Indonesia food plan risks ‘world’s largest’ deforestation
Keen to end its reliance on rice imports, Indonesia wants to plant vast tracts of the crop, along with sugar cane for biofuel, in the restive eastern region.
Thailand’s fruit yields up in 2025; durian hits 1.6 million tonnes
The increase in productive area of durian nationwide is attributed to durian trees planted by farmers in 2020, which have now matured, especially in key growing areas in the…
Sudden showers breathe new life into Bangladesh’s tea heartland
The recent rains are expected to give a vital boost to tea production by rejuvenating mature plants and supporting the growth of young seedlings.
Hilsa fish prices skyrocket ahead of Bengali New Year
The surge in demand leads some traders who stock the national fish in cold storage to sell it at prices higher than usual. However, the demand for fresh hilsa is even greater,…
Punjab CM gives nod to organise special ‘Kisan Milni’ to sensitise farmers regarding paddy cultivation
In a path-breaking initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on April 9 asked the officers to organise a special ‘Kisan Milni’ at Punjab Agriculture University,…
Japanese government announces monthly release of stockpiled rice to stabilise prices
In the week starting April 21, the government will accept bids for 100,000 tons of the stockpiled rice in its third auction.
Indonesia’s egg supply at risk as free meals program expands, nutrition agency warns
Rise in demand from the free meals implementation is expected to wipe out the 200,000-tonne egg surplus that Indonesia currently produces.
Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
Thailand’s agri ministry denies reports of durian export lab shutdown
Agriculture Ministry spokesman confirms four are still operating and more are being registered with China’s customs.
Tomato prices in Nepal crash amid market glut
Due to a bumper harvest, markets struggle to absorb the supply, resulting in one of the lowest prices in decades.