Lao govt bans import of certain agricultural products

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The government has banned the import of certain types of agricultural produce, livestock and fish, aimed at spurring the farming of these crops and animals in Laos to boost the economy and generate more revenue for farmers.

In terms of crops, the government has named cabbage, garlic, onions, pepper, lettuce and white cabbage as crops that should be farmed more intensively and imports slashed.