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Jul 15, 20237 min read

SEARICE bats for farmers’ rights as bedrock of sustainable agriculture and food security at FAO high-level forum

SEARICE argues that agricultural biodiversity is central to the sustainability of agriculture and food systems.

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Farmers’ seed system as the bedrock of food system transformation

This publication warns of the corporate takeover of food systems in SE Asia, as seen in the rise of consumption of ultra processed food.

Oct 5, 20201 min read

Prospects for scaling up crop breeding capacities of seed clubs in Vietnam

This publication documents the vital role played by Vietnam's seed clubs in providing farmers with good quality and locally adapted seeds.

Sep 11, 20201 min read

Golden Rice: Kinahanglan ba kini? [Visayan version of "Golden Rice: Is it really 'A' need?]

An adult needs to consume as much as 20 kg of Golden Rice per day to get the touted Vitamin A benefit. This is not efficient nor realistic.

Aug 29, 20191 min read

Voices from the fields

This publication shares the stories of farmers who acted to ensure their communities' resilience to climate change.

Oct 24, 20146 min read

SEARICE statement for the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

SEARICE statement prepared for the Twelfth meeting of the CBD COP 12 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea.

May 2, 20141 min read

More rice, less pork: Community seed banks in the rice seed production program

This issue argues that the Philippines' rice seed production program is marred by corruption and has failed to promote rice self-sufficiency

Southeast Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment (SEARICE)