According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food production sectors globally, now supplying over half of all seafood consumed worldwide. This makes it a vital and expanding part of our global food security.
At Aboitiz Foods, our commitment to customers goes beyond delivering high-quality products. Our aim is to be a trusted partner, providing value-added solutions to help them succeed in a fast-evolving agri-food landscape. With this in mind, we launched Agriconnect, a webinar series designed to empower livestock and aquaculture farmers by providing timely, relevant, and science-based insights. It’s a platform for both existing and potential Aboitiz Foods customers to engage with renowned industry experts and gain practical knowledge that can be applied to enhance farm productivity and profitability.
Gold Coin Indonesia team members (from left to right) Ambo Angka, Fessia Novri, and Bagus, with Agriconnect Speaker and Shrimp Expert Agus Saiful Huda
In its second season, Agriconnect has expanded its reach across five key markets: the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, underscoring our strong regional presence. Over 180 customers of Aboitiz Foods’ producer brands, Pilmico and Gold Coin, participated in the series, which combined the convenience of digital access with the value of in-person engagement, as our teams hosted live viewing sessions and post-webinar consultations in multiple locations.
Aboitiz Foods Team members from China watch the second Agriconnect episode on “Optimizing Shrimp Health & Productivity: Modern Approaches to Disease Management and Farming Systems”
The latest series focused on the Aquaculture sector, directly addressing immediate and long-term operational challenges. The first episode centered on Tilapia production, equipping farmers with practical approaches to enhance yields, strengthen disease prevention protocols, and improve overall farm performance. The second episode focused on Shrimp farming, offering more profound insights into health management, biosecurity, and innovative, systems-based farming approaches.
Participants consistently highlighted the value of discussions on disease management, which many considered a critical challenge in aquaculture operations. Customers found the expert-led sessions to be not only informative but also actionable, providing them with tangible steps they could implement to protect animal health, reduce losses, and optimize production.
Aboitiz Foods Customers and Team Members from Malaysia gather together to watch episode 1 entitled “Boosting Tilapia Production: From Broodstock to Disease Control”
What sets Agriconnect apart is its integrated format. Beyond the webinars, attendees benefit from meaningful, face-to-face interactions with sales and technical specialists from Pilmico and Gold Coin. These personalized consultations allow for a deep dive into customer-specific challenges, ensuring tailored solutions and a collaborative discussion on opportunities for improvement.
Through knowledge-sharing and fostering strong customer partnerships, Agriconnect reinforces Aboitiz Foods’ commitment to delivering long-term value beyond products and services. It reflects our value to keep our customers top of mind, dedicated to supporting our customers’ growth and resilience in an increasingly complex and competitive agricultural landscape.
FAQs:
1. What is Agriconnect?
Agriconnect is a regional webinar series organized by Aboitiz Foods that gathers industry experts to share valuable insights to help livestock and aquaculture farmers improve productivity and profitability.
2. Who can join Agriconnect?
Agriconnect is open to both existing and potential customers in the livestock and aquaculture industries.
3. Which aquaculture topics were covered in Agriconnect Season 2?
Agriconnect Season 2 covered key aquaculture topics including Tilapia production (yield enhancement, disease prevention, farm performance) and Shrimp farming (health management, biosecurity, innovative farming systems). Disease management was a consistently highlighted and critical topic.
4. How does Agriconnect support aquaculture farmers?
Agriconnect supports aquaculture farmers by providing expert-led insights, actionable steps for improving animal health and optimizing production, and personalized consultations with sales and technical specialists from Pilmico and Gold Coin to address specific farm challenges.
5. Which regions did Agriconnect Season 2 reach?
Agriconnect Season 2 expanded its reach across five key markets: the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, underscoring Aboitiz Foods’ strong regional presence in the agri-food industry.
6. Who are Pilmico and Gold Coin?
Pilmico and Gold Coin are the producer brands of Aboitiz Foods. They are actively involved in supporting farmers through initiatives like Agriconnect and providing high-quality products and services to the livestock and aquaculture sectors.
