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Oil palm sector’s raw deal for Sabah
Sabah is the largest producer and yet has not one iota of say or authority in the management of this industry.
Winemaking in India is under threat from erratic rainfall and receding summers
To adapt to the changing reality, wineries are adopting new viticultural practices.
Turkish defmin says he believes Black Sea grain deal will be extended
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Sunday that he believes that a deal allowing Ukrainian grain to be exported via the Black Sea will be extended from its current March 18 deadline.
Greenhouses used to boost agricultural production efficiency in NE China's Heilongjiang
In Heilongjiang Province, though the temperature is still low in early spring, villagers are taking advantage of greenhouses to boost agricultural production efficiency and increase their income.
Farmers Eye Lead in Processed Cashew Exports
A Cambodian Cashew Association report showed that in 2022, Cambodia exported 670,000 tonnes of fresh cashew nuts to the international market, valued at $1,077 million, a drop of 34.65 percent.
Govt Directs Agencies to Purchase Onion from Farmers Due to Fall in Prices
Following reports of falling prices in the mandis, the government has directed its procurement agencies to immediately intervene in the market for the purchase of Kharif red onion and for simultaneous dispatch & sale to consumption centres.
Expert ventures into dragon fruit farming
Some two kilometres from Kithimani Town, behind Club Target in Yatta, Machakos County, is a two-acre orchard, with about 1,500 dragon fruit trees. We meet Dr Monicah Waiganjo, the owner.
Argentina's 'unprecedented' drought pummels farmers and economy
A historic drought ravaging Argentina's crops is deepening the grain exporting giant's economic crisis, crushing farmers across the Pampas, heightening default fears and putting at risk targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund.
Sustainable feed production – where do phytogenics fit in?
The future of animal nutrition was discussed in the last stop of the “Conneckting the world” tour of German-based animal nutrition company Dr Eckel.
Agriculture needs fresh approach to tackle insect resistance to biopesticides, new analysis finds
Insect pests which attack crops have extraordinary powers to develop resistance to greener pesticides and a new way to manage resistance risks is needed, according to analysis by University of Stirling scientists.