AJFVC Initiative to Strengthen Biopesticide Laboratory Capabilities in ASEAN
On 11 May 2026, the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) shared its plans to enhance biopesticide laboratory capacity assessment during the 30th meeting of the Expert Working Group on the Harmonization of Maximum Residue Limits (EWG-MRLs), held via video conference. This initiative aims to discuss and support the establishment of regional biopesticide reference […]
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AJFVC Inception Meeting for Activity 3.3: Development of Guidelines for Inspection of Imported Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries Products
The Inception Meeting for Activity 3.3—”Development of Guidelines for Inspection of Imported Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries Products”—under the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) was held on 28 April 2026 via video conference. The activity aims to establish practical and effective inspection guidelines for imported aquaculture fish and fisheries products, marking a significant step […]
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Promoting GAP in Cambodia: A Seminar for Fresh Produce Traders and Supermarkets
Cambodia – As part of the AJFVC initiative to enhance agricultural standards, a pilot activity under the AJFVC Output 1 project team successfully held a seminar aimed at promoting Cambodia’s Good Agricultural Practices (CamGAP) and the ASEAN GAP standards. The event took place in Phnom Penh and brought together 42 participants, including representatives from the […]
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Strengthening ASEAN Food Safety: GAqP Training for Extension Workers
Iloilo, Philippines – The ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD), has successfully completed a ten-day training course on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for extension workers. The event took place from February 23 to March 4, 2026, at the Tigbauan Main Station, bringing […]
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Inception Meeting of AJFVC Output 4: Advancing Good Practices and PPP Policy Recommendations
On 11 March 2026, the Inception Meeting for Output 4: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) of the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) was held via video conference. The meeting was chaired by the ASEAN Secretariat and attended by delegates from the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Agricultural Cooperatives (ASWGAC), JICA Headquarters, JICA Overseas Offices across […]
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Online Seminar on Biostimulants and Laboratory Management
On November 10 and 13, 2025, the AJFVC Output 2 organized two online seminar sessions focused on biostimulants and laboratory management, aimed at sharing insights to a broader international audience. Each session was attended by more than 100 participants from all ASEAN Member States, including Timor-Leste, as well as representatives from Japan and Australia. The […]
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AJFVC team Visits Cambodia to Promote CamGAP
From October 6 to 8, 2025, the AJFVC GAP team visited Cambodia to advance pilot activities promoting the Cambodia National Good Agricultural Practices (CamGAP). The team engaged in on-site observations and interviews at a certified GAP farm and with a wholesaler recognized for distributing “Safe Vegetables,” including products certified under CamGAP. During the visit, the […]
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Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Fishery Products Hygiene Management and Cold Chain Management
On October 9, 2025, the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) successfully concluded a train-the-trainer workshop on fishery products hygiene management and cold chain management at Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore. This four-day training was part of the AJFVC Output 3, specifically focusing on improving good aquaculture practices among ASEAN Member States (AMSs), and was […]
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Supplementary GAP Training in Thailand for Representatives from Laos
From 30 September to 1 October 2025, three representatives from Lao PDR participated in a specialized training program in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This initiative was part of a supplementary experience-sharing workshop to accelerate the alignment of Lao PDR’s National Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) with the ASEAN GAP as well as to enhance Lao PDR’s capacity […]
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