scholarly journals Agri-environmental policies in Indonesian and Thailand: a comparison

2021 ◽  
Vol 905 (1) ◽  
pp. 012144
Author(s):  
M Y Alkayyis ◽  
D P Sudibyo ◽  
K Setyowati
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Green Revolution ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Sustainable Farming ◽  
Environmental Performance Index ◽  
The Government

Abstract After introducing the Green Revolution in Indonesia and the Sustainable Farming System in Thailand, environmental issues in the agricultural sector became an interesting topic. This article discusses the efforts of the Governments of Indonesia and Thailand in implementing Agri-environmental policies (AEPs). The implementation of AEPs has become a discourse that in the last few decades has played an increasingly vital role for the government to encourage the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) and the Sustainable Nitrogen Management Index (SNMI). Indonesia and Thailand are two developing countries in the Asia Pacific that have great attention in implementing AEPs. Therefore, this research has two main objectives: 1) Analyzing the determinants of successful implementation of AEPs in the two countries, and 2) Analyzing the role of AEPs in each country for improving the EPI and SNMI. The method used in this research is comparative descriptive with a qualitative approach. Meanwhile, the data collection technique was carried out by studying documentation from various sources related to AEPs. The results show that Indonesia’s AEPs, the Green Revolution, improve the SNMI indicators. Meanwhile, the determinant of the success of the AEPs, namely the Sustainable Farming System in Thailand, is in optimizing the EPI.

Ghana: the State of Agriculture and Prospects for Food Security in the Context of Achieving SDGs

2018 ◽  
pp. 16-31
Author(s):  
Tatyana Denisova
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The State ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Careful Study ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Government

For the first time in Russian African studies, the author examines the current state of agriculture, challenges and prospects for food security in Ghana, which belongs to the group of African countries that have made the most progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals adopted by UN member states in 2015 with a view of achieving them by 2030. The SDGs include: ending poverty in all its forms everywhere (Goal 1); ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture (2); ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages (3), etc. These goals are considered fundamental because the achievement of a number of other SDGs – for example, ensuring quality education (4), achieving gender equality (5), ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns (12), etc. – largely depends on their implementation. Ghana was commended by the world community for the significant reduction in poverty, hunger and malnutrition between 2000 and 2014, i.e. for the relatively successful implementation of the first of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs, 2000–2015) – the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger. However, SDGs require more careful study and planning of implementation measures. In order to achieve the SDGs, the Government of Ghana has adopted a number of programs, plans and projects, the successful implementation of which often stumbles upon the lack of funding and lack of coordination between state bodies, private and public organizations, foreign partners – donors and creditors, etc., which are involved in the processes of socioeconomic development of Ghana. The author determines the reasons for the lack of food security in Ghana, gives an assessment of the state of the agricultural sector, the effective development of which is a prerequisite for the reduction of poverty and hunger, primarily due to the engagement of a significant share (45%) of the economically active population in this sector. The study shows that the limited growth in food production is largely due to the absence of domestic markets and necessary roads, means of transportation, irrigation and storage infrastructure, as well as insufficient investment in the agricultural sector, rather than to a shortage of fertile land or labor.

FDI in Retail Sector in India: A Global Perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leena Kaushal ◽  
Ajit Kaushal
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Sustainable Farming ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
The Government

The objective of this paper is to review the debate on FDI in retailing and argue that it could be a potent source of both equity and growth for the agricultural sector in India. The research provides supporting evidence to the argument with the case study of PepsiCo that is engaged in both production and distribution in India .The study suggests that the MNCs could be a potent source of technology and knowhow to the Indian farmers. MNCs such as PepsiCo actively collaborate with Indian farmers to promote sustainable farming and efficiency in agriculture. We believe that the government of India should not prohibit FDI in multi-brand retail as it could contribute to growth and development of the country and will not be a threat to indigenous ‘kirana’ shops.

scholarly journals Current Agricultural and Environmental Policies in Benin Republic

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Ephrème D. Dayou ◽  
Barnabé K. L. Zokpodo ◽  
Marthe Montcho ◽  
Emmanuel A. Ajav ◽  
Isaac A. Bamgboye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Agricultural Policies ◽  
Environment Impact ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Environment Impact Assessment ◽  
The Government ◽  
Benin Republic

