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Malaysia’s commodities minister is touting palm oil biomass as a coal alternative, while signalling a hard stance on deforestation. But experts warn that the full lifecycle emissions of biomass could exceed that of coal.
Polisi & Kewangan
EU law risks missing major deforestation offenders, warns NGO
Investigative group Earthsight says the EU risks missing hidden violations by large commodity traders if enforcement prioritises easily checked small importers.
Makanan & Pertanian
Vegan shrimp paste and meatless rendang: Are local flavours key to unlocking alternative protein’s potential in Southeast Asia?
Industry watchers say local start-ups are more nimble and adept at customising their plant-based products to cater to the market’s unique palate. They stand a chance of avoiding problems that have plagued the business in the West.
Makanan & Pertanian
Deforestation risk think tank Chain Reaction Research winds down
The research organisation behind investigative reports into the palm oil trade and other deforestation-risk commodities has closed after a decade due to a funding shortfall.
Makanan & Pertanian
India wheat export ban stays despite G7 pressure
Makanan & Pertanian
Old and new solutions pave way to net-zero emissions farming: Studies
Makanan & Pertanian
‘Farmers unaware of ozone’s impact on crop loss’
#soy Pendapat
Makanan & Pertanian
Securing Asean’s food resilience amid the Middle East conflict
The Middle East conflict is set to have a double-whammy impact on both Asean’s import of fertilisers, and its energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical as in the coming months, the five major crops, including rice, are being planted in Asean.
Makanan & Pertanian
Feed the world but feed it well: Why food systems must be reformed
Food systems are a critical lever for environmental sustainability and public health, making nutrition a smart economic strategy.
Makanan & Pertanian
Human rights hold the key to protecting biodiversity
As governments seek an agreement on a global plan to halt the rapid loss of the world’s biodiversity, the rights of Indigenous peoples, smallholder farmers and other agroecological communities are being sidelined.
Gaya Hidup
Vegetarian by default
Switching menus so meat is not the default option dramatically reduces meat consumption. But will the effects last?
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