Rain brings relief to Bhutanese farmers
The rainfall brought a renewed sense of hope to agricultural communities grappling with water scarcity and delayed planting due to extended dry spells, rejuvenating swathes of…
Agriculture
Aosa seaweed ready for harvest in Fukushima Prefecture City
Many racks of the blueish-green seaweed, a specialty product of the city, were lost following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, and shipping was suspended until 2018 due to…
Japan-assisted training, aid hope to transform lives of ex-Moro rebels in the Philippines
Apart from matching their livelihood needs, the project also aims to provide decommissioned combatants with the right information so that they have a better understanding of the…
Yellow River ice breaks up, yielding abundant fish
Every year, when the frozen river begins to melt, fish join the local menu in abundance, where residents cook them with special local chilli peppers and fennel.
EU provides 1.5 million euros for smart agriculture in Laos
The main objective of the project is to reinforce the capacities of women, youngsters, local authorities and groups of vulnerable farmers, and to promote CSA innovations and…
Cambodia becoming key global rice exporter
As a key food producer, Cambodia has established a long-term vision to enhance its contribution to global food security.
Tears to keep flowing over high onion prices in Malaysia
Prices are expected to rise due to supply concerns, with the government seeking a remedy as the demand for onions spikes during Ramadan and Hari Raya.
Soybean oil consumption falls as Bangladeshis switch to mustard, palm oils
According to a report by the US Department of Agriculture last week, mustard oil has become very competitive since 2022 in Bangladesh when the price of soybean oil reached a…
Increasing biodiesel use may aggravate environmental risks
The massive push for biodiesel usage had long been predicted to have side effects, Jakarta-based think tank Energy Shift Institute said in a report published on Feb 9.
Potential risk of bird flu spreading to humans, warns Vietnam Health Ministry following outbreaks
The Department of Animal Health reported that this year, six bird flu outbreaks have been recorded in six areas and that unpredictable weather shows changes that are favorable for…