Vietnam’s poultry association dismisses ‘fake eggs’ rumours as fake news
An official said these rumours have caused confusion and concern among consumers and had a negative impact on the domestic poultry egg industry.
Philippines scraps maximum suggested retail price for pork
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel explained that production challenges caused by the African swine fever, coupled with strong consumer demand, made it challenging to…
Bangladesh bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni
These invasive species absorb excessive amounts of groundwater, which depletes soil moisture and severely affects dry and seasonal climate zones.
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts
The initiative integrates Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) strategies and emphasises community participation to enhance long-term water management and agricultural resilience…
Horror high-winds: Substantial damage reported to mango crops due to wind storms in Pakistan’s Hyderabad
By the looks of it, this summer has not boded well for Sindh’s mango crop from day one. The fruit suffered initial losses due to water shortages which were further disrupted by…
Japanese consumers turn to rice alternatives amid price surge
Among the alternatives are adding glutinous barley to rice and switching from rice to bread and pasta.
Tests reveal alarming levels of banned pesticide in vegetables sold in Kathmandu
Dangerous levels of organophosphates can cause nerve damage.
Bhutan partners with Thailand to boost agarwood farming
Bhutan has entered into a strategic partnership with Thailand to improve its agarwood farming sector and enhance livelihoods of its rural communities.
Lightning strike kills 15 cattle in remote Bhutanese village
A couple who had been tending to the herd escaped unharmed, although some of their belongings were reportedly burned in the strike.
Pakistan’s wheat crisis has deepened in 2025 due to government policy failures at multiple levels
The wheat crisis has deepened in 2025 due to government policy failures at multiple levels, and without meaningful reforms, another year of poor growth in FY26 appears all but…