Ag Asia / Pacific

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.farmweekly.com.au

Sparks in Chinese economy ignite appetite for grain trade

China has embarked on a record grain buying spree as its economy rebounds from COVID-19.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

Hong Kong starts mass virus testing as China distrust swirls

HONG KONG: Hong Kong started conducting mass coronavirus tests on Tuesday, a health scheme that has been swept up in the political debate dividing the...

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Topics: Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population,

University graduate shines in agricultural business in rural China

Wang Yapeng checks the growth of crops in Nanpo Village of Pingshun County, north China Shanxi Province, Aug. 20, 2020. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)Unlike the most,

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

In the birthplace of coronavirus, life almost looks normal — until you look closer

Since bungling the initial coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China's Government has used compulsory smartphone tracking systems, constant promotion of masks and targeted lockdowns to snuff out outbreaks when they emerge. And it appears that's now paying off.

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08/29/2020 SOURCE: vietnamnews.vn

Pig imports push domestic pork prices down

Efficient reproduction of pigs and enhancing imports of frozen pork and live pigs have made prices of live hogs fall, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

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08/29/2020 SOURCE: www.abc.net.au

Ballarat’s Yang-Cai family started reducing plastic waste – now they’ve got hundreds of solar panels

Migrants are no stranger to adaptation, as making a new home is no small feat. But now they're being challenged to adapt to a changing climate.

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Topics: Jobs, Hobby Farming, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Podcast Global, Coronavirus/COVID,

Displaced events professional turns to farming after the closure of his business - Manila Bulletin

Arby Bautista, an events professional and co-owner of Bautista Nature Farm, turned to farming after his digital and events company was shut down.

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08/26/2020 SOURCE: in.reuters.com

China says no need for panic buying of food and oil

China's food supplies remain stable and consumers should not be "overly anxious" or even resort to "panic buying", a senior agriculture ministry official said on Wednesday, following recent uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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08/24/2020 SOURCE: www.uni-kiel.de

Rapid acceptance of foreign food tradition in Bronze Age Europe

New study: Common millet got onto the menu

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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

Poisoned chalice: Why China's scrutiny of Australian wine is bad news

While the Australian Government and winemakers deny any wrongdoing in a spat with China over wine prices, there could be more to the latest bump in the rocky relationship with our largest trading partner.

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