Vietnam’s rice and coffee acutely vulnerable from El Nino: HSBC economists
The report underscores the primary peril posed to the agricultural sector, highlighting crops such as rice, palm oil, and coffee as particularly susceptible.
Agriculture
Cambodia and Ghana eye agri co-op for food security
This policy has led to Cambodian investment in milled rice in Cuba and the Ivory Coast.
Russia halts grain deal in what UN calls blow to needy people everywhere
The grain deal was hailed as preventing a global food emergency when brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last year.
Indonesia actively exporting pineapples to China
About 50 percent of PT Great Giant Pineapple's production is exported to more than 60 countries and regions.
Pressure mounts on Korea’s milk producers to cut prices
Currently, the Korea Dairy Committee, a private organisation in charge of distributing raw milk, is reviewing a plan to increase the price of raw milk amid increases in labour and…
High tomato prices in India trigger thefts, fears of inflation spike
The government has even organised a hackathon seeking ideas on how to keep prices stable.
El Niño phenomenon sends rice prices soaring
While monsoon rains have helped alleviate the rice crop distress in India, drought-like conditions are posing a threat to the agricultural sector in Thailand, the second-largest…
The farmer helping to put Cambodia’s durian on map
This contentious fruit holds a pivotal role in Southeast Asian gastronomy, infusing both savoury and sweet dishes with its distinctive taste.
Global rice prices may rally further
India accounts for more than 40 per cent of world rice exports, but low inventories mean any cut in shipments will fuel food prices driven up by Russia's invasion of Ukraine last…
Gene testing kits to help bring tastier pork on table
The technology can help fast-track the otherwise lengthy process of selecting piglets with certain genetic makeup.