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Scaling Agri-Food Innovation: How Asia’s Leaders Are Turning Research into Real-World Impact

Scaling Agri-Food Innovation: How Asia’s Leaders Are Turning Research into Real-World Impact

15 Oct 2025
While the world debates how to feed 10 billion people, Asia-Pacific is already building the blueprin …
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Corteva Agriscience on Biologicals and Green Chemistries

Corteva Agriscience on Biologicals and Green Chemistries

15 Oct 2025
Shoumo Mitra, Director APAC Crop Health R&D at Corteva Agriscience, joined Conference Producer There …
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Meet the 25+ Ground-Breaking Start-Ups Driving Agri-Food Innovation in Asia-Pacific

Meet the 25+ Ground-Breaking Start-Ups Driving Agri-Food Innovation in Asia-Pacific

09 Oct 2025
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit is a premier platform for innovation discovery, connect …
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Press Release: Bezos Centre @ NUS and EnterpriseSG launch new startup competition to boost early-stage sustainable protein innovation

Press Release: Bezos Centre @ NUS and EnterpriseSG launch new startup competition to boost early-stage sustainable protein innovation

The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (Bezos Centre @NUS) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) announced a new partnership to accelerate early-stage sustainable protein innovation through a startup compet …
Building Agri-Food Trade Security and Resilient Supply Chains in Asia-Pacific: Industry Leaders Share Their Vision
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Building Agri-Food Trade Security and Resilient Supply Chains in Asia-Pacific: Industry Leaders Share Their Vision

From climate shocks and inflationary pressures to geopolitical and demographic shifts, the Asia-Pacific agri-food sector is facing a period of profound change. With supply chain disruptions becoming more prevalent, the sector is presented with a uniq …
Scaling Smarter: How Avisomo Is Industrialising Vertical Farming and Eyeing Asia-Pacific Growth

Scaling Smarter: How Avisomo Is Industrialising Vertical Farming and Eyeing Asia-Pacific Growth

At the 2024 Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, Norway-based Avisomo emerged as one of the most strategically positioned start-ups in the controlled environment agri-tech space, demonstrating innovation, scalability and operational foresight.
Start-Up Success Story: How Rare Earth Global is Redefining Agri-Food Supply Chains in Asia-Pacific

Start-Up Success Story: How Rare Earth Global is Redefining Agri-Food Supply Chains in Asia-Pacific

In the fast-evolving world of agri-food innovation, Rare Earth Global stands out as a visionary start-up driving real change in sustainable food systems. Their participation in the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit marked a pivotal moment: one …
Start-Up Success Story: How Prefer Turned a Pitch into a $15M Growth Opportunity

Start-Up Success Story: How Prefer Turned a Pitch into a $15M Growth Opportunity

Start-Up Success Story: How Prefer Turned a Pitch into a $15M Growth Opportunity When you’re a start-up with big ambitions and a bold mission, sometimes the right room can change everything. For Prefer, that room was the stage at the Asia-Pacific Agr …

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    SporeSense, a UK-based start-up led by Afghan refugee Niaz Rayan, is pioneering an AI-powered spore detection device that could save farmers millions by identifying crop diseases like yellow rust in real time. This technology, developed with support from partners like Sony and BASF and backed by a £2.2 million Innovate UK grant, promises to reduce pesticide use and increase yields, with each device covering up to 100 hectares. SporeSense plans to expand its application to other crops and integrate additional features such as nutrient sensing, aiming to offer farmers comprehensive crop health insights. Rayan's journey from refugee to agtech innovator underscores the success of collaborative partnerships and the potential for technological innovation in agriculture.
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    The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has received its first significant deposit of African opportunity crops, marking a historic moment for the preservation of the continent's vegetable heritage. Over 3,000 seed samples from 109 crop species, essential for nutrition and climate resilience, have been deposited from more than 30 African countries. This effort is part of the African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan, supported by global institutions, aiming to secure Africa's food security and promote traditional crops. The genebank actively distributes seeds for research and farming, reinforcing the importance of biodiversity and global cooperation in safeguarding food systems.
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