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Organic Farming as an Innovative Farming System Development Model toward Sustainable Agriculture in Bali
Organic farming has been promoted and developed in Bali since 2006 by the government in collaboration with private businesses and certification bodies. This research aimed to synthesize the development of Balinese organic production as an effort toward sustainable agriculture. Data from the in-depth...Volume 11 Issue No. 1 (June 2014) -
Transformative Learning as a Ground-Up Approach to Sustainable Development: Narratives from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
As the Vietnamese government continues to seek appropriate actions to move the national action on climate change forward, the emergence of grassroots sustainability initiatives has the potential to promote sustainability from the ground up. This paper reviews the current concepts of transformative...Volume 16 Issue No. 2 (December 2019) -
Non-timber Forest Products Value Chain Toward Sustainable Livelihood: Exploring Linkages and Trends Using Visual Optimization Network Analysis
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) contribute significantly to the livelihood, food, and nutrition security of rural communities and forest dwellers. Earlier studies on NTFPs emphasized the economic importance, sustainability aspects, and commercialization of NTFPs, and highlighted the importance of...Volume 17 Issue No. 2 (December 2020) -
Technological and Institutional Changes in the Indonesian Rice Sector: From Intensification to Sustainable Revitalization
Agricultural development in Indonesia has been changing dynamically since the country's independence. This paper reviews the rice sector as part of agricultural development in Indonesia. It is remarkable that the agricultural sector was ignored when the oil boom benefited Indonesian economy. As...Volume 6 Issue No. 2 (December 2009) -
Information Acquisition and Conservation Farming Practices for Sustainable Agriculture in Rural Vietnam
Soil fertility conservation has become an increasing concern in Vietnamese agriculture owing to the excessive use of agrochemicals. The use of organic fertilizers is considered an environment-friendly practice for sustainable agriculture. Although environmental awareness has emerged...Volume 18 Issue No. 1 (June 2021) -
Creating Momentum for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture: Experiences and Lessons from the Australian Aid Program
Global efforts to improve malnutrition have regained considerable momentum. Enhancing cross-sectoral and multilevel coordination for accelerating progress in reaching global nutrition goals has been a key focus. These efforts have recast how the international development community plans for and...Volume 15 Issue No. 2 (December 2018) -
Perceptions on the Challenges of Banana Cultivation and Bio-Based Technology Use Among Malaysian Smallholder Farmers
Bananas are one of the most commonly grown fruit crops in Malaysia, but local production has declined in recent years. Through site visits and interviews with 74 smallholder banana farmers, this study sought to know the current situation of the local smallholder banana industry, the challenges faced...Volume 19 Issue No. 2 (December 2022) -
Developing a Framework for Edible Flower Conservation in the Mekong Region
The 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...Volume 21 Issue No. 2 (December 2024) -
The Impact of Coffee Certification on the Economic Performance of Indonesian Actors
The prevailing assumption among consumers in the North is that buying certified coffee contributes positively to the economic performance of Southern actors, particularly smallholder farmers. In this paper we examine the impact of coffee certification on the economic performance of Indonesian actors...Volume 12 Issue No. 2 (December 2015) -
Toward Sustainable Agriculture: An Evaluation of Mechanization Practices in Small-Scale Paddy Farming in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam
This study evaluates mechanization practices in small-scale paddy farming in the Mekong River Delta, following several years of government policies and programs promoting mechanization. Primary data were collected from 1,170 farming households in Hau Giang, Kien Giang, An Giang, and Dong Thap...Volume 22 Issue No. 1 (June 2025)
