ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability Highlighted in New Report

SINGAPORE, June 14, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CropLife Asia and the EU-ASEAN Business Council have jointly published a report titled "Report on ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability," following the ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability Workshop held in Jakarta in November 2023. The report analyzes the challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia’s agriculture, emphasizing the need for tailored solutions amid global sustainability trends.
Dr. Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director of CropLife Asia, called for national agricultural strategies that balance productivity, environmental protection, and economic viability for smallholder farmers. The report highlights the region’s projected population growth, increasing food demand, and the impact of climate change on agriculture, stressing innovative approaches for a reliable food supply.
Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, underscored the importance of balancing food security, nutritional value, rural incomes, and environmental protection. The report also examines the impact of EU agricultural policies on ASEAN productivity and promotes agricultural innovations like digital solutions, efficient farming training, and gene-editing technologies.
The full report is available on CropLife Asia’s website.
About CropLife Asia: A non-profit advocating for food security through innovative agriculture, supporting 15 member associations and led by key companies in crop protection and biotechnology.
About EU-ASEAN Business Council: The primary voice for European businesses in ASEAN, promoting trade and investment between Europe and ASEAN and advocating for policy changes to improve business conditions.