FAO, in conjunction with the ministry of science and technology of Lao PDR, the French development Agency (AFD) and the French Embassy in Vientiane has launched a regional symposium promoting the Geographical Indications (GI) initiative
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South Chungcheong deepens agricultural ties with Japan
The South Korean provincial government told the press that the governor of South Chungcheong is to make a four-day visit to Japan to deepen cooperative ties with Japanese prefectures
Growth on display at Agri World trade fair, Tokyo
The trade fair hosted the next generations of technologies such as plant factories, automation and IT systems at the show in Tokyo which was hosted 12-14 October 2016
Malaysia and Denmark sign agriculture MuO
Malaysian Minister for Agriculture & Agro-based Industries, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek and his Danish counterpart, Minister Esben Lunde Larsen signed Memorandum of Understanding (MuO) on 22 September 2016
Bayer and Monsanto to create a global leader in agriculture
Realises a shared vision of integrated agricultural offerings, delivering enhanced solutions for growers and creates a leading innovation engine for the next generation of farming