China’s ban on Japanese marine products impacting trade prices, 1 month after treated water release
Prices have been severely affected for products such as scallops and sea cucumbers, which were previously exported in large quantities to China.
Agriculture
Japan’s 1st red sweet corn varietal becomes social media ‘jewel’
The Yamato Noen Co. has been studying and developing crop seeds for more than 100 years, and its new red sweet corn has been growing in farms nationwide starting this year.
Japan supports resilient livelihood of vulnerable Lao people
The government of Japan has agreed to provide financial support worth almost US$1.5 million for a project designed to strengthen the resilience of small-scale farmers and…
No need to import rice this year: Bangladesh agriculture minister
Rice prices normally rise during Ashwin and Kartik months in the Bangla calendar year, but this year the prices are coming down, said Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque.
Karnali farmers say they can’t do without chemicals
For the last six years, there has been a government ban on the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the mountain districts of Karnali, but the government has not provided…
Fukushima targets taste buds in Bangkok, London, Singapore in bid to dispel rumours
Visitors can gain knowledge about Fukushima products at the events, which are also aimed at curbing harmful rumours about food from the area.
Ageing trees show a crisis looms for the world’s everything oil
As oil palms approach their commercial lifespan of a quarter-century, they provide less of the versatile edible oil, used in everything from ice cream to cosmetics and fuel.
Introduce more suitable rice varieties for Malaysia to produce, say experts
According to an expert, the same variety of rice seed has been in use for a prolonged period, which has made the plants vulnerable to various diseases.
Barind Farmers: At mercy of ‘water lords’
The Barind region, known as the rice bowl of Bangladesh, faces a great catastrophe with its groundwater levels depleting fast.
Golden apples: Why fruit prices are a national issue in early autumn
At their freshest and most flavourful during this time, apples and pears are the quintessential autumn fruits in South Korea, but there are a few other reasons why people are…