According to a Reuters report, rice prices in Vietnam have surged to their highest level in more than two years due to tight supplies and concerns about the impact of the El Nino weather pattern on production
Agriculture
WFP and Japanese government work to strengthen community resilience in rural Zimbabwe
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has rolled out resilience building activities with support of the Government of Japan to boost food security and improve the livelihoods of nearly 9,000 people in Chiredzi district, in southern Zimbabwe
Cambodian farmers braced for imminent droughts
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has issued a warning to farmers for an anticipated drought and the potential impact on paddy rice production
UNMISS peacekeepers from China share sustainable farming tips with local authorities
Authorities in Wau join peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in marking World Environment Day
Philippines receives support for agriculture and water management amidst El Niño
The Israeli government has offered the Philippines support in the areas of agriculture and water management as the country braces for the impact of El Niño, which may last until early next year, according to the Philippine presidential office (Malacañang)