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Around The VegTable Season 2, Special Edition

Welcome to "Around the Vegtable," a webinar series hosted by Lysette Lacambra, Technical Support Hub Manager from East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer. This series is dedicated to equipping vegetable enthusiasts with expert knowledge on vegetable production techniques, providing insights into making vegetable farming a sustainable business for smallholder farmers in Asia and Africa. In this episode, we are joined by KT Managers from different countries: Girlie Frando, Philippines; Joshua Mwanguhya, Uganda; Chhor Nonin, Cambodia; Arga Wisnu Pradana, Indonesia. Together, they discuss the significance of vegetable production as a sustainable livelihood and business opportunity for smallholder farmers. Topics Covered: Vegetable Production in the Philippines: Gurley discusses the integration of vegetables with staple crops like rice, coconut, and coffee, highlighting government initiatives aimed at food security and poverty alleviation. She emphasizes the importance of market connectivity and sustainable market access for vegetable farmers. Opportunities in Indonesia: Chonin explores the rising demand for vegetables due to the increasing population and the role of technology in boosting productivity. He outlines strategies to attract younger farmers, such as easy-to-grow vegetables, home gardening, and farming business planning. Challenges in Cambodia: Ara speaks on the competition faced by Cambodian farmers from imported vegetables. He stresses the importance of government support, quality control, and building strong relationships with distributors and traders to promote local produce. Pumpkin Production in Uganda: Joshua shares insights into pumpkin production as a commercial venture, highlighting its potential to improve food security and create sustainable markets. He also addresses the barriers to changing mindsets and the challenges posed by competition from other vegetables. Perspectives from the Management Team: The discussion expands with insights from the management team, including Stuart Morris, Director at East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer, Elijah Mwashayenyi, Head KT Africa and Sathiyabama Bhaskaran, Head KT South East Asia. They delve into the broader impact of sustainable vegetable production on rural economies, market development, and how it fosters local entrepreneurship and community growth. Key Takeaways: Vegetable production can transform subsistence farming into a profitable enterprise for smallholder farmers. Market connectivity, government initiatives, quality inputs, and continued knowledge transfer are crucial for sustainable vegetable farming. Partnerships and innovative approaches are needed to overcome challenges and scale up these initiatives. Join us as we explore the potential of vegetable farming to drive economic growth and food security across Asia and Africa. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from "Around the VegTable"! Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of "Around the Vegetable." Let's cultivate a greener and more sustainable future together! Follow Us: Facebook:   / ewskt   Instagram:   / east_west_seed_kt   Contact Us: www.ews-kt.com For more information or to participate in future webinars, please email us at [email protected]. #EastWestSeed #VegetableFarming #SustainableAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers #FoodSecurity #AgricultureInnovation