Agriculture

Differences in Total Factor Productivity (TFP) for Agriculture in Philippine Regions

Ruel C. Limbo
ABSTRACT The studies reviewed deal with output growth using the total factor productivity (TFP) approach. The regional-oriented studies adopted systematic methods of employing cross-sectional data to estimate regional TFP given the data limitations. They had similar findings on the relative edge...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
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Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Plant Production in Malaysia

Faridah M., Norziana Zin Zawawi, Liza Nuriati L. K. C.
ABSTRACT Acid sulfate, Beach Ridges Interspersed with Swales (BRIS), tin-tailings, peat and steep land soils are problematic soils with severe limitations for crop cultivation in Malaysia. Agronomic challenges, particularly low cation exchange capacity (CEC), high acidity, intensely leached, low...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
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Nitrogen Fertilization Practices of Farmers in Central Myanmar: Effect on Yield and Profitability in Monsoon Rice Cultivation

Ay Mi Mi Zin, Shwe Mar Than, Robert J. Farquharson
ABSTRACT Chemical fertilizers play an important role in increasing agricultural production. Applying the right source of nutrients at the right time can minimize cost, increase yield and optimize profits. This study was carried out to identify nitrogen fertilizer application practices in monsoon...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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Towards Sustainability of the Dairy Industry in Thailand

Pornpamol Pattamanont, Jaruwat Nutdechanan, Adul Vangtal, Chatchaval Maneetup, Kittisak Ajariyakhajorn
ABSTRACT This article reviews the Thai dairy industry in the perspective of its history, current situation, and the trend for its future development. The data from the Thai Milk Board is used to illustrate the industry situation in the past and present. The prospective viewpoint is depicted from...
Country: Thailand Topic: Agriculture
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Adaptation of Rice Production System to Climate Change in Thailand: Trend and Policy

Chitnucha Buddhaboon , Yaowaluk Sankum, Srayut Tongnoy, Attachai Jintrawet
ABSTRACT Climate is a significant factor which affects the growth and yield of rice. The objective of this paper is to point out the trend of rice production system in Thailand and its related government policy to support rice production system for adaptation to climate change. In 2021, the rice...
Country: Thailand Topic: Climate changeAgriculture
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