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Agriculture
Nepal’s food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture
To sustain the demands of the Gen Z, Nepal could develop a comprehensive Agri-Food Systems National Framework that incorporates transparency and good governance measures The social media crackdown by …
Laos harvests development progress through the tourism–agriculture nexus
In Brief The Laos–China Railway has boosted connectivity, creating opportunities for a tourism–agriculture nexus to drive economic development in Laos. Linking local farmers to tourist demand can enha…
Organic Asia Congress highlights Vietnam’s role in global agriculture
This is the first time Vietnam has hosted the prestigious international event, which has been held in rotation across Asian nations for more than a decade. The OAC is an annual forum that brings polic…
South Asia Launches First Climate Adaptation Atlas for Resilient Agriculture
South Asia, home to nearly one-fourth of the global population and a critical hub for global food security, is increasingly facing the brunt of climate change. Rising floods, heatwaves, droughts, and …
Technology and data power a new era of Vietnamese agriculture
Science and technology have become indispensable companions across the modern agricultural value chain, from production and harvest to the trade of goods. In parallel, digital transformation is reshap…
Agricultural Technology: Food Systems in Vietnam
Food systems in Vietnam have seen massive change in recent history. The country has witnessed significant agricultural growth over the last 30 years, which has undoubtedly alleviated the nation’s soci…
ADB to Support Agrifood Systems Transformation in Lao PDR
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutriti…
Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces
Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export opportunities, with USD 68.5 million in support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and partners to moderniz…
Anjan Shakya calls for bold reforms to transform Nepal’s agriculture
National Assembly member Dr. Anjan Shakya has urged the government to establish an Agriculture Center of Excellence to ensure holistic development of Nepal’s agricultural sector. Speaking during discu…