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IRRI eyes partnership with Searca

THE International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has discussed partnerships with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) to accelerate technological innovations to boost farm productivity.

Dr. Remy Bitoun, IRRI tech transfer head, during his visit to Searca on Aug. 30, 2022, emphasized the importance of partnerships between IRRI and private sector companies to leverage intellectual property innovations.

Dr. Remy Bitoun (second from left), International Rice Research Institute tech transfer head, visits the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) on Aug. 30, 2022. Dr. Glenn Gregorio (center), Searca director; Corinta Guerta (fourth from left), technical advisor to the director; Assistant Prof. Glenn Baticados (first from left), program head, Emerging Innovation for Growth Department; and Leah Lyn Domingo, public relations specialist and officer in charge, Partnerships Unit. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO