LEYTE, PHILIPPINES – Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) struck the Philippines in November 2013, taking more than 7,000 lives and affecting more than 14 million people in 44 provinces. With overall damages at USD 5.8 billion, Super Typhoon Yolanda also disrupted the livelihoods of 5.9 million workers and destroyed 33 million coconut trees which are a […]
Farmers in Tiakkyi township in Myanmar grow vegetables and fruits including grapes, lime, lemon, and guava. According to U Than Mg, they used to sell these in the town, but after joining the Myanmar Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association, they now have space at Thirimingalar fruits and vegetables wholesale market to sell […]