In many countries, such as the Philippines, agriculture remains to be one of the primary sources of their Gross Domestic Product. This is the reason why many companies have dedicated their efforts into the research and discovery of agricultural technologies. One such company is headed by Josh Calata, president and CEO of the largest distributor of B-Meg feeds in the country. One of the youngest and most successful businessmen in the Philippines, Josh Calata is on the forefront of introducing these agricultural improvements. Despite his young age, he believes that agriculture has the greatest potential that will propel the Philippine economy. In order to realize this potential, his company has partnered with other companies such as Monsanto, Sinochem, DuPont Agriculture, Jardine Distribution, Bayer CropScience and Syngenta Global.

The products of these companies seek to help crops grow better. They produce seeds that are genetically modified. These seeds offer better defense against a variety of pests and herbicides. They are able to handle diverse agro-climatic conditions and changing weather. They also give increased nutritional value compared to the traditional seeds.

Plants are not the only ones who benefit from these products. They also help farmers in gaining more revenue and profit. As their harvested crops are better and more nutritious, they can sell them at a better value. For a country like the Philippines, these products are truly precious to farmers.

The other products of these companies develop plants’ tolerance to drought and stress. These companies have also tackled Vitamin A deficiency in rice and how it can be solved. The International Rice Research Institute or IRRI, has actually developed ‘golden rice’ which they hope will be the solution they are looking for.

With Josh Calata and his company distributing these products all over the country, they are definitely helping the country both in the micro and macroeconomic level. Let’s all hope that they continue producing and distributing such products, because quite frankly the world needs to get a lot greener.

Mr. Joseph Calata heads the biggest distributor of B-Meg feeds in the country. Capitalizing on the potential of the Philippines’ agricultural sector, he has skyrocketed himself towards success. However, his successes are not for him alone, as his efforts has also helped farmers and the country’s economy along the way.

- Alison Ward

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Mr. Joseph Calata is one of the youngest and most successful Filipino businessmen. He is the CEO of the largest distributing company of B-Meg feeds in the country, a corporation that he renamed after his family. Aside from that, his company also spearheads the introduction of newly developed agricultural technologies to local farmers, helping them improve their livelihood.

An example of his new technologies are the genetically modified seeds. These seeds are more invulnerable to pests and herbicides. This lessens the chances of their crops dying so it means that they’ll be able to harvest more when the time comes. More harvest means more produce means more income.

These seeds also offer crops with more nutritional value. This makes them more desirable than crops that were harvested from traditional seeds. Also, they are more capable of coping with harsh weather conditions present in South East Asian countries like the Philippines which has a diverse agro-climate. Again, this serves to benefit farmers and their profit.

These are the reasons why the Philippine government has educated farmers all over about the wonders of these seeds. They have also pushed local formers to start using golden rice. It is believed that golden rice will solve the lack of Vitamin A found in current rice crops. And as rice is the staple food in the country, it’s very important that the government can solve this as soon as possible.

Mr. Joseph Calata and his company also distributes products that assist plants as they grow. These products seek to help plants defend against drought, stress, pests and weeds among other things. These pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators and seed treatments are all helpful in making plants grow better.

Mr. Joseph Calata though, is not alone in trying to help the country realize the potential of its agricultural sector. His company has partnered with international companies such as DuPont Agriculture, Monsanto, Syngenta Global, Bayer CropScience, Sinochem and Jardine Distribution. These companies are dedicating all their efforts for a much greener a world and frankly, a much better place to live in.

Joseph Calata heads the company responsible for introducing agricultural developments in the Philippines. They have provided farmers with new agricultural products such as the genetically modified seed. They have also provided them with other products that help with plant growth.

- Alison Ward