Finding the right balance in food production
The transmission channels of perishables like fruits and vegetables from producers to consumers in developing countries need a revamp to provide benefits to all involved.
We need to get 'climate-smart' to enhance food security in Asia
Climate-smart and resource-saving farming technologies could be one way to address hunger in Asia.
Hungry for solutions
Despite decreases in hunger due to economic growth, millions in Asia remain malnourished and without direct action the situation could get worse.
Тогтвортой хөгжлийн зорилтуудыг хангах нэгэн гайхалтай боломж
Ази тивийн хөгжиж буй улс орнуудын дотоодын нийт бүтээгдэхүүний гуравны нэг хүртэл хувийг бүрдүүлж, гадаад валютын нөөцийнх нь чухал эх үүсвэр болдог нэгэн салбар бий. Энэ салбарыг Тогтвортой Хөгжлийн Зорилтуудыг хангахад ашиглах бүрэн боломжтой.
Here’s a surprising way to achieve most of the SDGs
There is one sector that contributes up to a third of gross domestic product, and is an important source of foreign currency, in many of Asia’s developing countries. It could be deployed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
How do you like them apples? Central Asia gets ready to help feed the world
Central Asia is improving food safety measures to share with the world some of the more than 8000 plant species, as well as livestock, from the region.
Harvesting the good data that Asia’s farmers need
Area frame sampling – which compiles objective agriculture data using geographic areas and advanced technology – is increasingly being used in Asia to help farmers prepare for climate change and extreme weather.
Let’s scale up remote sensing technology to better evaluate projects
Remote sensing technology can be a cost-effective tool to help international development practitioners monitor project outcomes
Leading women's empowerment and rural development in Nepal
Jit Kumari is a role model for her audacious voyage to economic and social prosperity.
Technological innovation is a game-changer for agricultural statistics
Both emerging and existing technologies should complement each other to bolster agricultural data quality.