Agriculture

Impact of VAT Exemption Policy for Chemical Fertilizers on Farmers and Domestic Manufacturers in Vietnam

Nguyen Anh Phong, Nguyen Thi Hong Thanh, Vu Huy Phuc
INTRODUCTION The domestic price of chemical fertilizers had experienced a significant increase during 2011-2013 while the price of agricultural products was declining. As a consequence, farmers’ incomes and living standards were negatively affected. In this context, the government and the...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Agriculture
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Role of Cassava in Thailand

Hnin Ei Win
Introduction Cassava plays a major role in Thailand’s economy and agriculture since 1970s although it is not considered a staple food. It is recognized as the third most important crop of the country in terms of economic agricultural product. It is mainly grown as a cash crop through the...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agriculture
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The Role of Institutional Support in Malaysia's Paddy and Rice Industry

Rosnani Harun
Introduction Rice is still the number one Malaysian staple food, though the consumption of rice per capita showed a decreasing trend from 93 kg per capita in 2011 to 88.9kg per capita in 2014. This scenario might be due to people’s change of lifestyles, tastes and preferences, especially...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
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Organic Agriculture in Thailand

Hnin Ei Win
History of Organic Agriculture In Thailand, agriculture is the backbone of the country. Most of the people rely on the agriculture sector for their livelihood and generates incomes from it. Across the world, Thailand stands in the top ten list in the export of agricultural products due to its good...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agriculture
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Palm Oil and Beef Cattle Integration System: A Strategy To Accelerate Beef Production in Indonesia

Tahlim Sudaryanto
Introduction Indonesia is now experiencing a bonus demographic population characterized by a growing middle class. This phenomenon has caused increasing demand for beef, where more than 98% of beef cattle production is managed by smallholder farmers. The national policy has been focused on...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agriculture
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