Agriculture

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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Sea Grape Farming in Thailand: Status and Feasibility Analysis

Jantana Praiboon, Sirisuda Jumnongsong, Pasara Rattanaphisit, Prapat Kosawatpat, Rapeeporn Ruangchuay
ABSTRACT Thailand is a tropical country in Southeast Asia with coastlines on both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, covering a total of 18 provinces suitable for seaweed farming. The most cultivated economic seaweed at present is sea grape (Caulerpa lentillifera), which is cultivated in...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agriculture
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The Current Production and Export Situation of Japanese Quail Egg Industry in Taiwan and Government Policies

Hui-Cheng Wang, Yi-Chieh Chen, Jr-Wei Chen, Ling-Ling Yang, Yu-Ming Shang
ABSTRACT Since Taiwan has officially submitted a CPTPP application letter to New Zealand, the depositary country of the CPTPP Agreement, on September 22, 2021, trade will be more liberalized in the future. In addition to facing short-term and long-term risks and challenges such as aging, lack of...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agriculture
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Policy Development of Indonesia’s Nutmeg

Iqbal Rafani (late)
ABSTRACT Indonesia is the largest nutmeg producer in the world sharing about 46.52% of the global harvested areas. Almost 60% of nutmeg planting areas are in eastern Indonesia, particularly in the Maluku and Papua regions. Most nutmeg farms belong to smallholders (99.81%). The productivity of...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agriculture
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