Why are onion prices rising abruptly in Bangladesh?
Onion prices have been increasing over the past weeks, as farmers and traders release fewer stocks to local markets in the hope of better returns amid the government's suspension…
Agriculture
Solar drying for Nepal’s food security
It can be used as a means to enhance community health and resilience, improving food security.
Vietnam to diversify markets for agricultural products amid global trade shifts
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the…
April heat: Dawn
Unnatural climate conditions are a sign of how fast the reality is changing for Pakistan, where policymakers still do not appear to be acting very decisively to protect the people…
Thailand’s fruit yields up in 2025; durian hits 1.6 million tonnes
The increase in productive area of durian nationwide is attributed to durian trees planted by farmers in 2020, which have now matured, especially in key growing areas in the…
Sudden showers breathe new life into Bangladesh’s tea heartland
The recent rains are expected to give a vital boost to tea production by rejuvenating mature plants and supporting the growth of young seedlings.
Punjab CM gives nod to organise special ‘Kisan Milni’ to sensitise farmers regarding paddy cultivation
In a path-breaking initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on April 9 asked the officers to organise a special ‘Kisan Milni’ at Punjab Agriculture University,…
Concessions awarded for large-scale durian cultivation in Laos
The move could support Laos’ ambition to become a supplier of durian to neighbouring China, where investors are seeking to expand durian plantations in Laos so that more fruit…
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.
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…