Agriculture

Issues and Policies Surrounding Production of Milk and Dairy Products

Kunio Nishikawa
INTRODUCTION At the end of 2014 when many people bought and enjoyed sweet cakes made of raw milk for the Christmas, the shortage of dairy products, especially butter, became a hot topic in Japan. Consumers could not find out butter at any supermarkets, and have to wait its arriving for many days...
Country: Japan Topic: Agriculture
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Overview of Irrigation Development and Government Policy in Myanmar

Thanda Kyi, Amy Soe
INTRODUCTION   History of Irrigation Sector and Its Development The importance of providing adequate water for agricultural production has been fully recognized by the former kings of Myanmar. They gave special attention to the establishment of irrigation networks for paddy...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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Analysis of the Effects of Various Irrigation Service Fees for National Irrigation Systems in the Philippines

Fezoil Luz C. Decena
Introduction Rice is one of the most important agricultural crops in the Philippines. In fact, one-third of the country’s more than 10 million hectares (ha) of agricultural land is devoted to rice.  The average farmer owns 2.0 ha of riceland, and although other agricultural commodities...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
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Organic Agriculture in Malaysia

Ilani Zuraihah Ibrahim, Mohd Amirul Mukmin Abdul Wahab, Syahrin Suhaimee
INTRODUCTION Increasing awareness on environmental issues and food safety led to the growth and practice of organic agriculture around the world. At the same time, consumers began to change their food choices and preferences for healthy food, including organic products. For example, a consumer...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
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The Long Climb towards Achieving the Promises Of the Tree OF Life: A Review of the Philippine Coconut Levy Fund Policies

Princess Alma B. Ani, Albert P. Aquino
1. Introduction True to its title as the tree of life, coconut is considered as the lifeblood of Philippine agriculture. Next to rice, it is the country’s most important agricultural crop as evidenced by its significant contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) posted at 1.14%. It has played...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
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