FAO is convening a meeting of officials from the affected countries. (Image source: uacescomm/Flickr)
A plant pest alien to Asia is sweeping across the continent causing serious damage to crops and livelihoods
Asian countries confront Fall Armyworm
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Myanmar and FAO join to improve nutrition and food security
The aim is to enhance food security, nutrition and food safety. (Image source: Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay)
The government of Myanmar and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have signed a multi-year framework agreement to improve nutrition and food security in Myanmar while safeguarding and sustainably managing the use of natural resources
Australia emerges as a natural global hub for Agriculture 4.0
Australia is capitalising on its long and distinguished history in agricultural research. (Image source: NT Franklin/Pixabay)
Austrade, Australia’s trade and investment promotion agency, has taken an initiative called Australia for Agriculture 4.0, aiming to build impressive record in agricultural innovation to facilitate foreign investment, exports and collaboration in both agtech and foodtech
‘Forests management crucial for sustainable tropical timber industry’
Proper management of tropical forests could be an asset for the planet. (Image source: Fair&Precious)
The International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT) has discussed forest management strategies for promoting a sustainable tropical timber industry
Chinese companies explore investment opportunities in agriculture and livestock sectors in Ethiopia
Chinese companies to help Ethiopia’s agricultural sector. (Image source: Joseph King/Flickr)
The Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing has organised an “Ethiopia-China Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Sellers-Buyers Matchmaking Seminar” on 11 January 2019 and a few days later in Hohhot, capital of the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia, to promote opportunities in agriculture and livestock processing in Ethiopia
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