Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Far Eastern Agriculture, from 4th - 9th September 2017
Urban forests to play major role in achieving the world’s SDG in Asia-Pacific: FAO
In the 2nd Asia-Pacific Urban Forestry Meeting (APUFM), held in Seoul from 13-15 September 2017, FAO has stated that the urban forests play an important role in making Asia-Pacific cities greener, healthier, happier and more resilient to climate change. Click here to read the full story.
Bayer and Bosch develop new, digital Smart Spraying solutions
Bayer and Bosch have signed a three-year research collaboration agreement with the objective of developing the Smart Spraying technology to make the application of crop protection products more efficient. Click here to read the full story.
Agritechnica 2017 to provide innovations for farmers
The Agritechnica 2017, the leading international exhibition for agricultural machinery and equipment, is going to take place in Hanover in Germany from 12-18 November 2017, with focus on exhibiting innovative products, cutting-edge solutions and new technologies for water and energy-saving cultivation and sustainable management for agriculture. Click here to read the full story.
Agri World attracts visitors and exhibitors for agri-development in Asia-Pacific
The Agri World 2017, one of the largest agricultural industry trade show in Asia, will take place in Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Japan from 11-13 October 2017. Click here to read the full story.
Agricultural biotechnologies to fight poverty and improve food security in Asia-Pacific: FAO
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said that the smallholder farmers in the world’s hungriest and most populous region need greater access to biotechnologies to improve food and nutrition security and fight poverty. Click here to read the full story.
Pakistan to explore markets for export of meat, dairy products
Pakistani government is seeking to explore new markets for export of meat and dairy products with a focus on Global Halal Food Trade. Click here to read the full story.
