A recent ASTI report points to large-scale underinvestment in agricultural research and development (R&D) and major research capacity gaps across Southeast Asia. The region will need to step up its agricultural R&D investment to enhance future agricultural productivity, food security, and poverty reduction, and to respond more effectively to challenges posed by climate change and […] Source: Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators
Farmer Organizations and COVID-19 in ASEAN: Role, impact, and opportunities
Even prior to the pandemic, Farmer Organizations (FOs) in many ASEAN countries were playing an important role in disseminating information, reducing farmer risk and improving market reach. All of these have taken on a new significance in the post-COVID... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office