In Thailand, 60 tonnes of contaminated durians buried, 26 exporters banned
The durians were rejected by China for contamination with yellow dye.
ASEAN, Australia enhancing ‘fishway’ collaboration for sustainable fisheries
The effort focuses on restoring migration routes through fish passages, or fishways, which allow fish to bypass dams and other barriers.
Rabies outbreak in Thailand’s Khon Kaen under control: authorities
The initial report revealed that the source of the rabies was an infected dog that entered the area and bit a cow prior to its slaughter. The villagers later consumed the meat of…
Inner Mongolia’s apple orchards mitigate soil erosion
The total area of apple trees planted for Pisha sandstone treatment in Juungar has reached about 2,000 hectares, according to the local government.
Bangladesh loses over 2,500 hectares of cultivable land every year
The loss is attributed to land conversion for non-agricultural purposes, raising serious concerns about future food security, according to experts and stakeholders.
Vietnam’s export durians face stricter regulation in China market
One Vietnamese exporter said that 170 tonnes of its produce did not clear customs at border gates because of the China inspection of BY2, believed to be used to enhance the yellow…
From Pursat to the world: Cambodian women led fisheries business making a splash
Unica, a local enterprise which specialises in processed fisheries products, is poised to enter international markets after years of strategic innovation and support from the…
India’s wheat export quota to Nepal draws flak
The Indian government has allowed 200,000 tonnes of wheat export to Nepal under a quota system. But traders say it’s late as Nepal’s new harvest starts soon.
Brunei and China forge stronger ties through agricultural MoU
The cooperation aims to increase the production of primary sectors and is aligned with Brunei’s objective in enhancing food security, particularly in addressing gaps within the…
Paddy areas shrink in Nepal’s Karnali as disease, low irrigation take a toll
Most farmers engaged in growing paddy are now lured into cash crops such as apples and vegetables.