agriculture | China Dialogue https://chinadialogue.net/en/tag/agriculture/ 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 agriculture | China Dialogue https://chinadialogue.net/en/tag/agriculture/ 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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]]> How can the palm oil industry reach net zero? https://chinadialogue.net/en/climate/how-can-palm-oil-reach-net-zero/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:53:15 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=104687 Ending deforestation, and enhancing transparency and cooperation, will be key to balancing palm oil emissions and removals

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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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]]> A warmer, wetter climate challenges a Chinese eco-farm https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/warmer-wetter-climate-challenges-chinese-eco-farm/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:27:01 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=99441 As theories circulate that climate change could benefit some farmers, one in China’s Northwest faces harsher realities

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]]> Chinese rice farming trials cut methane emissions https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/chinas-rice-farming-trials-cut-methane-emissions-and-increase-yields/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:20:27 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=96712 Techniques that use less water, produce more rice and emit less methane are gaining traction in China

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]]> Chinese techniques offer corn farmers in Benin a way to adapt to climate change https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/chinese-techniques-offer-corn-farmers-in-benin-a-way-to-adapt-to-climate-change/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:01:40 +0000 https://chinadialogue.net/?p=88378 Trainings in the West African nation are helping farmers use drought-tolerant varieties, but financial support is lacking

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