07. Regulating for Innovation: Can crop input regulations keep pace with farmers technology needs?

28 Oct 2026
Roundtable 7
Roundtable Discussions

As biologicals, novel chemistries, RNA technologies, precision application and gene editing expand the crop input pipeline, are APAC’s regulatory frameworks keeping pace? This roundtable will examine where existing pathways are creating barriers to market access, how countries can reduce duplication through reliance and harmonisation, and what risk-based approaches could accelerate safe, science-based innovation reaching farmers.

Host
Siang Hee Tan
Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director - CROPLIFE ASIA, Singapore
Alihan Tjohjono
Alihan Tjohjono, CEO - PRIMA AGRO TECH, Indonesia