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AJAD 20th Anniversary

The Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development (AJAD), an internationally peer-reviewed scientific journal of SEARCA, celebrates two decades of contributing to the knowledge base of Asian agriculture and development through a paper seminar, featuring the presentation and discussion of two published articles in the AJAD 20th Anniversary Issue released in October.
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Consortium for Agricultural Development, Research and Extension (CADRE)

Envisioning itself as becoming a leading enabler and champion of excellence in agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia, SEARCA will establish the Consortium for Agricultural Development, Research, and Extension in Southeast Asia or CADRE. CADRE, as the word implies, will be a network of high-caliber, like-minded institutions with a unified goal of driving agricultural transformation toward sustainable and inclusive development in Southeast Asia.

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Call for Applications

DAAD-SEARCA Scholarship

The DAAD-SEARCA In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Southeast Asia for AY 2025-2026 is now accepting applications.

The submission deadline for applications is 20 November 2024 (via DAAD portal).

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Learn more about SEARCA's 11th Five-Year Plan

In July 2020, SEARCA embarked on its five-year (2020-2025) mission, which focuses on Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural INnovation (ATTAIN) and aims to deliver BETTER, BIGGER, and SMARTER impacts and outcomes to agricultural and rural development stakeholders across Southeast Asia.

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  • SEARCA Center Director underscores role of sustainability and technology in rice supply chain

    SEARCA Center Director underscores role of sustainability and technology in rice supply chain

    PASAY CITY, Philippines—Dr. Glenn Gregorio, Center Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), served as a panel discussant during the "Sustainability and Technology in the Rice Supply Chain" session of the 2024 International World Rice Conference Summit held on 5–7 November at the Conrad Hotel Manila. In his talk, Dr. Gregorio underscored the role of sustainability and technology in strengthening the rice supply chain. "We embrace... Read more.
  • SEARCA and CSU conduct multistakeholder consultation workshop to promote biotech adoption in Agusan del Norte

    SEARCA and CSU conduct multistakeholder consultation workshop to promote biotech adoption in Agusan del Norte

    Building on its goal to maximize academe-industry-government interconnectivity, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) convened representatives from the academe, media, farmer groups, and local government units in the province of Agusan del Norte for the Stakeholders Consultation Workshop: Building Alliances for Modern Biotechnology Promotion and Uptake in the Philippines. The event, co-organized with the Caraga State University (CSU), was... Read more.
  • SEARCA conducts an assessment of the gardens and the utilization of its produce in selected schools in Palawan

    SEARCA conducts an assessment of the gardens and the utilization of its produce in selected schools in Palawan

    PALAWAN, Philippines – The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) recently organized an initiative titled, "Assessment and Utilization of School Garden Produce through a Cooking Contest/Recipe Development and Monitoring and Evaluation Activities of School Gardens," as part of the School-plus-Home Gardens cum Biodiversity Enhancement and Enterprise (SHGBEE) in Coron and Busuanga, Palawan. This initiative, designed to improve the nutritional... Read more.
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Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN)

SEARCA's 11th Five-Year Plan (2020–2025)

SEARCA works to elevate the quality of life of agricultural families through sustainable and resilient livelihoods and access to modern networks and innovative markets.

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Scholarships

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Projects

SEARCA has a well-earned reputation and extensive track record in end-to-end project management – from conceptualization and proposal writing to implementation and monitoring – for both local and international development and donor organizations.

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SEARCA Priority Areas

11th Five-Year Plan (2020–2025)

Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income

Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management

Food and Nutrition Security

Transformational Leadership for Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD)

Gender and Youth Engagement in ARD

Enhanced ARD towards Climate Resilience

EcoHealth/One Health Applications to ARD