agribusinessreview.comSEPTEMBER - 20236In the face of increasing population growth, ensuring the sustainability of agriculture in the Asia-Pacific region necessitates a significant emphasis on improving the quality of seeds. The ability to achieve high productivity levels, resilience, and environmental balance relies heavily on the quality of used seeds. Considering the wide array of climates, soil types, and farming methods found across the region, it is crucial to have a wide selection of seed varieties that are finely tuned to suit the specific local conditions. These high-quality seeds have essential characteristics like disease resistance, adaptability to challenging environmental conditions, and optimal growth potential. These qualities establish a solid groundwork for consistent and strong crop yields, thereby reinforcing the overall food security of the region.Technological strides have transformed seed evolution in APAC, as precision breeding and partnerships between public research and private seed enterprises yield customised varieties aligning with local farming requisites. To bolster this progress, governmental strategies must accentuate seed tech research, guaranteeing accessible and dependable seed outlets for farmers. Augmenting this approach with financial incentives, subsidies, and skill-enhancement initiatives can notably stimulate the uptake of premium seeds, especially within smallholder farming communities.In this edition of Agri-Business Review, we present seed companies operating within the APAC region, championing the empowerment of farmers to transcend the cycle of impoverishment and reliance on external resources. Among the featured companies is Allied Botanical, ceaselessly dedicated to equipping farmers with the tools for global competitiveness. Beyond their commercial pursuits, their overarching mission revolves around community welfare. Evident through their unwavering focus on customer contentment, they curate and deliver only the most exceptional products from the global market while upholding an unwavering commitment to uncompromising quality standards and environmental stewardship.The magazine further delves into the perspectives shared by notable individuals in the field, including Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability at Tate & Lyle [LON: TATE]; Graham Wilkinson, Global Vice President of Agriculture at Arla Foods; and Tamara Lopes, Executive Sustainability Manager at Minerva Food. Their insights shed light on the intricate challenges of nourishing an expanding global population while working within resource limitations. Amidst these complexities, the significance of seed quality emerges as a promising symbol of optimism and advancement.We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.Let us know your thoughts!Elevating Seed Quality for Resilient Food Production and SecurityEDITORIALLayla HawkinsManaging Editoreditor@agribusinessreview.comEDITORIAL STAFFAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua ParkerAncel Castelinosales@agribusinessreview.comeditor@agribusinessreview.commarketing@agribusinessreview.comEmailVISUALIZERSOlivia SmithJohn GouthamDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsMANAGING EDITORLayla Hawkins Agri Business Review Visit www.agribusinessreview.comCopyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.SEPTEMBER- 06 - 2023, Vol - 03, Issue - 17 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian Isaac600 S Andrews Ave Ste 405,Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33301
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