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Tag: Agriculture
Ahmad Shawal’s leap to become millionaire agro-entrepreneur
KUALA LUMPUR : Ahmad Shawal Mispan nearly went insane after a construction company he set up when he was still … More
S.Africa’s ‘crazy’ mountain farmers cash in on truffle bet
CERES, South Africa (AFP) : Only shrubs grew naturally in the sandy acid soil that farmer Volker Miros chose as … More
Hong Kong’s urban farms sprout gardens in the sky
HONG KONG : With their heads in the clouds and their hands in the soil, a group of office workers … More
Supply chain disruption is killing Malaysia’s mushroom industry
The local supply of the Grey Oyster and other mushrooms has already been disrupted in the market as most cultivators have exhausted their inventory of saw dust – the much-needed raw material – as sawmills have been completely shut down since June 1.
Afghanistan’s Herat province promotes greenhouse farming
HERAT, Afghanistan : Establishing green houses and growing variety of vegetables have been in constant rise in the relatively peaceful … More
A bite of jackfruit in Bangladesh’s sweet summer time
DHAKA : Ready for some jackfruits and make the summer sweeter? Jackfruit season is now in full swing in Bangladesh, … More
Kiwi wars: the golden fruit fuelling a feud between New Zealand and China
One firm’s attempt to regain control of illegal cultivation shows Wellington’s lack of leverage over its largest trade partner It … More
Meet the Malaysian ‘agropreneurs’ growing S$200 Japanese muskmelons
In Putrajaya, three Malaysian farmers have perfected growing prized Japanese muskmelons, one of the world’s most expensive fruit, using a … More
Brazil coffee harvest starts in the heart of its biggest city
SAO PAULO (Reuters) : Brazil’s arabica harvest kicked off symbolically this weekend with volunteers picking through one of the world’s … More
Duo programme Malaysia’s first smart vanilla farm
TANJUNG BUNGAH: Even if it isn’t your thing, it might interest you to learn about the unique origins of vanilla … More
Agriculture Ministry to implement policy to encourage corn farming for animal feed
PUTRAJAYA : The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry (Mafi) will implement a policy to encourage more people to venture into … More
Malaysian farmers have finally discovered how to grow prized Japanese muskmelons, regarded as ‘art pieces’
Farmers regularly rub the melons with a soft cloth to enhance their flavour, and play classical music over speakers in … More
Mushroom farming providing a new direction for some impacted by COVID and drought
A fascination with fungi is helping Queenslanders earn an income after losing work to COVID-19 and the drought. Key points: … More
Ganja — a future cash crop?
After medicinal cannabis became legal last year, farmers in Buri Ram are working hand-in-hand with the government to scale up … More
How rice shape the American South
It built cities and fed colonies, but it turns out enslaved Africans didn’t just plant the cash crop – they … More
Hive thinking: Beekeeping makes a buzz in Ivory Coast
ABIDJAN : Night has just fallen in central Ivory Coast and the hour has come for two men, venturing forth … More
Indian farmers block highways nationwide
Internet blocking further angers protesters, Twitter challenges Delhi takedown orders Tens of thousands of protesting Indian farmers have blocked highways … More
Uttar Pradesh farmers join protests against India’s agriculture reforms
BHAINSWAL, INDIA (REUTERS) : Thousands of farmers in a politically important Indian state on Friday (Feb 5) rallied in opposition … More
Rihanna, Greta Thunberg lend support to plight of Indian farmers
NEW DELHI (BLOOMBERG) : Pop star Rihanna and environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg have drawn global attention to Indian farmers’ fight against … More
India’s PM Modi breaks silence on months-long farm protests
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) : India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (Jan 31) that protesters who stormed New Delhi’s Red Fort had … More
India cuts off Internet near Delhi as farmers begin hunger strike
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) : India blocked mobile internet services in several areas around New Delhi on Saturday (Jan 30) as … More
Indian farmers scrap march on parliament after riots
NEW DELHI : Indian farmer unions have scrapped next week’s planned march on parliament against new agricultural laws, as rifts emerge … More
Indian farmers’ protest rolls on, with negotiations at a standstill
The story Tens of thousands of farmers have been camping on the outskirts of New Delhi since November, protesting against the … More