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Anticipating and responding to consumer demands is always challenging, especially in the fast-changing retail environment. However, recent financial reports show that Asian animal protein producers have certainly been responsive to market desires. Some healthy figures emerge after what seems like a ‘long Covid’ of earnings. Generally, across the region, from Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia to India and Sri Lanka, we have positive earnings, leading also to investment in growth.

Some countries rely heavily on imported food and raw materials to grow food locally. With supply chain and climate change-related disruptions, real-time solutions need to be explored and implemented. Rupert Claxton, Meat and Livestock Director at Girafood highlights the problems and solutions for this by addressing the following:
1)    Examples of Asian countries at risk of food security.
2)    How can they navigate supply chain and climate-related disruptions.
3)    Collaborative efforts that governments can embark on within the region.
4)    What would be the basis of strengthening food security?

ChatGPT threw up an extensive menu of factors, many of which are already underway among the progressive producers in Asia. Low-impact livestock management that reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), such as optimized feeding practices and manure management, was cited as crucial. Reducing waste by utilizing by-products and minimizing food waste through better processing techniques and packaging solutions is also crucial. From managing waste, adopting alternative energy sources to ethical and healthy products, the list goes on.
The industry generally looks to CP Foods as a benchmark. It has reduced food loss, repurposed food waste, and byproducts into valuable resources such as feed, fertilizer, and alternative energy. It has implemented various initiatives to reduce food loss by enhancing the efficiency of machinery and equipment.

Indonesia’s layer duck industry has the potential to grow since the per capita consumption of eggs remains low. However, only a few are investing in breeding and production.
 Asian Agribiz speaks with Dr Hardi Prasetyo, a consultant for duck breeding companies in Indonesia, about the industry's status and future opportunities.
 In this podcast, he discusses:
• the industry's growth potential;
• the available layer duck strains;
• factors to consider in raising layer ducks;
• challenges encountered by the industry.

High temperatures have been the trending topic on our website, with reports coming in from across South and Southeast Asia.
Temperatures in the northern Indian Ocean are the highest on record (above 40 degrees). El Niño peaked over the winter, boosting temperatures on top of the sustained background warming from climate change.

ood security remains a critical issue for Asean nations as uncertainties grow, populations rise, and climate change intensifies. To address this challenge, each government needs to develop targeted policies. 
Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Pushpanathan Sundram, CEO of Public Policy Asia Advisors in Singapore, to explore potential solutions. Tune in to the podcast to gain insights into:
- The current food security situation across Asean
- Strategies for tackling the multifaceted challenges
- How sustainable agriculture and technological advancements can help achieve food security goals