Food & Agriculture
On 24 October, the US-ASEAN Business Council, represented by Amb. Brian McFeeters, presented at the 46th ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (46th AMAF) Meeting, held virtually.
On July 24, USABC convened a workshop on sustainable pesticide registration, featuring esteemed speakers including Prof. Supawan Tantayanon from Chulalongkorn University, Tudsanee Srisopha and Utchalee Namvong from the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Nongnuch Yokyongsakul from the Thai Agricultural Innovation Trade Association (TAITA), and Prelia Moenandar, USABC Vice Chair of the Food and Agriculture Committee at Corteva Agriscience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Food & Agriculture Committee is a specialized working group within the US ASEAN Business Council. It focuses on issues related to food and agriculture trade and investment between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries.
The primary objective of the Food & Agriculture Committee is to promote and enhance economic cooperation and trade relations between the United States and ASEAN countries in the food and agriculture sector. This includes addressing trade barriers, advocating for policies that benefit the industry, and fostering dialogue among stakeholders.
Participation in the Food & Agriculture Committee is typically open to member companies of the US ASEAN Business Council. These companies are often involved in the food and agriculture industry and have a vested interest in promoting trade and investment in the sector between the US and ASEAN nations.
The Food & Agriculture Committee organizes various activities and initiatives, such as trade missions, policy advocacy, industry dialogues, and networking events. These efforts aim to facilitate trade and investment in food and agriculture, identify and address challenges, and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.
You can stay informed about the Food & Agriculture Committee's work by visiting the official website of the US ASEAN Business Council, where they often provide updates and resources related to their activities. Additionally, if you are a member of the Council or have an interest in the food and agriculture sector in the US-ASEAN context, you may have access to regular communications, meetings, and events related to the committee's efforts.