Loss and Waste Reduction with Circular Agriculture: An Apec Perspective

Ching-Cheng Chang
2021.06.30
ABSTRACT Food loss and waste (FLW) is a complex issue, occurring at various stages and involving various actors along the food supply chains. Since the call of SDGs in 2015, reducing FLW has been listed as the third target in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) 12 “Responsible Consumption...
Country: Global Topic: Agricultural circular economy
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The Current Status of Agricultural Wastes and Residuals Management and Recycling in Vietnam

Nguyen Hong Son, Bui Thi Phuong Loan, Ngo Duc Minh
2021.06.29
ABSTRACT In Vietnam, the development of intensified crop production systems and high-yielding modern varieties that are aimed at addressing problems in food security increased the amount of crop residues (rice straw, rice husk, coffee husk, and other agricultural by-products) being left in the...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Agricultural circular economy
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The Challenges in Repurposing Food Wastes and Other Residuals for Agriculture

Tosiah Sadi
2021.06.29
ABSTRACT The agriculture sector is an important economic sector in Malaysia, contributing 7.3% (US 23.89 Million) to the national GDP. The crops planted in Malaysia can be grouped into two, industrial crops such as palm oil, rubber, and cocoa and crops for domestic market rice, vegetables,...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural circular economy
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Benchmarking Indonesia for the Development of the Grain Corn Industry in Malaysia

Mohd Syauqi Nazmi, Rozhan Abu Dardak, Rohazrin Abdul Rani, Mohd Rashid Rabu
2021.06.28
ABSTRACT Corn is one of the main ingredients for animal feeds, and this commodity supports the development of livestock industry in Malaysia. However, corn is a small industry and the local production could not meet the demand by the animal feed millers. As a result, Malaysia depends on its corn...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Overview of agricultural policy
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Human Resources Development Policy and Practices: A Case of Palm Oil Industry in Indonesia

Effendi Andoko, Iqbal Rafani , Wan-Yu Liu
2021.06.21
ABSTRACT Indonesia is the largest palm oil producer globally, producing nearly 50 million metric tons of oil annually. Palm oil has a significant influence on the welfare of Indonesians among local farmers. Although the global controversy over palm oil is increasing, palm oil is the livelihood...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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