The governments in the Asia-Pacific countries need to place sustainable and productive agricultural practices to reduce the impact of disasters and climate-related shocks, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
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IFAD launches online tool for agricultural and rural development
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has launched the world’s first web-based tool, designed to collect and share agriculture and rural development solutions implemented in developing countries
Dubai to build world’s largest vertical farming facility
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and the US-based Crop One will jointly invest US$40mn to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central
South Korea bans import of Canadian wheat and flour
South Korea has announced a halt of import on Canadian wheat and flour after a discovery of genetically modified plants in southern Alberta, located in Western Canada
Myanmar launches new agriculture development strategy
Myanmar has launched a new agriculture development strategy (ADS) for a period of next five years, a move that aims to transform the country’s agri-development agenda