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CropLife Asia Highlights how Plant Science is 'Part of the Solution' on Biodiversity Day
May 21, 2021 16:00 JST
In concert with the theme for this year's International Day for Biological Development (or Biodiversity Day), We're part of the solution, CropLife Asia and its members are commemorating the day by raising the necessity of a biologically-diverse planet in ensuring our sustainable future and highlighting that plant science industry is increasingly 'part of the solution' in supporting biodiversity.
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Water Crisis Highlights Need for New Solutions & Technologies to Drive Conservation in Asian Agriculture
Mar 22, 2021 11:00 JST
As World Water Day is recognized in Asia and around the globe today, CropLife Asia is marking the occasion by calling for more intensive efforts and collaborative work to drive water conservation in regional agriculture.
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CropLife Asia's 'Drone for Pesticide Application' Online Forum draws Asian Policymakers and Global Experts
Mar 12, 2021 06:00 JST
A first-of-its-kind virtual conference on drone use for pesticide application in Asia concluded this week after three days of dialogue and discussion among stakeholders from across the food supply chain.
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CropLife Asia 2021 Annual General Meeting convenes virtually with Regional Food Supply Chain & Farmer Resiliency Center Stage
Mar 03, 2021 15:00 JST
The CropLife Asia 2021 Annual General Meeting commenced virtually today, bringing together plant science industry leaders from across the continent.
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Lunar New Year Brings Call from CropLife Asia to "Think of and Thank our Farmer Heroes"
Feb 09, 2021 12:00 JST
With people in Asia and around the world set to celebrate Lunar New Year, CropLife Asia called for greater appreciation of regional growers and their critical contributions to food production - helping ensure food security across Asia and making available many of the ingredients to dishes enjoyed during this festive time of year.
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CropLife Asia: Reaction to UN Report on State of Food Security and Nutrition in Asia
Jan 21, 2021 11:00 JST
With today's launch of the United Nations' (UN) "Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition", CropLife Asia released a statement urging more partnership and agricultural technology adoption across the region to help ensure an abundant and accessible supply of safe, nutritious food for all.
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More Impactful Partnership to Address Asia's 'Gathering Food Security Storm' Urged by Regional Plant Science Industry
Sep 01, 2020 08:30 JST
As the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) convened virtually to begin its Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, CropLife Asia took the opportunity to raise the growing threat posed by a number of factors to the region's food supply and the critical need for shared, sustainable solutions driven by stakeholder collaboration across the food value chain.
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Growing Food Crisis in Asia Calls for More Regional "Farm-to-Fork Cooperation & Collaboration" Says CropLife Asia
Jul 14, 2020 16:30 JST
In the wake of the United Nations (UN) release of its 2020 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World, CropLife Asia has issued a renewed call for the region's food value chain stakeholders to work together to better ensure a safe and nutritious food supply.
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CropLife Asia Commends UN Call for Action to Avoid "Global Food Emergency" & Rallies Regional Stakeholders
Jun 11, 2020 11:00 JST
A policy brief released this week by the United Nations (UN), "The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security and Nutrition", raises serious concerns regarding the effect COVID-19 is having on the most vulnerable parts of society already experiencing hunger and malnutrition. As a result, CropLife Asia is reiterating the need for greater coordination and collaboration across the regional food value chain to ensure a sustainable supply of safe and nutritious food.
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CropLife Asia Joins FAO Call for Healthy & Sustainable Diets for all this World Food Day
Oct 16, 2019 12:00 JST
This World Food Day, CropLife Asia proudly joins the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the call to make healthy and sustainable diets accessible and affordable to everyone - and heralds the innovations of plant science technologies as a key component in realizing this pursuit.
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CropLife Asia Calls on Region's Stakeholders to Work Together to Address "Unacceptable" Food Crisis
Jul 16, 2019 15:00 JST
With the release of the 2019 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World by the United Nations (UN), new data has come to light indicating hunger, undernourishment and obesity are at critical levels globally and throughout Asia in particular.
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Vietnamese Government Encouraged to Embrace Agricultural Innovation to Protect Vietnam's Economy & Food Security
Sep 12, 2018 17:00 JST
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently called for Vietnam's agriculture sector to become one of the top 15 most developed in the world in just ten years and utilise scientific and technological advances. His Excellency further emphasized that more innovation is needed to generate new drivers for growth to ensure macroeconomic stability. Such an ambitious agenda can be achieved only if the government embraces agricultural innovation.
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Promoting Safe & Sustainable Food Supply a Key Focus at CropLife Asia 2018 Annual General Meeting
Mar 28, 2018 19:00 JST
CropLife Asia's 2018 Annual General Meeting was conducted for the past two days in Singapore -- bringing together leaders in the plant science industry and a host of food value chain stakeholders.
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Another Award for CropLife Asia Project Fostering Enhanced Farmer Communication
Nov 03, 2017 14:30 JST
With the 10th Annual Agrow Awards ceremony held in London this week, it was announced that CropLife Asia was the recipient of this year's Best Stewardship Programme award.
