Seeds of hope spring from seawater rice
Salt-tolerant rice can grow in saline soil with water containing 0.6 per cent salt, which covers a relatively high percentage of China's saline soil, thus increasing the nation's…
Agriculture
Japanese boost for Malaysian durians a boon for Singapore fans
One of Malaysia’s largest planters is partnering a top Japanese agritech firm to not only expand its acreage, but also boost yields, quality and efficiency.
Tiny bones become thing of past for popular fish
The new variety, which was created by gene-editing techniques, also ends a global debate which has lasted for more than 50 years on whether intermuscular fish bones can be…
A growing trend in urban farming
In recent years, shared vegetable plots have been sprouting in the city's suburban districts as more white-collar workers turn to farming to unwind.
Bangladesh poultry farmers urge govt to fix egg, chicken prices
Prior to the pandemic, the country had 158,000 poultry farms but now only 95,523 remain as the rest had either closed or suspended production, said an industry insider.
Indonesian palm oil at critical juncture: To thrive or dive?
Despite the policy uncertainty over the past two years and escalating negative campaign by the European Union and many green NGOs, the palm oil industry has proven its resilience.
‘Garlic Kingdom’ suffers massive decline in yields
Uninterrupted rains and cold spells during the sowing period in late winter are thought to be the primary reasons for the crop's poor growth.
School programme helps pupils, teachers cultivate green fingers
“The main agenda is to teach them how they can grow their own food and appreciate the labour that goes into the production,” the club coordinator said.
Solutions to protect Hanoi’s water sources
Hanoi has more than 8,000 hectares of agricultural land that depends on additional water from hydropower reservoirs.
No eggs-aggeration, Dr Wee says govt will be under fire if shortage persists over Ramadan and Raya
The Malaysian Chinese Association president also noted that chicken and egg prices are only expected to be floated after June 30.