What is SARAI?

Project SARAI (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry) aims to craft crop advisories which are targeted for rice, corn, banana, coconut, coffee, cacao, sugarcane, soybean, and tomato. The crop advisories focus on integrating local weather data and drought forecast with farm management activities, specifically nutrient and water management, and proactive pest and disease monitoring.

Smart Farming

Smart farming is the use of technology, such as sensors, data analytics, and automation, to optimize agricultural practices. It involves monitoring and managing farm activities in real-time to increase efficiency, reduce resource waste, improve yields, and make farming more sustainable by leveraging tools like precision agriculture, drones, and artificial intelligence.

Farming & Weather

In farming, weather is a big part of every decision. From planting to harvesting and everything in between, knowing the weather helps farmers do their job well. As weather patterns keep changing, When farmers use weather information, they can grow healthy crops and help feed our communities. That’s why understanding the weather isn’t just helpfulβ€”it’s essential

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Project SARAI, with the support of the SARAI Caraga team, participated in the 2025 Caraga Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga, held from July 30 to August 1, 2025, at Robinsons in Butuan City.

Anchored on the national theme β€œSiyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” this year’s celebration focused on the regional theme β€œBuilding Smart and Sustainable Communities,” highlighting the role of science, technology, and innovation in fostering resilient and future-ready communities across Caraga.

Ms. Maria Regina V. Regalado, Project Technical Officer of SARAI CeNTRO, and Ms. Ma. Ericha M. Amante, University Research Associate from UPLB-SESAM and Consultant for SARAI CeNTRO, shared valuable insights on the project’s components and engaged with participants through the distribution of IEC materials to raise awareness of SARAI’s initiatives.

One of the featured technologies was the Automatic Weather Station (AWS), which plays a vital role in providing real-time weather data and localized forecasting. This technology strengthens decision support systems for farmers, enables timely weather-based crop advisories, and promotes data-driven farm management practices. These capabilities help reduce crop losses, optimize resource use, and support adaptive responses to climate variability.

Through the development of science-based cropping systems, protocols, and long-term strategies, Project SARAI continues to assist Filipino farmers in increasing productivity while minimizing environmental and climate-related risks.

Its participation in RSTW 2025 affirms the project’s commitment to bringing science closer to the communities and empowering the agriculture sector through innovation.

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