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Human Stories


A lifelong advocate of organic farming walks the talk
An organic farmer will "live forever" through his practice of organic, diversified farming he learned from SEARICE.
Aug 8, 20234 min read


One farmer’s organic farming journey inspires a village to walk the same path
A Filipino farmer's organic and diversified farm inspires neighboring farmers to take the challenging journey of "going organic."
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Not your ordinary farmer
A Filipino farmer breeds two rice varieties that can withstand changing weather patterns after training with SEARICE.
Aug 1, 20232 min read


SEARICE-trained farmer builds a legacy through her namesake rice variety
Ruperta Mangaya-Ay of Bohol, Philippines learned rice breeding from SEARICE and now has a rice variety named after her.
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Farming is lifelong learning​
A Filipino farmer's rice breeding success strengthens food security in his community when COVID-19 lockdowns hit their village.
Aug 1, 20212 min read


A rice variety weathers storms and the rising sea
A widow living in a flood-prone village rests easy after developing a salt water-tolerant rice variety.
Sep 10, 20082 min read


SEARICE revives mustard cultivation, household oil self-sufficiency among Bhutan farmers
Farmers in a Bhutan village revive vanished mustard varieties and now look forward to producing household oil year-round.
Sep 2, 20083 min read
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