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Building rice brand is the affirmation of trust to consumers

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(VAN) The establishment of a Vietnamese rice brand necessitates that enterprises build their own 'identity' by maintaining consistent quality and fostering consumer trust.

Aiming for a seaweed value chain with a '5-star' rating

(VAN) As stakeholders engage in collaboration and participation, the value chain becomes more comprehensive and sustainable, thereby advancing Vietnam's seaweed industry to greater heights.

International Soil and Water Forum opens in Bangkok to tackle water scarcity and soil degradation

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(VAN) Inaugural gathering of global platform is co-organized by Thailand and FAO.

Amendments made to UK’s welfare standards for laying hens

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(VAN) Unprecedented concerns from UK farmers over proposed changes to the RSPCA’s Welfare Standards for Laying hens have led to a further climbdown by the assurance scheme.

Dual benefits from forest environmental service payment policies

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(VAN) Thanh Hoa paid forest environmental service payments of VND 30–35 billion annually for nearly 400,000 ha of forest, raising forest protection awareness.

UK’s Co-op improves welfare and rebrands ‘Space to Thrive’ poultry range

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(VAN) UK retailer Coop has announced it will extend its improved poultry welfare standards across its convenience range.

FAO seeks $1.9 billion to provide life-saving, emergency agriculture assistance to 49 million people

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(VAN) Escalating violence continues to drive extreme hunger crises from Gaza to the Sudan and Haiti.

Towards sustainable mariculture: Assessing lobster’s waste load

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(VAN) To contribute to the sustainable development of aquaculture, scientists have conducted experiments to determine the waste load from lobster farming activities.

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OCOP products on the journey to conquer foreign customers

(VAN) OCOP products in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Vietnam in general have great potential to conquer foreign customers thanks to uniqueness and creativity in products and ways of doing.

Towards sustainable mariculture: Reduce in the density of farming cages

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(VAN) The South Central region has recently encountered a number of challenges and difficulties in the lobster mariculture industry, demanding immediate attention in order to advance towards sustainable development.

China announces action plan to reduce food loss, waste

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(VAN) China has announced an action plan to reduce food loss and waste, aiming to establish a more sound long-term mechanism by the end of 2027.

Iran to expand overseas farming to 2m hectares by 2029

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(VAN)An official in the Iranian Agriculture Ministry has said that the target to expand overseas farming has been mentioned in a five-year vision plan that will end in the calendar year 1407 (ending March 2029).

Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive

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(VAN) At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other farmers in Nyangambe, a region in southeastern Zimbabwe where drought wiped out the staple crop of corn.

New FAO report offers guidance and data on integrating nutrition goals into food trade policies

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(VAN) The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 looks at global trade flows of nutrients and possible obesity drivers.