In this episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions, we speak with Dr. Anastasia Volkova, CEO and co-founder of Regrow Ag, a global leader in climate and agriculture technology. Anastasia shares how Regrow evolved from academic research into a platform helping companies and farmers build resilience across their supply chains. She explains why sustainability, profitability, and resilience are inseparable—and why agriculture can only be sustainable if farmers can make a living from it. The...
In this episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions, we sit down with David MacGibbon, CEO of Sipcam New Zealand and board member of the Animal and Plant Health Association of New Zealand, to discuss the role of innovation, regulation, and investment in shaping the future of agriculture. David shares insights into New Zealand’s dual role as a small nation and a global food powerhouse — feeding over 400 million people each month — and why innovation and smart...
In this episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions, we speak with Dr. Steven Webb, Executive Director and CEO of the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS), about what it truly means to achieve food security in a changing world. They explore: Why “food security is national security”The need for localized, systems-based solutions instead of one-size-fits-all approachesHow innovation, regulatory reform, and technology adoption can unlock sustainable productivityLessons from Canada’s su...
Jade Dyson, Director at Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), joins us to unpack the role of fair trade, regulatory alignment, and inclusive policymaking in strengthening food security across Asia. From market access and sustainability to gender equity in agriculture, Jade brings a wide-lens view of the systems shaping our region’s food future. Listen now and subscribe for more industry insights!
In this episode of Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions, we sit down with Malu Nachreiner,Head of Asia of the Crop Science Division at Bayer, to discuss food security in Asia. Malu shares her insights into the growing challenges of food security in the region and highlights the critical role of collaboration among governments, businesses, and communities. Learn about the innovative solutions and partnerships that are shaping the future of food systems, and why it’s essential to work to...
In this episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions, we sit down with Paul Luxton, Head of Asia at Syngenta, to discuss the future of rice farming in Asia. As climate change, labor shortages, and economic pressures challenge food security, Paul shares insights into how innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships are driving solutions. From digital tools empowering smallholder farmers to groundbreaking collaborations boosting crop yields, this conversation highlights the path f...
In this episode, Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation, explores the pivotal role that seeds play in global agriculture. He delves into the critical importance of high-quality seeds and the cutting-edge technologies poised to address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers. Keller also emphasizes the value of robust public-private partnerships, underscoring the need for effective regulatory frameworks that ensure farmers have access to the resources and su...
In this episode, Sasireka Rajendran, Asia Regional Manager at the Minor Use Foundation, explores the world of minor use crops—specialty crops that often face unique challenges in agriculture. She delves into the struggles that small-scale and specialty crop growers encounter, the regulatory hurdles they must navigate, and the policy solutions that can help support these vital crops. With a focus on sustainability, Sasireka discusses how targeted frameworks can empower farmers to produce nutri...
In this new episode, we go to the beginning of the food system to talk seeds with Francine Sayoc, Executive Director of The Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA). The seed is the start of life, and Francine highlights the importance of educating farmers on the legalities of seeds and the tools that would help farmers with their livelihood. Also, learn about how public-private partnerships are essential in agriculture, both to the farmer, and the food supply chain in this episode.
In this episode, we speak to Erika Balzerelli, founder of The Sustainable Smallholder. Erika highlight the trends and patterns in the challenges that smallholder farmers face, as well as the roles that cultures and traditions can play in the ways of engaging effectively with them. Learn about the importance of engaging smallholder farmers, and how existing technologies paired with an effective system of providing education and accessibility can help improve the livelihood of smallholder farme...
In another episode of Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast, we speak to Khalil Manaf Hegarty, Director of Oxley Hegarty and author of the ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability report to get a different perspective as a trade expert on the landscape of the food systems. In the interview, he speaks about the diversity of food systems, culture and regions, making the idea of "one-size-fits-all" a faulty concept. He also provides context about the EU Green Deal for the food and agriculture i...
In the newest episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast, we speak to Prajwal Shahi, Portfolio Advisor – Agriculture, PRISMA, about important innovations that help elevate the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Here, Prajwal highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in pushing agendas forward to alleviate climate change, and also in ensuring a better life for the smallholder farmers.
Another exciting episode with Emily Rees, President and CEO of CropLife International, who speaks to us about agricultural innovation and sustainable food systems, and the linkages to food security and climate change. During the interview, Emily also touches on gender disparity in agriculture, highlighting the importance of bridging the gap to education as one of the key factors to narrow the disparity.
Join us for a new episode for the year where we speak to our first farmer on the show, Adriel Dave “AD” Alvarez, who is a farmer and a member of the Global Farmer Network. AD's past experiences in microfinancing provides a deeper understanding and insight to the farmers' perspectives on the ground, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in Asia, particularly smallholders. AD also emphasizes the need for better information sharing, technology access, and collaboration bet...
In another episode of Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions podcast, we speak to Rahoul Sawani, President, Asia Pacific, Corteva Agriscience, on the importance of agriculture technologies in improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and alleviating issues like climate change and how soil health can contribute to that. Rahoul also shares with us initiatives that Corteva Agriscience have spearheaded that targets the issues within food and agriculture, and highlighted the importance of re...
In another episode of Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions podcast, we speak to Pramod Thota, President, Asia Pacific, and Vice President of FMC Corporation, on counterfeits, sustainability and the importance of agriculture technologies in improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and alleviating issues like climate change. Pramod shares with us initiatives that FMC have spearheaded that targets the issues within food and agriculture. Listen to find out more.
In Episode 3 of the second season, we talk to Simone Barg, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Solutions of Asia Pacific, BASF, and hear her thoughts on important issues like food security, climate change, and the unique position that Asia is in as one of the biggest region of smallholder farmers. Listen to the end to hear Simone's favourite food, which is a combination of Asia's staple and exotic fruits - definitely a crowd favourite.
In another new episode of the second season, we speak to Dr. Neoh Soon-Bin, Managing Director, Soon Soon Group, about food security, price inflations and learn about the benefits of governmental partnerships in the agricultural sector. Dr. Neoh brings an insightful perspective from the food and feed ingredients industry in Malaysia, and listen to the end for a quick introduction to the making of the Peranakan dish - Assam Laksa.
To kickstart the second season of our podcast Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast, we speak to Professor Salvador Catelo from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), about rising food prices and learn valuable insights about how current affairs like COVID19 and conflicts affects inflation, and what he expects the trend to be like in the near future. Professor Catelo also highlights the ways to enable and empower farmers on the ground and improve the food value chain. We ...
Since the podcast was started in April 2021, we had done a whole season of 27 episodes with experts in the field. There is a standard question that we ask all our guests - "If you could look into the crystal ball to see how things are in the future, what would you hope to have happened?" Here's the final installation of the compilation of what our guests have to say about the future of food!