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Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Asia's Farm to Fork

47 episodes

1 week ago

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...

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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...

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Episodes (20/47)

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 47 | Dr. Steven Webb on Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Food Security

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...

1 week ago

25 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 46 | Jade Dyson on Food Security, Fair Trade & Inclusion in Agriculture

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!

2 months ago

15 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 45 | Malu Nachreiner on food security and the importance of collaboration

6 months ago

22 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 44 | Paul Luxton on Sustainability, Technology & Partnerships

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...

7 months ago

25 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 43 | Michael Keller on the Importance of Seed

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...

9 months ago

27 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 42 | Sasireka Rajendran on Minor Use Crops and its Challenges

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...

11 months ago

14 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 41 | Francine Sayoc on the Importance of Seed and Partnerships

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.

1 year ago

12 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 40 | Erika Balzarelli on Smallholder Farmers and Sustainability

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...

1 year ago

25 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 39 | Khalil Hegarty on the ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability Report

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...

1 year ago

21 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 38 | Prajwal Shahi on Smallholder Farmers and the Importance of Partnerships and Innovative Solutions

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.

1 year ago

21 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 37 | Emily Rees on Agricultural Innovation and Sustainable Food Systems

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.

1 year ago

18 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 36 | Adriel Dave “AD” Alvarez on the Farmers' Perspective

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...

1 year ago

18 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 35 | Rahoul Sawani on the Importance of Revitalising the Agriculture Industry

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...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 34 | Pramod Thota on Food Safety and Agtech

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.

2 years ago

18 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 33 | Simone Barg on the industry's roles in agri-sustainability

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.

2 years ago

20 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 32 | Dr. Neoh on Food Security and the Agricultural Sector

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.

2 years ago

20 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Ep 31 | Prof. Catelo on Smallholder Farmers and Empowering the Agricultural Sector

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 ...

2 years ago

25 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Season Finale | Year end Round Up Episode: Part 3

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!

2 years ago

23 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Season Finale | Year end Round Up Episode: Part 2

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 second out of three bonus episodes of what our guests have to say about the future of food in this season round-up!

2 years ago

22 minutes

Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast

Season Finale | Year end Round Up Episode: Part 1

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 first installation of what our guests have to say about the future of food in this season round-up!

2 years ago

21 minutes