The introduction of climate-friendly agricultural practices, combined with the adoption of smart technologies can bring multiple benefits such as reduced GHG emissions and increased productivity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

In efforts to enhance agricultural productivity, improve farmers profits, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the sector region wide, the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) announced the designation of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organisation (NARO) of Japan as its new Centre of Excellence on Climate-smart Agriculture (COE on CSA)

Specialised production of high-quality rice will reach 719,000 ha by 2025 and more than 1.015 million ha by 2030. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a workshop in Can Tho city to collect ideas for the Sustainable Development Project of one million hectares (ha) specialising in high-quality rice associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta

The joint programme aims to ensure the availability of food in the communities by engaging barangay residents to produce food for their tables in urban agricultural settings. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Caraga Region of the Philippines has joined hands to boost government efforts in addressing the problem of hunger and ensuring a sustainable food supply

The country aims to ramp up domestic production using technologies including Internet of Things (IoT) and precision farming in order to reduce import dependency. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Malaysian farms could turn towards smarter solutions such as remote-controlled sensors, drones and robots to monitor, water and fertilise crops as the country looks to boost food security, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Chang Lih Kang