Japanese government announces monthly release of stockpiled rice to stabilise prices
In the week starting April 21, the government will accept bids for 100,000 tons of the stockpiled rice in its third auction.
Agriculture
Fewer farmers, bigger farms: Cambodia’s agricultural shift paves way for 2050 vision
Recent data reveals a 13 per cent (280,000 households) decline in the number of agricultural households, even as the average landholding size has grown. This shift signals the…
Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
Thailand’s agri ministry denies reports of durian export lab shutdown
Agriculture Ministry spokesman confirms four are still operating and more are being registered with China’s customs.
Tomato prices in Nepal crash amid market glut
Due to a bumper harvest, markets struggle to absorb the supply, resulting in one of the lowest prices in decades.
Nepal lab tests reveal hazardous levels of pesticides in vegetables in market
Officials advise soaking vegetables in salt or vinegar for 30 minutes or refrigerating for 12-14 hours.
Japan’s rice stock up 190,000 tons from 2024; prices increased for 12th consecutive week
The average price per five kilograms sold at supermarkets from March 17 to 23 was ¥4,197.
Drought-stricken farmers in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok villages are leaving farmlands
Farmers are unable to cultivate their land and grow crops and vegetables due to unreliable rains and lack of irrigation.
ASEAN launches guidelines for Agroecology Transitions to promote sustainable agriculture
The guidelines aim to guide the region towards more sustainable, resilient and equitable food systems.
In Nepal, herbs rot and traders reap profit as processing facilities remain unused and fall into disrepair
Lack of storage and processing facilities has left herb collectors in Karnali at the mercy of exploitative traders, who offer low prices.