Francis Borges serves as the Head of Sustainable Value Chain Projects at Advanta Seeds, a leading global agriculture company specializing in sustainable and climate-resilient crop solutions. In his role, Borges actively champions initiatives that address global food security, with a strong focus on empowering smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. He heavily advocates for climate-smart crops like sorghum, emphasizing their vital position in building a resilient global food system and improving long-term soil health. Through his leadership at Advanta Seeds, Borges frequently represents the organization at major international forums—such as the Food Security Summit—where he highlights the critical need for public-private partnerships, policy support, and innovative supply chain strategies to scale sustainable farming worldwide.