Brewing change: from opium poppies to premium coffee in the mountains of Lao PDR – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

From Opium Poppies to Premium Coffee: Transforming the Mountains of Lao PDR

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In the rugged mountains of Laos, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime is driving a powerful transformation-replacing opium poppy fields with thriving premium coffee farms. This shift not only cultivates sustainable livelihoods but also strikes a decisive blow against illicit drug production

Turkmenistan advances resilience in cotton production and pest management in cereal crops – Food and Agriculture Organization

Turkmenistan Boosts Resilience in Cotton Production and Pest Control for Cereal Crops

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Turkmenistan boosts resilience in cotton production and pest management in cereal crops, enhancing food security and sustainable agriculture, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Lao PDR and FAO Sign Agreement Funded by ADB to Upgrade Agro-climate Information Services and Early Warning Systems – Food and Agriculture Organization

Lao PDR and FAO Partner to Enhance Agro-Climate Information and Early Warning Systems with ADB Support

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Lao PDR and FAO, supported by funding from the Asian Development Bank, have joined forces to strengthen agro-climate information services and early warning systems-empowering farmers to better withstand climate challenges

Parliament of Brunei Darussalam strengthens stakeholder collaboration to advance ASEAN RAI Implementation – Food and Agriculture Organization

Brunei’s Parliament Boosts Stakeholder Collaboration to Drive ASEAN RAI Progress

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The Parliament of Brunei Darussalam has intensified stakeholder collaboration to boost ASEAN’s Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) implementation, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization, aiming for sustainable agriculture across the region.

2023 – Understanding the Rice Value Chain in Lao PDR: Defining the Way Forward for Rice Fortification – UN World Food Programme (WFP)

2023 Insights into Lao PDR’s Rice Value Chain: Paving the Path for Effective Rice Fortification

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In 2023, the UN World Food Programme shone a spotlight on the rice value chain in Lao PDR, launching an exciting effort to enhance nutrition through rice fortification. This groundbreaking initiative paves the way for stronger food security and improved public health