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
Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
World animal health body warns of swine fever vaccine risks as Vietnam readies exports
Vietnam's plans to export doses in coming months to fight a disease that regularly ravages pig farms worldwide.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation
As the world's climate heats up, coffee farms are moving uphill, destroying forests along the way in the search for cooler climes.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks
The blazes, fanned by rising temperatures and strong winds, have killed five people, destroyed homes, farms and factories.
Fri Jul 28 2023
From pixels to pails, crowdfunded wells quench thirst in Senegal's drylands
Water scarcity is so acute at this time of year that many communities face a dire choice: water your farms or quench you thirst.
Fri Jul 21 2023
India's monsoon rains cover entire country, still lower than average
The monsoon, the lifeblood of India's $3 trillion economy, delivers much needed water to farms and restocks reservoirs and aquifers.
Mon Jul 03 2023
ANALYSIS: Asia heatwaves put renewable power fleet to the test
Temperatures in parts of the region breached 40 Celsius in late April, earlier than usual, causing widespread infrastructure damage and power outages.
Fri Jun 23 2023
India's stalled monsoon to gain momentum in 3-4 days-weather officials
The monsoon delivers nearly 70pct of the rain needed to water its farms and recharge reservoirs and aquifers.
Tue Jun 20 2023
India monsoon advances after stalling for 11 days
The monsoon delivers nearly 70 pct of the rain that India needs to water farms and recharge reservoirs and aquifers.
Tue May 30 2023
King Charles visits Germany in first overseas trip as monarch
In his ongoing focus on sustainability, Charles credited German expertise in organic farming as "greatly improving my own farms and soil".
Thu Mar 30 2023
Gourmet fish bladder races chicken, beef to profitability in Singapore's lab meat push
Two years after Singapore greenlighted lab-grown meat for human consumption, mass production has yet to start.
Tue Mar 07 2023
[COLUMNIST] MY Bamboo Project: Sustainability of community farms in suburban neighborhoods
Sustainable development cannot be achieved without significantly transforming the way we build and manage our urban spaces.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Egg subsidy increased two sen effective today - Annuar
Annuar said the additional subsidy is expected to benefit 338 chicken farms to ensure a more consistent and stable supply in the market.
Tue Nov 01 2022
As California wildfire rages, volunteers help rescue horses, livestock
The area of the blaze, east of Los Angeles, includes lots of ranches and farms.
Mon Sep 12 2022
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024