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Brain science offers halal meat industry a humane edge

SERDANG, Malaysia—How can science help ensure that meat production is both halal and humane? Can it measure the pain that animals experience during slaughter? That's exactly what a team of Malaysian researchers set out to explore in an initiative that brought brain-wave technology to the world of halal slaughter. Led by Prof. Dr. Awis Qurni Sazili, Direct…
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28 June 2025

SEARCA trains changemakers in agricultural innovation systems

28 June 2025
LOS BAÑOS, PHILIPPINES—Thirty agricultural leaders from across Southeast Asia gathered at the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 16-20 June 2025 for the Training-Workshop on Transformational Agricultural Innovation Systems for the New Future (…
LOS BAÑOS, PHILIPPINES—Thirty agricultural leaders from across Southeast Asia gathered at the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 16-20 June 2025 for the Training-Workshop on Transformational Agricultural Innovation Systems for the New Future (…
20 June 2025

SEARCA hosts executive program for SEA agri-food system leaders

20 June 2025
With the 2030 development agenda set to conclude in less than five years, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable food systems transformation by training 27 leaders across seven countries in the region from…
With the 2030 development agenda set to conclude in less than five years, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable food systems transformation by training 27 leaders across seven countries in the region from…
18 June 2025

ASEAN forum charts regional path for climate-smart livestock production systems

18 June 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand—Over 40 policymakers, researchers, and development partners from Southeast Asia convened on 3–4 June 2025 in Bangkok for the ASEAN Climate-Smart Livestock Investors, Extension and Science Forum, which aimed to align science, policy, and investment toward low-emission livestock dev…
BANGKOK, Thailand—Over 40 policymakers, researchers, and development partners from Southeast Asia convened on 3–4 June 2025 in Bangkok for the ASEAN Climate-Smart Livestock Investors, Extension and Science Forum, which aimed to align science, policy, and investment toward low-emission livestock dev…
17 June 2025

Leadership program advances climate solutions with Design Thinking and Theory U

17 June 2025
The third ASEAN Climate Leadership Program (ACLP III) convened 27 climate leaders from eight Southeast Asian countries for its fifth module. The session aimed to deepen their understanding of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and equip them to implement inclusive climate actions within their institut…
The third ASEAN Climate Leadership Program (ACLP III) convened 27 climate leaders from eight Southeast Asian countries for its fifth module. The session aimed to deepen their understanding of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and equip them to implement inclusive climate actions within their institut…
11 June 2025

SEARCA holds baseline assessment workshop and M&E of school gardens in Cambodia

11 June 2025
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)and the Center of Excellence on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (CE SAIN) convened a Baseline Assessment Workshop on 20–21 May 2025, at CE SAIN Hall, Royal Universi…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)and the Center of Excellence on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (CE SAIN) convened a Baseline Assessment Workshop on 20–21 May 2025, at CE SAIN Hall, Royal Universi…
10 June 2025

10th UC Graduate Forum highlights innovations for sustainable agriculture in Southeast Asia

10 June 2025
MALANG, Indonesia—Graduate students from across Southeast Asia convened at Universitas Brawijaya (UB) on 2–3 June 2025 for the 10th University Consortium (UC) Graduate Forum. Held under the theme "Innovative Agriculture and Green Technologies for a Resilient Future," the forum was co-organized by U…
MALANG, Indonesia—Graduate students from across Southeast Asia convened at Universitas Brawijaya (UB) on 2–3 June 2025 for the 10th University Consortium (UC) Graduate Forum. Held under the theme "Innovative Agriculture and Green Technologies for a Resilient Future," the forum was co-organized by U…
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 b…
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 b…
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 co…
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 co…
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 address…
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 address…
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 Agricult…
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 Agricult…

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