AJAD Volume Issue No.
- Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development (AJAD)
- 1656-4383 (print); 2599-3879 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.37801/ajad2024.21.2
- Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
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Unveiling Socioeconomic Factors Shaping Global Food Prices and Security: A Machine Learning Approach
Global concern over food prices and security has intensified due to armed conflicts such as the Russia–Ukraine war, the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change. Traditional analysis of global food prices and their associations with socioeconomic factors has relied on static linear regression...1 – 24 -
Developing a Framework for Edible Flower Conservation in the Mekong Region
Pongsakorn Suppakittpaisarn, Sarana Rose Sommano, Ratchuporn Suksathan, Methee Wongnak, Prateep Panyadee, Yao Fu, Yinxian Shi, Chunlin Long, Trung Thanh Nguyen, Trong Phuong Tran, Huu Cong Vo, Outhai Soukkhy, and Chanhmany SuphannavongThe rich cultural heritage and plant food diversity of the Mekong region face formidable challenges brought about by the negative effects of modernization and by environmental shifts. Among these plant foods, edible flowers are well rooted in rituals and traditions of the region’s local...25 – 36 -
Antioxidant Dietary Fiber from the Bran of Five Philippine Pigmented Rice Varieties
Jennifer P. Fronteras, Marivic S. Lacsamana, Florinia E. Merca, Katherine Ann C. Israel, Angelina DR. Felix, Dominica DM. Dacera, Joel Hassan G. Tolentino, Daisic D. Bello, and Restituto T. TocmoPigmented rice varieties are considered rich sources of antioxidant dietary fiber (ADF); consuming them may have health benefits. In this study, bran samples of five Philippine pigmented rice varieties namely, Red-64, Black Rice, Calatrava, Arabon, and Dinorado were analyzed for their ADF contents....37 – 54 -
Assessing Handling Practices and Loss Factors in the Pineapple Value Chain in Camarines Norte, Philippines
Arjay A. Gerance, Isriya N. Bunyasiri, Prapinwadee D. Sirisupluxana, Dormita R. del Carmen, Matilde D. Maunahan, Wella A. Morales, Christophe B. Lesueur, Faye Madeleine U. Carranza, and Arlene C. AlegrePineapple (Ananas comosus L. cv. Queen) is a vital economic driver in Camarines Norte, Philippines, but losses in the value chain pose a significant challenge. This study employed a systems approach to investigate losses and management practices along the Queen pineapple value chain. Through surveys...55 – 68 -
Effects of Farm Income Diversification and Labor Out-Migration on Rice Household Productivity in Indonesia
This study analyzed the effects of farm income diversification and labor out-migration on rice household productivity in Indonesia, using cross-sectional data from the 2013 Census of Agriculture. Diversification was assessed through crop choices, household heads’ off-farm employment, and regional...69 – 84 -
The SWS Surveys of Philippine Hunger, 1998–2024
Eliminating hunger and poverty is central to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the Philippines addresses this through both national policy and empirical monitoring. This paper presents key insights from the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey series, which have tracked...85 – 92 -
BOOK REVIEW | Food Economics: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health
Rarely can we find economics books that are not mathematical yet rich in important economic concepts. This book is for those “allergic” to numbers but crave to fully understand economic concepts related to everyday choices. The book is devoid of mind-boggling mathematical notations and...93 – 95