Agricultural industry
Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Bakyt Torobaev, recently met with the Italian Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in sustainable agriculture, food security, and cooperative development. The meeting highlighted the shared interests of both countries in promoting agricultural innovation and improving
Exports
Recent investigations by the Inspection Bureau of the State Taxation Administration, Panjin City Taxation Bureau, have led to a significant crackdown on a criminal gang that falsely issued agricultural product invoices to defraud export tax rebates. The gang, led by Dai Yuanjun, had been operating since 2018, issuing false invoices
Exports
Inner Mongolia's agricultural sector has been thriving in recent years, with exports increasing annually by 15% to 20%. The region's high-quality, organic agricultural products, including specialty seeds, premium nuts, and fresh peppers, are in high demand both domestically and internationally. Bayannur City, located in the heart
Exports
French farmers and professionals are warning that the European Union's vaccination strategy against lumpy skin disease (LSD) may undermine their exports. They argue that vaccines developed outside the EU, such as those in India, are more effective and allow for the distinction between vaccinated and infected animals. However,
Exports
FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu has reiterated the organization's commitment to supporting Bangladesh in developing its deep-sea fishing industry and enhancing agricultural exports, particularly in fruits. The assurance was made during a meeting between Dr. Qu and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, where the director-general praised Professor Yunus&
Agricultural industry
The introduction of Vietnam's new Law on Value Added Tax (VAT), effective July 1, has created significant challenges for agro-forestry-fishery exporters, with unclear tax regulations and delayed refunds straining their cash flow and competitiveness. According to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the new law has
Exports
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing Pakistan's agricultural exports, particularly in the citrus sector, which holds a vital place in the country's export portfolio. The Minister pointed out that regaining the competitive position of citrus in
Agricultural industry
Pakistan and Iran are expanding their agricultural cooperation with a high-level Iranian delegation scheduled to visit Pakistan within two weeks to finalize arrangements for the export of Pakistani corn to Iran. The move comes as both countries reaffirm their commitment to implementing decisions taken by the Joint Committee on Agricultural
Exports
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, recently held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of Poland in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on enhancing Pakistan's agricultural exports to Poland, addressing technical barriers related to
Exports
Nong S?n Ban Buon, a small agricultural e-commerce platform in Vietnam, aimed to connect rural producers to international markets. However, the platform faced numerous challenges, illustrating that technical innovation alone is insufficient for sustainability in emerging market contexts. Drawing on firsthand experience and qualitative documentation from 2017 to 2024,
Agricultural industry
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has made a pressing recommendation to the government to acknowledge natural rubber as an agricultural commodity, which, if accepted, could provide numerous benefits to small rubber growers in the Northeast region. The committee's opinion is based on the premise that rubber is
Agricultural industry
A recent Senate agriculture panel hearing in Manila uncovered the extent of agricultural smuggling and abuse of import licenses, threatening the livelihood of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk. The inquiry revealed a complex web of intermediaries and brokers exploiting small traders, using rented permits to smuggle agricultural goods into the country.
