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Philippines expert stresses the need for governments to formulate and implement a cohesive policy based on real situations

Writer: Rojana Manowalailao, ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems Mr. Gerald Cammagay, a Science Research Specialist with the Philippines’s Organic Agriculture Division recently attended the 6th  Project Partner Meeting of the ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems (ASEAN SAS) in Vientiane, Lao PDR where he gave this interview What is the role and responsibility of your agency? “We are …

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Agriculture officer from Malaysia talks about challenges in supporting sustainable agrifood systems

Mr. Ismail Iberahim, Principal Assistant Director of Plant Biosecurity Division with Malaysia’s Department of Agriculture recently attended the 6th Project Partner Meeting of the ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems (ASEAN SAS) in Vientiane, Lao PDR where he gave this interview. What is your role and responsibility at your agency? “My role is supporting sustainable agriculture. As …

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Cambodia Rice Federation features ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems in supporting safety and sustainable food production

Rice is one of the major crops both for Cambodia and South-East Asia. Since the agriculture sector struggles to meet the demand, the use of chemical inputs is increasing. Farmers believe that chemical inputs can foster productivity, eliminate pests and boost profit. However, improper use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizer may contribute to various problems …

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Head of Crop Protection from Brunei Darussalam stresses building close relationship with farmers would lead to sustainable agriculture future

Writer: Rojana Manowalailao, ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems Mr. Noor Azri Bin Haji Mohamad Noor from the Department of Agriculture talked about issues and challenges in sustainable agriculture and the role of his unit in tackling them. Mr. Noor recently attended the 6th Project Partner Meeting of the ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems (ASEAN SAS) in Vientiane, …

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Training strengthens capacity of government officials in supporting food and nutrition security policies and strategies in Thailand

Writer: ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems Thailand Team Thai government officials better fit themselves in food and nutrition security development after the ‘Training on Food and Nutrition Security in Thailand’ co-organized by Department of Agriculture, Office of Agricultural Economics and German-ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems (ASEAN SAS) on 12-16 October 2015. Over 20 participants of 11 government …

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She is happy and proud (both at home and farm): A story of woman in Cambodia shows everyone has the rights to better livelihood

Writer: Samorn Channa, ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems Him Sothea, 49, a mother of three daughters, living in Chum Teavchreng Village, Tang Krous commune, Kampong Chhnang Province. Her older daughter is 21 years old, studying at university in Phnom Penh while the youngest is studying at grade 7 in the community. Ms. Sothea has been working …

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When will you stop? Or the world will end!

Writer: Rojana Manowalailao, ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems Experts in sustainable agriculture development urge for a change in agrifood system production. Or, a future lies blind. Policy is needed, private company must agree, consumer have to value and farmer can just start, these were voiced by the experts during private interviews at the recent 6th Project Partner …

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Training of Trainers on Integrated Pest Management in Tien Giang, Vietnam

Writer: ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems Team, Vietnam Sustainable agriculture development is the main strategy for the Government of Vietnam. The Vietnam Government have been supporting the national project “Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development 2011-2020” as well as improvement of farmer livelihood through technical investment, production technologies and market orientation. At ASEAN level, Vietnam has …

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Visit from Germany’s food, agriculture and consumer protection committee

On 25 October 2015, a parliament delegation of the German Bundestag, Committee on Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, visited the GIZ project partner “Southern Regional Plant Protection Center” (SRPPC) in Tien Giang province, Vietnam. The delegation was headed by Mr. Alois Gerig, chairman of the Committee. The purpose of this visit was to exchange information …

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