One of the world’s premier producers and exporters of rubber, Indonesia has been in the trade since the late 19th century when British colonialists distributed seedlings across South-east Asia. From these humble beginnings, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia now account for some 70% of global rubber production. Total domestic output for 2012 amounted...
Topping the global ranking in the palm oil sector, Indonesia continued to cement its position in 2011 by expanding its annual production to 23.9m tonnes compared to 22.2m tonnes in 2010, as well as its share of global production from 48.4% in 2010 to 48.79%, according to data from industry forecaster, Oil World. The country’s closest rival, Malaysia...
The date has long featured heavily in Emirati agriculture, due to both the country’s climate and the plant’s intrinsic properties. Date palms are the only fruit-bearing plant that can be cultivated out of doors (as opposed to in greenhouses) in the harsh desert climate, and moreover, the tree’s strong roots help to bind sandy soils together, meaning...
Fishing in Abu Dhabi is set for a period of transition. Once one of the emirate’s major industries before the discovery of oil, like many other traditional activities it has faced a long decline over the past four decades. However, the next few years hold promise of a turnaround for the industry, which should see a period of major reorganisation....
Like much of the Gulf region, Abu Dhabi is largely made up of desert, and as such, agriculture accounts for only a small proportion of the economic output of the emirate – less than 1% of GDP in 2011, according to the Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi (SCAD). Nevertheless, agriculture has a longer local history than one might initially expect –...
While mining and minerals represent the key to Mongolia’s future growth and wealth, agriculture is also a vital part of the economy. The sector, which involves the raising of livestock for both meat and wool, and to a lesser extent the cultivation of grains and vegetables, has the biggest impact on the lives of average Mongolians. Imported consumer...
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