Experts at 16th Edition of Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program Discusses About Agriculture Biotechnology – Krishi Jagran

The 16th Edition of the Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program started on October 10, 2022, and will last until October 14, 2022, in the Philippines. The program is organized to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and exchange on agricultural plant biotechnology.

Several participants including farmer leaders, scientists, academia, media, government officers, and policymakers will be present at this week-long program.

The 14th and 15th editions of the Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program held in 2020 and 2021 respectively, were held virtually.

Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Krishi Jagran, M C Dominic addressed the 16th Edition of Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program today in the Philippines. While addressing who's who, he stressed upon bringing the technology that can increases farm income.

Today, the second day of this program witnessed many eminent speakers sharing experiences and knowledge on biotech.

Ma. Lorelie Agbagala, Head of the Secretariat of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines talks about the Philippine Biosafety Regulations on Plants derived from Modern Biotechnology.

Dr. Lilia Portales, Supervising Agriculturist at the Philippine Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Plant Industry, shares the Insect Resistance Management for Biotech Corn.

Jerome Barradas, Project Coordinator of the Research and Thought Leadership Department at SEARCA, discusses about Communicating Biotechnology.

Jenny Panopio, Chair of the CropLife Philippines Seeds Team, shared Philippine experiences in communicating biotechnology.

David Cristobal, Chair of the CropLife Philippines (CLP) Stewardship and Responsible Care Committee, talks about CLP's stewardship programs focusing on the Sustainable Corn Production in Sloping Areas and Use of Authorized Seeds.

First published on: 11 Oct 2022, 11:17 IST

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Experts at 16th Edition of Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program Discusses About Agriculture Biotechnology - Krishi Jagran