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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.

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Farmers' rights in the Philippines: A legal analysis

This publication shows that the Philippines' major laws on farmers' rights have failed to protect farmers' rights to seeds.

Sep 1, 20222 min read

SEARICE urges States to look into the right to seeds, human rights of peasants in 2022 UN review of PHL human rights

SEARICE urges States to recommend the inclusion of the human rights of peasants in the UN's human rights review of the Philippines in 2022.

Oct 1, 20212 min read

SEARICE emphasizes inclusion of smallholder farmers and cultural communities in discussions in the 18th CGRFA

SEARICE pushes for critical look at DSI system in relation to benefit-sharing in plant genetic resource access and use.

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.

Sep 11, 20191 min read

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.

Jan 23, 20153 min read

SEARICE statement on Access and Benefit Sharing at 15th CGRFA

SEARICE advocates for reinforcement of farmers' role in CDU-PGR in the text of the CGRFA.

Southeast Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment (SEARICE)