Futuristic village heralds new life for rural residents
The once hollowed-out village, following an exodus of farmers, has slowly morphed into a poster child for the rural vitalisation campaign and stepped-up efforts to curb…
Singapore durian lovers rejoice as prices plunge on surplus; Malaysian fruits plenty
A surplus in major producer Malaysia has pushed prices in the city-state down to levels never seen before.
Bangladesh government gives green light for businesses to import green chilli
The price of one of the most popular items surged to as much as BDT 300 (USD 2.78) per kilogram in the capital amid short supply.
Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports to rise to $4 billion this year
Authorities have estimated that shipments have been worth nearly $2.8 billion so far this year, up more than 63 per cent year-on-year.
Coffee in short supply globally, but Indonesia’s growers fail to gain
Despite its position as a major global coffee exporter, Indonesia also imports significant quantities of beans.
Shitake mushrooms take hold in Cambodia’s capital
Previously, Cambodia has relied on importing packaged or dried shiitakes, as transporting fresh ones proved unfeasible.
Indonesia to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India, citing El Niño concerns
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the rice would be delivered once Indonesia’s reserves neared depletion.
Thailand may need ‘bigger boat’ as China’s appetite for fruit bites even harder
Thailand is already the world’s largest exporter of fruit to China, earning 168 billion baht in 2022 as sales grew 3.72 per cent from the year before.
Chocolate maker making strides in production that are good for farmers, forests
The world’s top producer of cocoa had postponed some of its targets, feeling more time was needed for systemic change to take place.
Mesh greenhouses an ‘agricultural revolution’ for Cambodia
53-year-old Chantha explains, "Transition to net housing for vegetable cultivation has significantly increased my income and lowered labour costs."