A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China could help Thailand tackle its rice oversupply problem and may also serve to pad government coffers. However, many onlookers are sceptical about the true potential for change.
Agriculture
Displaying 181 - 186 of 235
La gran cantidad de tierras disponibles para el cultivo, junto al considerable crecimiento en el sector de los biocombustibles y la palma de aceite, hacen de Colombia un país rico en oportunidades para el desarrollo agrícola. En concreto, es probable que las perspectivas para los inversionistas extranjeros se vean favorecidas por la legislación propuesta recientemente.
La filière ivoirienne du cacao a amorcé un tournant au cours de la première semaine d'octobre. En effet, à compter de la saison en cours, le gouvernement a décidé de fixer le prix de vente de cacao dans le cadre des efforts déployés pour promouvoir les cultures marchandes du pays.
Economic update | India: Rice exports
8 Nov 2012
The erratic behaviour of the weather this year may impact India’s increasing prominence as a global rice exporter, as a weaker-than-expected southwest summer monsoon has led analysts to revise forecasts for production and export volumes.
Plans to boost high-tech farming initiatives and enter into agribusiness deals with neighbours bode well for Brunei Darussalam’s long-term food security ambitions. However, challenges such as limited land and human resources will prove hard to overcome.
The signing of a peace agreement between the Philippines government and separatist rebels on the island of Mindanao may result in significant social and economic benefits, including a much-needed boost to the agriculture sector, which has long lagged behind regional rivals.