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Online Workshop on the Maize Growing Outlook (MGO) Preparation Guideline

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01/07/2025
On 30 June 2025, the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF-Japan), successfully organized the Online Workshop on the Maize Growing Outlook (MGO) Preparation Guideline under the Project for Strengthening ASEAN Food Security Information System Function for Emergency (SAFER) via Zoom Meeting. The workshop was officially opened with welcoming remarks from Dr. Sumanya Ngandee, AFSIS Manager, who emphasized the importance of enhancing regional collaboration and capacity building in the Growing Outlook Reports. A total of 35 participants from ASEAN Plus Three Countries joined the session, including representatives directly involved in the development of the Growing Outlook Reports. This interactive workshop aimed to strengthen the participants’ understanding of the key components and recommended steps in preparing the MGO report. Topics included Maize basic crop science and MGO definition, Relationship between maize growth and weather conditions, Crop situation index of maizeand example of MGO writing structure The event also served as a vital preparatory step for the upcoming on-the-job training (OJT) activities scheduled between July and September 2025, which will further support the development of national outlooks across the region. The workshop concluded successfully and is expected to contribute significantly to enhancing food security information systems in the region.
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