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FAO Focus on Food Security this World Food Day Supported by CropLife Asia
Oct 16, 2017 13:00 JST
This World Food Day CropLife Asia commended the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for its efforts to bring greater awareness to the need for Food Security in combatting global hunger.
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CropLife Asia Rejects Thai Pesticide Alert Network "Misinformation"; Calls on Stakeholders to put Thailand Farmers First
Sep 19, 2017 20:00 JST
In the wake of the Thailand Pesticide Alert Network's (Thai PAN) continued efforts to limit farmer access to safe and effective crop protection, CropLife Asia issued the following statement.
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CropLife Asia Promotes Role of Plant Science & Benefits to Thai Farmers at Tech4Farmers Asia 2.0
Sep 14, 2017 21:00 JST
Dr. Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director of CropLife Asia, participated today at the Tech4Farmers Asia 2.0 event held in Bangkok. He took part on a panel looking at the issue of 'Creating an Enabling Environment for Market Access'.
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CropLife Asia Awarded for New Approach to Farmer Communication
Apr 24, 2017 18:00 JST
CropLife Asia took home the Asia Pacific Excellence Award in the Non-Governmental Organizations & Associations category at a ceremony held on 19 April 2017 at the Harbour Grand Kowloon in Hong Kong.
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CropLife Asia & Regional Plant Science Industry Celebrate Earth Day
Apr 21, 2017 10:00 JST
Nearly 400,000 plant species provide our planet with the nutritious food, fiber, fresh air, and medicine we need to survive, but it is estimated that roughly one-fifth of those are at risk of extinction due to environmental threats.
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World Water Day brings Message of Conservation & Plant Science Contributions from CropLife Asia
Mar 22, 2017 14:00 JST
As the world marks World Water Day, CropLife Asia took the opportunity to encourage greater awareness around the diminishing availability of this precious resource and highlighted the critical role that plant science technology plays in promoting greater water conservation in agriculture use.
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Responsible Business Forum on Food & Agriculture Kicks off in Jakarta
Mar 14, 2017 13:00 JST
With today's kickoff of the Responsible Business Forum on Food & Agriculture in Jakarta, CropLife Asia Executive Director Dr. Siang Hee Tan highlighted the game-changing benefits of innovative plant science technologies and the role they play in benefitting smallholder farmers in ASEAN and Indonesia.
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Role of Plant Science in Supporting Indonesia & ASEAN Smallholder Farmers Highlighted at Jakarta Forum
Mar 14, 2017 10:00 JST
The opening session of the Responsible Business Forum on Food & Agriculture began today (Tuesday, 14 March) at 9am and is scheduled to conclude tomorrow afternoon. The two-day Forum is being held once again at the Grand Hyatt in Jakarta, bringing together key stakeholders and representatives from multiple sectors of the food and agriculture industries.
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Spotlight Shines on Sustainable Food Security & Enabling Smallholder Farmers in Asia as Plant Science Industry Leaders Converge on Singapore
Mar 09, 2017 10:00 JST
In commencing its 2017 Annual General Meeting today in Singapore, CropLife Asia began a two-day event that is bringing together international and regional leaders in the plant science industry as well as the larger agricultural community.
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Giving Thanks to Asia's Smallholder Farmers this Lunar New Year Promoted by CropLife Asia
Jan 27, 2017 12:30 JST
As Asia and the world prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year, CropLife Asia encouraged those ringing in the 'Year of the Rooster' to remember the smallholder farmers and their immense contributions to ensuring a safe, sustainable food supply for the region and world - and who grow many of the foods we'll enjoy during the festive season.
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CropLife Asia Supports UN FAO Call for Food & Agriculture to "Change" along with Climate to Meet Growing Demands
Oct 14, 2016 14:30 JST
As Asia and the world prepare to mark World Food Day, CropLife Asia expressed its strong support for the 2016 theme put forth by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - 'Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too.'
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CropLife Asia Signs Partnership with Asian Apiculture Association
Aug 18, 2016 10:00 JST
CropLife Asia announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asian Apicultural Association to support a research initiative to catalogue and study the bee species and populations in Asia.
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CropLife Asia Promotes Role of Plant Science in Sustainable Agriculture this Earth Day
Apr 22, 2016 09:00 JST
As the world prepares to recognize Earth Day, CropLife Asia took the opportunity to herald the contributions being made through plant science technology to sustainable agriculture in the region and around the globe.
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CropLife Asia Presents on Counterfeits & Role of Vessel Companies at INTA-BASCAP Workshop
Mar 02, 2016 10:30 JST
A workshop convened by the International Trademark Association (INTA) and International Chamber of Commerce Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) commenced today in Singapore for a discussion on the counterfeiting and piracy issues that plague Asia.
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Plant Science Innovations Heralded as Key Contributor to Combating Hunger & Food Insecurity in Asia
Oct 16, 2015 16:30 JST
As Asia and the world marked World Food Day on this date, CropLife Asia took the opportunity to herald the contributions farmers enabled by plant science technology are making to combat hunger around the globe - and highlight the important role these agricultural innovations will play in delivering food security and sustainability to the nations of Asia and the world.
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