In efforts to enhance agricultural productivity, improve farmers profits, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the sector region wide, the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) announced the designation of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organisation (NARO) of Japan as its new Centre of Excellence on Climate-smart Agriculture (COE on CSA)
Agriculture
MARD hosts workshop supporting green growth in Vietnam
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a workshop in Can Tho city to collect ideas for the Sustainable Development Project of one million hectares (ha) specialising in high-quality rice associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta
The Philippines receives support to address sustainable food supply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Caraga Region of the Philippines has joined hands to boost government efforts in addressing the problem of hunger and ensuring a sustainable food supply
Malaysia looks to boost food security with smart solutions
Malaysian farms could turn towards smarter solutions such as remote-controlled sensors, drones and robots to monitor, water and fertilise crops as the country looks to boost food security, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Chang Lih Kang
ADB investment programme to help grow green agribusiness in Mongolia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a US$448mn investment programme to support green and inclusive development of Mongolia’s Aimags (province) and Soums (sub province)