The workshop on biotechnology is the result of cooperation between Asian Farmers Network (ASFARNET) and International Service for Acquisition of Agric-biotech Applications (ISAAA).
Workshop on Biotechnology Promotion and Exchange on Agricultural was held on November 28 ¿ December 1, 2004 in Hotel Salak, Bogor. In this workshop, various discussions and material presentations were given by experts on biotechnology. Also conducted, numerous field observations to Biotechnology Research Center in Cimanggu ¿ Bogor and network Culture Company in Cikupa ¿ Banten.
Some important materials discussed in the workshop were :
- Views on Agric-Biotechnology through genetical engineering
- More farmers¿ education on the benefit of the agric-biotechnology in the product quality, production system efficiency and product continuity
- Direct field observations to several Biotechnology Research Center and private companies
- Experience-based discussions between farmers on the implementations and biotechnology-crops marketing
- ASFARNET plan on expansion discussion