2/12/2025, Bangkok/Singapore – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Grow Asia have renewed their partnership with a new five‑year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fast‑tracking agrifood systems transformation across Asia and the Pacific. Building on the momentum of the 2021–2024 MoU, the renewed collaboration deepens both organizations’ commitment to strengthening the resilience, inclusiveness, and sustainability of smallholder agric

Dear COP Presidencies, Climate High-Level Champions and all Participants of COP30, Momentum is underway and unstoppable. We are in an era of implementation, and those who want to succeed are acting – making the transition more affordable, faster, and better for everyone. We are coalitions of doers, working with cities, financial institutions, businesses, communities, academia, civil society, and national and subnational governments, proving that transformation is not only pos

*As published on AgTech Navigator Agrifood leaders from Thai Wah and Mars Wrigley stress the need to back smallholder farmers to pursue regenerative agriculture, in order to boost Asia’s productivity and safeguard livelihoods. Leading a panel on scaling regenerative agriculture in Asia, Beverly Postma, executive director of Grow Asia, said that Asia’s agriculture and forestry sector supported more than 100 million rural small businesses, making it the region’s engine room for

A significant step forward for sustainable agriculture has begun in the Markham Valley with the launch of the Waba ‘Ani Agri Partnership Program (WAPP) —a collaborative initiative between the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) and Grow Asia’s Papua New Guinea chapter, Grow PNG Ltd. “Waba ‘Ani,” meaning welcome  in the local Atzera language, reflects the program’s purpose: opening doors to new opportunities in inclusive, business-oriented, and climate-smart agr

The Southeast Asia and Pacific Forests Investment Conference demonstrated strong engagement and meaningful collaboration. Co-led by Grow Asia and IUCN under the GEF-8 Regional Coordination Project, the forum brought together investors, policymakers, and practitioners committed to advancing sustainable forest and land-use solutions across the region. Showcasing Opportunities for Investment The conference highlighted a range of investment-ready forestry and agroforestry project

As published on The World Economic Forum . This article is part of: Sustainable Development Impact Meetings . Authors: Tania Strauss , Head of Sustainable Growth and People Agenda, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; and Beverley Postma , Executive Director, Grow Asia Food systems comprise the network of people, organizations and infrastructure that farm, sell and prepare the food we all eat. Biodiversity loss, changing global market dynamics and rising i

In a bold move to future-proof food systems and open multi-billion-dollar market access for Southeast Asian farmers, IDH and Grow Asia have signed a strategic Letter of Intent (LoI) today, launching a new regional alliance to scale climate-resilient, deforestation-free agriculture.

Grow Asia commenced 2025 with its first meetings of the Business Council and Partners Advisory Council, convening senior leaders from across the private sector, government, non-profit organizations, and research institutions. These sessions served as critical forums to align on strategic priorities for Southeast Asia’s agriculture sector amid a rapidly evolving global context.

From left to right: Dr Kanchana Wanichkorn, Director of Sectoral Development, ASEAN Economic Community and Co-Chair of Grow Asia’s...

Author: Tania Strauss , Head, Food and Water, World Economic Forum . As published on The Global Governance Project . The global food...

As published on The Financial Times - Addressing social challenges in low-income countries at the sharp end of climate change could be...

On World Food Day, Grow Asia brought together members and partners for its Annual General Meeting in Singapore. The event featured...

Through our GrowHer:Kakao initiative, we're empowering nearly 4,000 women in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by enhancing their access to...

Location: Kigali, Rwanda Small-scale farmers are responsible for producing nearly 80% of the world’s food supply, yet they continue to...

Viet Nam is undergoing a significant transformation in its rice sector, aiming to become a global leader in sustainable, high-quality,...

22 August, Ha Noi – The Grow Asia Innovation Challenge, a leading initiative of the Food Innovation Hub in Viet Nam (FIH-V) is partnering...

Women in Agriculture: The Backbone of Southeast Asia's Economies In Southeast Asia, women lead up to 30% of agricultural small and...

Earlier this week, Grow Asia participated in the 8th Forum of ASEAN Entities held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was organized by the...

Today, Grow Asia's Executive Director, Beverley Postma, was in Ha Noi for meetings with the Viet Nam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural...

Grow Asia is in Manila this week at  Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) 's Key Partners Meeting where...