Food security and safety

Malaysia's Rice Landscape: Sustainable Rice Production and Food Security through Rice Seed Policies

Kartini Wan Mat, Syahrin Suhaimee
ABSTRACT Rice, a staple food for Malaysians, necessitates sustainable production to ensure national food security. High-quality, certified rice seeds are crucial for improving yields, adapting to climate change, and addressing pest and disease threats. This narrative delves into Malaysia's rice...
Country: Malaysia Topic: AgricultureFood security and safety
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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
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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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
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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National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029 and its Implications for Agricultural Development Planning in Indonesia

Rangga Ditya Yofa, Tahlim Sudaryanto
ABSTRACT The current administration of the Republic of Indonesia has formulated Indonesia's Medium-Term Development Plan for the 2025-2029, which contains the vision, mission, goals, and targets for development. However, the existing conditions faced today are not easy, especially in the...
Country: Indonesia Topic: OverviewFood security and safety
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