The need to feed the population growth conducts to the development of material intensive production systems in many countries. However the absence of adequate policies has adverse consequences on the environment and the performance of the agricultural and rural sectors. Benin Republic, through its Strategic Plan for Agricultural Sector Development (PSDSA) focuses on improving food and nutrition security, improving farm level income and building resilience to climate change within the Government Action Plan (PAG Bénin Révélé) 2016-2021. The aim of this study is to analyze the current agricultural policies and his link with the current environmental policies in Benin Republic. The data from Ministries and Structures in charge of Agriculture, Environment, Health and Human being were used. Reports from some international organizations such as FAO, PNUD and FIDA were also used. It is observed and planed an increase in cultivation area, all crops yields and crops production from 2016 to 2021. That will involve the more use of agricultural machinery, fertilizers and pesticides. Added to the current environment challenges, it appears the risk of soil degradation, deforestation, water and air pollution, then global impact on the environment when this plan will be implemented. It is right that some Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) are purposed for many of the actions. However, these EIA are sometime neglected and sacrificed for the profitability of agricultural production. To achieve this agricultural goal without affect the environment, the respect of the adequate law and EIA for each single activity becomes necessary.

scholarly journals State Capacity and Public Trust in Handling the COVID-19 Outbreak in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Suyatno Ladiqi
Keyword(s):  
State Capacity ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Common Enemy ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Government

Respon negara-negara terhadap pandemi global sangatlah beragam. Kebijakan yang diambil pemerintah dan dukungan dari masyarakat sangat menentukan keberhasilan penanganan pandemi tersebut. Ada beberapa negara yang cukup lama berjuang melawannya sehingga memiliki implikasi ekonomi yang serius. Tetapi, ada juga negara yang secara efisien mengatasinya sehingga mampu menghambat melonjaknya jumlah penderita Covid-19 dan  melindungi ekonomi negaranya. Selain Selandia Baru, Taiwan dan China,  Malaysia termasuk salah satu negara yang memiliki kapasitas cukup baik dalam penanganan pandemi Covid-19 dalam bentuk kemampuan menekan penyebaran virus, dan menormalkan kembali perekonomiannya. Artikel ini menjelaskan bagaimana kapasitas negara mampu menjadi modal besar dalam penanganan pandemi di Malaysia. Kapasitas negara yang memadai akan mampu menimbulkan kepercayaan publik sehingga kepercayaan itu dapat menjadi katalisator bagi berhasilnya pelaksanaan kebijakan. Selain kapasitas negara, aspek kepemimpinan di level nasional dan level lokal berperan penting dalam mendukung keberhasilan kebijakan pemerintah. Kepemimpinan yang efektif dapat mendorong suasana kondusif bagi ketaatan masyarakat untuk mentaati kebijakan pemerintah. Ibarat musuh bersama (common enemy), dukungan elemen masyarakat sangat diperlukan bagi keberhasilan melawan penyebaran virus.Kata-kata kunci: Malaysia, kapasitas negara, kepercayaan publikCountries' responses to global pandemic have been mixed. The policies taken by the government and the support of the community will significantly determine the success of handling the pandemic. Several countries have struggled against it for a long time to have profound economic implications, but some countries have efficiently dealt with it to prevent the increasing number of Covid-19 sufferers and protect the country's economy. Apart from New Zealand, Taiwan and China, Malaysia is one of the countries that have adequate capacity to handle the Covid-19 pandemic in the form of the ability to suppress the spread of the virus and normalize its economy again. This paper explains how the country's capacity can become a significant capital in handling pandemic in Malaysia. Adequate state capacity will generate public trust so that this trust can be a catalyst for the successful implementation of policies. Apart from the state's capacity, the leadership aspect at the national and local levels plays a vital role in supporting the success of government policies. Effective leadership can encourage a conducive atmosphere for community obedience to comply with government policies. Like a common enemy, the support of social elements is necessary for the success against the spread of the virus.Keywords: Malaysia, state capacity, public trust

scholarly journals Agricultural Policies, Schemes and Funding: Media Responsibilities to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Morka Emmanuel ◽  
E. Moemeke, Scholastica ◽  
Nwabudike Fidelis Chike ◽  
Praise Nnaji
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Green Revolution ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Agricultural Policies ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
River Basin Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government

Agricultural policies and schemes are some of the measures through which the Nigerian government has attempted to address some of her challenges in the agricultural sector. Despite the MDGs/SDGs programs, Nigeria is still faced with extreme poverty, hunger, and poor education. Nigeria’s budgetary allocation is still far from meeting international recommendations of 25% by FAO. Laudable and well thought out agricultural schemes such as “Operation feed the nation”, “Green Revolution”, “River Basin Development”, “Agricultural Development Project” etc were government policies and schemes geared towards the provision of agricultural solutions. If objectives of the SDGs be realized in the country, issues of corruption, insecurity, proper education, and awareness creation etc., must be addressed by all stake holders ranging from the financial sector, the government as well as the mass media. The media are faced with challenges of news policies, brown envelops, loss of job opportunities etc., while most youths lack awareness and proper education about agricultural schemes and funding in Nigeria.

