Natural disasters leave 238 dead and missing in Vietnam, economic damages hit $1.4 billion
More than 555,000 hectares of rice fields, crops, and plantations have been submerged since early this year.
Agriculture
Heavy rains and road closures push vegetable prices up in Kathmandu Valley
As of Sunday afternoon, Kalimati vegetable market received only around 58 tonnes of vegetables. The daily requirement of Kathmandu Valley is 700 tonnes.
Malaysia’s staple rice crop at the monsoon’s mercy
Heavy rain hampers northern padi harvest, delays replanting efforts.
Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply in Bangladesh
Stakeholders blame the government for failing to implement its announced measures, including a minimum cold storage gate price of Tk 22 per kg and a planned procurement of 50,000…
Bhutan’s egg shortage: A crisis seeded months ago
Decisions made quietly on farms months earlier are now echoing loudly across kitchen tables nationwide.
Thai corn importers required to show proof of no-burning farming from next year
The Department of Foreign Trade announced that corn importers will be required to provide evidence that the crops are produced without burning harvest leftovers. Thailand produces…
Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze Indonesian rice millers as prices soar
Industry experts say the situation is compounded by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) continuing to stockpile the staple food at higher prices and the government stepping up…
Rice prices in Japan go up again, effects of releasing government-stockpiled rice wanes after 3 months
Although production is expected to exceed demand, intense competition among dealers, to acquire rice means prices will likely remain high.
EU and ASEAN collaborate to strengthen skilled workforce in agri-food sector
The event, held in Phnom Penh, has brought together over 50 regional stakeholders from governments, vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, the private sector and…
Young Vietnamese farmer returns home from living, studying abroad to build sustainable community farm
The Hygge Farm, a small farm about 30km from Hoi An ancient town, has become a popular destination for international volunteers and young families looking for authentic…