NEPAL: Agricultural reform “would boost food security”

Nepal could significantly reduce its food insecurity over the next decade if it revamped its agricultural sector and invested more in irrigation, according to specialists.
Approximately 45 of the country’s 75 districts - the vast majority in the mountainous areas of the northwest - fail to produce enough food to meet the population’s basic needs, according […]

Written on July 11, 2008 | Posted in Everest country, Export Import, Nepal News

Thai rice farmers enjoy benefits

Thailand’s rice farmers are happy this year. Rice prices have more than doubled on both the domestic and international markets, so paddy in the field means money in the bank or at least fewer debts to pay off.
Organic rice farmers have even more to smile about. Although organic rice farming is still miniscule in Thailand, […]

Written on May 22, 2008 | Posted in Business News