Wakayama tangerines offer balance of acidity, sugar
Due to a lack of rain since late July, this years’ fruits are relatively small, however, they offer a balance of high acidity and sweetness.
Agriculture
Chinese ambassador Qin Gang calls for deep China-US ties in agricultural technology
He also said he believed that China-US agriculture cooperation should go deep into agricultural technology, climate action and the sustainable development.
E-commerce helps rekindle memories of local delicacies in China
Research shows that the expansion of the rural logistics network has not only boosted consumption in rural areas, but also enhanced the sales of agricultural produce.
Beijing’s OK pending for 1st export of fresh longan
Longan is set to be the third fresh Cambodian fruit to be officially exported directly to the Chinese market, after bananas and mangoes.
Hydroponics, the technique of farming without soil and its benefits
The nutrients, oxygen and hydration in this technique are provided to the plant by water alone and uses minimal space as compared to traditional farming techniques.
Malaysia’s vegetable prices expected to soar due to continuous rain
The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecast that the rainy season would continue for the next few months.
Sustainable rice project lifts incomes of smallholder farmers in Thailand
19,000 farmers saw incomes increase by over 20 per cent through successful public-private partnerships.
No more monkey business: Thai farmers now have a machine to take them up coconut trees
The Agriculture Department has designed a special machine to help farmers climb coconut trees so they no longer have to rely on monkeys.
Indonesia’s farmers yet to benefit from crude palm oil levy waiver
Previously, the government had announced a slashing of export levies for all palm oil derivative products until Aug 31 to boost exports and ease high domestic inventories.
China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
Multiple major cities in China have recorded their hottest days ever this year, and the country's national observatory issued a red alert on Aug 29.