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Here are some recent news articles from Channel NewsAsia related to agriculture:

  1. Singapore's agriculture sector sees growth, but challenges remain (March 2023)

Singapore's agriculture sector has seen growth in recent years, driven by the government's efforts to promote local food production and reduce reliance on imports. However, the sector still faces challenges such as high production costs and limited land availability.

  1. Indonesia's palm oil industry faces criticism over environmental impact (February 2023)

Indonesia's palm oil industry has been criticized for its environmental impact, including deforestation and habitat destruction. The industry has been accused of contributing to climate change and harming local communities.

  1. Thailand's rice farmers struggle with low prices and debt (January 2023)

Thailand's rice farmers are struggling with low prices and debt, which has led to a decline in the country's rice production. The government has implemented measures to support farmers, including subsidies and price guarantees.

  1. Vietnam's agriculture sector sees growth, driven by exports (December 2022)

Vietnam's agriculture sector has seen growth in recent years, driven by exports of products such as coffee, rubber, and seafood. The country is also investing in modernizing its agricultural infrastructure and technology.

  1. Malaysia's agriculture sector faces challenges from climate change (November 2022)

Malaysia's agriculture sector is facing challenges from climate change, including droughts and floods. The sector is also struggling with pests and diseases, which have affected crop yields and quality.

  1. Singapore's urban farming initiative aims to increase local food production (October 2022)

Singapore has launched an urban farming initiative to increase local food production and reduce reliance on imports. The initiative aims to create a network of urban farms and greenhouses to produce a range of crops, including leafy greens and herbs.

  1. Indonesia's coffee farmers struggle with low prices and disease (September 2022)

Indonesia's coffee farmers are struggling with low prices and disease, which has affected the country's coffee production. The government has implemented measures to support farmers, including subsidies and price guarantees.

  1. Thailand's agricultural sector sees growth, driven by exports (August 2022)

Thailand's agricultural sector has seen growth in recent years, driven by exports of products such as rice, rubber, and seafood. The country is also investing in modernizing its agricultural infrastructure and technology.

  1. Vietnam's rice farmers benefit from government support (July 2022)

Vietnam's rice farmers have benefited from government support, including subsidies and price guarantees. The government has also implemented measures to promote sustainable rice production and reduce the sector's environmental impact.

  1. Malaysia's palm oil industry faces criticism over environmental impact (June 2022)

Malaysia's palm oil industry has been criticized for its environmental impact, including deforestation and habitat destruction. The industry has been accused of contributing to climate change and harming local communities.

These are just a few examples of recent news articles from Channel NewsAsia related to agriculture in Southeast Asia.