SEARCA in the News

DELEGATES from the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT) and two Indonesia-hosted Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) centers visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for benchmarking on July 22, 2024. Hosted by MoECRT, SEAMEO's Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (Biotrop) and the SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Center (SEAMOLEC) visit was to benchmark the center's institutional and financial management best practices and broach potential collaborative programs. SEARCA, Biotrop and SEAMOLEC are among the 26 SEAMEO regional centers and one network in 11 Southeast Asian countries. While… Read more

MANILA—Magkasamang magho-host ang Society for the Advancement of Breeding Research in Asia and Oceania (SABRAO) at ang Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) ng isang malaking international conference sa Crimson Hotel sa Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Ang tema ng conference ay "Emerging Paradigms in Crop Science and Breeding: Cultivating Sustainable Solutions and Partnerships for a Resilient Future." Ang event na ito ay co-organized ng Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Tampok dito ang mga makabagong pananaliksik, inobatibong pamamaraan sa pagsasaka, at matatag na kolaborasyon upang tugunan ang mga hamon sa food security. Ayon kay… Read more

Selon le communiqué de presse de l'ONG, SEARCA GRAINS fournit un financement substantiel pour soutenir des projets de recherche qui répondent à des défis agricoles cruciaux. Il s'agit notamment de développer des pratiques agricoles durables, de construire une agriculture résistante au climat, de faire progresser la biotechnologie agricole, de renforcer les chaînes de valeur, d'assurer la sécurité alimentaire et de créer des stratégies agricoles efficaces. « Grâce à GRAINS, nous souhaitons donner aux chercheurs et aux innovateurs les moyens d'élaborer des solutions qui permettront de créer un secteur agricole plus durable et plus résilient en Asie du Sud-Est », souligne… Read more

THE Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has announced that it is accepting proposals for its Grants for Research toward Agricultural Innovative Solutions (GRAINS) until August 9, 2024. SEARCA director Glenn Gregorio, PhD, said this is for all agricultural innovators and researchers in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. "Innovators and researchers from academe, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the private sector across Southeast Asia are encouraged to apply," he said. Gregorio said SEARCA GRAINS offers substantial funding to support research projects addressing critical agricultural challenges. These include developing sustainable farming practices, building climate-resilient agriculture… Read more

THE Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has announced that it is accepting proposals for its Grants for Research toward Agricultural Innovative Solutions (GRAINS) until August 9. SEARCA Center Director Glenn Gregorio, PhD, said the offer is open to all agricultural innovators and researchers in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. "Innovators and researchers from academe, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the private sector across Southeast Asia are encouraged to apply," he said. Gregorio said SEARCA GRAINS offers substantial funding to support research projects addressing critical agricultural challenges. These include developing sustainable farming practices, building… Read more

Agricultural innovators and researchers in Southeast Asia now have a chance to submit proposals for their research projects. The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is accepting proposals for its Grants for Research towards Agricultural Innovative Solutions (GRAINS) until August 9. SEARCA GRAINS offers substantial funding to support research projects addressing critical agricultural challenges. They include developing sustainable farming practices, building climate-resilient agriculture, advancing agricultural biotechnology, strengthening value chains, ensuring food security, and creating effective agricultural policies. Dr. Glenn Gregorio, SEARCA Center Director, said: "Through GRAINS, we aim to empower researchers and innovators to… Read more

The Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), based in the Philippines, is accepting proposals for its "Grants for Research towards Agricultural Innovative Solutions" (GRAINS) programme until August 9. "Through GRAINS, we aim to empower researchers and innovators to develop solutions that will lead to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector in Southeast Asia," emphasised Dr Glenn Gregorio, SEARCA Centre Director. SEARCA announced in a press release today that the GRAINS programme offers substantial funding to support research projects that address critical agricultural challenges. The types of projects supported include developing sustainable farming practices… Read more

Calling all agricultural innovators and researchers in Southeast Asia! The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is accepting proposals for its Grants for Research towards Agricultural Innovative Solutions (GRAINS) until August 9, 2024. SEARCA GRAINS offers substantial funding to support research projects addressing critical agricultural challenges. These include developing sustainable farming practices, building climate-resilient agriculture, advancing agricultural biotechnology, strengthening value chains, ensuring food security, and creating effective agricultural policies. Dr. Glenn Gregorio, SEARCA Center Director, emphasizes that "Through GRAINS, we aim to empower researchers and innovators to develop solutions that will lead to a… Read more

THE UNIVERSITY of Asia and the Pacific has partnered with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture to advance agribusiness initiatives. UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog and SEARCA Center Director Dr. Glenn Gregorio signed the memorandum of agreement. "This partnership is a strategic milestone that promises numerous benefits not only for our respective institutions but also for the broader community in which both our institutions serve," Dr. Padojinog said. He highlighted that UA&P would benefit from enhanced programs and initiatives, especially in agribusiness. UA&P and SEARCA share a commitment to sustainable development and agricultural… Read more

More than a hundred stakeholders from the region spent two days deliberating on establishing a network of high-caliber, like-minded institutions with a unified goal of driving agricultural transformation toward sustainable and inclusive development in Southeast Asia. Held on 20-21 June 2024 at SEARCA headquarters in Los Baños, the Philippines, and also livestreamed, it included representatives from government, academia, the private sector, producer groups, civil society organizations, research institutions, and development partners. Called a 'Regional Stakeholder Consultation Workshop for the Consortium for Agricultural Development, Research, and Extension in Southeast Asia' (CADRE), it was organized by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for… Read more