World food prices fall in April: FAO
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has registered the first drop in global food prices in April after months of increases
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Thailand chalks out new strategies to improve agri-business
A new set of agricultural strategies for the period 2012-16 were approved by the Thailand cabinet at a recently-held meeting, following a proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Organic farming: The future of Philippine agriculture
As the trend towards healthier lifestyle continues to grow, the interest in organic farming in the Philippines is also expeditiously gaining ground
Nestle to expand R&D capabilities in Asia
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestle has announced plans to invest more than US$4.37 million (S$5.5 million) to strengthen its R&D base in Singapore
GIS-based water requirement maps help produce more crop per drop
Netherlands-based firms WaterWatch and Basfood have formed a new company, eLEAF, to support global solutions for agriculture and the environment with data they collect on vegetation, water, and climate
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