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2026 SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)

The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS), inaugurated on 28 August 2003, encourages the presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for sustainable transformation of Southeast Asian agricultural systems through innovation. It aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within and beyond the Los Baños Science Community.

Interested in ADSS?

SEARCA is keen to partner with government institutions, corporations, universities, civic organizations and individuals who see the potential in ADSS. We invite those interested to explore options such as hosting a session or series, serving as a resource speaker, or to simply suggesting the next ADSS topic.

Interested parties may contact Dr. Nova Ramos at .

25 Mar 2026

The Missing Link in One Health Systems: Why Civil Society Matters

SEARCA Sam-Arng Room, Los Baños, Laguna
Dr. Daan Vink, Evaluative Epidemiologist, French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD)
23 Mar 2026

Transdisciplinary Research in Action Across Asia

SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna
16 Mar 2026

Role of Gender Mainstreaming and Gender-Transformative Policies in Advancing Agrifood Systems Transformation

SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna
Ms. Isnawati Hidayah, Researcher, Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), Jakarta, IndonesiaMs. Kae Mihara, Gender Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
25 Feb 2026

Understanding the Uptake of NSIC Rc 160 Rice Variety in the Philippines

SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna
Dr. Jaime Manalo IV, Scientist II and Head, Socioeconomics Division, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)
12 Feb 2026

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Importance and Impacts on the Agriculture Sector

SEARCA Sam-Arng Room, Los Baños, Laguna
Mr. Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali, Chief Executive Officer, International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet)