Japanese government will begin discussions to attract farmers from other countries due to serious labour shortage in the argicultural sector

Strawberries grown in greenhouses like this in Japan may not need soil in the near future. (Image source: commons)

Japanese chemical company Denka has commercialized a new cultivation system that rids the need of soil

Among the Japanese startups are Agribuddy, who have designed apps for the agriculture sector and will start operations by October in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh

Not everyone has benefitted from the rapid growth in recent times, particularly the rural poor that produce the food. (Image Source: Qui Nguyen Khac/Pixabay)

At a recent meeting of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers, the members discussed the possible global impact the organisation could have in leading agricultural reforms to improve nutrition and rural livelihoods