agriculture
Brace For The Drier Spells
Longer and intense droughts are predicted to be more prevalent in Southeast Asia
Designing A Menu For The Future
Technological advances and design thinking approaches offered food for thought at TechInnovation 2021 as experts discussed the future of Asia’s agricultural sector.
Returning Power To Insecticides
By replacing insecticide-resistant genes in fruit flies with susceptible forms, an India-US research team is devising ways to lower insecticide use in farms.
Ozone Pollution Threatens Asia’s Food Security
Ozone pollution has been linked with about US$63 billion in annual crop production losses, slashing wheat, rice and maize yield in East Asia.
Sprouting Food Sustainability In Urban Farms (VIDEO)
Thanks to City Sprouts’ urban farming initiatives, Singapore’s food sustainability movement is growing from the ground up, says co-founder Chee Zhi Kin.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s June 2021 Roundup
Across Asia, scientists are uncovering the paths walked by ancient animals and looking for new ways to tackle dengue and climate change.
Keeping Farming Afloat With Floating Gardens
Adopting Bangladesh's floating gardens could reduce food insecurity in parts of the world prone to flooding because of climate change.
How Native Rice Varieties Can Help Fight Climate Change
A previously overlooked local rice variety in Vietnam could be used to help breed more climate-resilient crops, find scientists.
China’s Father Of Hybrid Rice, Yuan Longping, Passes At 90 (In Memoriam)
Yuan Longping's seminal work on cultivating hybrid rice varieties helped feed millions in China and around the world.
