2023 World Agrifood Innovation Conference opens in Beijing
Over 800 scientists, entrepreneurs, and professionals from countries such as the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, and Thailand engaged in in-depth…
Cambodian farmer bucks trends, chooses buffaloes over machinery
However, despite his efforts in breeding and raising water buffaloes for sale, farmer Hok Hang has been unable to sell even a single one from his herd.
Chicken subsidy removal: Savings to be used for more socio-economic, welfare initiatives, says ministry
Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said if a sudden price increase occurs due to supply shortages, it is prepared to import chicken from foreign sources to ensure…
Bumper autumn harvest heralds record output for China
The reason for the increase in grain output is due in part to a larger growing area, the adoption of high-yield crop varieties and milder-than-usual droughts, according to…
Malaysia’s agro-food sector needs restructuring, say MPs
Kalam Salan, meanwhile, suggested that the government increase the floor price of paddy as this was necessary to be fair to farmers, who have to bear the cost of importing…
Unmilled rice output forecast to hit record high this year
Despite the El Niño phenomenon, an official of the Department of Agriculture is projecting unmilled rice production to reach 20 million metric tons this year, the highest in the…
Downtrend in sugar prices expected for Philippines
The Sugar Regulatory Administration said the average price of raw sugar was on the downtrend in the first two weeks of crop year 2023-2024, citing oversupply.
Activist group flays international lenders and govt., for making 5.3 mn Lankans food insecure
The organisation has called upon the smallholder food producers in Sri Lanka to join the Agroecology Movement to ensure food soverignty in Sri Lanka.
China’s hybrid rice aids global food security
An academic said hybrid rice has been planted in an accumulative area of 600 million hectares across the country, leading to an increased rice yield of more than 800 million…
Modern dried fish production around Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia changing lives
Recognising the shift in dried fish production, the CAPFISH-CAPTURE project imparts knowledge on hygiene practices, proper drying methods and food safety-compliant packaging to…