Marcos tells Xi: PH fishers should work freely in West Philippines Sea
President Marcos raised concerns over Beijing’s growing aggression in the West Philippines Sea, a cause of recurring tensions that also resulted in a collision between a China…
Agriculture
Efforts in cutting-edge tech to lift agricultural sector
A total of 100 "milestone" sci-tech sample cases achieved in the agricultural field since 2021 were unveiled during the China Chengdu International Urban Modern Agricultural Expo…
Top food policy expert hails China’s efforts to bolster its grain resilience
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said that this year, China's grain output is expected to exceed 650 million metric tons and hit a historical high despite some…
PM Manet praises security of Cambodia’s food supply
The prime minister explained that his government will enforce the 2023-28 strategy, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the promotion of sustainable food systems,…
2023 World Agrifood Innovation Conference opens in Beijing
Over 800 scientists, entrepreneurs, and professionals from countries such as the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, and Thailand engaged in in-depth…
Black marketeers create fertiliser crisis, hike prices
The increase is causing severe inconvenience to the paddy and potato growers during the Kharif and on the eve of Ravi cultivations. Thus, the state agriculture department has…
Bangladesh okays import of 19,400-tonne potatoes
The Department of Agricultural Extension began to issue permits for the import a day after the commerce ministry decided to allow imports in an effort to contain prices that went…
Cambodian farmer bucks trends, chooses buffaloes over machinery
However, despite his efforts in breeding and raising water buffaloes for sale, farmer Hok Hang has been unable to sell even a single one from his herd.
Bumper autumn harvest heralds record output for China
The reason for the increase in grain output is due in part to a larger growing area, the adoption of high-yield crop varieties and milder-than-usual droughts, according to…
Malaysia’s agro-food sector needs restructuring, say MPs
Kalam Salan, meanwhile, suggested that the government increase the floor price of paddy as this was necessary to be fair to farmers, who have to bear the cost of importing…