28 September 2024, Small Meeting Room, 6th floor, The Church of Christ in Thailand Morning Session: Seeds to Table showcased the diverse ways that different communities in Mekong countries utilize and conserve local seeds. In Myanmar, a display highlighted various beans, stressing their significance as a protein source and their free exchange within the community.…

27 September 2024, 13.30 – 16.00 Creative Space, Student Christian Center in Bangkok, Thailand Mr. Charito Medina from MASIPAG, Philippines (Farmer-Scientist Partnership for Development) conferred seed regulations and farmers’ rights in the Mekong and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, farmers have been the original breeders of seeds through careful selection. However, the rise of agribusiness has allowed…