More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says
The data reveals a rise in the destruction of orchards, field crops and vegetables in the Palestinian enclave.
Sun Jun 16 2024
China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records
Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Fast approaching cylcone forces evacuation of 75,000 people on India's west coast
Temporary thatched houses could be completely destroyed while standing crops, plantations and roads were expected to face major damage.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Chinese cities broil in heat, brace for more record temperatures
The country braces for record-breaking heat that could threaten electricity supply, crops and a fragile economy.
Mon May 15 2023
Pos Brooke Orang Asli in fear of elephant attack
About 500 Orang Asli in Pos Brooke, Gua Musang are living in fear of a rogue elephant that has been destroying their crops since Saturday.
Wed Jan 04 2023
UN issues flash appeal for $160 million to help Pakistan with floods
Catastrophic floods have killed more than 1,100 people, destroyed infrastructure and crops, and affected 33 million people.
Tue Aug 30 2022
China faces more climate havoc despite cool-off in some regions
Authorities across the Yangtze river basin scrambling to limit the damage from climate change on crops and livestock.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Businesses have a role to play in achieving global food security. This is what they can do
Almost half of the world's calorie intake is derived from essential crops such as maize, rice and wheat.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Why a taste for Italian cuisine could become an expensive habit
The north of the country is experiencing severe drought, with a state of emergency declared in five regions.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Mongin: Ministry to probe claim of Sarawak buying Kalimantan FFB
Touching on the plummeting price of the commodity, Mongin urged oil palm farmers in the state not to replace it with other commodity crops.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Explained: How engineered crops can fight climate change
Global food systems feed a growing world population, but are a major contributor to climate change.
Sat Jul 09 2022
Peru's Machu Picchu threatened by wildfire
The fire was started by farmers burning grass and debris to prepare to sow new crops.
Fri Jul 01 2022
The robot that helps farmers optimise their crops
This robot was designed to help build a more sustainable, resilient and productive food system.
Wed Jun 22 2022
MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry
This incentive aims to encourage farm owners to diversify their sources of income through cash crops and optimise the use of their land.
Fri Jun 10 2022
MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022
The agrofood insurance and takaful scheme, which among others provides income protection to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural disasters or diseases, will be launched in Q2 2022.
Thu Feb 10 2022
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024