Food & Agriculture News
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Seven finalists to compete in The Liveability Challenge 2020Out of more than 400 entries from over 60 countries around the globe, seven finalists have been shortlisted to vie for up to S$1 million in funding for ground-breaking solutions towards sustainable and future-ready Asian cities. -
24 hours with... Impossible Foods launch manager Henry Woodward-FisherHenry Woodward-Fisher's job is to launch meatless meat firm Impossible Foods into new markets. Here's how he spends his day.
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Covid-19 and meat plants in Asia: A contrast in fortunes to the United States?Unlike in North America and some parts of Europe, no major coronavirus outbreaks have been reported so far in Asia’s meat and seafood industry. Some companies believe early preventive measures played a role. -
Jailing of farmer who cut 20 trees spotlights Indonesia land conflictsA law intended to target illegal logging by companies is instead being used against indigenous groups, say rights campaigners.
Food & Agriculture Opinion
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Covid-19 has sparked a food loss crisis. Here are 3 ways to tackle it– With the novel coronavirus wreaking havoc around the globe, just about every nation faces major issues with its food supply. While a potentially devastating food security crisis looms, a food loss crisis has already taken hold. -
Crisis stops communities from having say about projects on their land– Companies are seeking to press ahead with investments on community lands or even take advantage of the pandemic to avoid the usual authorisation requirements. -
Amidst food system shocks, we must ensure weather index insurance reaches the most vulnerableAsia Pacific
Amidst food system shocks, we must ensure weather index insurance reaches the most vulnerable
– In this era of climate, economic and pandemic shocks, how can we ensure that farmers are equipped to recover and rebuild?
Food & Agriculture Videos
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
– In the first in a new video series where sustainability leaders interview each other about the toughest things about their jobs, Simon Lord of Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby Plantation went head to head with Pamela Mar of Hong Kong-based textile and apparel giant Fung Group. -
Combining old knowledge and new ideas in fishing in Kalimantan– Smallholder fish farmers in rural Kalimantan are turning towards sustainability, with some assistance from an agribusiness company.
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Keep on trucking: Building a solid supply chain for palm oil– What does it mean to build a clean and fair palm oil supply chain? For drivers in Indonesia used to unsafe working conditions, this is what it could look like.
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Meet the families working in Indonesia's palm oil industry– What has been the effect of this agribusiness company's dual-income policy on the households of its Indonesian workers?
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