scholarly journals KAJI TINDAK AKSELERASI INOVASI TEKNOLOGI SPESIFIK LOKASI MENDUKUNG PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI DAN PRODUKTIVITAS USAHATANI

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 395
Author(s):  
Rooganda Elizabeth ◽  
Delima Hasri Azahari
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Green Revolution ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
The Government

This paper aims to comprehensively address the important role of accelerating the application of location-specific technological innovations as one indicator of realizing agricultural and rural development. The implementation of agricultural development has had a real impact on socio-economic changes in rural communities. Food security and farmer and rural welfare still remain a strategic problem. Programs and policies that introduce various technologies to increase rice production and productivity have been carried out by the government. Some of them are about the Green Revolution, the Bimas Inmas program, the rice SL-PTT program, the rice intensification program (IP-400, SRI, P4 MI and others. This paper is part of various research results, one of which is PATANAS: Indicators of Agricultural and Rural Development, which is supported and enriched with various data and information related to the purpose of writing. The use of organic fertilizers is highly recommended because it is very useful for improving soil structure as a source of micro nutrients and as a medium for soil microbes development. During the past decade the use of seeds labeled by farmers has increased, including the existence of aid programs and subsidized seed prices. Labeling whether or not rice seeds are used by farmers is positively correlated with procurement source. Empirical facts show that the increasing conversion of agricultural land to non-agriculture threatens the existence of the agricultural sector in terms of national food security. Innovations implementation considering the specific location should be carried out as early as possible

Application of Supply Chain Management through SAP in Agriculture of SAARC Nations

2015 ◽  
pp. 347-359
Author(s):  
Somnath Chaudhuri
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Integrated Software

The prime source of income of the different countries in the SAARC region comes from the agricultural sector. Currently, this sector is facing several challenges in this entire region, threatening its growth and sustainability. Hence, if the policymakers need to improve the economic conditions of the nations, then the only way to do that is to improve the agricultural sectors of this region. This can be achieved by successful implementation of Supply Chain Management (SCM). This chapter is concerned with the concept of SCM and how it can play a vital role in developing the agricultural sectors in the SAARC countries. Another aspect of this chapter is concerned with the effectiveness of the application of SCM in agriculture; it can be implemented by using a fully integrated software package like SAP ERP. By the application of this IT software package, SCM can be made more efficient and lead to time and inventory reduction.

Green Revolution Revisited: The Contemporary Agrarian Situation in Punjab, India

Social Change ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swarup Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Green Revolution ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Open Market ◽  
Multiple Cropping ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
Grain Markets ◽  
Agricultural Revolution ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Government ◽  
Real Picture

The Green Revolution was India’s first industrial agricultural revolution that replaced the traditional farming system completely. But the adverse consequences of Green Revolution in the form of stagnation in production aggravated the problems of the farmers in the era of post-Green Revolution in 1980s and 1990s. The late 1990s witnessed an emergency of debt-driven suicides and rapid indebtedness that had taken hold of the countryside across the nation. Being the epicentre, the Green Revolution in Punjab did not sustain for a long time, as it started losing its charm and was followed by a series of ‘crises’, especially in its economy and environment. The farmers in Punjab are facing a severe problem with stagnation in production due to vast cereal-based mono cropping (mainly wheat-rice cycle) instead of multiple cropping, abandoning other crops like pulses, mustard, vegetables, and so on. Besides the practice of monoculture, the application of expensive chemicals (like fertilisers, pesticides, weedicides, and so on), over-mechanisation, labour and irrigation eventually increased the input cost of cultivation manifolds. Due to this high input costs of cultivation, farmers resorted to various formal (like banks, cooperatives, and so on) and informal (like local moneylenders or arhtiyas, who are commission agents in the grain markets) credit institutions for borrowing money. But due to repeated stagnation, the net output and subsequent profit margin reduced drastically. As a result, farmers could not repay the loan and eventually got entrapped into the vicious cycle of debt. On the other hand, after the liberalised economic policy of the government, the farmers received marginal importance and they could not cope up with the free and open market system. As a result, the incidence of indebtedness increased at an alarming rate. To get rid of indebtedness, many farmers across the state committed suicide. On the basis of empirical data, the present article will show the real picture of the contemporary agrarian situation in India’s most-developed state, Punjab.

