President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged the Association of southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to prioritise innovative approaches that promote food self-sufficiency and security in the region
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IFAD's new initiative aims to lower methane emissions from small-scale farming
With sharp reductions in methane emissions key to keeping global warming below 1.5°C, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is launching a new initiative to help developing countries lower methane emissions from agricultural and small-scale farming
South Korean agriculture Minister to boost cooperation in Malaysia and Indonesia
The office of Agriculture Minister, Chung Hwang-keun, has announced his upcoming visits to Malaysia and Indonesia with the aim of strengthening collaboration in the agricultural and food industries and ensuring stable supply chains
Revolutionising smart farming: One Drone, One Community project in Thailand
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has unveiled its plan to launch an innovative initiative called ‘One Drone, One Community’
China approves gene-edited soybean for crop planting
In an effort to enhance food production through scientific innovation, China has granted approval for a gene-edited soybean, marking its first authorisation of this technology in a crop