Fully automated greenhouses with very minimal human intervention, farming with insects as a tool, and controlling a farm by means of smartphones. These are just some of the futuristic ways of farming …
Agriculture
Why Aren’t Farmers In South Asia Adopting Climate Smart Agriculture?
A researcher originally from Bangladesh has been looking at farms in South Asia to determine why agricultural practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions haven’t been adopted. The agricultural …
Bangladeshi farmers eye moringa as a climate and economic solution
In Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly tapping into a growing global market for moringa, a tree prized for its nutritional value and potential as a climate solution. The fast-growing, drought-resista…
Marcos to tackle food security, int’l issues in Vietnam state visit
Food security, agricultural cooperation, trade, and important regional and international issues will be the top agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his state visit to Vietnam on January 29…
A Mekong island too tiny for industrial farming now points to Vietnam’s future
Off the coast of Vietnam’s Tra Vinh province lies Con Chim, a tiny stretch of land where the wind sweeps in off the water, weaving through mangroves and rustling across fields of rice. This land, all …
Weekly Rubber Report – 15 Jan 2024
Market Fundamentals: The USD Index (USDX) consolidated sideways at 102.00 region last week. SICOM Rubber traded in fatigue while TOCOM Rubber move higher amid recovery due to weakening Yen. While Crud…
Commodity Market Report – 18 Dec 2023
Gold prices traded sideways largely from USD1940 – USD2040 /oz last week. Market bounced after the FOMC meeting as a hedge against an expectation of weakening Dollar. This week, we project the trend w…
Weekly Rubber Report – 18 Dec 2023
Market Fundamentals: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced at least three interest rate cut in Y2024 since the inflation has eased. American Treasury yields fell after the comments while pu…
Commodity Market Report – 11 Dec 2023
Gold prices reached historical high USD2135 /oz on 4 December and plunged due to rapid profit-taking. Market closed at USD2004 /oz on Friday and caught long traders off-seat. This week, the trend may …
Weekly Rubber Report – 11 Dec 2023
Market Fundamentals: Dollar Index (USDX) traded in firm sentiment last week and poised at 104.00 level before weekend. Commodity prices in precious metals and energies were jittery as greenback steadi…