Among the Japanese startups are Agribuddy, who have designed apps for the agriculture sector and will start operations by October in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Crops
BRICS aspires to lead agricultural reforms

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
Thailand and Vietnam to supply 250,000 tonnes of rice to Philippines
A quarter of a million tonnes of rice to be imported by the Phillippines will be part of a scheme to secure food supplies in the country
ICT developments strengthen APAC food safety and security

Advances in ICT are bridging the extension gap providing information on several different technologies. (Image source: asiandevelopmentbank/Flickr)
Recent advances in information and communication technology (ICT) are leading to remarkable improvements in agricultural production and food safety in Asia and the Pacific, according to a UN forum of ICT experts
Protecting plants from Fusarium
Vanodine has recently extended its protection efficacy to Fusarium Wilt, TR4 and other pathogens