Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Far Eastern Agriculture, from 6th - 10th November 2017
FAO calls for urgent action to improve nutrition and diets in Asia-Pacific
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and its partners are going to convene the Asia-Pacific symposium on sustainable food systems for healthy diets and improved nutrition in Bangkok from 10-11 November 2017, at the Centara Grand Hotel and Convention Centre. Click here to read the full story.
Bayer launches new digital farming brand, xarvio
Bayer will launch the brand at this year’s Agritechnica, the leading trade fair for agricultural machinery with 2,900 exhibitors from 52 countries. Click here to read the full story.
FAO launch banana farming safety handbook
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Government of Ecuador, on Wednesday 8 November, launched a practical guide for workers in the banana sector to promote healthier and safer work conditions. Click here to read the full story.
British firm helps farmers in energy savings
A beef farmer based in Yorkshire, England, has saved more than US$46394 in energy bills after installing a unique solar system to power his farm. Click here to read the full story.
Korea extends US$9mn to develop rice industry in Ghana
The Republic of Korea has extended US$9mn for the development of a rice industry in the central region in Ghana. Click here to read the full story.
ProVeg to discuss animal agriculture at COP23 climate talks
ProVeg International will discuss the role of animal agriculture at COP23, the latest round of climate talks following the Paris Agreement, which is going to be held from 6-17 November 2017, in Bonn in Germany. Click here to read the full story.
