Agricultural industry
As the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate, with the Iran-Israel conflict having significant implications for global supply chains and food prices, Egypt's Agriculture Ministry is taking proactive measures to shield the country's food security. Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has
Exports
The signing of multiple trade cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Middle Eastern countries has opened new opportunities for Vietnamese goods to enter the Halal market, generating strong momentum and prospects for Vietnamese businesses, particularly those operating in agriculture. The Halal market presents significant opportunities for Vietnam's agricultural and
Exports
Cambodia's exports to ASEAN markets showed a remarkable 10 percent increase in the first five months of 2025, reaching $2.7 billion, driven by steady demand for agricultural products, textiles, and food items. Total trade between Cambodia and ASEAN reached $7.2 billion, a 5.5 percent year-on-year
Agricultural industry
Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalated dramatically as Cambodia banned all imports of Thai fruit and vegetables in response to Thailand's refusal to fully reopen its border checkpoints. The decision, announced on June 17, has now come into effect, blocking fresh produce from crossing the border. Lieutenant General
Agricultural industry
A new study has proposed a novel framework that combines Transformer models with Metaheuristic Algorithms (MHAs) to enhance agricultural price forecasting accuracy. The research aims to address the challenges of predicting agricultural commodity prices due to factors such as perishability, seasonality, and market volatility. The proposed framework integrates MHAs, known
Agricultural industry
The Royal Thai Army has released a statement clarifying its measures to control border crossings with Cambodia. The army's spokesman, Major General Winthai Suvari, assured that the measures do not restrict the export of agricultural products, which has been a point of contention between the two countries. Instead,
Exports
Cambodia's rice production has transformed into a strategic crop for food and nutritional security, with the government recognizing it as a high-potential export commodity. Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul highlighted the country's achievements in
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Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, possesses a plethora of arable land, diverse agro-ecological zones, and a wide range of crops that can be harvested throughout the year. Despite this, the country's agricultural sector remains largely untapped, particularly in terms of exports. With increasing global demand for
Agricultural industry
Maharashtra's Agriculture department is planning to construct special shopping malls in different parts of the state, where farmers can sell their produce directly to consumers. The malls will be built on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and will utilize land parcels owned by the Agriculture department. The
Agricultural industry
The Cambodian government has imposed a ban on Thai fruits and agricultural products entering the Khlong Yai checkpoint, effective June 14, with no specified duration for the restriction. The ban has significantly impacted the fruit trade in Trat province, with daily exports of fruits to Cambodia, excluding durians, totaling 30
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Tamil Nadu, with its robust agricultural sector, is a key player in India's food and horticulture exports. Despite being the eighth-largest producer of agricultural exports in the country, the state has seen meager growth in its exports over the past seven years, accounting for less than 5% of
Exports
Nigeria's flagship export crop, cocoa, has witnessed a significant surge in exports over the past five years, with data from the National Bureau of Statistics showing a 3,000% increase. The value of cocoa exports in the first three months of 2025 reached N1.32 trillion, surpassing the
