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SEARCA pushes rigorous impact assessment in S&T at IA Con 2026

MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) co-organized the 2nd Science and Technology IMPACT Assessment Conference (IACon 2026) held on 25–26 May 2026 at the Acacia Hotel in Alabang. The event was led by the University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Public Affairs and D…
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9 October 2025

Straw Innovations launches Philippines' first Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub in Laguna

9 October 2025
On October 7, 2025, Straw Innovations and partners launched the Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub in Pila, Laguna — the first in the country. The Hub was inaugurated by the British Embassy Manila, Department of Agriculture (DA) and its different agencies, and Laguna LGUs in attendance. The Hub showcases wo…
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Dugout Philippines
On October 7, 2025, Straw Innovations and partners launched the Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub in Pila, Laguna — the first in the country. The Hub was inaugurated by the British Embassy Manila, Department of Agriculture (DA) and its different agencies, and Laguna LGUs in attendance. The Hub showcases wo…
8 October 2025

Straw Innovations unveils rice farming machine to tackle global food and climate challenges

8 October 2025
UK agritech firm Straw Innovations has launched a rice farming machine designed to boost yields, cut emissions and strengthen food security in Asia. The launch marks a major step in its expansion into the Philippines, Indonesia and India. The machine, called the Straw Traktor, has been shown to i…
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UK agritech firm Straw Innovations has launched a rice farming machine designed to boost yields, cut emissions and strengthen food security in Asia. The launch marks a major step in its expansion into the Philippines, Indonesia and India. The machine, called the Straw Traktor, has been shown to i…
7 October 2025

Grand Launch of the Innovate UK funded Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub - October 2025, Philippines

7 October 2025
Grand Launch of the Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub (RSBH) 'Empowering Rice Farming through Straw Innovations' on 7 October 2025 at the Straw Innovations Ltd. site in Pila, Laguna in the Philippines. The Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Aston Universit…
Supergen Bioenergy Hub
Grand Launch of the Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub (RSBH) 'Empowering Rice Farming through Straw Innovations' on 7 October 2025 at the Straw Innovations Ltd. site in Pila, Laguna in the Philippines. The Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Aston Universit…
6 October 2025

SEARCA hails CMU's UC Forum as success

6 October 2025
The 7th University Consortium Faculty Forum (UCFF), hosted by the Central Mindanao University (CMU), concluded last week with a commendation from the event's secretariat, SEARCA (Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture). Focused on "Building a Sustainable Futu…
Central Mindanao University
The 7th University Consortium Faculty Forum (UCFF), hosted by the Central Mindanao University (CMU), concluded last week with a commendation from the event's secretariat, SEARCA (Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture). Focused on "Building a Sustainable Futu…
4 October 2025

SEARCA spotlights youth innovations in agrifood systems

4 October 2025
Los Baños, Philippines — Young leaders from Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines took center stage at a webinar hosted by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on August 14, 2025. Held via Zoom and Facebook Live, the event celebrated Internat…
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Daily Guardian
Los Baños, Philippines — Young leaders from Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines took center stage at a webinar hosted by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on August 14, 2025. Held via Zoom and Facebook Live, the event celebrated Internat…

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