India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years
India's absence from the world market would be likely to increase benchmark prices, triggering fears of further inflation.
Philippines scrambling to produce new mango varieties
According to a Department of Agriculture spokesman, the Philippine mango is one of the cheapest in the international market, despite being considered the best mango in the world.
Onion prices go up in Bangladesh after India slaps export duty
Although Bangladesh produces enough onion to meet domestic demand, a significant portion is imported each year to cover the supply dearth, resulting from post-harvest losses…
Bangladesh adopts genetically modified cotton
The cotton has genetic traits taken from a soil-dwelling bacterium that effectively fights bollworm, a caterpillar responsible for damaging cotton yields.
Swapping apples for mangoes: Korea eyes more tropical fruits
As the world gets warmer, an increasing number of farmers have shifted to relatively more temperature-resistant tropical fruits.
Bangladesh crab exports recovering from pandemic loss
The recovery comes after the Department of Fisheries started issuance of certificates to exporters in line with the requirement of Chinese authorities regarding crabs and eel fish…
Why India is trying to tame rising wheat prices
The ban on wheat exports failed to stop prices from rising, prompting trade and industry officials to suggest that even this year's crop is lower than the government's estimates…
Drought pushes up Thailand’s wholesale price of rice
Thai Rice Exporters Association president Charoen Laothammatas said this year could be a good year for farmers as the price of paddy has risen sharply.
Thailand says no rice export halt, to benefit from India’s export ban
Thailand is benefiting from India's rice export ban and has no reason to halt its own shipments as it has sufficient output for exports and domestic consumption, its commerce…
Cambodia’s agricultural exports down, value climbs
Cambodia is studying strategies that can benefit the economy by increasing the capacity of local millers to buy, stockpile, increase processing and export to international markets.