Bangladesh government trying to shore up Aman rice harvest
The crop accounted for 39 per cent of the nation's rice output in the fiscal year 2021-22.
Agriculture
Dealers to lose licence for artificial fertiliser crisis: Bangladesh agriculture minister
Stern action will also be taken against those who create the artificial crisis, the minister added.
China’s rate cuts set to boost economic recovery: Experts
China's over-five-year loan prime rate dropped to 4.3 per cent in August, marking the lowest level since the rate debuted in Aug 2019.
US extends $15 million to Nepal to tackle food crisis
Experts have warned that Nepal’s agriculture sector has not been performing well this year, with the ongoing fertiliser crisis fuelled by the Russia-Ukraine war could…
Philippines’ supply of white onions gone since July, growers say
The Department of Agriculture is checking the inventory of white onions, as there might be instances of hoarding occuring, not unlike sugar.
Japanese govt to keep imported wheat prices unchanged
There are concerns, however, that taking such measures will force the government to expand fiscal spending at a time when it is uncertain when prices will turn lower.
A dry spell in mid-monsoon pushes hundreds in Banke to migrate to India
Last year, unseasonal and extreme precipitation damaged ready-to-harvest paddy, while this year, paddy saplings and other crops have dried up due to a dry spell.
High-tech melon farming brings economic efficiency to Ninh Thuan
The organic melon products are very well received by consumers and bring high returns for farmers, yielding around VND1.5 billion per year.
South Korea raises alarm for supply shortage in farm products
According to an indicator held by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp., wholesale price tags of major field crops showed hikes after the rainfall earlier this week.
Disabled woman helps self, then others via livestreams
Zhao Yuan was initially a dance teacher, but was eventually confined to a wheelchair after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 24.