CropLife Asia Publications
AgroLinks
Enhancing agricultural benefits for society
(December 2007, PDF 1.36 MB)
In this edition of AgroLinks, we have focused on
the demonstrated value and benefits delivered by the plant science industry. Examples of
agricultural biotechnology benefits in India,
Thailand and the Philippines are highlighted.
Readers will find out the enormous breadth of
industry programmes and activities on the safe
and responsible use of crop protection products – almost always in collaborative partnership.
Good food, green earth
(June 2007, PDF 727 K)
Food and environmental safety is a vital goal of the plant science industry. This issue of AgroLinks captures the views of renowned scientists and authorities on the role of well-managed crop production tools in helping farmers produce safe, nutritious, high-quality food that meets consumers’ demands while ensuring biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
Special Edition on Intellectual Property Rights
(December 2006, PDF 681 K)
Recognising and protecting intellectual property (IP) is key to capturing the benefits of agricultural innovation. This issue demonstrates the public gains and the challenging issues related to intellectual property rights and agriculture.
Booklets and Brochures
Sustainable Growth: The CropLife Asia Stewardship Programme
(2006, PDF 2.3 MB)
Read how industry stewardship and commitment to People, Productivity and Protection contribute to sustainable growth in Asia.
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Fact Sheets
Biotechnology Seeds (2007, PDF 158K)
From lab to farm. Plant biotechnology has enabled
researchers to take beneficial genes from selected organisms and introduce them into plants, thus
making better varieties. The future promises many new
biotechnology crop varieties, but first,
every product will pass through many development phases,
rigorous safety tests and strict regulatory review. And the product will be subject to stewardship. This sheet outlines biotechnology industry stewardship from lab to farm, as well as regulatory controls from gene discovery to seed production of biotechnology products.
10 Intellectual Property Facts You Need to Know (2006, PDF 103K)
Intellectual property (IP) is all around us – even more than we may realise. We are all users of IP, and
many of us may be IP owners. Everyone can benefit from a greater understanding of what IP
really means, beginning with these 10 basic facts.
10 Pesticide Facts You Need to Know (revised 2006, PDF 103K)
Weighing perceptions. Did you know that pesticides do a lot of good for your food, health and the environment? This fact sheet breaks down 10 pesticide facts you might be surprised to know.
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Farmer Cases
China
Lessons in the field (2007, PDF 162 K)
Zhengcheng farmers shine. A real measure of training success is the extent to which farmers convert beneficial lessons into
practices in the field. In China, farmer training through industry-government partnership is sweeping
through rural towns of Zengcheng – a city in the southern province of Guangdong. Farmers tell the
immediate benefits reaped from their training experiences.
India
Growing with biotechnology (2007, PDF 111 K)
A story from India. After only a year of growing Bt cotton in one acre, Adi Reddy and his wife Urmila increased cultivation
to three acres. Bt cotton, a biotechnology variety designed to withstand serious pests, delivered on
its promise to prevent heavy crop losses. From improved productivity to a more efficient harvest
timetable, the benefits of the crop were undeniable.
India
Hope for chilli farmers (2007, PDF 112 K)
Having cleared their debts, chilli farmer Muvva Ramachandrao and his wife Annapurnamma can
finally enjoy a sense of relief. They credit their family’s good financial standing to this year’s robust
harvest of chillies, sold at prices 14 per cent higher than last year’s average. Both farmers consider
their adoption of new pest management techniques to be fueling the success.
Philippines
Magical seeds of harvest (2006, PDF 158 K)
The story of corn farmer Rosalie Ellasus is an inspiring testimony on how biotechnology can
transform lives. Her story encourages the exploration of modern biotechnology benefits and offers
hope to farmers, communities and economies in the region.
Thailand
It takes more than a village (2006, PDF 179K)
Growing quality food. Keeping our food free from pests and diseases is a tall order for farmers. But when many
people share in this responsibility, the results are worthwhile: healthy farmers, healthy crops and
healthy food on our plates. This is a story of how participants in the food production chain are
making a difference to meet the increasingly strict demands for safe and high-quality food.
Vietnam
Learning ground on air (2007, PDF 157K)
Farmers become trainers. Televised farmer contests in Vietnam have become a trusted information source about using pesticides
safely and wisely. Through the years, the government-initiated contests have enabled champion farmers
to pass on knowledge and skills to a wider audience. Farmer viewers are hooked because they look
up to people who can relate first-hand to the challenges of farming and who speak in a language they
truly understand. Here in Vietnam, they have discovered a learning ground.
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Annual Reports
Annual Report 2007 (PDF 2.4MB 20pp.)
The Inside Story. During the past five years, as the plant science industry looked for growth opportunities, attention has been directed increasingly to Asia as a region where growth potential is still alive and well. This is reflected in the increasing investment of CropLife Asia's member companies in the region and by the increasing number of high quality personnel that are working on our Project Teams. Still, we face major challenges in the form of international protocols that could disrupt our industry, challenges to our intellectual property rights and rampant counterfeiting.
Annual Report 2006 (PDF 844K 16pp.)
A Good Harvest. Many things turned 2006 into a bountiful year for CropLife Asia. CropLife Taiwan, R.O.C. was welcomed into our family and our programmes expanded. Industry experts on crop protection and biotechnology were engaged in capacity-building
programmes for agriculture stakeholders across Asia. We supported a wide range of in-country stewardship programmes
teaching farmers responsible crop protection practices. And our new
publications raised awareness on agricultural technologies and industry contribution to sustainable agriculture.
Annual Report 2003 (PDF 532K 4pp.)
2003, the year in review. Amendments to the laws governing agrochemicals and biotechnology, along with the SARS crisis, had significant impact on the plant science industry across the Asia-Pacific region in 2003. Regulatory amendments in Japan and India had significant ramifications for minor uses and agrochemical availability.
Annual Report 2002 (PDF 160K 6pp.)
New Mission, Vision, and Values for CropLife Asia in 2002. The Plant Science Industry was confronted by significant challenges during 2002. Harsh environmental conditions, such as the severe drought in Australia and most of the sub-continent, and a drop in commodity prices yielded indifferent results for most of our companies.
Annual Report 2001 (PDF 340K 4pp.)
President's Report. An Annual Report represents the natural time for recognition of progress made and reflection on the many things that still need to be done. The CropLife Asia Annual Report 2001 summarizes the progress made and the industry position on the many complex issues that confront us in our daily activities in the Asia-Pacific.
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CropLife International
CropLife International Annual Report 2006/2007 (PDF 2.0 MB 28pp.)
What do your laundry, a school and a monkey have in common? "This is agriculture," answers the newly released report of CropLife International. Agriculture is more than beautiful green fields, bountiful vegetables, and ripe fruit – its benefits touch every aspect of daily life around the world.
CropLife International Annual Report 2005/2006 (PDF 1.725 MB 25pp.)
An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2005-2006.
Crop protection stewardship activities of the plant science industry: A stocktaking report
(2006, PDF 3.790 MB 66 pp.)
This publication covers all aspects of crop protection product stewardship, from research and development to responsible use, through to removal of obsolete stocks. The report represents another step in the process of developing practical indicators to help measure the impact of stewardship programmes and improve their efficiency.
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