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Thailand Constitution Day

Every 10 December, Constitution Day is observed in Thailand to mark the country's transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy back in 1932.

Thailand is one of the founding member countries of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), SEARCA's mother organization.

Photo credit: Sukrit Hirunsaraphong from Thailand

International Conference on Micro-credentials and Research for Food Security and Climate Change (ICMCRFSCC)

The International Conference on Micro-credentials and Research for Food Security and Climate Change (ICMCRFSCC) seeks to bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to exchange insights and practices on how to address these urgent issues.

AJAD@20

AJAD 20th Anniversary Issue (October 2024)

The AJAD 20th Anniversary Issue, with the theme "Asian Agriculture and Development in a Dynamic and Volatile Landscape of Demands, Peoples, and Risks," features articles from three senior members of our Editorial Board, namely C. Peter Timmer, James Roumasset, and David Dawe, who take both a retrospective and forward-looking view at agriculture in Asia. Five more papers from other prominent experts complete this special AJAD issue, with which we hope to provide our readers and subscribers an engaging variety of relevant, useful, and even practical knowledge to students, educators, researchers, practitioners, advocates, and policymakers alike.

Consortium for Agricultural Development, Research and Extension (CADRE)

Envisioning itself as becoming a leading enabler and champion of excellence in agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia, SEARCA will establish the Consortium for Agricultural Development, Research, and Extension in Southeast Asia or CADRE. CADRE, as the word implies, will be a network of high-caliber, like-minded institutions with a unified goal of driving agricultural transformation toward sustainable and inclusive development in Southeast Asia.

SEARCA at 58: Striding Toward 60

On 27 November 2024, we commemorated SEARCA's 58th Anniversary, reflecting on the remarkable journey that has brought us here and celebrating nearly six decades of impact in Southeast Asia. Guided by purpose, strengthened by collaboration, and inspired by the resilience of our stakeholders, we stride forward with renewed vigor to lead transformative agricultural innovation for sustainable development.

Learn more about SEARCA's 11th Five-Year Plan

In July 2020, SEARCA embarked on its five-year (2020-2025) mission, which focuses on Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural INnovation (ATTAIN) and aims to deliver BETTER, BIGGER, and SMARTER impacts and outcomes to agricultural and rural development stakeholders across Southeast Asia.

  • SEARCA supports vegetable biodiversity conservation

    TAIPEI, Taiwan—Dr. Nur Azura Binti Adam, Deputy Director for Programs of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), underscored the Center's dedication to advancing sustainable agricultural development during the Taiwan-Asia Vegetable Initiative (TAsVI) Seed Homecoming Ceremony held in Taipei on 3 December 2024. The event highlighted the collaborative efforts of national genebanks in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia, alongside... Read more.
  • SEARCA organizes an exposure trip and learning visit for the coconut farmers of Quezon Province

    TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – As part of the "Development of Coconut Industry Growth Areas in the Province of Quezon" project, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) organized an exposure and learning trip (Lakbay Aral) for Quezon coconut farmers to visit lambanog processing sites in Tayabas City. Lambanog is a traditional liquor made from distilling fermented coconut sap. The activity aimed to improve the farmers' skills and knowledge in... Read more.
  • SEARCA urges farming sectors to intensify efforts in combating global warming, advocates for greater youth engagement in agriculture

    The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) promoted climate-mitigation agricultural initiatives and youth participation opportunities during the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC's) Sectoral Committee Meeting on Rice and Other Staples and Youth in Agriculture and Fisheries at the Philippine Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 4 in Lipa City, Batangas held on 22 October 2024. The Sectoral meeting was attended by... Read more.

Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN)

SEARCA's 11th Five-Year Plan (2020–2025)

SEARCA works to elevate the quality of life of agricultural families through sustainable and resilient livelihoods and access to modern networks and innovative markets.

Scholarships

Projects

SEARCA has a well-earned reputation and extensive track record in end-to-end project management – from conceptualization and proposal writing to implementation and monitoring – for both local and international development and donor organizations.

SEARCA Priority Areas

11th Five-Year Plan (2020–2025)

Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income

Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management

Food and Nutrition Security

Transformational Leadership for Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD)

Gender and Youth Engagement in ARD

Enhanced ARD towards Climate Resilience

EcoHealth/One Health Applications to ARD