Japan supports Bhutan’s digital topographic map development
The maps will provide essential geospatial information with precise coordinate data, serving as a basis for decision-making across various sectors including agriculture and land…
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Philippine agritech startup named one of ‘climate and nature impact innovators’
Mayani, a five-year-old Filipino company on a mission to uplift the lives of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk by harnessing technology, will take part in the Amplifier mentorship…
Nat’l Innovation Agency launches platform to boost Thai agri startups with deep tech
The agency has identified three emerging technologies in the agriculture industry: artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, and biotechnology.
Masbate’s milk farms also reel from the intense Philippine heat
Brian Albert Barba, a part-time instructor in the Animal Science Department at Bicol University, said that extreme heat causes stress to animals such as cows, impacting milk…
Rain brings relief to Bhutanese farmers
The rainfall brought a renewed sense of hope to agricultural communities grappling with water scarcity and delayed planting due to extended dry spells, rejuvenating swathes of…
Aosa seaweed ready for harvest in Fukushima Prefecture City
Many racks of the blueish-green seaweed, a specialty product of the city, were lost following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, and shipping was suspended until 2018 due to…
Japan-assisted training, aid hope to transform lives of ex-Moro rebels in the Philippines
Apart from matching their livelihood needs, the project also aims to provide decommissioned combatants with the right information so that they have a better understanding of the…
Yellow River ice breaks up, yielding abundant fish
Every year, when the frozen river begins to melt, fish join the local menu in abundance, where residents cook them with special local chilli peppers and fennel.
EU provides 1.5 million euros for smart agriculture in Laos
The main objective of the project is to reinforce the capacities of women, youngsters, local authorities and groups of vulnerable farmers, and to promote CSA innovations and…
Cambodia becoming key global rice exporter
As a key food producer, Cambodia has established a long-term vision to enhance its contribution to global food security.