Global appetite for Malaysian durian grows export, fruit planting projects
Malaysian durians are now exported to more than 40 countries, including Canada, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the…
Agriculture
Tokyo island to produce caviar amid declining catches of lobster caused by factors like global warming
The catch, which exceeded 23 tons in 1986, plummeted to 7.6 tons in 2013 and then to just 0.4 tons in 2023. The chairman of a fisheries cooperative said that in recent years, the…
Nepal’s sugarcane farmers settle for reduced subsidy amid political uncertainty
Farmers accept halved subsidy citing political transition, but warn falling support and delayed payments threaten future production.
Teacher turned farmer: From single mango tree to thriving orchard in Bangladesh’s Moulvibazar
Rezaul Karim Khandaker planted his first mango tree in 2017 on a slope beside his home. Eight years on, his orchard now features over 50 varieties of mangoes alone, alongside a…
5 reasons why rice prices are rising in Bangladesh
The five reasons are: rising production costs, disconnect with global market trends, limited impact of cheaper imports, controlled import regime, and weather shocks and supply…
High-tech rose farming helps alleviate poverty in Vietnam’s Lam Dong
The programme has helped hundreds of households, including many ethnic minority families, escape poverty.
Beyond jasmine rice: discover Thailand’s rich rice heritage
With more than 12 unique varieties cultivated across the country, each with its own aroma, texture, and history, rice in Thailand is not merely food, it’s a heritage passed down…
Stubble burning offers swift solution to South Asian farmers but cost to health is staggering
The practice is deeply intertwined with the agrarian evolution of South Asia.
Japanese zoos make compost from animals’ droppings, sell product to local farmers
For instance, each seven-kilogramme bag of compost from Hamura Zoo sells for ¥300. The compost is also sold at the city’s farmers’ market. In 2024, about 2,100 bags were…
Pesticide-packed vegetables flood Kathmandu markets again
Tests find alarmingly high levels of pesticides in chilli, green pumpkin, and other vegetables. Experts warn of rising health risks amid poor farming practices and lax oversight.