Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice
Viernam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the 'low-emission' rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June.
Agriculture
First mango shipment from Laos to China signalling agricultural trade era
The historic export marked a significant step in strengthening agricultural cooperation between Laos and China. It followed the 2023 agreement by both governments allowing the…
Cambodian senator, lawmaker call for inspection of imported fertilisers, seeds
Senator Mong Reththy noted that successful farming depends on four essentials: seeds, fertiliser, water and land. For land that lacks natural nutrients, soil improvement is…
Japan PM Ishiba vows to set up council on rice prices
The aim of PM Ishiba’s envisaged council appears to being one of changing the government’s rice farming policy by, for example, reexamining the policy of rice production…
Fertiliser shortage pushes farmers in Nepal’s Lumbini to lean on costly imports
As paddy planting begins, farmers across Lumbini province struggle to secure essential fertilisers, turning to expensive and less effective Indian alternatives amid government…
In Japan, rice purchase applications halted amid huge demand
The government is now expected to reach its 200,000-ton limit for releasing state-stockpiled rice that was harvested in 2022, according to the agriculture ministry.
Malaysia boosts green push
Plantation and Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysia is actively working to ensure that its sustainability certification systems, such as the Malaysian Sustainable…
Pair of Yubari melons sells for US$7k at auction in Japan’s Sapporo
The sale marked a ¥2 million drop from last year.
Japan’s ruling camp rushes to achieve results in rice prices
Opposition parties insist the government should fundamentally reform its agricultural policies. Debate over policies that can affect rice farming is heating up.
Skyrocketing rice prices in Japan to cause sake price tags to rise too
While rice for sake production has long been traded at a higher price than table rice, the price of table rice is now higher than that of sake rice, causing an increasing number…