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Sri Lanka farmers face daunting task of replanting after cyclone

Farmers work to remove mud and sand from a paddy field after Cyclone Ditwah, in Galewela, Sri Lanka, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Thilina Kaluthotage
Farmers work to remove mud and sand from a paddy field after Cyclone Ditwah, in Galewela, Sri Lanka, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Thilina Kaluthotage

Veggie 'burgers' at stake in EU negotiations

Concerns over the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farms have in recent years driven more Europeans towards vegetarian and vegan diets.
Concerns over the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farms have in recent years driven more Europeans towards vegetarian and vegan diets.

5 years, 500 rescues: How a food rescue group kept 1.6 million kg of produce from the bin

Fridge Restock Community founder Daniel Yap (fourth left) and his group of volunteers rescuing unsellable fruits and vegetables to be distributed to residents of Boon Lay Drive on Dec 5, 2025.
Fridge Restock Community founder Daniel Yap (fourth left) and his group of volunteers rescuing unsellable fruits and vegetables to be distributed to residents of Boon Lay Drive on Dec 5, 2025.

Prices of vegetables in Malaysia may increase if rain persists

The prices of tomatoes have increased to over RM5 (S$1.57) per kg as compared to RM2 and RM4 per kg previously.
The prices of tomatoes have increased to over RM5 (S$1.57) per kg as compared to RM2 and RM4 per kg previously.

Singapore farms press on with smarter strategies and collective efforts to cut costs

Mr Koh Foo Weng, a facility manager of AquaChamp farm, scoops out vannamei shrimps in the farm on Nov 25, 2025.
Mr Koh Foo Weng, a facility manager of AquaChamp farm, scoops out vannamei shrimps in the farm on Nov 25, 2025.

How Singapore produce can win over price-conscious consumers

What will it take to convince Singaporeans to choose local?
What will it take to convince Singaporeans to choose local?

Cuban start-up grows microgreens and dreams big

A close-up of a harvest-ready radish microgreen at ENPARALELO, an urban farm in Havana, Cuba September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
A close-up of a harvest-ready radish microgreen at ENPARALELO, an urban farm in Havana, Cuba September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

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