China’s hybrid rice aids global food security
An academic said hybrid rice has been planted in an accumulative area of 600 million hectares across the country, leading to an increased rice yield of more than 800 million…
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Modern dried fish production around Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia changing lives
Recognising the shift in dried fish production, the CAPFISH-CAPTURE project imparts knowledge on hygiene practices, proper drying methods and food safety-compliant packaging to…
ASEAN steps in to resolve food shortage
With rice considered a staple across the region, ASEAN members comprise both key rice exporters of Thailand and Vietnam and top rice importers Indonesia, Malaysia and the…
Jokowi to import another 1.5 million tonnes of rice to brace for El Niño
The import will be on top of the 2 million tonnes of rice the government assigned the State Logistics Agency to procure from overseas to secure the government rice reserves…
Govt failed to control prices of onions and potatoes: Bangladesh agriculture minister
"The production part falls to our agricultural ministry, but the commerce ministry is responsible for monitoring the market. Even then, we cannot escape responsibility," says…
Use excess RCEF fund to aid rice farmers: President Marcos
President Marcos cited that the remaining money from the P10 billion RCEF must be used to provide drying, mechanization, and other equipment that will support rice farmers and…
Orang Asli strike gold with mushroom farming
Cedong Kapit, 61, said villagers no longer need to look for forest produce because their daily routine has shifted to tending two mushroom blocks.
Asean agriculture minister meeting focuses on resilience and food security
A joint statement released after the meet also highlighted efforts to establish dialogue partnerships with international NGOs.
Intrepid drone operators turn skills to good account
In addition to using drones to help local farmers spray pesticides, drone operators in the cooperative have traveled to Henan province, and other places to spray pesticides for…
October to see 1.9 million metric tons of rice harvest in Philippines
President Marcos has previously hinted at the possibility that the rice price cap may be lifted after the harvest season.