Chinese mainland lifts ban on Taiwan’s sugar apples
The ban on the sugar apple was previously implemented in Sept 2020 after several shipments from Taiwan tested positive in containing a type of pest that posed a risk to plant…
Agriculture
Shitake mushrooms take hold in Cambodia’s capital
Previously, Cambodia has relied on importing packaged or dried shiitakes, as transporting fresh ones proved unfeasible.
Ocean warming depleting fish, reducing size: Malaysian study
An expert said the impact of climate change was greater in tropical regions of Asia, where temperatures are higher, contributing to the reduction of fish stocks.
Indonesia to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India, citing El Niño concerns
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the rice would be delivered once Indonesia’s reserves neared depletion.
Thailand may need ‘bigger boat’ as China’s appetite for fruit bites even harder
Thailand is already the world’s largest exporter of fruit to China, earning 168 billion baht in 2022 as sales grew 3.72 per cent from the year before.
Chocolate maker making strides in production that are good for farmers, forests
The world’s top producer of cocoa had postponed some of its targets, feeling more time was needed for systemic change to take place.
Mesh greenhouses an ‘agricultural revolution’ for Cambodia
53-year-old Chantha explains, "Transition to net housing for vegetable cultivation has significantly increased my income and lowered labour costs."
Cambodian farmers warned to prep for imminent droughts
The water resources ministry also called upon local authorities and other stakeholders to preserve their existing water resources, and urged responsible water usage to avoid…
Thai way of plucking durians a new option for Raub farmers
Many durian orchard owners see the trend as a breakthrough for owners to break away from local merchants.
Thailand’s agriculture department launches hunt for the best homegrown coffee
The contest is a platform for Thai farmers to present their coffee beans and strive towards achieving the quality required by the global market.