Innovation ‘imperative’ for securing rice production

Genetic innovations and AI-driven tech can help mitigate climate risks for rice, says the International Rice Research Institute’s incoming chief.

Indian farmers rack up carbon credits with climate-conscious ways

Some Indian farmers are switching to sustainable ways of growing food, generating carbon credits in the process by slashing climate-heating emissions.

How can sustainable agriculture make the fashion industry greener?

Brands and designers are turning to regenerative cotton farming as they look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

How satellite imagery is helping precision agriculture grow to new hei

From Australian dairy farms to Indian crop insurers, the integration of geospatial data into a host of innovative solutions is helping global agriculture work smarter and more sustainably.

Revolutionising agriculture: Bio-fertilisers from palm oil empty fruit

On an industrial scale, bio-fertilisers from palm oil empty fruit bunches should be promoted as an alternative to the widespread use of chemical fertilisers in Malaysia.

Agriculture doesn't have to be the villain: regenerative farming can s

This World Soil Day, Petra Hans of IKEA Foundation argues that working with not against nature is the only sustainable way for agriculture to feed a growing human population.

New rule clears Indonesia’s protected forests for agribusiness

Indonesia’s environment ministry has issued a new regulation aimed at boosting domestic crop supplies, but critics say it prioritises the interests of agribusiness at the expense of small farmers and...

Sowing the seeds for a better food future in Asia

Covid-19 has reminded humanity of the critical importance of a strong and functioning food system. With a quarter of a billion people facing acute hunger by the end of the year, bold collective...

Olam urges international brands to adopt new rice eco-label to allow consumers to support farmers

Olam International is calling for retailers and food brands to back the new "Sustainable Rice Platform-Verified" Assurance Scheme and consumer pack label[1], which will allow consumers to choose products that directly support efforts to increase farmer incomes and reduce the environmental impact of...