Malaysia’s Sabah state, on Borneo island, is looking to revolutionize its palm oil industry with a decade-long initiative that will ensure all growers adopt ethical standards and are certified a…
Agriculture
First Thai rice shipment delivered using Laos-China railway
A first shipment 1,000 tonnes of Thai rice has been delivered using the Lao-Chinese railway to Chongqing, marking a new chapter in exports to China, the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry announced…
India Plans to Switch to Soft Oils as Indonesia Restricts Palm Oil
According to industry officials and analysts, Indonesia’s plan to limit palm oil exports, which has driven prices to record highs, is expected to make leading importer India to switch to substit…
Govt ready to present facts related to Malaysian palm oil
The government is still waiting for the exact date for the dispute proceeding on the European Union’s (EU) alleged discrimination against Malaysian palm oil scheduled in March this year, said Plantati…
Commodity Market Report – 10 Jan 2022
Gold prices fell off USD1830 /oz last week and closed below USD1800 /oz on Friday. This week, we foresee the trend will recover due to the weaker Dollar and range from USD1780 – USD1820 /oz region. Tr…
Weekly Rubber Report – 10 Jan 2022
Market Fundamentals: The U.S. nonfarm payroll showed sluggish growth at 199,000 in December and put a lid on all stock markets. Last week, policymakers also reiterated that the tapering program is in …
Golden Rice is a Philippine lifesaver
As the Philippines slowly loosens its COVID-19 protocols, it has become necessary to address other important issues that emerged, or were exacerbated, during our extended lockdown. This is particularl…
Vietnam’s agriculture: from local to global mindset
Agriculture has always been a pioneer in the Doi Moi (renovation) process, contributing significantly to achievements in poverty reduction and food security in Vietnam. In the time of globalization an…
China to buy $150b worth of agricultural goods from ASEAN, in efforts to boost ties
President Xi Jinping announced on Monday several major initiatives to boost economic cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including striving to import $150…
Little-known nut helps Indonesian farmers build sustainable forest economy
Farmer Musdi Siraju, 19, picked his way down the steep, slippery mountainside in bare feet, on his way to a grove of coconut palms, canarium and nutmeg trees where he works every day to support his fa…