SiangHee Tan

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

The first Asia’s Farm to Fork 5 Good Questions Podcast episode of 2025 is out! In this episode, we speak to Michael Keller, Secretary-General at International Seeds Federation about the pivotal role that #seeds play in global #agriculture. Listen for more: https://t.co/mmSPDpIryP

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

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. Learn abt the benefits of #plantscience technologies and its contribution to #biodiversity here.

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

With climate shocks impacting agricultural production and food systems, farmers need solutions to help them adapt. Learn more abt how #plantbiotechnology help Vietnamese farmers be more productive while minimizing environmental impact here: https://t.co/LLQ904ibZ2

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

#WorldFoodDay reminds us of the fundamental #righttofood that everyone should have. CL-Asia and our members remain committed to innovating & collaborating to advance #sustainableagriculture to address #foodsecurity and #hunger. Read more here: https://t.co/jonaJGYdO8

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

🌏 #WorldCottonDay is celebrated annually on Oct 7 to raise the visibility of the cotton industry as well as increased awareness on the critical role that it plays in economic development, international trade and poverty alleviation. Learn more about #Cotton here. #farming

[FICCI CASCADE 🇮🇳 @Cascadeglobal]

"Despite stringent regulatory frameworks governing pesticide trade, illicit products persistently evade detection and are readily available on numerous e-commerce platforms, posing significant risks to farmers, consumers, and the environment."

~ Dr. Siang Hee TAN, Executive Director, CropLife.

[FICCI CASCADE 🇮🇳 @Cascadeglobal]

"Access to genuine agricultural products is crucial for farmers, as illicit or substandard inputs can lead to crop failure, compromising food security and consumer satisfaction."

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

Rice is eaten by more than 3.5 billion people every day around the world, but its production is threatened by disease such as rice blast, which, without a way to control, could threaten #foodsecurity. Learn how #geneediting can help: https://t.co/TBgC0LMIJZ

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

The 2024 International Container Management Symposium (#CMS2024) has officially kicked off today in #Vietnam, bringing together >70 experts to discuss sustainable #containermanagement for the #plantscience industry. Read more here: https://t.co/uB2kaQiLM1

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

Today marks the start of the 2024 International Container Management Symposium. But, what is container management? Watch this explainer video to find out more: https://t.co/wLPbMCS7CU
#CMS2024 #containermanagement #productstewardship

[SiangHee Tan @siangtsh]

Glad to be in Vietnam for this important symposium and discussions with stakeholders from the region. #CMS2024

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

📢 CropLife International & CropLife Vietnam will be hosting the 2024 International Container Management Symposium from Sep 4-6 in HCMC, #Vietnam. Stay tuned to our social media this week as we share snippets from the Symposium.

[SiangHee Tan @siangtsh]

I'll be speaking at Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit in SG this November! Join for start-up discovery, partnerships & investment opportunities, plenty of C-Suite networking, as we accelerate #climateresilience & #nutrition. More info https://t.co/bZT54zxivb #APACAgriFood

[SiangHee Tan @siangtsh]

A very succinct and impactful interview, on the importance of seed in the food value chain, including the role it plays in trade and policies. Do have a listen.

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

We are back with a new episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions #Podcast! Here, Francine Sayoc, Executive Director of @apsaseed talks abt the starting point of food & ag - #seeds and the important role they play in the food system. Listen for more: https://t.co/EyThmw3gE2

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

We are back with a new episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions #Podcast! Here, Francine Sayoc, Executive Director of @apsaseed talks abt the starting point of food & ag - #seeds and the important role they play in the food system. Listen for more: https://t.co/EyThmw3gE2

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

One of the major scientific advances in #agriculture has been plant #biotechnology. Crop improvements were made when targeted changes to a plant’s genetic makeup through modern biotechnology give the plant a new desirable trait. Learn abt the impact it has on farming here.

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

Have you read the report on ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability yet?

This report by CropLife Asia & the @EU_AseanBC highlights pathways for #sustainableagriculture in Southeast Asia. For more on the findings: https://t.co/2yJrG5BOKF

[SiangHee Tan @siangtsh]

This report is an insightful read into how agricultural sustainability goals have to be contextualized according to national and regional needs.

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

CropLife Asia & @EU_AseanBC have jointly released a report on ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability. This report draws on discussions from the first ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability Workshop that was held in Jakarta in November 2023. Read more here: https://t.co/UrUetnsVBs

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

The theme for #WorldEnvironmentDay this year is #landrestoration, desertification and drought resilience. As the climate crisis progresses, it is important to improve agricultural productivity and preserve food security through #plantscience innovations and technologies.

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

May 22 is #BiodiversityDay. Climate change, urbanization, invasive species & pests, and land degradation pose threats to biodiversity. Innovations in #plantscience offer solutions that can help mitigate some of these threats. Read more here: https://t.co/e4LJXc0NB6

[CropLife Asia @CropLifeAsia]

From controlling pests, reducing post-harvest food loss, increasing availability of food and improving farmers' well-being, crop protection products are not only a necessity but provides various benefits as well. Read more here: https://t.co/ixZeGmF8g3