ABOUT ATAS
ATAS is a national organization for agricultural researchers, scientists, academicians, entrepreneurs, practitioners, farmers, members of agricultural NGOs and other persons interested in tropical agriculture. ATAS is formed with the following objectives which are to position Malaysia as the Hub of Tropical Agricultural Research, Food Production, Agri techno-innovation & entrepreneurship development; ensure success and sustainability of the ecosystem for Tropical Agriculture; promote food production to eliminate hard-core poverty in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals and increase food production for export to boost the country’s economy.
ATAS will work hand-in-hand, with strategic partners, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and assist in formulating the National Agricultural Policy, Vision, Mission and Objectives.
Members of ATAS are made up of agricultural researchers, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, practitioners, farmers, members of agricultural NGOs and relevant parties that are involved directly or indirectly with tropical agriculture in all aspects.
