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SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)

The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) encourages the presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for agricultural and rural development. It aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within, and even beyond, the Los Baños Science Community.

Interested in ADSS?

SEARCA is keen to partner with government institutions, corporations, universities, civic organizations and individuals who see the potential in ADSS and would like to explore hosting a session or series of sessions, to serve as a resource speaker or to simply suggest the next ADSS topic.

Interested parties may contact Dr. Nova Ramos at .

14 Jun 2017

Measurement of Carbon Dioxide in Corn Cob Biochar-amended Acid Soil Added with Different Types of Fertilizers

Mr. Arsenio D. Bulfa, Jr., MS Soil Science
Remarks: Special Graduate Seminar Series
8 Aug 2017

Grow Asia Learning Alliance: Partnerships for Action

Mr. Pranav Sethaputra, Learning Partners Network Manager, Grow Asia, Singapore
29 Aug 2017
19 Sep 2017

Small Family Farms and their Multi-functional Roles in Rural Development and National Economic Growth

Mrs. Gigi Pontejos-Morris, Farm School Director, MoCA Family Farm RLearning Center, Padre Garcia, Batangas
26 Sep 2017

The Logic of Rice Farming: An Ethnography

Mr. Nomer C. Esmero, Senior National Coordinator, Better Rice Initiative for Asia (BRIA), GIZ
24 Oct 2017

Who Matters and Why: A Network Perspective on Sustainability Transitions in Community-based Forest Management

Ms. Clarissa D. Ruzol, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB
23 Jan 2018

From Food Security to Food and Nutrition Security: How to Rethink the Linkages Between Malnutrition and the Food System

Mr. Shun-Nan Chiang, PhD Candidate, Department of Sociology, University of California and SEARCA Visiting Research Fellow
25 Jan 2018

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Biotechnology

Atty. Rowanie A. Nakan, Partner, Cruz Marcelo and Penefrancia Law Offices
30 Jan 2018

Modernization Strategy for National Irrigation Systems in the Philippines: Linking Design, Operation, and Water Supply

Dr. Mona Liza F. delos Reyes, University Researcher III, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
8 May 2018

Lowering Financial Risks for Smallholder Mixed Agroforestry System

Dr. Anja Gassner, Head, Research Methods Group, World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF)- Philippines
10 May 2018

Mangroves and Climate Change: Prospects and Challenges in Blue Carbon Governance in the Philippines

Dr. Dixon T. Gevaña, UPLB Centennial Professorial Chair Awardee and Assistant Professor, Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UP Los Baños
7 Aug 2018

Linking School Gardening and Feeding: Experience from the School-Plus-Home Gardens Project (S+HGP) in the Philippines

Dr. Blesilda M. Calub, University Researcher and Program Leader for Organic Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
14 Aug 2018

Millennial Farmers: The Future of Philippine Agriculture?

Mr. Raymund Vincent Fernandez Aaron, Banana Chief, Villa Socorro Farm, Villa Socorro Agri-Eco Village, Pagsanjan, Laguna
11 Sep 2018

EcoHealth in Southeast Asia: Theories and Prospects

Dr. Rico C. Ancog, Assistant Professor, Ecosystem Services and Environmental Policy (ESEP) Laboratory, SESAM, University of the Philippines Los Baños
25 Oct 2018

OneHealth/EcoHealth in Southeast Asia: Theory and Practice

Dr. Flavie Goutard, GREASE Coordinator, CIRAD and InterRisk Master Coordinator, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,, Kasetsart University, Thailand
11 Nov 2018

Digital Inclusion Policy and Digital Tools to Drive Agricultural Development in Southeast Asia

Mr. John Garrity, Economist and Policy Advisor and former Senior Connectivity Advisor, Global Development Lab, USAID
29 Jan 2019

Engaging Lawyers in Agri-biotechnology: Challenges and Prospects

SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Cleofe S. Torres, Professor, Department of Science Communication, College of Development Communication of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)Atty. Damcelle T. Cortes, Assistant Professor, Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
30 Jan 2019

The Role of Behavioral Economics in Policy Nudging

SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. David Savage, Senior Lecturer, University of New Castle in Australia
28 Feb 2019

Communicating One Health in Food and Agriculture

SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Domingo (Jim) Caro III, Regional Advocacy and Development Communications Coordinator, Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP), Bangkok, Thailand
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