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Role of HEIs, R&D priorities in food security during pandemics cited

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) came up with a paper discussing the critical role of higher education institutions to undertake research and development initiatives that contribute to food...

Published: 12 July 2020

SEARCA and DA-BPI holds virtual training-workshop on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for emerging agricultural commodities amid COVID-19 pandemic

The pandemic has greatly affected agricultural production and food systems. It has also emphasized food supply and its safety. Since hazards and contamination can occur in different stages along the production chain, it has become necessary to address...

Published: 10 September 2020

New SEARCA program calls for innovation, collaboration

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is unveiling its new program Emerging Innovation for Growth, supported by the “SEARCA innovEIGhts” model of open collaboration with...

Published: 12 October 2020

SEARCA launches innovEIGhts model for open collaboration in Emerging Innovation for Growth in agriculture

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) unveiled on 14 October 2020 its Emerging Innovation for Growth Program powered by the SEARCA innovEIGhts model of open collaboration for...

Published: 15 October 2020

SEARCA, NACA forge link to aid farmers and rural communities

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on actions for the benefit of rural fisherfolk...

Published: 23 October 2020

SEARCA launches 'innovEIGhts' model for open ties in agriculture

An Emerging Innovation for Growth (EIG) Program powered by the "SEARCA innovEIGhts" model of open collaboration for academe-industry-government partnerships was launched on October 14. At the virtual launch held virtually via Facebook and Zoom,...

Published: 17 October 2020

SEARCA partners with BatStateU to fire up agri innovation

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Batangas State University (BatStateU) on 8 October 2020 via an online platform. The MOU between SEARCA and...

Published: 5 November 2020

SEARCA, ILI vow to strengthen cold chain technology for better farm-to-market networks

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the Brussels-based Impact Licensing Initiative (ILI) formalized a joint commitment to help small farming communities through the local integration of...

Published: 11 November 2020

Southeast Asian center intensifies development support to Laguna province

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Oct 29 (PIA) -- The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has formalized its ties with the Provincial Government of Laguna (PGL) this month to jointly pursue capacity development...

Published: 29 October 2020

Fishers, aquaculture farmers to benefit from SEARCA-NACA partnership

Two intergovernmental organizations whose reach extend over Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific have formalized their partnership to assist rural fisherfolk and smallholder aquaculture farmers. The Philippine government-hosted Southeast Asian Regional...

Published: 17 November 2020

SEARCA forum tackles Jurisdictional Sustainability Approach to advance climate change initiatives in forestry and natural resources sector

Recognizing the need to discuss a holistic approach and collaborative strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change for sustainable growth and development gave rise to the forum on “Jurisdictional Sustainability Approach for Climate Change...

Published: 22 February 2021

Looking Back After One Year: SEARCA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

On this day, 16 March, one year ago the Philippine government declared a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. That lockdown along with countless other lockdowns worldwide was the beginning of sweeping changes of life as we know it that came with...

Published: 16 March 2021

Digital money now available to farmers

Small farmers may now avail of seed money from financial technology or fintech startups. Fintech startups in Asia are now offering support to smallholder farmers in accessing potential markets, said Christian Lauron, SGV Financial Services Consulting...

Published: 16 March 2021

SEARCA and BASC formalize institutional partnership

Despite the current limitations brought by the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bulacan Agricultural...

Published: 5 April 2021

SEARCA and UPLB team up for Halal S&T and One Health Knowledge Center for Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have partnered to establish a Halal Science and Technology (S&T) and One Health Knowledge Center for...

Published: 9 September 2021

EcoHealth in Southeast Asia: Theories and Prospects

Date: 11 September 2018

SEARCA stresses value of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in responding to salinity and drought concerns in the Mekong River Delta

In response to the ongoing salinity and drought concerns in Vietnam's Mekong River Delta (MRD), the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has recently released a policy paper that analyzes the economic...

Published: 24 April 2020

Food security amidst the COVID-19 pandemic takes center stage in the maiden launch of SEARCA's new webinar series called SOLVE

True to its commitment of being a leading enabler and champion of excellence in agriculture and rural development (ARD), the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) will launch its new initiative called...

Published: 25 April 2020

Scientists and development practitioners band together for OneHealth approach in livestock for food security and livelihood

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines — Emphasizing the need for a holistic and interdisciplinary approach towards balancing productivity and sustainable development in the growing livestock industry in Southeast Asia, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate...

Published: 29 October 2018

SEARCA-ASRF Synthesizes Lessons Learned from Social Forestry Projects in a Knowledge-Sharing Workshop

Participants of the Knowledge Sharing Workshop with SEARCA Director, Dr. Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr., during the opening program LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – Twelve grantees of the ASEAN Social Forestry Network Strategic Response Fund (ASRF) exchanged and...

Published: 17 November 2016