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  • Sustaining Rice Productivity, Soil Fertility, and Income from Prawn-Rice Joint Culture in the Gher System in Bangladesh

    Basanta Kumar Barmon and Sanzidur Rahman
    This paper examines the long-term impacts of joint prawn-rice gher farming system on agricultural and household incomes, soil fertility, and productivity of modern variety (MV) rice in southwestern Bangladesh based on socioeconomic data of the gher farmers and soil fertility data of their gher...
    Volume 17 Issue No. 2 (December 2020)

  • Upland Rice: Cultural Keystone Species in a Philippine Traditional Agroecosystem

    Florence L. Zapico, Josefina T. Dizon, Edwino S. Fernando, Teresita H. Borromeo, Kenneth L. McNally, and Jose E. Hernandez
    This paper examines rice biocultural diversity in Sarangani Province, Southern Philippines through a socio-anthropological lens. Participatory rural appraisal highlighted the cultural importance of upland rice and the entire suite of farming rituals practiced by ethnic communities in the area...
    Volume 17 Issue No. 2 (December 2020)

  • Book Review: Sustainability Certification Schemes in the Agricultural and Natural Science Sectors: Outcomes for Science and the Environment, 1st edition

    Wyn Ellis
    Aimed at advanced students, researchers, sustainability professionals, and development practitioners, the book offers a comprehensive roadmap for assessing the utility of voluntary sustainability certification schemes. Drawing on case studies covering nine agri-food and natural resources...
    Volume 17 Issue No. 1 (June 2020)

  • Factors Influencing Farmers’ Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Rice Production in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

    Tien Dung Luu
    Farmers’ adoption behavior of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a big factor in the sustainability of agricultural growth in the areas of economic, environmental, and social development. This study explores the antecedents of adoption behavior of multiple CSA, including soil and water...
    Volume 17 Issue No. 1 (June 2020)

  • New Agricultural Innovation Systems and Smallholder Participation in Modern Farm Product Markets

    Roy B. Murray-Prior
    Smallholder farmers will continue to play a critical role in meeting the growing demand for food and non-food farm products in the next 30 years. Challenges in meeting this demand include climate change; deficiencies in enabling environments, resources, and capacities; and inappropriate...
    Volume 17 Issue No. 1 (June 2020)

  • Income Inequality of Oil Palm Plasma Farmers in South Sumatra, Indonesia

    Ngadi
    One of the critical policies to encourage oil palm development in Indonesia is the Nucleus Estate Smallholders Project. This project involves engaging farmer organizations in operating and managing oil palm plantations. However, there are gaps in the organizational performance of plasma farmer...
    Volume 16 Issue No. 2 (December 2019)

  • Enhancing Local Adaptive Capacities of Selected Upland Farming Communities in Southeast Asia: Lessons and Experiences

    Leila D. Landicho, Christine Wulandari, Bao Huy, Roberto G. Visco, Wilfredo M. Carandang, and Rowena Esperanza D. Cabahug
    This article highlights the experiences and lessons generated by the project collaborators in enhancing the adaptive capacities of selected upland farming communities in Southeast Asia. The project collaborators employed capability building programs, such as farmers' and technicians'...
    Volume 16 Issue No. 1 (June 2019)

  • Linking the Gross National Happiness Concept to Smallholder Farm Level: An Empirical Application

    Tashi Samdup, Henk M.J. Udo, Eddie A.M. Bokkers, and Fokje A. Steenstra
    This study aims to refine the gross national happiness (GNH) development concept of Bhutan at the farm level and to show the major temporal and spatial trends in the development of rural areas with differing agroecological conditions and adoption of cattle crossbreeding. The study areas (four...
    Volume 16 Issue No. 1 (June 2019)

  • Book Review: Indian Agriculture After the Green Revolution: Changes and Challenges

    Baruah Sampriti and Samarendu Mohanty
    This book attempts to capture the challenges faced by Indian agriculture through the post Green Revolution period and assesses its readiness to face emerging challenges. Through 14 chapters, the book weaves together the passage of the Indian agriculture through its various achievements, and...
    Volume 15 Issue No. 2 (December 2018)

  • Does Land Conflict Matter to Farm Productivity? A Case Study of Cambodia

    Umi Muawanah
    Land-related conflicts in Cambodia have been garnering much attention. The Cambodian government, through the Prime Minister, pledged to resolve land-related disputes, as they not only hurt the people but negatively impact on the national development agenda. Land disputes are estimated to involve...
    Volume 15 Issue No. 2 (December 2018)

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