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The biotech at the fingertips of farmers is super exciting. But is regulation keeping pace with scientific leaps?
Biotech like gene editing has the potential to revolutionise the industry - by not only enhancing crop yields, but supporting sustainable farming practices, and helping address global climate change and food security.
Michael Leader's job with Bayer is an interesting one - he's the bridge connecting the science labs and the regulators; translating complex new biotech innovation to policy makers.
In this chat Michael discusses the legislative hurdles for biotech, use of AI in new crop protection technologies, the new biotech in the pipeline for farmers, and the careers in agriculture that go beyond the paddock.
Michael Leader is the Regulatory Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Asia region, for Bayer Crop Science Australia.
Takeaways
Chapters
03:06 The Intersection of Law and Molecular Biology
05:58 Career Journey in Regulatory Policy
09:03 Current Work and Responsibilities at Bayer
12:08 Opportunities in Asian Agriculture
17:57 Challenges and Misconceptions in Biotechnology
23:55 Regulatory Hurdles in Biotechnology
26:58 Future of Agricultural Innovation
Links:
This is a sponsored series in partnership with Bayer Crop Science Australia, showcasing Bayer's commitment to innovation; supporting Aussie agriculture and backing rural communities.
EvokeAG 2026:
I'm excited to be one of the MC's for evokeAG in 2026. This event is unlike any other in Aussie agriculture and brings together the brightest minds from across the AgriFood ecosystem focused on solutions to some of our planets biggest challenges. Get your tickets at evokeAG.com
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The biotech at the fingertips of farmers is super exciting. But is regulation keeping pace with scientific leaps?
Biotech like gene editing has the potential to revolutionise the industry - by not only enhancing crop yields, but supporting sustainable farming practices, and helping address global climate change and food security.
Michael Leader's job with Bayer is an interesting one - he's the bridge connecting the science labs and the regulators; translating complex new biotech innovation to policy makers.
In this chat Michael discusses the legislative hurdles for biotech, use of AI in new crop protection technologies, the new biotech in the pipeline for farmers, and the careers in agriculture that go beyond the paddock.
Michael Leader is the Regulatory Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Asia region, for Bayer Crop Science Australia.
Takeaways
Chapters
03:06 The Intersection of Law and Molecular Biology
05:58 Career Journey in Regulatory Policy
09:03 Current Work and Responsibilities at Bayer
12:08 Opportunities in Asian Agriculture
17:57 Challenges and Misconceptions in Biotechnology
23:55 Regulatory Hurdles in Biotechnology
26:58 Future of Agricultural Innovation
Links:
This is a sponsored series in partnership with Bayer Crop Science Australia, showcasing Bayer's commitment to innovation; supporting Aussie agriculture and backing rural communities.
EvokeAG 2026:
I'm excited to be one of the MC's for evokeAG in 2026. This event is unlike any other in Aussie agriculture and brings together the brightest minds from across the AgriFood ecosystem focused on solutions to some of our planets biggest challenges. Get your tickets at evokeAG.com

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