AWANI Review: Qarbotech: Photosynthesis Boost - The Farmer’s Game Changer?
Qarbotech is shaking up agritech with a product that boosts plant photosynthesis, resulting in higher crop yields for farmers. Founders Dr. Suraya Rashid and Chor Chee Hoe discuss what's driving the next big leap for the company.
Sat Jun 08 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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713588822_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646623893_TBmodernagriculture.jpg)
[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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708511273_TBarmersprotest.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707998233_Tractors.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707888534_Indiafarmerprotest.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707392589_rice.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706184210_demonstration.jpg)
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?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702548274_TBFirefighters.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702542842_TBIndonesianPresi.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701344560_TBProtest.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700742958_Indiafarming.jpg)
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
![South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700809977_SouthKoreaDog.jpg)
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand that the government scrap its plans to ban eating dog meat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Plantation Ministry launches pilot projects to increase latex production Plantation Ministry launches pilot projects to increase latex production](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694157191_TBPENOREHGETAHMONSOO.jpg)
Plantation Ministry launches pilot projects to increase latex production
The pilot projects aim to help small rubber farmers increase their income and latex production to cover the supply of latex in the downstream sector of the country.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695983505_Bengaluru.jpg)
Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water
Street protests began after the court directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of river water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days this month.
Fri Sep 29 2023