DAY 4: Interaction With Biotech Corn Farmers at the 16th Pan-Asia Farmers’ Exchange Program

It’s the fourth day of the FX program which is underway at one of the most beautiful places, the collection of islands located in Southeast Asia, well recognized for its beautiful beaches and delicious fruits, the Philippines, which at present is all over the news and is a hotspot as various delegates from Asian countries have congregated in order to learn about the plant biotechnology. The highlight of the day was the interaction with biotech corn farmers, the farm visit, and a visit to Corteva Seed Processing Plant in Tarlac city. More to follow, as the day unfolds. Here we bring some of the shots captured during the visit and interaction by Krishi Jagran.

Reporting From The Philippines Updated 13 October, 2022 10:07 PM IST

Mallika Verma, Director of Government Affairs, Federation of Seed Industry of India (center) at Syngenta's Corn Farm

M C Dominic, Editor in Chief of Krishi Jagran and Agriculture World with the Syngenta team at the Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program in the Philippines during a visit to the corn farm where the NK 6414 and NK 6410 corn varieties are developed and grown by Syngenta

An educational farm visit to the Syngenta corn farm where the participants of the Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program interacted with biotech corn farmers

Syngenta Philippiness showcased their NK6414 corn variety during the farm visit

During the visit, farmers got to interact with the guests and share their success stories

While one farmer shared his memory of winning an award at the Yielder Variety Contest in Mindoro using the NK6414 corn variety, another shared that he has harvested a whopping 12 tons of GM corn in the previous planting season

Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program participants at Syngenta's Corn Farm

Deep in the discussion, the guests at the corn farm visit enjoy a conversation after the farmer interaction session

M C Dominic during the farm trip to Syngenta's Corn Farm

Vinjo Manero, Seed Operations- Philippines addressing the participants at the Corteva Seed Processing Plant in Tarlac city

Participants at the briefings and plant visit to Corteva Philippines lead by Jenny Panapio

Stay tuned with Krishi Jagran to keep up with the 16th Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program currently going on in the Philippines. Check out the highlights of day 3 of the 16th Pan-Asia Farmers’ Exchange Program here and find the highlights of day 1 here.

First published on: 13 Oct 2022, 05:04 IST

Test Your Knowledge on International Day for Biosphere Reserves Quiz. Take a quiz