‘Milky way’ project: Korean cows propel Nepal’s milk production sixfold
Behind Korea’s cow breeds are decades of investment by the Agriculture Ministry in breeding programs, genetic evaluation and farmer education, reflected in a 1.5-fold increase…
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India’s orthodox tea markets rebound as India-Iran trade recovers post-ceasefire
With Iran being one of the largest buyers of premium Indian tea, the ceasefire has helped stabilise auction markets across the country after two weeks of uncertainty and losses.
Malaysia’s Musang King may reign supreme but a new wave of durian contenders is emerging
From the creamy Black Thorn and Red Prawn to the sweet Hajah Hasmah, the government is championing lesser-known premium varieties to capture growing international demand.
‘Patriotic pumpkin sales’ through roof as public back farmers in Cambodia’s Preah Vihear
The drive for local sales stem from the suspension of vegetable and other imports from Thailand due to the current border dispute.
Malformation, pests and water shortage: The mango meltdown in Pakistan’s Sindh
In the last five years, the acreage of mango orchards across Sindh has dwindled, shrinking from 59,100 hectares in 2019-20 to 58,900 hectares in 2023-24.
How Bangladeshi migrants are cultivating Qatar’s agricultural future
Bangladeshi workers have been key to Qatar's shift to self-sufficiency in vegetable, poultry, and milk—not only as labourers but also as entrepreneurs leasing land and applying…
Flooding strikes five Cambodian provinces, out-of-season rice affected
According to the damage assessment, the fields of 2,082 families were affected.
Japan’s agri minister calls rice distribution ‘black box’; complex structure to raise prices, cause delays
Wholesalers, meanwhile, have fired back at claims that they are a major factor behind soaring rice prices.
Draft fisheries law passes Cambodian Senate; UN FAO declares new bill ‘significant achievement’
The FAO highlighted that this legal milestone reinforces Cambodia’s commitment to food security and sustainable resource management, while also safeguarding the rights and…
70,000 rice-related businesses in Japan to be surveyed
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry’s aim is to determine the causes of rice shortages and price hikes.