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.

Denise Dewar, Executive Director for Plant Biotechnology at CropLife International mention that “Farmers around the world are faced with changing climates and pest pressures which make it challenging to achieve food security for a growing population. The continued increase in biotech crop acreage is testament to the simple truth that farmers, when given the option, choose biotech crops because of the benefits they provide.”

Source: PRhub croplife international: http://blog.taragana.com/pr/mounting-evidence-shows-positive-impact-of-biotech-crops-15944/

For more on above matter join ISAAA SEAsia and Croplife Asia who will be speaking at CMT’s Agribiotech & Seed Marketsmeeting on 12-13 October 2010 in Jakarta. They will be sharing insights onglobal commercialization of crop biotech – its prospects for food, feed & biofuel, and also their perspectives on Innovation in agribiotech seed development.

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• Seed market development and consolidation
• Prospects for Investments in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, India, China, Vietnam, Malaysia with focus onAgriculture development plans, seed markets, AgriBiotech industry
• Outlook for key crops: shifts in production and supplies
• R&D Advancements in breeding & yield Improvement on corn, rice, vegetable, palm oil, rubber and cotton
• IPR and counterfeit issues
• Leveraging tissue culture platforms for hybrid seed production
• Trends in seed regulatory framework in the regional/national context

… and many more…

We will be sharing details on the expert speaker line up and other not-to-be-missed conference highlights soon, so do watch out for our regular updates.

In the mean time, you can book your seats for the Agri Biotech & Seed Markets conference by clicking here.

According to the Global Crop Protection (Pesticides) Market report published by CompaniesandMarkets.com, global demand for crop protection has been on the rise, because of increasing demand for food, energy & feed and declining inventories. The report also cites concerns over piracy and counterfeit products as some of the key factors that will affect the industry in the near future.

In the Agri Biotech sector, worldwide debate over Genetically Modified crops has not stopped growth. Land under cultivation with GM crops has grown exponentially from a few million hectares in 1996 to 59 million hectares in 2003, to more than 80 million hectares in 2007, according to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications. In Asia alone, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) grows the largest amount of GM soy crops, and Asia’s other population giant India have embraced GMO technology as a crucial plank in their development platform.

The Agri Biotech & Crop Protection Markets conference gathers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 16-17 November 2009 to analyze key trends in the global crop protection and agri-biotech industries and assess the latest in technology innovations & regulatory framework to support a sustainable agriculture industry.

Agri Biotech & Crop Protection Markets will also offer analysis on the key growth drivers and challenges for the industry in Asia. Sessions on the agenda include a comprehensive overview of the seed market, insights on the evolving role and latest developments in crop biotech, GM crops, patent reform and IPR issues, consumer acceptance of GM products (food producer perspectives) and latest standards for pesticide residues and food safety.

Some of the top agrochemical companies contributing at the event include:

• Syngenta, Excel Crop Care and Monsanto invited to share their insights and strategies
• SGS, expected to speak on Chinese corn and soya farmers’ perceptions & expectations from seed and crop protection technologies.

The conference also features updates from key regulatory agencies around the region on approaches and possible future changes in response to new technology.

Those seeking more information on participation, media partnership, sponsorship and/or exhibiting at the Agri Biotech & Crop Protection Markets can >>CLICK HERE<< & visit our enquiries/registration page. Alternatively, email Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg or call +65 6346 9218