AJAD's First Twenty Years: Evolving Knowledge and Practice in Asian Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Asian Journal of Agriculture & Development reflects on its first twenty years of operation, highlighting the importance of agriculture in Asian economies. The journal evolved from focusing on developmental and policy-related research to including basic technological research for modernization. Articles in the 20th-anniversary issue cover topics such as rice policies, agricultural contracts, world rice markets, urban agriculture, youth involvement in agriculture, technology readiness, and flood damage resilience. The journal aims to continue expanding its reach to gather diverse perspectives on agriculture and rural development in Asia and beyond. [Extracted from the article]