Asian Seed Vol31 No1 Q1 2025
Asian Seed Vol31 No1 Q1 2025
Asian Seed Vol31 No1 Q1 2025 Record Congress
Key Points:
- More than 1,800 delegates attend the historic Asian Seed Congress in China.
- APSA Executive Committee re-elects and welcomes new members, discusses phyto systems approach and seed statistics.
- Asian Seed focuses on promoting sustainable seed technologies, innovation in plant breeding, and capacity building.
Summary:
Asian Seed Vol31 No1 Q1 2025 Record Congress showcases the success of the historic Asian Seed Congress in China, with more than 1,800 delegates in attendance. The APSA Executive Committee re-elected and welcomed new members, discussing various topics including phyto systems approach and seed statistics for crops like corn, wheat, and rice, as well as the flourishing veg seed trade in the APAC region.
The magazine highlights the shift of attention to India after the Congress in China and invites readers to join APSA, the largest regional seed association in the world. The publication also emphasizes the importance of enhancing regional cooperation in seed policies and regulations, promoting sustainable seed technologies, fostering innovation in plant breeding, and advocating for intellectual property rights and quality seed systems.
The President's message in the magazine beckons a bright future for APSA and the seed industry overall. The focus is on implementing the new APSA Strategic Roadmap 2025 to 2027, developed through extensive consultation with members and stakeholders, which aims to address critical areas such as capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocating for harmonized seed regulations across the region.
