Thai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply
The Thai Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise.
AI boost for palm oil production in world’s first smart mill in Malaysia
With Malaysia’s standing as the world second largest producer of palm oil, the cutting edge smart technology is expected to reduce cost and enhance efficiency.
Japan’s 1st case of lumpy skin disease detected at Fukuoka cattle farm
Based on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Livestock Law, the prefectural government ordered the vaccination of cattle at 50 farms located within a 20-kilometer radius of…
Pakistan needs to shield farmers from climate-related financial impacts
As climate events continue to affect Pakistan’s farming communities, better-aligned insurance schemes need to be adopted by the government.
Climate change threatens Jeju’s mandarin orange business
This year, prolonged tropical nights and rising temperatures delayed harvests and impacted fruit quality, prompting the island to adapt its agricultural practices.
100 million fish rescued and released in crackdown on illegal fishing in Cambodia
Key confiscated items included over 790,000 metres of seine nets, 459 electrofishing devices – 165 of which were voluntarily surrendered – and 106 units of water drag and hoop…
Thai rice exports face pressure as India lifts export ban
The market landscape is set to shift dramatically after India's removal of both export taxes and minimum export price requirements, allowing Indian exporters to operate without…
Viral hippo Moo Deng smiles on rice farmers
Many of these farmers in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, particularly those practising organic agriculture, are facing significant financial hardship as their year-end harvest was…
Water crisis threatening world food production – report
Nearly 3 billion people and more than half of the world’s food production are now in areas where total water storage is projected to decline, said the report.
Local farms push ahead with international collaborations to further S’pore’s 30 by 30 plan
While the future is uncertain for local farms amid growing cost pressures and the lack of robust local demand, they are seeing opportunities to foster international collaboration,…