International agri-equipment company, Pöttinger has added several new features to its loader wagon sector for the 2017 season
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New, high-yielding oil palm planting material developed in Indonesia
PT SMART Tbk (SMART), a subsidiary of Golden-Agri Resources Ltd (GAR), has announced its breakthrough in cultivating exceptionally high-yielding oil palm planting material
Prime Minister launches World Scientific’s latest titles in agricultural transformation

World Scientific’s latest titles in agricultural transformation launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra ModiHonourable Prime Minister releasing the two volumes in the World Scientific Series (to his right, Dr M S Swaminathan and to his left Mr Radha Mohan Singh, Hon Minister of Agriculture). (Image source: WSPC)
World Scientific’s two-part book series entitled ‘M.S. Swaminathan: The Quest for a World Without Hunger’ was launched by Indian Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi on 19 May 2017
FAO Director-General says that Japan is a global model for healthy diets

FAO Director-General General José Graziano da Silva meeting with Governor of Gifu, Hajime Furuta. (Image source: FAO/Paulo DeLima)
Japan has a very unique food culture that can greatly contribute to improvements in global nutrition, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said today during his visit to the country
UN FAO: Action is needed to stop the destruction of Asia’s forests
Urgent action needed to stop the destruction of Asia’s forests and meet the 2030 development agenda