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.
Agriculture
Furious farmers drive tractors to presidential office in Seoul
Two-day march of Jeon Bong-jun Protest Group meets enthusiastic welcome from anti-Yoon Suk Yeol protesters in South Korean capital.
Vegetable farmers in Malaysia want stronger government support
Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations president Lim called for the government to break from the status quo, advocating for revolutionary measures to ensure the nation’s…
China’s fresh approaches to winter pasturing see strong returns
Use of high-tech methods reduce environmental impact, boost incomes.
Thai Cabinet approves 38.58 billion baht for rice farmers’ subsidies
To be eligible, farmers should have registered their farms with the Agricultural Extension Department. Narumon said the names of the eligible farmers will be visible on the…
Nepal’s first women-owned rice mill—a business model developed by women for women
In Nepal, one cause of food insecurity is declining food production, as young people, particularly males, are unwilling to engage in agricultural activities because of low income.…
In Japan, in-office strawberry cultivation system brings relaxation, better communication
Some companies are now introducing a system that allows employees to grow and pick fresh strawberries at the office every day of the year.
Thai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply
The Thai Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise.
AI boost for palm oil production in world’s first smart mill in Malaysia
With Malaysia’s standing as the world second largest producer of palm oil, the cutting edge smart technology is expected to reduce cost and enhance efficiency.
Japan’s 1st case of lumpy skin disease detected at Fukuoka cattle farm
Based on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Livestock Law, the prefectural government ordered the vaccination of cattle at 50 farms located within a 20-kilometer radius of…