US-ASEAN Business Council Hosts Farm to Table Multistakeholder Forum in Jakarta

(Jakarta, Indonesia) From February 3-4, 2026, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) successfully convened the Farm to Table Multistakeholder Forum in Jakarta, reaffirming its commitment to advancing a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food and agriculture value chain across ASEAN.

The two-day Forum brought together senior government officials from nine ASEAN Member States from respective agriculture, environment, and science and technology agencies, as well as private sector leaders, international organizations, and subject-matter experts from across the region to exchange perspectives and identify practical pathways to strengthen food and agriculture systems, from production at the farm level to supply chains and consumer outcomes at the table.

“As the voice of the U.S. private sector in ASEAN, USABC is proud to facilitate dialogue that connects U.S. companies with regional policymakers and partners. Together, we can unlock innovation, strengthen food and agriculture value chains, and deliver shared value for farmers, consumers, and economies across ASEAN”, said Marc Mealy, Executive Vice President of Research & Chief Policy Officer of USABC, during his opening remarks. ​

Suandi Tanuwijanto, APAC Agriculture Policy Program Manager from Corteva Agriscience, noted: “Resilient food systems are built from the ground up, starting with farmers. By investing in innovation, we aim to help farmers across ASEAN achieve sustainable productivity with fewer resources. Platforms like this are essential for catalyzing collaboration between the public and private sectors, turning policy and science into scalable, real-world impact.”

“Advancing sustainable and regenerative agriculture requires a holistic, science-based approach that connects productivity, environmental stewardship, and food safety,” said Paranee Adulyapichet, Head of Public Affairs and Sustainability ASEAN at Bayer. “Strong public–private collaboration underpinned by supportive government policies is critical to addressing shared challenges such as climate change risks affecting food security and farmers’ livelihoods, innovation, digital adoption, and resilient supply chains.”

Discussions focused on three core pillars of the farm-to-table value chain: at the farm, across supply chains, and at the table. Participants examined policy and industry approaches to climate-smart and regenerative agriculture, digital adoption in farming and livestock, plant breeding technologies, and efforts to mitigate antimicrobial resistance. Supply chain sessions explored digital traceability, food safety, logistics and cold chain gaps, and opportunities to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade. The Forum also highlighted pathways to advance nutrition and consumer trust through food innovation, extended producer responsibility, and digital engagement.

“Resilient and inclusive supply chains are fundamental to food security and nutrition outcomes,” said Erin Chua, APAC Sustainability Manager at ADM. “From responsible sourcing to investments in traceability and logistics, the private sector has an important role to play in strengthening agricultural value chains across the region.”

Throughout the Forum, strong participation from both government and the private sector underscored the critical role of collaboration in driving innovation, building resilient supply chains, and improving nutrition outcomes across ASEAN.

The event is supported by Corteva Agriscience, Bayer, ADM, and Illumina. USABC remains committed to supporting ASEAN member states and stakeholders through continued dialogue, policy engagement, and partnership to advance a future-ready food and agriculture ecosystem that delivers sustainable growth and shared prosperity for the region.