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🍚 As the global demand for food rises, so does the pressure on our ecosystems. Thanks to advancements in agricultural technology, we are now able to produce more food with less land. By reducing the need for farmland expansion, we can preserve forests and biodiversity hotspots, safeguarding habitats and contributing to a more sustainable future. Learn more about the benefits of plant science technologies and its contribution to biodiversity conservation with the infographic here. ⬇ CropLife International

🍃 Biodiversity is at the centre of many economic activities, especially those related to crop and livestock agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Learn about how sustainable agriculture contributes to the preservation of natural ecosystems with the infographic here 👇 #COP16Colombia #COP16 #Biodiversity #ForNature #PeaceWithNature #agriculture #farming #sustainableagriculture #aginnovation #plantscience #farmers CropLife International

🌱 Agricultural innovations, such as precision farming, plant biotechnology, and sustainable practices, are essential for global food security and biodiversity conservation. The development of these technologies enables farmers to grow more food on the same or less land, minimizing habitat conversion, protecting biodiversity and contributing to the goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its associated Global Biodiversity Framework. Learn more about how agricultural innovation contributes to #foodsecurity and #biodiversity with the infographic here. #COP16Colombia #COP16 #ForNature #PeaceWithNature #aginnovation #plantscience #sustainableagriculture #farming #farmers #agriculture #plantbiotechnology CropLife International

Grateful to the Canada-ASEAN Business Council for the invitation to join this panel discussion next week. Realizing more #sustainable and #resilient #foodsystems in #ASEAN and around the world is a shared responsibility. Looking forward to the conversation. Please register and join if your schedule allows. #Sustainability #Agriculture #AgTech

👨🏻🌾🌽With climate shocks impacting agricultural production and food systems, farmers need solutions to help them adapt to the changing climate. One such technology that have been helping farmers in #Vietnam be more productive while minimizing environmental impact is plant biotechnology. Learn about how genetically modified crops have benefited farmers in Vietnam for the past 10 years here: https://lnkd.in/ev3RcZGn #sustainableagriculture #plantbiotechnology #geneticallymodifiedcrops #farming #agriculture #farmers #plantscience #biotechnology #foodsecurity #climatechange CropLife International

🍃 According to the Convention on Biological Diversity (UN Biodiversity), nearly half of the human population is directly dependent on natural resources for its livelihood, and many of the most vulnerable people depend directly on biodiversity to fulfill their daily subsistence needs. 🌱 Learn how our industry is working to find solutions that bring together agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. 👇 #CultivatingInnovation #Biodiversity 

Stewardship promotes and supports the responsible use of crop protection Learn more about its role in agriculture and how it supports #foodsecurity in this Devex interview with Andrew Ward and Evelyn Lusenaka here. #plantscience #sustainableagriculture #agriculture #farming #farmers #stewardship #responsibleuse

📆 CropLife Asia September Wrap-Up Presenting the highlights of our activities: ➡ Sep 3-6: The 2024 International Container Management Symposium was organized by CropLife International in collaboration with Plant Protection Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, EuroCham Vietnam and CropLife #Vietnam. Siang Hee Tan and Jenny Panopio represented CLA at this event. The event saw participation from national associations & other stakeholders on #containermanagement policy devt. and implementation incl. inputs from various global experts. ➡ Sep 10-11: Sonny T. and Duke Hipp attended the 2nd ASEAN Gene Editing Workshop in Jakarta. This workshop was a collaboration among #ASEAN, US-ASEAN Business Council, CropLife Asia, ISAAA Inc. and the Malaysia Biotechnology Information Center (MABIC). The workshop focused on basics of #geneediting, applications in crop improvement and policy/regulatory considerations among others. Participants incl. representatives from the #ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, the ASEAN Sub Committee on Biotechnology, the ASEAN Genetically Modified Food Testing Network, representatives from ASEAN Member States and key industry stakeholders. ➡ Sep 13: FSII - Federation of Seed Industry of India - Federation of Seed Industry of India hosted its 8th AGM and conference featuring esteemed industry leaders, scientists and academics who shared their expertise and experiences to guide the future of the Indian #seed industry. Siang Hee participated on a panel discussion on Innovation Deployment by 2030, driving growth in Indian #agriculture. ➡ Sep 17: Siang Hee gave an online lecture at BINUS University on the Current Progress and Advancement in the #Biotechnology Industry and provided insights from the plant science industry. ➡ Sep 18: Thelma Soriano and the CropLife Indonesia team Agung Kurniawan , Agustine Christela Melviana Woro Umayi Ananda participated in a meeting with the members of Asbenindo and Hortindo Seeds Associations in Jakarta. Additionally, on Sep 19, they also attended a meeting with officials from the Indonesian Quarantine Agency (IQA) to explore potential collaboration in streamlining quarantine procedures. More abt the meetings here: https://bit.ly/4h7i7zT ➡ Sep 19: Duke attended The New Supply Chain Playbook: Leveraging China+N for Future Resilience Panel Discussion organized by The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore). More about his experience here: https://bit.ly/4f5pcz2 ➡ Sep 25: CropLife India hosted its National Conference & AGM, attracting >200 participants incl. government stakeholders. Siang Hee chaired a panel discussion on Role of #CropProtection Industry in the Growth of Indian Agriculture; Partners in Progress: Global Perspective. ➡ Sep 26: Siang Hee presented on Safeguarding National Food Security: Tackling Illicit Trade and the Growing Threat of Illegal Pesticides in the E-Commerce Era at FICCI’s MASCRADE Conference 2024.

🌏👐 Today (Oct 17) marks World Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Hunger and malnutrition continue to persist in Asia with 384.5 million facing hunger and 1.18 billion facing food insecurity. Ensuring a stable and affordable food supply is key to food security resiliency and keeping millions out of extreme poverty. 👩🏻🔬🌱 Innovation and science present new avenues to boost agricultural productivity ensuring a stable and affordable food supply, increase farmer incomes and livelihoods. One such innovation that has helped increase farmers income is plant biotechnology or GM crops. For example, for each extra dollar invested in GM crop seeds (relative to the cost of conventional seed), farmers in developing countries gained an average return of US$5.22 (Source: Brookes, G. (2022). https://lnkd.in/gPBu5Zya). Read about some of the farmers that have been positively impacted by the use of plant #biotechnology here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gGpExTps ➡ https://lnkd.in/gkJbnGVs ➡ https://lnkd.in/gcSZw26s #SDG1 #SDG2 #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #sustainableagriculture #plantscience #aginnovation #farming #foodsecurity #farmers

🌎🍚 #WorldFoodDay reminds us of the fundamental #righttofood that everyone should have. #Agtech and #plantscience innovations play a pivotal role in ensuring food security for everyone. CropLife Asia and our members remain committed to innovating and collaborating to advance sustainable agriculture to address #foodsecurity and #hunger. Read more in our press release here: https://lnkd.in/g8AqaMHR #sustainableagriculture #farming #agriculture #SDG2 #ZeroHunger CropLife International Siang Hee Tan