Agricultural technology development

Topic

Enhancing Agricultural Productivity through Nanotechnology

Pearl B. Sanchez, Lilia M. Fernando-Corpuz, Darryl Nelo S. Aguila

ABSTRACT Nanotechnology has been explored for its potential in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring environmental sustainability. Nanofertilizers containing the macronutrients N, P and K were formulated, characterized and their production and application on selected agricultural...

Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural technology development

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Thai Farmers' Digital Literacy: Current State and Policy Implications

Kanjana Kwanmuang, Piyayut Chitchumnung, Thanchanok Pongputhinan

ABSTRACT This study aims to mainly review the approaches, current state, and policies on Thai farmers' digital literacy, under the challenges in many aspects of farmers' digital literacy who operate on a small scale and lack skills and resources, and are facing aging and less educated in...

Country: Thailand Topic: Agricultural technology development

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An Exploration of the Current Agricultural Machinery Sharing Economy Model in Taiwan

Chin-Wei Hsu, Wei-Fan Kang, Yu-Shan Liu, Yan-An Zhuo, Ming-Ya Huang

ABSTRACT With modern technology’s progress, the sharing economy model has become a business model actively popularized by various industries. The shortage and aging of the agricultural labor force have created an opportunity to accelerate the development of agricultural machinery sharing. Units...

Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural technology development

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Commercialization of Public-funded Agrobased Technology to SMEs in Malaysia: The Roles of Government Research Institutions and Private Firms

Fiona Naqiah Mustapha, Nur Mohd Saifuddin Salahuddin, Rozhan Abu Dardak

ABSTRACT This study discusses the commercialization of public-funded agro-based technology in MARDI, one of the Government Research Institutions (GRIs) in Malaysia, and the challenges that limit the commercialization of the technology. MARDI was recognized as one of the best models in...

Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural technology development

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Strengthening the Coconut Industry in Malaysia

Rozhan Abu Dardak, Rohany Mohd Yon

ABSTRACT Coconut is one of the important food crops in Malaysia in terms of land usage, after oil palm, rubber and paddy. Coconut cultivation provides source of income for more than 100,000 families and generates revenue from the export of coconut-based products. Despite its importance, coconut...