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In 2025, FFTC-AP platform received a total of 53 papers from 15 contracted partners in 10 countries. Thirty papers have already been published, as of 18 November, fifteen are under reviewed or revised and seven papers were rejected. The cumulative numbers of article...
Policy-Related News
Mr. Khang Seuk Yong, Agricultural Economist, FFTC
2025.12.19
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RTI
2025.12.12
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Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季) presided over Taiwan’s first K-9 retirement ceremony on Friday, December 12. In addition to awarding medals to 28 government duty dogs, Chen further promoted the ministry's retired K-9 program. He detailed that the program covers veterinary care, and he...
Japan Forward
2025.12.10
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The voluntary group known as the "Agricultural Self-Defense Force" was launched in January 2025. It is informally dubbed the "fourth Self-Defense Force," following the land, sea, and air forces.
Now active in Tako Town, Chiba Prefecture, the five-member team is made up of active Ground Self-...
FAO
2025.12.04
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The UN today recognized three new World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada and South Africa, anchored in Indigenous Peoples and local knowledge. Announced ahead of the 7th UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the new initiatives support agrifood systems, biodiversity and climate goals....
Korea JoongAng Daily
2025.11.27
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Korea and Japan held the first-ever regular talks between vice agriculture ministers Thursday, agreeing to continue holding regular dialogue on cooperation in the sector, Seoul's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said.
Vice Agriculture Minister Kang Hyoung-seok met with Yoichi...
FAO
2025.11.14
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Disasters have inflicted an estimated $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years – an average of $99 billion annually, roughly 4 percent of global agricultural GDP – according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The...
Green Queen
2025.11.13
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Under Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, the list of economic growth priorities includes a focus on food tech and synthetic biology.
After decades of growth driven by the private sector, Japan’s government is taking charge of its economic future.
This month, the administration held...
FAO
2025.11.06
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The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place in Belém, Brazil, brings together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to define urgent actions against climate change. Through its participation, the Food and Agriculture Organization of...