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 .
9 May 2017
The Udalo Watershed Pilot Project: An Experiment on Climate Change Hyper-Adaptation
Mr. Philippe Couture, Project Coordinator, Hyper Adaptive & Territorial Coherent Habitat (HATCHabitat), Lantau Island, Hongkong
19 May 2017
Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2016
Prof. Paul Teng, Chairman of the Board, International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA)
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
Liberating Farmers from Poverty and Hunger: Success Stories of the Farmer-Scientists RDE Training Program (FSTP)
Dr. Romulo G. Davide, Professor Emeritus, UPLB and Program Leader, FSTP
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)
5 Apr 2018
How to Teach Fishers to Fish for Life: Lessons Learned from Leveraging Market Incentives to Build Economic Resilience of Selected Coastal Towns in the Philippines
Mr. Cris Lomboy, Director of Markets and Enterprise, Rare Philippines
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
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