Rice farmers slam diesel price hike, 'unhelpful' subsidy programmes
A padi farmers' empowerment group questions the agriculture ministry's claim of having approved 30,000 applications for subsidy payouts.
Farmers, fishermen in limbo as Putrajaya mum on new subsidy mechanism
There is also a fear that rising costs will be passed on to consumers if the mechanism does not perform according to expectations.
Agricultural expert scoffs at idea of replacing rice with tapioca
It's proof of the government's failure to tackle the rice supply crisis, says a former government adviser on agriculture.
Soaring rice prices sow hope and trouble for indebted Thai farmers
Thailand's centuries-old rice cultivation system is under severe stress from climate change, unsustainable farm debts and a lack of innovation, reports say.
Drought dents Sri Lanka's economic hopes, farmers' livelihood
The island's economy was crushed by its worst financial crisis in over seven decades, caused by a severe shortage of foreign exchange reserves that triggered widespread unrest and ousted its former president.
India likely to receive below-average monsoon rains in August
The monsoon, vital for India's US$3 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70% of the rain needed to water its farms and refill reservoirs and aquifers.
Philippines writes off US$1 billion in farmer debt to boost food production
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos says 'putting it under the government's tab is the right thing to do'.
Pro-PH activist calls for Felda-style white paper on agriculture
Mazlan Aliman says millions of farmers will be affected if issues concerning food security are not addressed.
China's wheat growers face 'disaster' after heavy rain batters crop
About one-third of China's wheat is grown in Henan province, earning it the nickname the granary of China.
In clean sweep, Mat Sabu appoints PH men to head agro-linked agencies
The appointments have been approved by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
India's heatwaves putting economy, development goals at risk, study shows
Extreme heat has caused more than 24,000 deaths since 1992 and has also driven up air pollution and accelerated glacial melt in northern India, scholars say.
India to get heatwaves this year after hottest February on record
A heatwave for the second straight year could dent production of wheat, rapeseed and chickpeas, and complicate governments efforts to bring down food inflation.
