Agriculture and natural resources

Asian agribusiness has much to learn from Spain’s cooperative model

By Md. Abul Basher on Monday, 11 September 2017

Spanish agricultural cooperatives have become successful for-profit ventures. How can Asia’s farmers follow their path?
Pakistan’s fragrant basmati rice at a crossroads

By Akmal Siddiq, Kiyoshi Taniguchi on Monday, 26 June 2017

With a bit more attention to quality, Pakistani basmati rice can take its rightful place in world markets.
How farmers cope with natural disasters in Bangladesh, Pakistan

By Shikha Jha on Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Post-disaster strategies help farmers overcome immediate losses while they wait for assistance.
It’s time to energize Cambodian agribusiness

By Samiuela Tukuafu on Monday, 23 January 2017

Agriculture is by far the most important sector of Cambodia’s economy, and fundamental to its success.
The foreseeable future of Mongolia’s agriculture

By Enerelt Enkhbold on Tuesday, 06 December 2016

The road ahead for agribusiness in Mongolia is exciting and full of opportunities, once several challenges are addressed to unleash the sector’s potential.
The curious case of area measurement in surveys (II)

By Lakshman Nagraj Rao on Tuesday, 25 October 2016

A case study in Viet Nam demonstrates how technological improvements in the survey world help improve data quality and consequently development impact.
Securing sustainable fishing in the Pacific Coral Triangle countries

By Mark Rosegrant on Monday, 24 October 2016

A new study shows that the Pacific islands’ future demand for fish can be addressed by scaling up aquaculture production, and coupling it with climate adaptation and environmental protection measures.
The curious case of area measurement in surveys (I)

By Lakshman Nagraj Rao on Friday, 21 October 2016

Innovative data collection methods for agricultural and rural statistics can help small farmers in Southeast Asia.
Asia needs another ‘green revolution’ to ensure food security

By Md. Abul Basher on Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Yesterday’s thinking will not solve tomorrow’s challenges; we need to do something radically different to ensure safe and quality food for everyone in the region.
Community-based certification makes organic food available to all

By Sununtar Setboonsarng, Haidy Ear-Dupuy on Tuesday, 15 March 2016

The participatory guarantee system is a win-win for both smallholder organic farmers and consumers.
Smallholder farmers and business

By Jessica Graf on Thursday, 18 February 2016

Working with smallholders is tough, but these inclusive business farmers have found ways to overcome the numerous challenges involved to create real impact.
Blog poll: Is technology the answer to growing more food with less water?

By Yasmin Siddiqi on Thursday, 04 February 2016

A majority of respondents think drip and sprinkler systems are the best solution.
Growing more with less - can innovations make a difference?

By Yasmin Siddiqi on Friday, 13 November 2015

Growing more food with less water is the only solution to feed hungry urban populations and quench thirst for energy in developing Asia. Innovative approaches to managing energy and water can provide solutions.
Women farmers can make Asia more food-secure

By Yasmin Siddiqi on Friday, 06 November 2015

Including women in agriculture as equal players can have a significant impact on crop production and can contribute to food security of Asia and the Pacific. We can produce more with less by giving women equal access to resources, education, and markets.
Local irrigation management boosts water, food security in Bangladesh

By Karen Lane on Tuesday, 27 October 2015

A recent trip to southern Bangladesh showed that if you want to ensure water and food security, it’s also important that the right people are deciding how much water is needed, and when.
Asia’s food security challenges, and how we plan to address them

By AKM Mahfuzuddin Ahmed on Thursday, 22 October 2015

Despite significant progress, Asia is still home to two-thirds of the world’s hungry people. ADB’s new Operational Plan for Food Security 2015-2020 focuses on 6 critical areas to address the region’s food security challenges in the SDGs era.
Climate-smart varieties, water-saving techniques key to growing Asia’s future rice

By Arvind Kumar on Wednesday, 14 October 2015

In the face of climate change-induced water shortage in Asia’s rice production areas, farmers are struggling to figure out how to grow more rice with less water to ensure food security in the region.
Blog poll: Food security priorities for Asia and the Pacific

By AKM Mahfuzuddin Ahmed on Wednesday, 07 October 2015

The results of our September blog survey show that the majority of respondents believe the best way to address food insecurity in the region is boosting the efficiency of the food production system to grow more with less.
El Niño drought threatens Papua New Guinea’s fruit bowl

By Sally Shute-Trembath on Thursday, 17 September 2015

As El Niño weather patterns continue to smash global heat records globally and with even drier weather on the way, one area that is especially feeling the impact is PNG's Highlands region.
ADB, World Resources Institute link up to share knowledge

By Kallidaikurichi Seetharam on Wednesday, 09 September 2015

ADB and the World Resources Institute have signed a knowledge partnership agreement to foster knowledge sharing and bring enhanced technical and advisory support to new projects at ADB.