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Drone technology transforms farm management for Malaysian farmers

Drone technology transforms farm management for Malaysian farmers

In agriculture, drones are being used to spray fertilisers and pesticides, speeding up processes and reducing reliance on manual labour.
Tue Nov 05 2024
India allows non-basmati white rice exports in boost for global supplies

India allows non-basmati white rice exports in boost for global supplies

The world's biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop in the coming weeks.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar

Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar

The authorities this year have issued warnings about heat-related illnesses as the temperatures soared to 40 Celsius in several cities.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability

Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability

Supporting Malaysia's smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Over 30,000 applicants will receive first BUDI MADANI cash assistance on June 10 - MoF

Over 30,000 applicants will receive first BUDI MADANI cash assistance on June 10 - MoF

MoF says, farmers, small-scale commodity growers have been approved for the financial aid, with first RM200 disbursement set for June 10.
Thu Jun 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale

[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale

The application of the 4IR in the agricultural sector underscores its role as more than just technological progression.
Fri Mar 15 2024
With cranes and excavators, Indian farmers prepare to march on capital

With cranes and excavators, Indian farmers prepare to march on capital

Talks with the government on guaranteed support prices for their produce failed to break a deadlock.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests

Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests

The farmers brought tractors and trucks to the protest and have used these, and other farm equipment, as deterrents to the police action.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Protesting farmers clash with security forces 200km from New Delhi - TV

Protesting farmers clash with security forces 200km from New Delhi - TV

Hundreds of farmers began marching towards Delhi on Tuesday morning after talks between their unions and the government fell through.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Spain's paella rice could 'disappear', say farmers angry at EU rules

Spain's paella rice could 'disappear', say farmers angry at EU rules

Bomba rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from fungus after European Union banned a pesticide farmers said.
Thu Feb 08 2024
French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris

French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris

The farmers urged the government to protect them from cheap imports, rising costs and red tape.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?

Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?

Farmers would be encouraged to invest subsidized loans in either improving pasture productivity or converting pasture into cropland.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output

Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output

Drought has delayed Indonesia's planting for the 2024 harvest, after the country's output this year dropped.
Thu Dec 14 2023
South Korean farmers scuffle with police at protest over dog meat ban

South Korean farmers scuffle with police at protest over dog meat ban

While consumption of dog meat declined in popularity, farmers and restaurant owners who serve the meat have been fighting to keep it legal.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Women farmers shine as 'super-heroes' in India's climate fight

Women farmers shine as 'super-heroes' in India's climate fight

Of India's 12 million self-help groups, serving 140 million households, 88% are all-women, government data shows.
Sun Nov 26 2023
Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts

Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts

As Malaysia prepares to roll out a targeted RON95 subsidy scheme next year, experts are raising concerns about implementation challenges.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
Fri Dec 06 2024
France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days

France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days

French President Emmanuel Macron says he would name a successor to Barnier "in the coming days."
Fri Dec 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Analysing the Gus Miftah-Sunhaji incident from humour theories perspective

[COLUMNIST] Analysing the Gus Miftah-Sunhaji incident from humour theories perspective

According to the superiority theory of humour, jokes originate when a person perceives himself as superior to others.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Bloodstains found in murdered student's dormitory, Court told

Bloodstains found in murdered student's dormitory, Court told

Upon inspection bloodstains were found on the floor and on the mattress belonging to the victim.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Batu Puteh RCI report reveals weaknesses, elements of betrayal - PM

Batu Puteh RCI report reveals weaknesses, elements of betrayal - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the country must defend every inch of its land to the fullest.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Singapore's civil service ranked world's best in Oxford University study

Singapore's civil service ranked world's best in Oxford University study

Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Flood victims can use MyJPJ app for lost, damaged vehicle documents - JPJ

Flood victims can use MyJPJ app for lost, damaged vehicle documents - JPJ

Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli says all the relevant documents are accessible via the MyJPJ application.
Fri Dec 06 2024
NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions

NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions

Bill Nelson announces delays in NASA's Artemis program, postponing the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star

Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star

The court also ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM30,000 to Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and RM40,000 to The Star Media Group Berhad in legal costs.
Fri Dec 06 2024