Agriculture

Philippine Development Plan 2017 to 2022 for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Sector: Sustaining Inclusive Economic Growth

Meliza A. Festejo-Abeleda
INTRODUCTION Having a sustained growth rate of 6.3% during the 2011 to 2016 period, the Philippines is indeed, traversing the higher growth path. To secure the means for improving people’s lives, a long-term national vision involving a combination of social, economic and institutional...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
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Japan’s Unique Position in the World Food Balance

Yoshihisa Godo
ABSTRACT The pattern of global food trade changed dramatically between the pre- and post-WWII periods. Before WWII, developed countries colonialized today’s developing countries and imported mainly primary products, including foods, from them. In contrast, after WWII, developed countries became...
Country: Japan Topic: Agriculture
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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
11,700
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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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