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The global forest products industry is slowly recovering from the economic crisis. (Image source: Joshua Mayer/Flickr)

The global forest products industry is slowly recovering from the economic crisis, with the Asia-Pacific region and particularly China taking the lead

Rising consumption patterns on the back of growing incomes is expected to double the demand for food ingredients in Asia. (Image source: tquiddle/Flickr)

Rising consumption patterns on the back of growing incomes and a burgeoning middle class is expected to double the demand for food ingredients in Asia

Funds for the Comprehensive Agricultural Development Project will improve irrigation and drainage. (Image source: Lori Ann/Flickr)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending a US$200mn loan to improve crop output and farming productivity in some of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) most important grain producing regions

Experts at a workshop said weed resistance is a growing problem that is changing agronomic practices. (Image source: Bart Everson/Flickr)

Increased research in weed control is urgently required now to address the severe agricultural problems of today and tomorrow

Myanmar is poised to become a major force in the global rice trade. (Image source: IRRI)

With a focus on helping rice farmers reach Myanmar’s production potential, the European Union has pledged a large amount of money and the World Bank recently ended its 25-year hold on grants to Myanmar

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