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NEW PODCAST EPISODES featuring Simone Barg & Pramod Thota

Ep 33 | Simone Barg on the industry’s roles in agri-sustainability

Simone Barg, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Solutions of Asia Pacific, BASF

In the Episode 33 of the second season, Simone Barg, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Solutions of Asia Pacific, BASF, talks about important issues like food security, climate change, and the unique position that Asia is in as one of the biggest region of smallholder farmers. She also shares the value of working with multiple stakeholders in seeking agricultural transformation. Listen ’til the end to hear Simone’s favorite food, too, which is a combination of Asia’s staple and exotic fruits – definitely a crowd favorite! 

Listen: Spotify Podcast Ep 33
Watch: Youtube Podcast Ep 33


Ep 34 | Pramod Thota on Food Safety and Agtech

Pramod Thota, President, Asia Pacific Vice President, FMC Corporation

On Episode 34, we speak to Pramod Thota, President, Asia Pacific, and Vice President of FMC Corporation, on counterfeits, sustainability and the importance of agriculture technologies in improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and alleviating issues like climate change. Pramod shares with us initiatives that FMC have spearheaded that targets the issues within food and agriculture, which includes anti-counterfeiting and brand protection efforts with the #DealWithRealFMC campaign. 

Listen: Spotify Podcast Ep 34
Watch: Youtube Podcast Ep 34