Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast
Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions brings you insights and views from food value chain thought leaders in Asia and around the globe. The series brings you different perspectives but one common theme: ensuring Asia’s food systems are resilient, robust and sustainable – from farm to fork.
Asia's Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions Podcast
Ep 42 | Sasireka Rajendran on Minor Use Crops and its Challenges
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Duke Hipp | Sasireka Rajendran
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Season 2
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Episode 12
In this episode, Sasireka Rajendran, Asia Regional Manager at the Minor Use Foundation, explores the world of minor use crops—specialty crops that often face unique challenges in agriculture. She delves into the struggles that small-scale and specialty crop growers encounter, the regulatory hurdles they must navigate, and the policy solutions that can help support these vital crops. With a focus on sustainability, Sasireka discusses how targeted frameworks can empower farmers to produce nutritious food, benefiting global food security in the process.