The Asia-Pacific Region Needs "New Agriculture"
July 1, 2011| |
The Asia-Pacific region, which is the home of some of the world's most populous countries, is still suffering from food insecurity despite various efforts to reduce poverty. According to Nanyang Technological University scientists Margarita Escaler and Paul Teng, a "new agriculture" that is based on biotechnology and bioscience entrepreneurship is needed in the region. Though there is well-developed R&D capacity, the lack of knowledge and experience in commercialization is hindering the process. Once the "lab to market" path turns stable, it can make "a significant contribution in improving agricultural productivity, ensuring agricultural surpluses in the countryside, raising incomes for farmers and protecting the environment."
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