Agricultural value chains

Powdered Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Annatto (Bixa orellana) as Natural Food Colorants and Preservatives in Making Fish Tocino

Hene L. Hapinat, Eva S. Montero, Hiediliza G. Dragido, Charmaine Joy C. Ballera, Lyngielo A. Panes
ABSTRACT The study is conducted mainly to determine the level of acceptability of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and annatto (Bixa orellana) as natural food additives in making fish tocino based on consumer preferences. Laboratory technique is used as basis for technology transfer through...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural value chains
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An Innovation System Perspective on Strengthening Rice Sector in Thailand

Chaniga Laitae , Cees Leeuwis
ABSTRACT Thailand ranks sixth among the world’s top rice producers. Knowledge production has made important contributions to technological innovation in the whole supply chain of the Thai rice sector. The aim of this paper is to provide insight into the broader innovation system context in the...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural value chains
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Potato Crop Sector and Value Chain of Ware Potato in Southern Shan State and Magway Region, Myanmar

Zar Ni Hlaing, Theingi Myint, Nilar Aung, Nyein Nyein Kyaw, Mya Kay Khaing
ABSTRACT Potato is an important cash crop for many farmers in the rural area of Myanmar and especially in the hilly region of Southern Shan State and riverbanks in the lowlands in Magway Region. The consumption of potatoes in curries, crisps and French fries increases substantially in the coming...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural value chains
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Myanmar Cotton Value Chain: Case Study in Meiktila District, Mandalay Region

Soe Khaing, Theingi Myint, Thi Thi Soe, Moh Moh, Yin Nyein Aye, Htet Marlar Aye, Chue Htet Hnin
ABSTRACT The most used natural fiber in making clothing is cotton. Cotton also produces cottonseed oil which is used in cooking, baked goods, and salad dressing, and meals and hulls which are used for livestock, fish feed and fertilizer. Cotton is one of the major industrial crops that is widely...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural value chains
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Supply Chain of Mutton in Malaysia: Challenges and the Way Forward

Mohd Zaffrie Mat Amin, Rozhan Abu Dardak, Hairazi Rahim, Mohd Tarmizi Haimid
ABSTRACT Despite being small, mutton is an essential industry in Malaysia, as it provides an alternative source of protein to people. This country produces around 4,000 tons of mutton yearly, or only sufficient to supply approximately 11.5% of the local needs. Malaysia imports more than 50,000...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural value chains
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