Over the past three decades the Asian rural economy has experienced a dramatic transformation. In most Asian countries, the speed and level of agricultural, rural and overall economic development have far exceeded expectations. Despite such remarkable success, Asia continues to face major...

The world agri-food system is getting increasingly 'globalized'. As the majority moves into cities, and those who remain in rural areas adopt urbanized lifestyles the consumption of food is changing toward varied yet similar consumption around the world. This book reflects on how these changes...