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There are hundreds of different crops grown around the world and just as many diverse production systems. Despite these differences, one thing remains true across the globe: pests and diseases will likely impact a farmer’s ability to grow food, feed their families, and generate income from exports. In some cases, farmers in developing countries could lose their entire crop without access to crop protection tools.
“That’s why it’s so important to find safe and effective ways to protect crops while still enabling farmers to sell their harvests on both domestic and international markets,” says Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant.
“As pest and disease pressure evolve, and commodity prices soften, it is of critical importance that American farmers have both access to the latest technology, and access to foreign markets,” stated Ted McKinney, CPACT member and President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
During our upcoming webinar, we’ll hear from farmers in the U.S., Vietnam and Colombia about how policies and regulations in the European Union are interfering with the ability of farmers in both developing counties and the U.S. to use crop protection products and market their goods.This virtual event is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2024 at 1 pm central time and it’s free, courtesy of the Crop Protection Action Coalition for Trade (CPACT), which is the webinar sponsor. Sign up for the webinar here.
The distinguished list of speakers include:
“That’s why it’s so important to find safe and effective ways to protect crops while still enabling farmers to sell their harvests on both domestic and international markets,” says Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant.
“As pest and disease pressure evolve, and commodity prices soften, it is of critical importance that American farmers have both access to the latest technology, and access to foreign markets,” stated Ted McKinney, CPACT member and President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
During our upcoming webinar, we’ll hear from farmers in the U.S., Vietnam and Colombia about how policies and regulations in the European Union are interfering with the ability of farmers in both developing counties and the U.S. to use crop protection products and market their goods.This virtual event is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2024 at 1 pm central time and it’s free, courtesy of the Crop Protection Action Coalition for Trade (CPACT), which is the webinar sponsor. Sign up for the webinar here.
The distinguished list of speakers include:
- Macy Merriman, Independent Brussels-based consultant
- Lucy M. Namu, Chief Manager - Laboratories at the Kenya Accreditation Service
- Neil Nagata, president of Nagata Bros Farms, Inc.
- Sergio Lloreda, general manager of OCATI, an exotic fresh fruit producer, commercializer and exporter based out of Colombia.
- Lloyd Day, Deputy Director General, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
- Ms. Hoang Thi Lien, president, Vietnam Pepper Association
- Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant will serve as a moderator for the webinar.
About Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.: Agri-Pulse is the most trusted source for farm and rural policy information. With offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, Calif., and Camdenton, Mo. We provide a balanced perspective on a wide variety of issues, including the farm bill, nutrition, trade, labor, food safety, water, environment, biotechnology, organic, conservation and crop insurance. Agri-Pulse publishes a subscription-only e-newsletter, the Agri-Pulse Daily Harvest early morning news summary, Agri-Pulse Daybreak, Agri-Pulse DriveTime podcast, Agri-Pulse Newsmakers and breaking news on www.Agri-Pulse.com.
About CPACT: The Crop Protection Action Coalition for Trade (CPACT) is a coalition of U.S. farmer organizations committed to truth and transparency about American farming practices. Their mission is to increase food security by encouraging global alignment around crop protection policies. CPACT members believe that by telling our story about how food and feed is grown in America, and how farmland is stewarded by those who work it, we can effectively educate policymakers, consumers, and other stakeholders about the use and safety of crop protection products.
About CPACT: The Crop Protection Action Coalition for Trade (CPACT) is a coalition of U.S. farmer organizations committed to truth and transparency about American farming practices. Their mission is to increase food security by encouraging global alignment around crop protection policies. CPACT members believe that by telling our story about how food and feed is grown in America, and how farmland is stewarded by those who work it, we can effectively educate policymakers, consumers, and other stakeholders about the use and safety of crop protection products.