US Soybean Council expands collaboration to boost food security in the ASEAN region

게시됨 2024년 4월 10일

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The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has embarked on a strategic initiative to bolster food security in Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region by promoting the cultivation and consumption of soybeans, a key protein source. This effort includes potential regulatory changes to allow GMO soybeans and emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices. By partnering with local food and agriculture producers, the USSEC aims to enhance the region's soybean production capabilities, focusing on sustainability and environmental responsibility. This initiative not only supports the Thai government's goals to increase domestic production but also positions the US as a vital partner in meeting the region's growing demand for plant-based products and sustainable food sources.

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Three US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) representatives were in Bangkok recently to announce their commitment to helping Thailand and the region bolster their food security measures, with a particular focus on soybean production. This commitment follows the Thai government’s pledge to boost soybean production in the country for domestic consumption and industrial use. Since taking office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has spoken about the country’s strategic vision on various platforms, underscoring his mission to raise productivity. This endeavour includes revising the Public Health Ministry’s Notification No 431, which governs the production, import, and sale of genetically modified organisms (GMO) soybeans, thereby permitting the cultivation of GMO soybeans within Thailand. Currently, only non-GMO beans are permitted for domestic cultivation, and all GMO soybeans are imported. Timothy Loh, USSEC regional director for Southeast Asia and Oceania, who was in Bangkok on March 22, ...

출처: UkrAgroConsult