Agriculture

Restoring Soil Fertility to Enhance the Efficiency and Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems in Indonesia

Mimin Aminah, Tahlim Sudaryanto
ABSTRACT Agricultural production in Indonesia has long relied on chemical fertilizer–based intensification to increase yields. However, rising fertilizer application rates have not been accompanied by proportional productivity gains, indicating declining fertilizer-use efficiency. This paper...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agriculture
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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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Characteristics of the Japan Rice Shortage as “Reiwa Rice Riots”

Masayuki Ogawa
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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The Cost and Return Analysis of Contract and Non-Contract Rice Seed Production Farmers in the Mandalay Region

Nyein Nyein Phyoe, Theingi Myint, Honey Lynn Lynn, Nyein Nyein Htwe
ABSTRACT Rice (Oryza sativa) plays a vital role in farmers’ livelihoods and serves as a significant source of export income for Myanmar through the sale of surplus production. The use of certified rice seed is essential for increasing rice yields, and demand for certified seeds remains high...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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