Deadliest catch: Thailand's 'ghost' fishing nets help COVID fight
The initiative also comes in the wake of a growing local outcry over the lethal effects of plastic on marine life.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Reeling from coronavirus, Asia's poultry farmers battle bird flu outbreak
New strains of the virus have evolved to become more lethal in wild birds, making countries on flight pathways particularly vulnerable.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Giving up meat consumption everywhere in the world won't solve the climate crisis: Researchers
Plant-based diet could be relevant in industrialised countries but that it is far from being a global answer to global warming.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Nearly 1 million people face food insecurity risk in Nepal: UN agency
Food and Agriculture Organization called for urgent help for farmers in earthquake-hit Nepal, where one million people face the risk of prolonged food insecurity.
Sat Jun 20 2015
India remains top rice exporter in 2014 with late export surge
India retained its position as the top rice exporter in 2014, edging out Thailand which appears to have toppled India.
Fri Apr 10 2015
UN: North Korea produces more food, but malnutrition persists
North Korea has increased food production for a third straight year, but malnutrition remains widespread, UN agencies say.
Fri Nov 29 2013