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Food security

Effort to grow bananas in snow bears fruit in Fukui; Japanese farmer does the ‘impossible’

The farmer supplies his produce, which he named Echizen Bananas, to JA Fukuiken’s farm stands.
The farmer supplies his produce, which he named Echizen Bananas, to JA Fukuiken’s farm stands.

Veggies harder to sell than a Rolls-Royce: GroGrace co-founder on the struggles of farming in S’pore

GroGrace co-founder Grace Lim at her farm. GroGrace had on Feb 8 announced on its social media platforms that it will fold on Feb 14.
GroGrace co-founder Grace Lim at her farm. GroGrace had on Feb 8 announced on its social media platforms that it will fold on Feb 14.

About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, government and UN say

An internally displaced Somali woman receives food rations in the outskirt of Mogadishu, Somalia, March 20, 2024 REUTERS/Feisal Omar/File Photo
An internally displaced Somali woman receives food rations in the outskirt of Mogadishu, Somalia, March 20, 2024 REUTERS/Feisal Omar/File Photo

Drought deepens hunger in northern Kenya as aid cuts bite

A member of the indigenous Turkana Nilotic community drinks water after arriving at a food distribution centre by the World Food Programme (WFP) following a prolonged dry spell, below-average rainfall causing food insecurity, water scarcity, and livestock losses; to reduce the impact of the ongoing drought situation, providing timely access to nutritious food to the population, at the Kenya Oil village near Lodwar in Turkana County, Kenya February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
A member of the indigenous Turkana Nilotic community drinks water after arriving at a food distribution centre by the World Food Programme (WFP) following a prolonged dry spell, below-average rainfall causing food insecurity, water scarcity, and livestock losses; to reduce the impact of the ongoing drought situation, providing timely access to nutritious food to the population, at the Kenya Oil village near Lodwar in Turkana County, Kenya February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

How one Sarawak farm became S’pore’s sole live pig supplier after 18-year trade ban

Dr Ng Yi Xian with her brother Dr Ng Yong Han and her mother and founder of Kuching-based Green Breeder, Ms Veronica Chew.
Dr Ng Yi Xian with her brother Dr Ng Yong Han and her mother and founder of Kuching-based Green Breeder, Ms Veronica Chew.

Prabowo defends free meals as growth driver amid fiscal concerns

President Prabowo Subianto has doubled down on his signature free meals programme, touting it as a vital engine for economic growth.
President Prabowo Subianto has doubled down on his signature free meals programme, touting it as a vital engine for economic growth.

Selangor speeds up closure of pig farms after ruler’s decree, raising farmers’ concerns over future

whdecimate - A Tanjung Sepat farmer shows a printed photo of government officials who oversaw the culling of his pigs after African Swine Fever devastated his farm in 2025. ST/Lu Wei Hoong
whdecimate - A Tanjung Sepat farmer shows a printed photo of government officials who oversaw the culling of his pigs after African Swine Fever devastated his farm in 2025. ST/Lu Wei Hoong

Deadly catch: Filipino vlogger dies after eating ‘devil crab’ on camera

Ms Emma Amit, a food content creator, is seen in her final video post eating a crab that contains a potent mix of neurotoxins.
Ms Emma Amit, a food content creator, is seen in her final video post eating a crab that contains a potent mix of neurotoxins.

Malaysia, India deepen trade ties as Anwar and Modi vow to grow friendship rooted in trust

Malaysia India's cooperation is set to grow beyond the US$18.59 billion in bilateral trade recorded in 2025.
Malaysia India's cooperation is set to grow beyond the US$18.59 billion in bilateral trade recorded in 2025.

Malnutrition reaches famine levels in two more areas of Sudan's North Darfur, monitor says

Displaced people prepare food, following Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on Zamzam displacement camp, as they shelter in the town of Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Displaced people prepare food, following Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on Zamzam displacement camp, as they shelter in the town of Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.