UPLB Agricultural Systems Institute

04/09/2026

The Organic Agriculture (OA) Program of the UPLB Agricultural Systems Institute recently conducted a two-day training workshop on September 2-3, 2026, at the Organic Agriculture Research and Development Center (OARDEC). 🌱

04/09/2026

A Magical Day at ASI Open House! 🪄✨

Last August 28, 2026, doors of ASI opened for a magical gathering! Attended by wizards and muggles alike, this was truly one for the books! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, shared in the fun, and made the day extra enchanting. Your presence brought the magic to life! 🎉

Dear witches and wizards… this is only the beginning. 👀✨ There are more adventures and surprises waiting just around the corner.

So, whether you're a returning wizard or a new face wandering through our halls, come find your place, make new memories, and make ASI your home. 🏡✨

Until our next adventure…
Mischief Managed! 🪄⚡

03/09/2026

Stay safe, everyone! 🙏🏻

Following the announcement from Malacañang through the Presidential Communications Office, classes in UPLB shall shift to online mode (asynchronous or synchronous) today, 4 September 2026.

Classes with scheduled activities (exams, laboratory work, clinical rotation, etc.) shall coordinate with the faculty-in-charge.

Source: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

03/09/2026

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗦 (𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡-𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗬𝗦)

The Agricultural Systems Institute (ASI) of the College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), will conduct the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍-𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐘𝐒) on September 22 to 24, 2026 at the N. L. Galvez Hall, Agricultural Systems Institute, CAFS, UPLB.

Serving as the pilot training, 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍-𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐘𝐒 will bring together Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) from the Municipalities of Los Baños, Bay, and Pila, as well as representatives from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) of Laguna.

The three-day training aims to strengthen the capacity of agricultural extension practitioners in applying a systems approach to sustainable agricultural development and extension. It will feature key topics on:

• 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴: 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴
• 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴
• 𝘚𝘰𝘪𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴
• 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨
• 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯

Through this initiative, SUSTAIN-AGSYS seeks to equip AEWs with relevant knowledge, tools, and approaches that can support more integrated, context-responsive, climate-smart, and sustainable agricultural systems in their respective communities.

31/08/2026

“Heroes do not emerge only in times of war or crisis. The pursuit of peace founded on justice and inclusive development calls on every generation to rise above individual circumstances and serve the common good.

As long as the spirit of bayanihan and patriotism lives in Filipinos, new generations of heroes will continue to answer the call of their times.”

The Philippines, with its rich historical and cultural heritage, has commemorated National Heroes Day for nearly a century. While we honor prominent Filipinos who helped shape the nation, we also remember the countless patriots whose names are unknown but whose sacrifices advanced the cause of nationhood and freedom from foreign powers.

Heroes do not emerge only in times of war or crisis. The pursuit of peace founded on justice and inclusive development calls on every generation to rise above individual circumstances and serve the common good. As long as the spirit of bayanihan and patriotism lives in Filipinos, new generations of heroes will continue to answer the call of their times.

This National Heroes Day, the University of the Philippines invites everyone to reflect on the lives and examples of Filipinos who, from diverse backgrounds, carry forward the meaning and legacy of heroism and inspire us to build a better future together.

31/08/2026

Nakikiisa ang UPLB Agricultural Systems Institute sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ng mga Bayani. 🇵🇭

Patuloy nawa nating pag-alabin ang ating puso sa paglilingkod sa ating kapwa at bayan. ✊🏻

Ngayong araw, binibigyang-pugay natin ang mga magigiting na bayaning Pilipino noon at ngayon. ✊

Mamayani nawa sa atin ang diwa ng paglilingkod sa bayan na kanilang ipinamana. 🇵🇭

28/08/2026

ASI will always be here to welcome you home ✨ 🦉

27/08/2026

Join us for the 5th session of our ASI Durungawan 10for10 seminar entitled "BUKID, BARRIO, OR BEYOND? What 100 Philippine Studies Tell Us About Rurality" led by Dr. Irene R. Tanzo from the Division of Agricultural Extension and Rural Studies (DAERS). She focuses on a qualitative literature review of 100 research studies conducted from 1930 to 2024 across rural areas in the Philippines.

26/08/2026

We are calling all the Wizards-in-Training! ✨

This coming August 28, 2026 (Friday), the grand gates of the House of ASI shall swing open to welcome a distinguished new class of future wizards! 🏫

Prepare your wands and ready your minds as you cross the threshold into the ASI Lecture Hall!

Step through the doors and uncover the extraordinary secrets of our institute, marvel at our wondrous research, and meet the esteemed guild members and scholars who call these halls home.

Refreshments and light elixirs will be provided for all who cross the threshold.

Please ensure your presence is made known upon arrival. We await your response with great anticipation! 🦉📨

24/08/2026

𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐇 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

The Agricultural Systems Institute (ASI) of the College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), convened experts from the academe, government, development sector, local agriculture offices, farmer organizations, and the private sector to strengthen collaboration toward climate-resilient agricultural systems during the 𝗔𝗦𝗜 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗥𝗧𝗗) on “𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨: 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠” held last July 29, 2026 at the ASI Lecture Hall, CAFS, UPLB.

Read more: https://asi.cafs.uplb.edu.ph/news/asi-round-table-urges-stronger-tech/