3rd World Grains Trade Summit

The average yield per rai of Thai rice is 450 kilogrammes per rai, far behind its arch-rival Vietnam, which is reported to have 750 kg.

While climate is uncontrollable and improvements to the irrigation system require a large long-term investment, the Agriculture Ministry has encouraged farmers to use better seed to improve performance. The amount of quality seed produced now for commercial sale is paltry.

Now CP Group and Bayer Group are ready to launch hybrid rice seeds after years in research, development and trials. http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/38572/

Will use of hybrid rice seeds assure higher yield?

That’s just one of the key concerns that Agribiotech & SEED markets meet on 12-13 October in Jakarta will explore.

For that reason, among the invited speakers is the Global Head of Rice Seed and Traits from Bayer CropScience, to talk about the current status, development and trend of hybrid rice seed.

Click here for an updated version of the preliminary agenda.

Those interested to participate in the conference are invited to submit their registrations via our online form by clicking here while those keen on exploring sponsorship or media partnership packages can write to Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg with their proposals.