Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC
Food and agriculture
+ FOLLOW
Food and agriculture
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on food and agriculture, with a focus on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia.
SHOW FULL PROFILE
US, Israel war on Iran
Outside In
|
The Iran war is brewing a food crisis we must avert
The world’s focus has been on energy shortages but famine and widening food insecurity are faces of the same coin.
24 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
videocam
Malaysia
Malaysia’s durian growers in ‘survival mode’ as early glut squeezes export trade
24 Apr 2026 - 12:35PM
videocam
Food and Drinks
The soy sauce artisans making the Chinese condiment with a dash of attitude
23 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Asia braces for food shortages as ‘super El Nino’ and Iran war collide
A precarious planting season looms amid suppressed rainfall and soaring fertiliser costs threatening the region’s harvests.
22 Apr 2026 - 5:06PM
Food and Drinks
How asparagus benefits your health – and the different ways to cook it
Chefs share their tips, from simple grilling to fermenting, highlighting the vegetable’s versatility and seasonal appeal … but why does it make your urine smell?
20 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
China food security
‘Sharp swings’: why China is warning of food security risks despite bumper crops
The country has ample grain supplies but could still face challenges if extreme weather or global conflict spark global shortages, Beijing says.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Australia
Australian farmers relieved after Indonesia agrees to supply fertiliser
The deal makes up 20 per cent of fertiliser needs for the planting season in Australia, a major supplier of food to Southeast Asia.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:21AM
2026 Trump-Xi summit
‘Won’t back down’: Greer seeks more funding for Trump’s trade wars
US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:16AM
videocam
4
Food and Drinks
Want an authentic farm-to-table experience in Hong Kong? Here’s one
A weekend event in rural Hong Kong teaches guests the true meaning of sustainability through mindful activities and delicious seasonal food.
16 Apr 2026 - 1:41PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Letters
|
Multi-storey pig farm? Not in Hong Kong please
Readers discuss the government’s plan for a multi-storey pig farm, Discovery Bay transport, and English teachers.
13 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
European Union
Ireland police remove farmers, blockades protesting against fuel price rises
The protests have led to blockades at Ireland’s only oil refinery and prevented tanker trucks from delivering fuel to petrol stations.
13 Apr 2026 - 1:52AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Asia’s ‘panicked farmers’ brace for a looming rice crisis post-Iran war
Shortages of imported fertilisers and fuel could not have come at a worse time for many Southeast Asian rice farmers.
11 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
2026 Trump-Xi summit
High fertiliser prices mean more soybeans for farmers – and greater reliance on China
Analysts question the cost of China deploying ‘fertiliser diplomacy’ and boosting soybean purchases ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:55AM
videocam
Science
2 years on: China’s ‘desert wheat farms’ show the seeds of success
Chinese project turns sand dunes into cropland to combat desertification and strengthen food security.
10 Apr 2026 - 2:34PM
videocam
China-Latin America relations
Cattle prices rocket as Brazil set to exhaust Chinese beef quota by May
As Beijing tariff nears, Brazil’s exporters are rapidly reaching their quota for China, forcing South American industry to seek new buyers.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:13AM
videocam
Africa
Opinion
|
Beijing’s supply-chain hedging strategy can help African food security
While governments must avoid swapping one dependency for another, Beijing’s inroads could help enhance food security efforts.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:55PM
videocam
Myanmar
Fuel crisis at planting season threatens Myanmar’s fragile economy
Rising fertiliser costs and fuel rationing have affected farmers’ productivity, but Myanmar has little capital to replenish these stocks.
8 Apr 2026 - 8:05PM
videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
The Philippines
Filipino farmers leave crops to rot as fuel prices drive up cost of harvest
It costs farmers 30 US cents to produce a kilogram of cabbage, which sells for as little as 5 US cents.
8 Apr 2026 - 3:12PM
videocam
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy
The Chinese Wine Awards shine a spotlight on flourishing mainland vineyards
Local restaurants and the Chinese Wine Awards mark the growing interest in home-grown vintages.
Supported by
Macau Government Tourism Office
China inflation
China to boost frozen pork reserves as hog prices tumble to multi-year troughs
The national average hog price fell to an eight-year low of 10.68 yuan per kg in the fourth week of March.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Why spike in fertiliser prices could boost China’s political clout
Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:10PM
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy
Macau’s culinary festival blends luxury dining with sustainability
Restaurants across the Greater Bay Area are underlining their commitment to the environment by showcasing zero-waste kitchens, hyperlocal seafood and organic ingredients.
Supported by
Macau Government Tourism Office
The Philippines
How soaring fuel prices are pushing Filipino farmers to the brink
Farmer Elmer Ullani spent seven hours transporting his produce to a trading post, but says he has nothing left after paying for fuel.
8 Apr 2026 - 3:14PM
videocam
China food security
How China’s massive pig farms created a serious pork supply glut
Vast hog farms – some rising 26 storeys high – have caused China’s pig herd to swell, but consumers dislike the industrially produced meat.
30 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
videocam
6
Indonesia
Indonesia slashes free meals budget to save US$2.3 billion as fuel prices soar
President Prabowo Subianto had previously insisted that the meal programme would be untouched.
30 Mar 2026 - 12:04PM
videocam
US-China trade war
Trump pitches China trade ‘win’ to US farmers ahead of Xi meeting, midterms
Claims come despite farmers remaining unsure if China will meet its 25 million-tonne commitment for 2026, as planting season approaches.
28 Mar 2026 - 6:21AM
videocam
23
China food security
China rushes to stabilise fertiliser market as Iran war chokes off imports
China is pushing firms to release their fertiliser reserves in time for the vital spring planting season, as supplies of key inputs tighten.
27 Mar 2026 - 12:48PM
videocam
China consumption
How ‘salmon’ raised in landlocked Xinjiang is netting fans in China
Aquaculture in the far-western region is expected to grow even more rapidly after a dependence on imported eggs is diminished or ended.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
videocam
9
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement