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…
Agriculture
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.
Cambodia’s longan sales to China set for ‘five-fold’ hike: insider
Longan as of October 27 had become the third Cambodian fruit to be formally exported directly to China in fresh form.
UN deputy secretary general meets Bangladeshi PM
The premier said that her government has been given topmost priority to research in the agriculture sector.
Futuristic village heralds new life for rural residents
The once hollowed-out village, following an exodus of farmers, has slowly morphed into a poster child for the rural vitalisation campaign and stepped-up efforts to curb…
Linking the major granaries
The paper says China-Asean agricultural development and food cooperation will further connect Asia and Europe, and shape a new pattern of global agricultural development.
Singapore durian lovers rejoice as prices plunge on surplus; Malaysian fruits plenty
A surplus in major producer Malaysia has pushed prices in the city-state down to levels never seen before.
Bangladesh government gives green light for businesses to import green chilli
The price of one of the most popular items surged to as much as BDT 300 (USD 2.78) per kilogram in the capital amid short supply.