From Rice TodayThai rice farmers are fortunate to have a head of state who does more than offer symbolic support—His Majesty the King of Thailand is a monarch who genuinely makes a difference.A patron is defined as a distinguished person who gives support to an organization or cause by ... [continue reading]
From VietNamNet BridgeAuthorities in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are working with government agencies to provide financial assistance to farmers who suffered losses after the recent mass death of farm-raised fish in Long Son Commune.At a meeting with the farmers on Thursday, Tran ... [continue reading]
From Khmer TimesCambodia’s three-year reign as holder of the World’s Best Rice Award came to an end last year, but the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) is confident it will regain the title at next month’s ceremony in Thailand.CRF Secretary-General Moul Sarith told Khmer Times yesterday that ... [continue reading]
From The GuardianAs agricultural production across the world is increasingly threatened by climate change and overpopulation, some farmers are exploring radical alternatives like agroecology – which might just be the answer to global hungerYou wouldn’t necessarily know it, but right now ... [continue reading]
From The GuardianBritish farmers growing wheat typically treat each crop over its growing cycle with four fungicides, three herbicides, one insecticide and one chemical to control molluscs. They buy seed that has been precoated with chemicals against insects. They spray the land with ... [continue reading]