Food Systems Transformation

Development Asia

On the Edge of Food Security: Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture in Bhutan

12 February 2025

Modernizing farming methods, establishing greenhouse farms, and improving post-harvest management can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and enhance food security.


From Guesswork to Precision: Enhancing Agricultural Mapping with Geospatial Technology

29 January 2025

Select the most appropriate measurement method—walking, digitization, or parcel corner GPS—based on specific local characteristics.


Transitioning to Low-Carbon, Resilient Rice Production in Pakistan

14 November 2024

The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan’s.


Boosting Food Security and Ecosystems through Regenerative Agriculture

28 June 2024

This requires the adoption of conservation agriculture, agroecology, and nature-based solutions.


Enhancing Agri-Food Traceability in the Greater Mekong Subregion

25 June 2024

Harmonize traceability standards and adopt shared digital technologies to boost interoperability in the food supply chain.


Securing Lao PDR’s Food and Nutrition Future

06 June 2024

The government is strengthening its economic foundations and upscaling food and nutrition and climate-resilient social assistance to address the country’s.


Addressing Timor-Leste’s Food Security and Nutrition

29 February 2024

Boosting agricultural productivity through technology, training, and better farmer access to markets will enhance food stability.


Transforming Fergana Valley into Central Asia’s Hub for Growth and Connectivity

19 September 2023

Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.


Mitigating Emerging Food Security Risks in Rice Markets

22 May 2023

Building the resilience of rice markets is key to ensuring food security amid increasing prices and climate risks in Asia and the Pacific.


Improving Central Asia’s Climate Resilience through the Water–Agriculture–Energy Nexus

26 April 2023

The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.


Maximizing the Potential of Central Asia’s Horticulture Exports to the PRC

27 March 2023

This study suggests policy actions for the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan based on the export potential of selected fruits and nuts.


Unlocking the Benefits of Biogas in a Circular Agri-Food Economy

17 March 2023

In the People’s Republic of China, biogas plants supply electricity to livestock farms using their wastes and produce organic fertilizer for eco-farming.


Improving Food Safety in Fruit and Vegetable Value Chains in Viet Nam

20 February 2023

This study analyzes fresh produce for contaminants and explores ways to enhance farm management, market infrastructure, and food safety.


How Farmer-Led Digital Ecosystems Can Boost Yields and Incomes in Indonesia

30 January 2023

Mobile apps enable farmers, including women smallholders, to modernize and diversify their production and transact with suppliers and buyers directly.


Building Resilience in the Greater Mekong Subregion’s Agri-Food Sector

13 January 2023

Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.


A Multipronged Approach to Mitigating the Food Crisis in Sri Lanka

16 December 2022

Designing an effective assistance package involves collaboration and coordination to address immediate to long-term needs.


ADB Knowledge Events

Ireland Agri-food Industry, Innovations, and Climate Measures

25 to 27 February 2025

This session was a product of continuous discussions between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Ireland to collaborate for sustainable agrifood sector development in ADB's developing member.


Expert Committee Meetings on Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Low-Carbon Food Systems in the ASEAN Region

31 January to 24 June 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), has launched a project to mitigate climate change in the agriculture sector, while addressing issues surrounding agriculture and food systems in the Asia and Pacific region.


Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024

9 to 12 April 2024

The Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 was held on 9-12 April 2024 in Manila, Philippines to discuss actions to ease a worsening food crisis in the region, and to improve long-term food security by strengthening food systems against the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss among stakeholders.


Partnering with Agribusinesses to Boost Climate Resilience of Smallholder Farmers in Asia and the Pacific

26 November 2021

Agriculture is one of the most affected sectors by climate change. Asia’s $260 billion of investments are needed annually to transform the food and agriculture system to become greener and more resilient. Home to its investment programs on agribusinesses, PSCC’s Agribusiness Investment Team provides technical assistance and training to farmers on climate-resilient agricultural practices.