Agricultural science policies

Revival of Coconut Industry in Malaysia

Rohani Yon
Introduction Coconut or Cocos nucifera L. is synonym as a ‘versatile tree’ due to its multifunctional attributes that have generated a wide range of usage from food to cosmetics, and high value household to industrial products. Coconut is widely distributed throughout Asia,...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural science policies
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The Harmonized National R&D Agenda: Paving the Road to the Fulfillment of the Philippine Development Plan for the Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Sector through Science and Technology

Fezoil Luz C. Decena, Procy B. Sobrevinas
INTRODUCTION The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) for 2017 – 2022 is the country’s blueprint for economic development under the new administration. The Plan aims for inclusive growth, high-trust and resilient society, and competitive economy.  Recognizing the importance of rural...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural science policies
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The Malaysian Agricultural Seed Industry – Seed Policy and Development

Najmi Aiman Zabidi, Siti Zainab Jantan, Suhana Safari
INTRODUCTION Seed is a small hard part produced by plants which is capable of developing into a new plant. Most plants have seeds which contain the reproduction system of a flowering plant.  Generally, plant seeds are formed in a small, round or oval shapes, but they can be found in large...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural science policies
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The Philippine Agricultural Innovation System at a Glance

Abigail F. Gueco
INTRODUCTION "Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship. The act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth" – Peter Drucker Innovation is one of the twelve pillars of the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) which requires an environment that is...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural science policies
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Present State of Paddy Cultivation by the Direct Seeding Method

Kunio Nishikawa
INTRODUCTION Japan's agricultural structure is changing from small farm sizes to relatively larger one. The 2015 World Census of Agriculture published in 2016 shows that the number of agriculture management entities[1]  in Japan falls by 18% from 1.68 million in 2010 to 1.38 million in...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural science policies
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