Agriculture is vital for the economy of emerging Asia. But with only a fifth of the world's farmland and over half of its population, countries are struggling to meet growing domestic and international demand. Circular initiatives such as regenerative agricultural production will maximise production while minimising water use, waste and costs. Adopting digital innovations in agriculture will enable businesses to achieve circularity in a scalable way.
How can governments, regulators and the private sector work together to ensure that circular initiatives take off? And how can businesses empower smallholder farmers with the technology they need to adopt circular practices? | | | The event kit contains a special discount, relevant articles and the executive summary from 2017's discussions | | | | Minister of energy, technology, science, climate change and environment Malaysia | Chairman Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development Sunway University | Founder and group chief executive Indorama Ventures | | | | Chief executive and managing director Lynas | Executive director Grow Asia
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