APRU (Association of Pacific Rim Universities)

Simon Fraser University has co-hosted the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)'s Food Security and Agritech Research Hub in collaboration with the Global Institute of Agritech.

This initiative aims to enhance research and innovation in agritech, fostering regional collaboration among Pacific Rim regions. By joining forces, SFU and the Global Institute for Agritech seek to address pressing food security challenges through joint research efforts, knowledge sharing, and the development of sustainable agricultural practices, ultimately contributing to improved food security in the region.

APRU's Food Security & Agritech Hub hosted three webinar series in 2024, collaborating with core group member universities including Simon Fraser University, the University of California, Davis, the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, National Taiwan University, and the University of Adelaide.

More information: https://www.apru.org/event/apru-food-security-webinar-series-2024-precision-agriculture-and-food-self-life-extension-in-asia-pacific/