Indonesia’s cacao farms need rejuvenating as prices remain high
Indonesia’s aging cacao farms urgently need rejuvenation: over 60% of trees are older than 20 years, constraining productivity. The government plans to replant up to…
Nepali farmers say ‘betrayed’ as government cuts sugarcane subsidy by half
Amid fiscal strain, the Cabinet cuts per-quintal subsidy to Rs35, prompting backlash from growers who say rising costs and unpaid dues have pushed sugarcane farming to the brink.
Solar power to transform farm irrigation in Bhutan
With unpredictable monsoon patterns challenging traditional farming, a new report suggests Bhutan must fundamentally rethink its irrigation methods, advocating for solar-powered…
Illegal fishing, overfishing push Philippine fish stocks to historic lows: advocacy group
The warning comes at a critical time: municipal fisheries production, once the backbone of the country’s coastal food supply, has now dropped to its lowest level in over 20…
In Bhutan, fewer hands in field over the years, rice production in steep decline
A recent census attributes this trend to persistent labour shortages, shrinking farmland, and escalating conflict with wildlife.
Sheep farming in Bhutan’s Phobjikha declines as youth seek cities, farmers shift crops
Most villagers have now shifted focus to potato cultivation, finding sheep rearing too time-consuming and labour-intensive, while younger generations migrate to urban areas.
Analysis: The bitter reality driving Pakistan’s sugar prices higher
With no effective policy cohesion and regulatory oversight, the burden continues to fall on ordinary citizens who are forced to absorb rising costs amid persistent market…
Erratic monsoon frustrates Nepal’s forecasters and farmers alike
Earlier forecasts predicted above-normal rainfall, but the Met department now expects below-average rains in the Tarai.
Hanoi plans regional zoning linked with green agriculture
This initiative lays the foundation for a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural system that aligns with the capital’s long-term development goals.
Vegetable growers fear losses as rain floods fields in Bangladesh
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension, about 136,000 hectares of cropland have gone underwater due to the prolonged downpour.