Erratic Weather Patterns in Kenya Disrupt Traditional Agriculture
Erratic weather patterns in Kenya are disrupting traditional agriculture, reflecting global challenges that also impact Asia’s farmers.
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China and France Forge New Agricultural Partnership
China and France have issued a joint statement to enhance cooperation in agriculture, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and climate change adaptation.
World Bank: Transforming Agriculture Could Cut a Third of Global Emissions by 2030
Transforming global agricultural practices could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2030, according to a World Bank report urging nations to adopt sustainable farming methods.
Smart Farming Eases Labor for India’s Women Sugarcane Farmers
Women sugarcane farmers in India are embracing smart farming techniques taught by a specialist sugar institute to boost yields and reduce labor.
Heilongjiang Farmers Embrace Soybean Cultivation Boom
Farmers in Heilongjiang’s Heihe city embrace modern soybean cultivation, boosting China’s agricultural output.
China-Uganda Cooperation Strengthens Agricultural Sector Amid Growing Trade
China and Uganda are enhancing agricultural productivity through increased cooperation, as trade between Chinese private companies and Africa rose by 12.8% in the first quarter of 2023.
Bitter Gourd Harvest Kicks Off in Hainan’s Fengmu Town
Farmers in Fengmu Town, Hainan Province, begin harvesting bitter gourds, marking a busy season for this thriving local industry.
China Unveils Plan to Boost Grain Output by Over 50 Million Tonnes by 2030
China has launched an ambitious plan to increase its grain output by over 50 million tonnes by 2030, aiming to enhance food security and sustain its growing population.
Pakistan Faces 30% Water Shortage as Sowing Season Begins
Pakistan is facing a 30% water shortage at the start of its sowing season, threatening key cash crops such as rice and cotton, as lower-than-normal snowfall impacts vital irrigation resources.
EU Nations Urge Revisions to Upcoming Anti-Deforestation Law
A group of EU nations, led by Austria, is calling for urgent revisions to the bloc’s anti-deforestation law, expressing concerns that the legislation could harm European farmers.
Chinese Researchers Decode Plants’ “Cry for Help” Against Diseases
Chinese researchers uncover how plants use a “cry for help” to recruit beneficial microbes, offering new insights into sustainable agriculture and disease resistance.
Unmanned Machines Revolutionize Spring Plowing in China
Farmers in China are embracing unmanned machines to enhance spring plowing efficiency, marking a significant shift towards modernized agriculture.
Guangdong’s ‘Pineapple Sea’ Paints a Vibrant Landscape in Xuwen County
Vast pineapple fields in Xuwen County, Guangdong Province, create a vibrant landscape resembling a giant paint set, boosting local economy and tourism.
Chinese Farmers Boost Income Through Medicinal Plant Cultivation
Chinese farmers are cultivating medicinal plants, bolstering traditional Chinese medicine and increasing their incomes.
China and Guinea-Bissau Celebrate 50 Years of Deepening Cooperation
China and Guinea-Bissau celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, marking deepening cooperation in multiple sectors under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Spring Tea Harvest Begins in Sichuan’s Verdant Fields
Farmers in Sichuan Province begin the spring tea harvest, picking fresh leaves that will soon delight tea enthusiasts locally and globally.
Tea Farmers Across China Celebrate the Spring Tea Harvest
Tea farmers across China are embracing the annual spring harvest, picking tender tea leaves that will become this year’s prized teas. The tradition brings economic opportunity and celebrates cultural heritage.
FAO Economist Praises China’s New Agricultural Approach Boosting Food Sources
FAO’s Liu Xueming highlights China’s comprehensive agricultural approach as key to boosting food sources and supply chains, emphasizing youth involvement in rural revitalization.
China’s Seed Security: The Quest for Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
China views seeds as a matter of national security, striving for agricultural self-sufficiency to reduce dependence on imports and bolster global food security.
Xizang’s Innovative Industries Propel Rural Revitalization
Xizang’s unique industries like yak farming, Tibetan medicine, and Awang sheep breeding are driving rural revitalization and increasing incomes.