Private agri-groups to develop SE Asian rice supply
Agribusiness companies from the Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand have formed a consortium to develop a Southeast Asian rice supply chain using the proprietary hybrid and premium rice technology.
Archives for October 1, 2012
Aussies work extra week as a result of missing lunch
More than half of Australians are too busy to take lunch every day of the week, and those who do find the time often steer away from healthy choices, according to new research.
Efforts to prevent Australian sheep cull continue
The Australian government has said it is “actively assisting” efforts to prevent thousands of Australian sheep from being culled in Pakistan.
Malnutrition, obesity a bipolar problem in Philippines
A Filipino research institute has reviewed the findings of a report that outlines the level of nutrition of selected population groups.