THE ASIA PACIFIC SEED ASSOCIATION High Value Crops

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THE ASIA & PACIFIC SEED ASSOCIATION High Value Crops. The private Sector’s Perspective

THE ASIA & PACIFIC SEED ASSOCIATION High Value Crops. The private Sector’s Perspective

A-P Area Perspective • Most diversified region - race, language, geography, religion • 21%

A-P Area Perspective • Most diversified region - race, language, geography, religion • 21% of world’s arable land with 60% world’s population. • Food security relies on seed security.

Global Mission Sustainable agriculture through the production and trade of quality seeds and planting

Global Mission Sustainable agriculture through the production and trade of quality seeds and planting materials for the world.

Global seed industry US$ 30, 000 M Others 13, 910 USA 5, 700 Asia

Global seed industry US$ 30, 000 M Others 13, 910 USA 5, 700 Asia 8, 800 Source - ISF

APSA Membership Status as of Feb 2007 Seed Associations 24 Government Agencies 29 Pubic

APSA Membership Status as of Feb 2007 Seed Associations 24 Government Agencies 29 Pubic and Private Seed Enterprises Associate Members 269 88 Honorary Life Members 3 Candidate Members 2 Total 415

APSA Members’ Business Profile

APSA Members’ Business Profile

Emergence of High Value Vegetables and Fruits in Asia • Traditional crops o Weather

Emergence of High Value Vegetables and Fruits in Asia • Traditional crops o Weather conditions o Improvement of technology o. Exchange of knowledge o. Consumer Demand High Value Crops

Concerns of the Private Sector • Resources in research and development – Capacity building

Concerns of the Private Sector • Resources in research and development – Capacity building (trainings, facilities, etc) – Quality assurance – Consumer needs • Germplasm Access (MTA, ITPGRFA) • Government Support – Guidelines and regulations • Phytosanitary, PVP, Import/export – Infrastructures and logistics • Outreach Efforts – Farmers and consumers – Good farming practices – Environmental issues

What APSA is Doing… Resources in Research and Development • Germplasm enhancement AVRDC-vegetable IRRI,

What APSA is Doing… Resources in Research and Development • Germplasm enhancement AVRDC-vegetable IRRI, JAAS, CNHRRDC- rice CIMMYT, GEM- corn • Trainings on Seed Testing • Accreditation of laboratories in each country

Germplasm Access • FAO- MTA, ITPGRFA Government Support • Harmonization of Phytosanitary Regulations in

Germplasm Access • FAO- MTA, ITPGRFA Government Support • Harmonization of Phytosanitary Regulations in Asia • IPR and other seed regulations • Seed Industry Interaction/exchange of expertise • Technical lab/field tours

Outreach Efforts Strengthening National Seed Associations – Direct link to farmers, consumers and national

Outreach Efforts Strengthening National Seed Associations – Direct link to farmers, consumers and national government APSA Member companies – Provide direct support to farmers Communication Tools – Asian Seed & Planting Material (Journal) – Country, Technical and Statistics Report – APSA website

6 -10 November Edsa Shangri-La Manila, Philippines

6 -10 November Edsa Shangri-La Manila, Philippines