The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a Philippine funding proposal on ‘Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change’ at its 35th Board Meeting held in Songdo, Incheon in the Republic of Korea
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China to ramp up soybean production to push for self sufficiency
China will increase its efforts to boost the output of soybeans and edible oils, citing a key rural policy document as it continues to push for greater self-sufficiency in its key food supplies
RLF AgTech grows presence in Southeast Asia with US$8.8mn Philippines contract
RLF AgTech (RLF) has signed an exclusive regional distribution agreement with Philippines-based Taipan Brand Farm (TBFI), growing its presence in Southeast Asia
Palm oil prices to remain elevated in Indonesia
Indonesias biodiesel policy and the likely arrival of the El Nino weather pattern could further strain global inventories of palm oil, raising prices later this year according to leading industry officials and analysts
FAO and SPREP sign MoU to bring sustainable food systems to the Pacific Islands
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have signed an MoU, to enhance their collaboration to build more sustainable and resilient food systems for the benefit of all in the Pacific Islands