SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)
The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) encourages presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for agricultural and rural development. Presentations may feature new concepts, frameworks, or perspectives; methodologies; research findings; policy issues and proposed solutions; or any combination of these, on topics emphasized by the SEARCA's current five-year plan. Through the ADSS, SEARCA aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within, and even beyond, the Los Baños Science Community.
The ADSS and its special seminars are open to the public and are scheduled as much as possible on a Tuesday, 4–5 p.m.
Speakers at SEARCA's ADSS have included scholars, researchers and thought leaders occupying influential positions in the Philippine executive and legislative branches and other government agencies, UN agencies, other international development organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and academe.
25 Apr 2023
Leveraging the Role of Family Farming towards More Productive and Resilient Food Systems in the Philippines
SEARCA Umali Auditorium
Atty. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan
16 Feb 2023
A Presentation on the Philippines Country Climate and Development Report of the World Bank
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines and SEARCA Facebook Page
Stefano Pagiola, Senior Environmental Economist, World BankSouleymane Coulibaly, World Bank Lead Economist and Program Leader for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group for Brunei, Malaysia, Philipines, and Thailand
10 Nov 2022
Issues in Asian Agricultural Development
SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines and SEARCA Facebook Page
Dr. Peter Warr, Australian National University
2 Apr 2020
Criss-Crossing THE Divide: Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Research Ethics
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Nina T. Castillo-Carandang, Health Social Scientist, Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
19 Mar 2020
Municipal Agricultural Support in the Philippines: Does Performance Correspond to Rural Clientele Share?
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Aileen V. Lapitan, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
10 Mar 2020
Finding Opportunities and Roles of Women in Agriculture and Rural Development (FORWARD)
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Ms. Cherrie Atilano, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Agrea Agricultural Systems International
2 Mar 2020
Commercial Strategies in Developing Drought Tolerant Corn
Dr. Peter S. Guzman, Product Scientist, Syngenta Seeds, Slater, Iowa, USA
18 Feb 2020
Bioenergy in Asia: Trends, Social Perceptions, Feedstock Preferences and the Underlying Sustainability Trade-offs
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Damasa B. Magcale-Macandog, Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
23 Jan 2020
Climate-Resilient Agriculture Technologies and Approaches in the Philippines (Book Launch and Seminar)
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Romeo V. Labios, Lead Author and former Scientist-Agronomist at the International Rice Research Institute
15 Jan 2020
Equipment Development for Conservation Agriculture with Cover Crops Focusing on No-Till Organic Systems
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Ted Kornecki, Kansas State University
3 Dec 2019
2020: A Clear Agrivision for Tomorrow - SEARCA's 11th Five-Year Plan
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, SEARCA Director
24 Oct 2019
Gender Dimension of Climate Change Research in Agriculture: Case Studies in Southeast Asia
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Thelma R. Paris, Independent Consultant and former Senior Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
27 Sep 2019
The Future of Planetary Health and the Role of the Philippines
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Ramon Lorenzo Luis Rosa Guinto, Doctor of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Chief Planetary Doctor of PH Lab
23 Sep 2019
ICTs in Agriculture and Agribusiness: Past Development, Current Status, Perspectives, and Development Needs
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Prof. Reiner Doluschitz, Director, Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, Germany
19 Sep 2019
Using Agriculture to Improve Nutrition: Evidence and Progress for Biofortification under HarvestPlus
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Howarth E. Bouis, 2016 World Food Prize Laureate, Founder of HarvestPlus
13 Sep 2019
Biotechnology Trends and Gene Editing
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Carl Ramage, CEO and Managing Director, Rautaki Solutions
27 Aug 2019
Smart Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Dr. Amihan Mercado Lubag-Arquiza, Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB
27 Aug 2019
Modeling and Simulation in Agriculture
Dr. Apollo C. Arquiza, Balik Scientist Awardee, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)
2 Aug 2019
Global Challenges and Local Solutions: Sustainable Intensification for Food and Nutritional Security
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. P.V. Vara Prasad, Director, Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, University Distinguished Professor, Crop Ecophysiology, Kansas State University, USA
25 Jul 2019
Indonesian Herbs and Spices: from Traditional to Modern Food and as Herbal Medicine
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sasmito Djati, Vice Rector of Planning and Cooperation, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
