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France extends support for Laos’ sustainable agriculture value-chain through Mekong Tea Project
The government of France is further supporting the sustainable agriculture value-chain through the Mekong Tea Project, aiming to strengthen the tea production value-chain in Laos and increase the bene…
High-tech farming needs investment and proper policies
Vietnam’s agriculture sector is aiming to be among the 15 most developed countries in the world, in which the agricultural processing sector ranks among the top 10 countries by 2030. To realise the go…
Weekly Rubber Report – 22 Feb 2021
Market Fundamentals: Last week, Rubber prices climbed in Asia due to the lift in Crude demand. Market investors are widely expecting the U.S. stimulus to be rolled out in March and stimulates commodit…
Is floating agriculture a nature-based solution?
Farmers of the south-central districts of Bangladesh, namely Barishal, Gopalganj, Madaripur, and Pirojpur, have been practicing floating agriculture for decades, if not centuries. But over the last tw…
Weekly Rubber Report – 15 Feb 2021
Market Fundamentals: As Crude oil ascended towards USD60.00 /barrel, Rubber prices have benefited in firm sentiment but yet to rise aggressively. On other hand, the week-long holidays in China market …
Measures needed to make Mekong Delta adaptive to climate change
It is essential to promote sustainable development of the Mekong Delta in the direction of effectively adapting to climate change, given the region’s strategic position in national socio-economic deve…
Commodity Market Report – 8 Feb 2021
Gold prices dipped beneath USD1800 /oz last week but closed at USD1811 /oz on Friday. This week, it is crucial to check the Dollar trend for an inverse correlation to the yellow metal. Literally, we f…
Weekly Rubber Report – 8 Feb 2021
Market Fundamentals: Dollar Index (USDX) ascended above 91.00 level last week and put a lid across most commodity prices. However, Crude oil outperformed and supported rubber prices for a recovery. OP…
What is the biggest question of all for global agriculture ministers?
The agriculture ministers of 76 nations assembled last week, through online means, for a virtual meeting. Usually caught up in the political affairs of their home territories, the ministers must be co…