Fertiliser shortage, drought, heat wave threaten Nepal’s farming future
For Nepal’s ailing economy, the shortage of chemical fertiliser, drought-like situation in the southern Tarai and the subsequent heat wave is a big problem.
India sees less rice planting due to poor rainfall and ‘dwarfing’ disease
The South Asian country is the largest rice exporter globally with a market share of 40 per cent. It exported 17.71 million tonnes of rice last year to 150 countries.
Philippine farmers to sell onions to fast-food chains
The Department of Agriculture has initiated consultations with fast-food chains and restaurant owners to obtain relevant details, including their volume and quality requirements.
Demand slump prunes Cambodia’s int’l pepper sales by 69% on-year
The Pepper and Spices Federation president said the industry is coping with a downtrend in global demand for peppercorn, which is credited to the prolonged spread of Covid-19.
Dealers to lose licence for artificial fertiliser crisis: Bangladesh agriculture minister
Stern action will also be taken against those who create the artificial crisis, the minister added.
Philippines’ supply of white onions gone since July, growers say
The Department of Agriculture is checking the inventory of white onions, as there might be instances of hoarding occuring, not unlike sugar.
High-tech melon farming brings economic efficiency to Ninh Thuan
The organic melon products are very well received by consumers and bring high returns for farmers, yielding around VND1.5 billion per year.
South Korea raises alarm for supply shortage in farm products
According to an indicator held by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp., wholesale price tags of major field crops showed hikes after the rainfall earlier this week.
Ball stops rolling for growth in Cambodia’s latex exports
In light of the disappointing January-July export performance, the General Directorate of Rubber voiced optimism that the market and investment situation would see marked…
Indonesia aims to combat food inflation with GMO, experts and farmers skeptical
Indonesia, like most emerging economies, is not immune to the impact of surging food prices induced by the current supply disruption.