Kiwi farming blooms in Nepal’s Dolakha, but fruit finds no takers
This year’s bumper crop is good news for consumers. However, the price fails to cheer 3,000 kiwi growers in the mountain district.
Agriculture
Rainy season: A Cambodian celebration of nature’s bounty
The rainy season breathes life into Cambodia’s rivers, lakes and farmlands. The essence of Khmer food is deeply tied to its ingredients, among which, the most prized ones are…
Musang King durians in Malaysia face flavour controversy
Some durian farmers are tweaking the Musang King taste to make it sweeter, dialling down on the bitterness that is also part of its hallmark.
Basmati Boost: The Statesman
India’s recent decision to remove the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice marks a significant shift in the country’s agricultural and export strategy.
China’s Zhengzhou looks to invest in Cambodian rice for export
During the meeting, the two sides discussed discuss closer cooperation in the rice industry, including the construction of rice warehouses, increased processing capacity and a…
Cambodian farmers urged to prioritise local rice varieties as prices surge
Ministry spokesman Khim Finan emphasised the financial advantages of homegrown rice strains such as the fragrant Sen Kra-Ob over imported varieties like OM rice from Vietnam.
Good weather brought a bumper apple harvest to Nepal’s Gorkha. But there is no transport
Transportation in the southern part of Gorkha has become a major issue due to heavy monsoon rains that have severely damaged the roads. Despite the excellent harvest, apple…
Laos hosts talks on agricultural investment ahead of ASEAN Summit
The dialogue brought together over 110 participants from diverse sectors, including government, the private sector, development agencies and civil society, with 20 representatives…
Philippine agri losses from Typhoon Gaemi, southwest monsoon reach US$83m
Irrigation facilities were mostly affected, comprising 34.72 percent or P1.64 billion of the total damage. Rice followed with 22.9 percent (P1.08 billion), mostly those newly…
Flash flood hits Bhutan’s Gangtey, damaging crops and water supply
Though no casualties were reported, the flood caused significant damage, particularly to potato crops belonging to several farming households.