Agriculture/Farming

Various technological solutions have been deployed to harvest and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older

Agriculture ministry data shows the land area for rubber plantations in Indonesia declined 17% over the last five years

Analysts say their earnings are likely to reflect bigger operating margins, with further upside expected in H2

Sustained high temperatures may crimp yields while high humidity could raise risks of crop diseases

Demand remains high even as prices soar, says the CEO of a fruit export company

The company has helped make the fruits a year-long staple; some farmers are riding the boom on their own

The country is the world’s largest producer of robusta beans, used in instant coffee and espresso blends

Both sides agreed to expand areas of cooperation while narrowing the list of disputes and managing risks

Rice and palm oil prices could spike in a ‘Godzilla’ El Nino, with poultry and livestock prices also at risk