Farmer prosperity translates into food security: Agriculture experts
However, researchers say Cambodian farmers are still limited in their mastery of cultivation techniques, use of appropriate seed varieties and overall application of fertilisers.
However, researchers say Cambodian farmers are still limited in their mastery of cultivation techniques, use of appropriate seed varieties and overall application of fertilisers.
According to a farmer, planting regular rice produces about 7.5 to 9 metric tons per hectare, but the production of giant rice is 1.5 times that.
He said to achieve self-reliance in the agriculture sector, more advanced technologies based on scientific methods have to be adopted.
During an online Agriculture and Food conference, Finland's efforts and results in sustainable agriculture and green transformation of the food industry were introduced.
The new rules will apply to agricultural and fisheries sectors as part of efforts to address labour shortages in rural areas.
By promoting the domestic production of fertilizers, the government aims to keep prices down and protect agricultural businesses from negative impacts.
As coffee shops grow in trend, Lampung grows to embrace its coffee industry and local farmers.
Vietnam has over 1 million square kilometres of sea area available for aquaculture but a major part of the area is untapped.
The Ministry of Agriculture reported that in the first seven months of 2022, Cambodia exported more than 350,000 tonnes of milled rice to 53 countries.
He said the Philippines is currently only “playing catch-up” in building back the agriculture sector but expressed confidence that it will be a leading resource hub in the…