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Supplemental Training Seminar on Pesticide Residue Analysis and Management in Lao PDR
In July 2025, a supplemental training seminar on pesticide residue analysis and management was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, as part of the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project. The seminar aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of the Plant Protection Center (PPC) and other relevant divisions of the Department of Agriculture. This training was […]
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Webinar on FBO Involvement in Promoting GAP
On July 8, 2025, the AJFVC GAP Project Team hosted a webinar titled “Food Business Operator (FBO) Involvement in Promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) ~Practices in Japan~”. The webinar aimed to provide valuable insights into how FBOs engage in promoting GAP by sharing perspectives from a diverse group of stakeholders, including the owner of a […]
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Field Visit in Thailand and Cambodia to Enhance Agricultural Practices in ASEAN
In May, the AJFVC Project team successfully conducted a field visit to Thailand and Cambodia to support ongoing activities under Output 1: Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). This visit provided a valuable opportunity to engage with local partners and lay the groundwork for future initiatives aimed at enhancing GAP implementation. In Thailand, the team collaborated with […]
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ASEAN Task Force Meeting Advances Post-2025 Strategic Framework for Food, Agriculture, and Forestry
From April 22 to 24, 2025, the Second Task Force Meeting aimed at shaping the Post-2025 Strategic Framework for Food, Agriculture, and Forestry (FAF) within ASEAN took place in Langkawi, Malaysia, bringing together representatives from ASEAN member states and key external partners. Organized by the ASEAN Secretariat in collaboration with GIZ and Aus4ASEAN Futures, the […]
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A Key Factor in AJFVC Successful Training: Meet the Trainers!
Over the past four months, from January to April, AJFVC has made significant efforts to enhance food safety and agricultural standards. This included a two-week intensive training program focused on pesticide residue analysis for Cambodia and Lao PDR so far. A key factor in the program’s success was the involvement of highly skilled trainers from […]
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Enhancing Pesticide Residue Analysis: AJFVC Training Initiative for Laotian Participants in Thailand
In March 2025, the training program on pesticide residue analysis was successfully conducted in Thailand, specifically designed for participants from Lao PDR. This marks the second round of AJFVC Country-focused SPS training, following Cambodia’s session led by the Philippines. The primary goal of the program is to enhance the capabilities of local laboratories in conducting […]
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AJFVC Inception Meeting for Output 3 on Good Aquaculture Practices
On 20 March 2025, the AJFVC held a virtual Inception Meeting to launch Output 3 of AJFVC, which focuses on enhancing food safety within the fishery sector. This initiative aims to promote Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) and establish the ASEAN guidelines along with the relevant principles for fisheries management. During the Meeting, the Southeast Asian […]
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Enhancing Pesticide Residue Analysis: AJFVC Training Initiative for Cambodian Participants in the Philippines
In mid-January, the AJFVC project team successfully organized the first round of pesticide residue analysis training in the Philippines for Cambodian participants. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s pesticide residue analysis capabilities, specifically tailored to meet the current needs and capacities of local laboratories. This training involved participants from Cambodia’s National Agricultural Laboratory (NAL) […]
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Evaluating GAP Certification and Market Opportunities in Singapore and Malaysia
In mid-November, the AJFVC Project GAP team conducted a survey in Malaysia and Singapore to assess the GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) certified logo and develop marketing strategies for ASEAN GAP and National GAPs. Both Singapore and Malaysia are actively promoting GAP products through various approaches. In Singapore, the number of local producers is limited, and […]
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