Panel // Future-proofing your farm: What it takes to create value & stay competitive

28 Oct 2026
Breakout Room A
Breakout Session

Hosted by:
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Bringing together agribusiness executives, farm leaders, and industry experts from across Asia-Pacific, the session will explore what it truly takes to remain competitive in today's rapidly evolving food landscape - from navigating rising input costs and shifting buyer expectations, to harnessing new technologies for long-term resilience.

Host
Gary Scattergood
Gary Scattergood, Managing Director, Agriculture & Regional Director Asia - WILLIAM REED, Singapore
Speakers
Gareth Edgecombe
Gareth Edgecombe, CEO - T&G GLOBAL, New Zealand
Julius Barcelona
Julius Barcelona, CEO and President - HARBEST AGRIBUSINESS CORPORATION, Philippines
Susan Chong
Susan Chong, Founder - GREENPHYTO PTE LTD, Singapore
Cornelius Streit
Cornelius Streit, Vice President, Ecosystem Services APAC - BAYER CROPSCIENCE, USA