China Food & Agriculture News | China Dialogue https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/ China and the Environment Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:25:30 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://cdn.chinadialogue.net/content/uploads/2020/06/19102132/Colour.svg China Food & Agriculture News | China Dialogue https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/ 32 32 Farmers ambivalent over Vietnam’s low-carbon rice programme https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/farmers-ambivalent-over-vietnams-low-carbon-rice-programme/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:41:34 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=114665 A World Bank-backed project has been criticised by rice farmers for high costs and poor returns. Can its proposed second phase salvage things?

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]]> China’s eco farmers innovate to cope with extreme weather https://chinadialogue.net/en/climate/chinas-eco-farmers-innovate-to-cope-with-extreme-weather/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:38:54 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=110230 Droughts and floods test the capacity of early warning systems and other ‘climate services’ to aid farmers – who in the meantime think up creative ways to stay afloat

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]]> How China’s mountain farmers are coping with climate change https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/how-chinas-mountain-farmers-are-coping-with-climate-change/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:45:21 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=108297 Rural communities, often led by women, are using seed banks and traditional techniques to boost local crop diversity and food security

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]]> In Honduras, a democratic approach to palm oil defies the status quo https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/honduras-democratic-approach-to-palm-oil-defies-status-quo/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:45:39 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=107987 One company in northern Honduras shows how palm oil cooperatives can empower communities while turning a profit

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]]> India’s palm oil drive faces reality check https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/indias-palm-oil-drive-faces-reality-check/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:01:21 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=106078 Two years in, the plan to expand domestic production is hindered by lack of mills and unsuitable climates

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]]> Producing palm oil and protecting forests in Latin America https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/producing-palm-oil-and-protecting-forests-in-latin-america/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:28:30 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=105317 Growers must make up for past forest loss and keep trees standing to gain RSPO sustainability certification

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]]> Improving palm oil awareness in China https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/improving-palm-oil-awareness-in-china/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:49:02 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=104354 Awareness-raising by civil society is beginning to bear fruit, with plenty of potential in instant noodles and personal care

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]]> State-wide approach could transform palm oil https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/state-wide-approach-could-transform-palm-oil/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:32:39 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=104266 Sustainability certification that focuses on a whole state is being piloted in Malaysia, with benefits for smallholders and conservation

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]]> Kenya’s agroforestry in the spotlight https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/kenya-shamba-agroforestry-in-the-spotlight/ Wed, 10 May 2023 14:43:19 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=102930 Government’s suggestion to ease regulations on crop growing in forests re-opens debate on shamba system

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]]> Where China’s food policies and climate goals meet https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/where-chinas-food-policies-and-climate-goals-meet/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:58:10 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=101498 A mix of government initiatives, marketing and consumer choice can help cut emissions from China’s food system

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