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ASEAN agri chiefs commit to deepening regional trade
The ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) have devised a strategic plan to enhance agricultural cooperation in Southeast Asia, emphasizing modernization, sustainability, and digital integration.
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted the agreement among ASEAN member states to prioritize environmental sustainability in agricultural development.
The new initiatives aim to protect ecosystems, boost long-term productivity, and attract investment and trade within the region.
Secretary Tiu Laurel emphasized that the meeting reinforces ASEAN's mutual support to stabilize agricultural goods prices and maintain market balance during disruptions.
Two key programs, the ASEAN Implementation Plan for Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture Systems and the ASEAN One Billion Trees Growing Programme Initiative, will guide ASEAN's agricultural direction until 2026 and beyond.
These programs are expected to promote climate-smart agriculture and address the increasing regional food demand.
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