scholarly journals Green Revolution’s Role and Impact: Organic Farming Potential for Indonesian Sustainable Agriculture

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
NFN Ashari ◽  
Juwaidah Sharifuddin ◽  
Zainal Abidin Mohammed ◽  
Nurul Nadia Ramli ◽  
Yong Farmata
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Green Revolution ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Organic Rice ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
The Government

<p>In 1960s, Indonesia experienced serious rice insufficiency and was one of the largest rice importing countries. The government was encouraged to achieve rice self-sufficiency, i.e. implementing the green revolution (GR) technology through promoting modern agricultural inputs adoption. GR had helped Indonesia to achieve rice self- sufficiency in 1984. However, such technology deals with some problems, e.g. environmental destruction and farmers’ dependence on agrochemical industry.  Many consider organic farming system is the solution to address this issue as its practice offers the best way toward sustainable food production and resources use. Demand for organic rice is expected to increase in the future along with the population and income growth. However, prospect of organic rice farming is still uncertain as its adoption is very low. The main challenge is farmers’ unease on yield reduction. Other crucial problems are lack of technical know-how and government supports as well as increase in costs of land conversion and chemical contaminations from conventional farming. It is necessary to conduct more in-depth studies on the factors influencing farmers’ willingness to adopt organic farming. It will be useful for the government to design appropriate strategies and policies to accelerate organic rice farming adoption.</p><p> </p><p>Abstrak</p><p>Pada 1960-an, Indonesia mengalami kekurangan beras dan termasuk salah satu pengimpor beras terbesar di dunia. Pemerintah saat itu memprioritaskan pemenuhan beras dengan target swasembada dengan berbagai upaya, seperti penerapan teknologi revolusi hijau (RH) melalui penggunaan input pertanian modern. RH terbukti membuat Indonesia mencapai swasembada beras pada tahun 1984. Namun, teknologi tersebut juga telah menyebabkan dampak negatif, terutama kerusakan lingkungan dan petani sangat bergantung pada industri agro- kimia. Beberapa kalangan menganggap sistem pertanian organik adalah solusi untuk mengatasi masalah ini. Pertanian organik menawarkan cara terbaik untuk produksi pangan dan penggunaan sumber daya secara berkelanjutan dan ramah lingkungan. Permintaan beras organik diperkirakan akan meningkat di masa mendatang seiring dengan pertumbuhan penduduk dan pendapatan. Adopsi pertanian organik masih sangat lambat. Tantangan utama pertanian padi organik adalah kekhawatiran anjloknya hasil panen ketika melakukan konversi. Permasalahan  lainnya  adalah  kurangnya  pengetahuan  teknis  dan  dukungan  pemerintah,  mahalnya  biaya konversi dan kontaminasi bahan kimia dari pertanian konvensional. Diperlukan penelitian yang lebih mendalam tentang faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi petani untuk mengadopsi pertanian organik. Dengan demikian pemerintah dapat merancang strategi dan kebijakan yang tepat untuk mempercepat adopsi pertanian padi organik.</p>

THE GROWTH OF FEMALE AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
K. Swaroopa ◽  
G. Savaraiah
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
National Income ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Demographic Group ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Gender

Agriculture plays a vital role in India's economy 54.6. percent of the total work force in the country is engaged in agricultural 1 and allied sector activities . Agriculture in India denes familial tradition, social relations and gender roles. Female in the agricultural sector, whether through traditional means or industrial, for subsistence or as an agricultural labourer, represents a momentous demographic group. Agricultural sector employs 80 percent of all economically active women comprising 33 percent of the agricultures in the country. Agriculture, the single largest production endeavour in India 2 is contributing substantially to the GDP . As per the provisional estimates of national income released by CSO on th 29 May 2020, the share of agriculture and allied sectors in Gross Value Added (GVA) of the country at current prices is 17.8 percent for the year 2019-20. The share of agriculture and allied sectors in GVA of the country has declined from 18.2 percent in 2014-15 to 17.8 percent in 2019-20, an inevitable outcome of a development process in which the relative performance of non-agricultural sectors becomes mole 3 dominant . Within the agriculture sector, the share of crops has fallen from 11.2 percent in 2014-15 to 9.4 percent in 2018-19. The decline in the share of crops has been made up by an 4 increase in the share of livestock and sheries sectors . Given the importance of the agricultural sector, the Government of India has taken several steps for its development in a sustained manner.

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