Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is planning to reduce the import of coconut and institute a tighter control on the importers, aiming to address the price slump of Thai coconut
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Case IH announces pilot programme, defines autonomy in agriculture
Since the reveal of the autonomous concept vehicle, Case IH has been evolving the technology and further defining automation and autonomy as it relates to agriculture
BASF set to introduce new herbicides for Australian growers
German chemical company BASF has submitted the regulatory dossier for Luximo and Tirexor herbicide products for the Australian growers
‘Asia-Pacific countries need to combat climate-related shocks to protect agriculture’
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)
Cambodia opens new rice storage and drying facility
Cambodia has opened US$15mn rice storage facility in Battambang, located in the northwestern region of the country