China achieves bumper grain harvest in 2022
In 2022, China went through its hottest summer since 1961; The lingering high temperatures exerted pressure on the harvesting of autumn grain.
Agriculture
PH farms getting empty: Agriculture job loss a worrying trend
National Statistician Dennis Mapa offers, the decline was due to “seasonality” since there was a reduction in planting activities during the period.
Egg shortage in Johor due to external demand, exports, says state govt
State agriculture, agro-based industry and rural development committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said both Negri Sembilan and Melaka were dealing with increased demand.
First fruit transportation train launched on China-Laos Railway
This is the first special train for fruit transportation running along the China-Laos railway.
Bhutan joins the seed-sharing initiative
Called “Seeds Without Borders”, it aims to speed up the distribution of modern, climate-resilient rice varieties across nations to help farmers establish a secure food supply.
Bangladesh banks asked to disburse more farm loans than target
A Bangladesh Bank official also said the central bank instructed to increase food production to tackle any unexpected food crisis in the country, while the entire globe was facing…
Japan farmers shift from rice to feed crops as price of imported grain surges
Sluggish demand for rice in the domestic market is also accelerating the change, and the government is considering expanding support for farmers who switch from rice to other…
Thai farmers use derelict Cold War airbase to dry rice crop
Rice harvesting season often brings traffic accidents in rural areas, as farmers have little choice but to use roads to dry their paddy.
World’s first hybrid meat innovation centre to open in Singapore in 2023
Hybrid meat refers to a newer type of alternative protein where plant-based meat, animal cells and even fermented edible microbes or algae are mixed to form a fusion protein…
Kiwifruit farmer spurs high-altitude rural vitalization in Tibet
Farmer Zheng Tiancheng is a pioneer in planting the crop in Zayul county, as most villagers did not know what a kiwifruit was at first.