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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…
3 June 2025

AI meets aquaculture: Smart fish feeder cuts labor and waste

3 June 2025
An aquaculture system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is helping small-scale fish farmers in Malaysia overcome pressing challenges in their operations. The installation of automated feeders in fish tanks in Negeri Sembilan has reduced time spent on manual feeding by 70% and cut feed waste…
AI meets aquaculture: Smart fish feeder cuts labor and waste
An aquaculture system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is helping small-scale fish farmers in Malaysia overcome pressing challenges in their operations. The installation of automated feeders in fish tanks in Negeri Sembilan has reduced time spent on manual feeding by 70% and cut feed waste…

2 June 2025

SEARCA, Timor-Leste strengthen agriculture cooperation, eye carabao industry development

2 June 2025
Officials of Timor-Leste's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MLFF), led by Secretary of State for Livestock Hon. José Vieira de Araujo, visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 29 May 2025 to explore areas of…
SEARCA, Timor-Leste strengthen agriculture cooperation, eye carabao industry development
Officials of Timor-Leste's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MLFF), led by Secretary of State for Livestock Hon. José Vieira de Araujo, visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 29 May 2025 to explore areas of…

29 May 2025

SEARCA scholars present research at 2nd ASEAN University Symposium in Indonesia

29 May 2025
BOGOR, Indonesia — Two SEARCA scholars showcased their research results at the 2nd ASEAN University Symposium for Sustainable Food System held at IPB University in Bogor, Indonesia on 5-6 May 2025. The event brought together academic representatives from 12 universities in Southeast Asia to addre…
SEARCA scholars present research at 2nd ASEAN University Symposium in Indonesia
BOGOR, Indonesia — Two SEARCA scholars showcased their research results at the 2nd ASEAN University Symposium for Sustainable Food System held at IPB University in Bogor, Indonesia on 5-6 May 2025. The event brought together academic representatives from 12 universities in Southeast Asia to addre…

29 May 2025

Myanmar startup launches digital platform for smallholder farmer investments

29 May 2025
In a move to transform rural agriculture, a startup venture in Myanmar has launched the country's first crowd-farming platform, MyFarmer App. The initiative was funded by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Grants for Research towards Agricu…
Myanmar startup launches digital platform for smallholder farmer investments
In a move to transform rural agriculture, a startup venture in Myanmar has launched the country's first crowd-farming platform, MyFarmer App. The initiative was funded by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Grants for Research towards Agricu…

28 May 2025

NTU-SEARCA scholar wins 3-minute thesis competition at 11th Asian Crop Science Association Conference

28 May 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Mr. Moh Hari Rusli, a joint scholar of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and National Taiwan University (NTU), won the 3-minute thesis competition at the 11th Asian Crop Science Association Conference held in Sheraton Gran…
NTU-SEARCA scholar wins 3-minute thesis competition at 11th Asian Crop Science Association Conference
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Mr. Moh Hari Rusli, a joint scholar of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and National Taiwan University (NTU), won the 3-minute thesis competition at the 11th Asian Crop Science Association Conference held in Sheraton Gran…