Demand slump prunes Cambodia’s int’l pepper sales by 69% on-year
The Pepper and Spices Federation president said the industry is coping with a downtrend in global demand for peppercorn, which is credited to the prolonged spread of Covid-19.
Agriculture
Egg prices break all-time high in Indonesia, industry blames bulk social aid purchases
Indonesian Political Economy Association agriculture expert Khudori said the chicken egg price spike would likely be seasonal, in accordance with the social assistance program…
Bangladesh government trying to shore up Aman rice harvest
The crop accounted for 39 per cent of the nation's rice output in the fiscal year 2021-22.
Dealers to lose licence for artificial fertiliser crisis: Bangladesh agriculture minister
Stern action will also be taken against those who create the artificial crisis, the minister added.
China’s rate cuts set to boost economic recovery: Experts
China's over-five-year loan prime rate dropped to 4.3 per cent in August, marking the lowest level since the rate debuted in Aug 2019.
US extends $15 million to Nepal to tackle food crisis
Experts have warned that Nepal’s agriculture sector has not been performing well this year, with the ongoing fertiliser crisis fuelled by the Russia-Ukraine war could…
Philippines’ supply of white onions gone since July, growers say
The Department of Agriculture is checking the inventory of white onions, as there might be instances of hoarding occuring, not unlike sugar.
Japanese govt to keep imported wheat prices unchanged
There are concerns, however, that taking such measures will force the government to expand fiscal spending at a time when it is uncertain when prices will turn lower.
A dry spell in mid-monsoon pushes hundreds in Banke to migrate to India
Last year, unseasonal and extreme precipitation damaged ready-to-harvest paddy, while this year, paddy saplings and other crops have dried up due to a dry spell.
High-tech melon farming brings economic efficiency to Ninh Thuan
The organic melon products are very well received by consumers and bring high returns for farmers, yielding around VND1.5 billion per year.