Egg prices in Bhutan hit record high amid nationwide shortage
The shortage in supply and the consequent inflation in prices stem from lower production, linked to delayed restocking of day-old chicks at input farms. Demand for eggs has also…
WFP to invest over US$ 14 million to build climate-resilient food systems in Bhutan
The investment is part of the Country Strategic Plan 2024-2028, which aims to achieve two key outcomes by 2030: establishing climate-resilient livelihoods to enhance food security…
Thai rice prices surge on major orders from China and Singapore
On November 17, jasmine paddy prices rose by as much as 700 baht per tonne, increasing from 15,100 baht to 15,800 baht per tonne in some areas — a particularly positive signal…
New US tariff exemption to spare $1-billion worth of Philippine goods
This came after US President Donald Trump issued a Nov. 14 executive order granting reciprocal tariff exemptions for goods that cannot be produced in large quantities stateside,…
Crowning of durian a thorny issue as Indonesia challenges Malaysia’s claim over king of fruits
Indonesians say they have a stronger claim to the durian as their national fruit, citing their country's larger production as justification.
Nepali-made French fries make forays into US market
Butwal-based First Choice Foods ships its first containers abroad as demand grows. More than 35,000 farmers are linked to its supply chain.
Small farmers bring Jakarta urban farming to life
The capital has designated idle plots of land, including some under the Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu (Becakayu) toll road in East Jakarta, as urban farming sites to help achieve…
As winter nears, nurseries in Bangladesh’s Barishal pin hopes on flower seedling sales
Nursery traders and farmers said political unrest last year sharply reduced the number of wholesale buyers, causing major losses. This year, they hope to recover through better…
To help indoor vertical farms, Singapore research project aims to optimise crop seeds
The Seed Innovation Hub hosted at NUS received a $22 million boost from the authorities on Nov 5 to advance crop breeding and develop superior seeds with traits such as faster…
Indonesian government plans new poultry farms to tame surging egg, meat prices
A minister attributed the surge in national broiler egg and meat demand to the government’s free nutritious meal program.