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Talks on adapting food systems take place at COP29 in Azerbaijan

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change held discussions on “Decarbonization, Adaptation of Food Systems and Restoration of Nature on the Way to 1.5°C." Trend reports via Azerbaijan's Ministry of Agriculture.

FAO Director-General visits sugar cane farms and China-Pacific Island Countries Juncao Technology Demonstration Center for mushroom cultivation

As part of his official visit to Fiji, where he opened the SIDS Solutions Forum 2024, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited sugar cane farms and the China-Pacific Islands Countries Juncao Technology Demonstration Center for mushroom cultivation, which uses a type of grass rather than the traditional logs or sawdust as a base.

Vietnam’s Agri-Export Trade Soars in 2024, Showing Scope for Foreign Investment

Vietnam has achieved remarkable trade performance in 2024, recording a 16 percent year-on-year increase in trade turnover for the first 10 months, reaching US$647.87 billion, according to the General Department of Customs. Export activities contributed nearly US$335.59 billion, rising 15 percent, while imports surged by 17 percent to reach US$312.28 billion.

Senile coconut trees reborn as engineered wood

Traditionally, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” has applied to manufactured goods, but now researchers are extending this philosophy to senile coconut trees, which are over 60 years old and have experienced declining nut production. These trees often stand idle, posing a risk as breeding grounds for pests like the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB).

Tonga Paravet Training Success Set to Strengthen Animal Health and Livestock Industry

The training team was in Tonga from 23-27 September for summer school, marking the culmination of the 16-week programme. The summer school included practical and theory revision sessions to prepare for the final examination.

Japan’s Rice Farmers Planting More Heat-Resistant Varieties

Rice is native to the subtropics, and its cultivation in Japan has seen a long history of struggle with cold weather damage and a continued need to develop and cultivate cold-resistant varieties. In 1993, unusually low summer temperatures led to severe cold damage, mainly in the Tōhoku and Kantō regions, and rice had to be urgently imported from Thailand, the United States, and other countries.

IFAD and the Philippines launch new project to boost rural livelihoods and protect ecosystems

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Republic of the Philippines launched a new project to support rural communities, particularly those in the vulnerable uplands, at an event at the Department of Finance in Manila last week. The Value Chain Innovation for Sustainable Transformation in Agrarian Reform Communities project, or VISTA, aims to reduce poverty, increase food security, and protect the country's fragile ecosystems.

Vietnam enhances supply chains for sustainable organic agriculture

Organic agricultural products are gaining traction among consumers due to their sustainability, safety, and nutritional benefits. However, despite the rising demand, organic farming only accounts for a small portion of Vietnam's agricultural sector. Experts have acknowledged the importance of strengthening supply chains to drive the sustainable growth of organic agriculture and secure better incomes for farmers.

The Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?

The Mekong River basin, many of the approximately 65 million people who rely on it for food, water and nutrition are struggling. High temperatures and drought have killed animals reared by locals and vegetables they planted for household consumption. For those who relied on collecting food from smaller water bodies, such as ponds and canals surrounding the river and lakes, they had to spend more time collecting food and had access to fewer species. For some, collecting food meant the difference between having the money or not, to pay for their children’s school fees or not, since it meant that they were less reliant on purchasing food from markets.

Nestlé spreads green mindset in Vietnam

Several international business representatives have asserted that Vietnamese enterprises must shift their awareness towards more sustainable business models, emphasising the urgency of dual transformation.

Mekong Extension Learning Alliance (MELA) The 2024 Regional Exchange Workshop

Mekong Extension Learning Alliance (MELA) is now begin in Halong City of Vietnam. The workshop is co-hosting by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam with contributions from LURAS/ Helvetas Laos, The Royal Thai Government and participants. We are delighted to welcome over 60 participants from the public, private and non-government sectors of Mekong region countries. More innovative information will be shared in coming days.

Uzbekistan prepares proposal to be recognized as globally important agricultural heritage system

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Zamin International Public Foundation, is implementing the project “Implementation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in Uzbekistan”. The first potential candidate for the prestigious GIAHS status is the Margilan oasis and its sericulture system in Fergana Valley, UzA reports.

FAO summarizes the project on food safety in the horticultural sector of Kyrgyzstan

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a project in 2020 to strengthen the capacity of Kyrgyzstan to ensure the safety of fruit and vegetable products “Enhancing the Capacity for Food Safety Management in the Fruit and Vegetable Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.”

Political mindset crucial for Thai agriculture, says DOAE

Department of Agricultural Extension urges policymakers to reform the country’s agricultural sector to cope with climate change and evolving market demands

Japan and IRRI kick off rice carbon neutrality project in the ASEAN region

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and their partners gathered at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 24 June 2024 for the kick-off meeting

PNG Women in Agriculture Leading Research & Innovation on Agroecology

In the heart of Papua New Guinea, the dedicated team at PNG Women in Agriculture (PNGWiA) Development is making significant strides in implementing the FORI Pacific Breadfruit Project.

How diverse crops create a safety net for Solomon Islanders

The Solomon Islands are made up of about 1,000 islands spread over a vast expanse of the western Pacific Ocean. Like other Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the country is particularly vulnerable to external shocks and environmental

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