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ASEAN collaborates on climate information services for agriculture
Cebu, PHILIPPINES – Representatives of ASEAN Member States (AMS) have gathered on 21–23 March 2017 in Cebu, Philippines to share their experiences on the provision of climate information services (CIS) in their respective countries, and generate actionable learnings and regional collaboration on its effective use in ASEAN agriculture. “CIS is vital to the agriculture and …
The Nation, 5 April 2017, Switch to low-emission rice farming to cut greenhouse gases
A PLANNED shift to low-emission rice farming in Thailand is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 26 per cent over the five-year span of a project backed by a multi-donor fund. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on the plan, which will …
Safe food, Healthy life in Cambodia
Writer: Phen Chhunhak and Lum Sereykut, Improvement of Livelihood and Food Security of Landless and Land-Poor Households and So Saody People start thinking of food they are eating nowadays…! Phnom Penh residents start changing their behavior from eating normal vegetable and fruits which contained chemical residue to consume organic products. Though the prices of organic …
Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture discusses future collaboration with German implemented Projects
Writer: Atthawit Watcharapongchai, Better Rice Initiative Asia Thailand’s Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agricultural and Cooperatives (MoAC) recently received representatives from Better Rice Initiative Asia and ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems to exchange views in sustainable agriculture production and discuss potential future collaborations in the country. The meeting was the first of its kind among …
The Phnom Penh Post, 28 March 2017, Push to reduce chemical dependency
The Ministry of Agriculture is working to develop a procedural framework for the trade and use of biological control agents (BCAs) in agriculture in an effort to improve crop yields, protect consumer health and ensure continued access to key export markets. Regulation could also create opportunities for the import or local production of BCA products …
Better Rice Initiative Asia showcases the success of agriculture technology in Indonesia
Lack of access to information and technology of best rice cultivation, agro-inputs, markets and capital in Indonesia is part of the challenges to meet the country’s population growth rate of 1.49% per year. Efforts to increase the rice production to meet the demand of about 275 million Indonesian people by 2025 are necessary. Better Rice …
Calling for proposals: Funding innovation for support of commodity development. Deadline is 30 April 2017!
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is inviting applications for support of commodity development activities in its member countries. The Common Fund for Commodities provides financing to organisations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. Through a range of financial instruments, the CFC seeks to support business activities in the field …
Phutawen Farm: The new hub of sustainable agro-tourism in Lao PDR
Writer: Weerinpat Janewatanakul, Operations Manager, Improving Smallholder Coffee Farming Systems in Southeast Asia (Coffee+) Posing with sunflowers, picking organic vegetables, and cycling tour are some highlights at Phutawen Farm in Lao PDR. Situated in Ban Hai Village in Pak-ngum District, a 90-minute drive from the Vientiane Capital, Phutawen or the Hill of Sunflower, aims to …
The World of Organic Agriculture: The cooperation and support from ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Cambodia
Writer: Agriculture and Food Cluster Team The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics & Emerging Trends 2017 is providing a comprehensive analysis of the development of the organic market worldwide. GIZ ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems (ASEAN SAS) assisted the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) to collect information of organic production and trade in Cambodia. Since …