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The Current State, Challenges and Plans for Philippine Agriculture

Ernesto O. Brown, Fezoil Luz C. Decena, Reynaldo V. Ebora
ABSTRACT This paper provided brief discussion of the current state of Philippine agriculture, the challenges being faced by the sector as well as the plans at least for the medium-term. It highlighted the importance of agriculture in the country and the challenges faced by the government to...
Country: Philippines Topic: Overview
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Overview of Japan’s Rice Policy for the Last 30 Years: from Price Support to Direct Payments

Kunio Nishikawa
INTRODUCTION The aim of this article is to review the transformation of Japan’s rice policy for the last 30 years and to clarify their features. We will focus on the change of policy from price support to direct payments to support paddy field farmers. Current policy reforms are so...
Country: Japan Topic: Overview
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A Review of Vietnam’s Recent Agricultural Policies

Nguyen Ngoc Mai, Dao The Anh
VIETNAMESE AGRICULTURE UNDER INTEGRATION CONTEXT Appropriate and motivational policies have activated potential advantages of Vietnamese agriculture. This significantly contributes to the development of the national economy since Doi Moi, particularly to the agricultural and rural sector....
Country: Vietnam Topic: Overview
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Durian as New Source of Malaysia’s Agricultural Wealth

Chubashini Suntharalingam, Jannatul Ain Jamaludin, Nur Fathiah Athirah, Razali Mustaffa, Suhana Safari
Introduction Durian (Durio spp) or the “King of Fruits” is a seasonal fruit that is extensively grown in tropical regions, in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. It also grows in northern Australia, some South American countries and in Africa. Known for its distinctive...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Overview
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An Overview of Indonesia’s Agricultural Policies in 2018

Tahlim Sudaryanto
Introduction According to the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture from 2015-2019, the primary focus of agricultural development is to achieve food sovereignity and farmers welfare.  The corresponding strategic goals consist of: (a) to achieve self sufficiency on rice, corn,...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Overview
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