Maize in Asia : Changing Markets and Incentives

Contents 1Introduction and Overview Nikolas Wada Cheng Feng and Ashok Gulati 2 Maize Systems in Asia Roberta Gerpacio 3 China Maize Economy Incentives and Policies Jikun Huang and Scott Rozelle 4 India Maize Economy Incentives and Policies Sudha Narayanan Sara Dalafi and Ashok Gulati 5 Indonesia Maize Economy Incentives and Policies Kecuk Suhariyanto 6 Nepal Maize Economy Incentives and Policies Kamal Raj Paudyal 7 The Philippines Maize Economy Incentives and Policies Achilles C Costales 8 Thailand Maize Economy Incentives and Policies Benchaphun Ekasingh and Kuson Thong Ngam 9 Vietnam Maize Economy Incentives and Policies Nguyen Tri Khiem Mai Xuan Trieu Tran Dinh Thao and Dang Thanh Ha 10 The Asian Maize Economy in 2025 Walter P Falcon 11 Asian Maize Trade and Value Chains The Unfolding Transformation John Dixon Lanier Nalley and Jon Hellin Over the past several decades Asias maize economy has expanded significantly and in recent years Asias share of maize production has risen more rapidly It is poised to grow even further owing to direct and indirect demand generated from the regions burgeoning animal feed and industrial sectors This study covers seven Asian countries namely China India Indonesia Nepal the Philippines Thailand and Vietnam Together these countries generate over 90 per cent of Asias maize production and a quarter of the worlds maize supply The basic objectives of the study were to review the production consumption and trade in maize in Asia highlight the policy environment in each country analyse the incentives available for maize producers and forecast the nature of the maize economy in Asia in 2025 In recent years there has been no comprehensive study of maize policies in Asia This book has emerged from a broader collaboration between CIMMYT IFPRI IFAD and seven Asian NARS National Agricultural Research Systems aimed at gaining a better under standing of the maize policy environment in Asia As national policy making and global trade regimes become increasingly more dynamic and diverse this book will foster constructive dialogue and serve as a guide to policymakers in the region in their efforts to craft more effective and equitable policies for maize in Asia and the world in general 490 pp.…