Agricultural risk management

INTRODUCTION Agricultural insurance is one of the most effective ways to settle the agricultural risk diversification question around the world. It is also one of the WTO’s “green box” policies, which allows agricultural protection. Currently, there are more than 40 countries...
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INTRODUCTION Ever since the first case of human detection of the H7N9 disease, the poultry industry has suffered huge losses and potential troubles have been inlaid for the market supply and pricing of poultry products in the future. Therefore, it is urgent that the poultry industry take the...
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Introduction The agricultural industry is highly risky. It is risky because the unpredictable weather conditions and recent climate changes cause unstable quality and quantity of agricultural production outputs. It is normal for a farmer to make a living highly dependent on weather conditions. If...
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  In the 1990s, China launched an initiative to cultivate a super high-yield hybrid rice in an effort to feed 20% of the world population with only 7% of its arable lands. Yuan Longpin, an agricultural scientist and educator, was designated as leader of the research team.  Under Yuan’s leadership...
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Republic Act 10121: An Approach in Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Philippines[1]   Princess Alma B. Ani, Carl Rookie O. Daquio, and Albert P. Aquino[2]   Introduction The Philippines as an archipelago is highly exposed to natural hazards...
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