Research publications by VSU faculty and staff had increased by about 39% in 2016 from 2015’s statistics. The number of articles had escalated to 34 from 25 research papers published in international non-ISI, science direct, or Scopus indexed journals in 2015.

The Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and VSU are geared to promote intellectual property awareness in the academe after the seminar on Technology Transfer Act (TTA) of 2009 and Intellectual Property Policies, at the PhilRootcrops Training Hall, September 15.

Researchers from the Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops) at VSU revealed for the first time the effect of the phytoplasma disease or the witch's broom on the physiological functions of the cassava root crop known scientifically as Manihot esculenta.

The handbook on “Arthropod Pests and Diseases of Cassava in the Philippines: An Illustrated Handbook for Identification and Management Guide” by Dr. Erlinda A. Vasquez is now ready for release.

Sweet potato farmers, processors, and agricultural technicians from West Leyte and Samar are now undergoing training to establish and maintain Farmer Business Schools (FBS) in this area, January 10-13, at the Philippine Rootcrops Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops) at VSU.

The Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) recognized two VSU researchers at the Awarding Ceremonies of the 46th CSSP conference, June 16, at the Phela Grande Convention Center, General Santos City.

The National Abaca Research Center-Visayas (NARC) housed at VSU, earned research funding after the visit of Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, executive director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), at VSU, January 5.

A group of research partners from the Root Crops Research and Development Center (RCRDC) of Vietnam Academy of Agriculture Research, Vietnam recently had a Study Mission on Taro/Root Crops Research in the Philippines.

Possessing the dynamism of an entrepreneur is necessary in crafting and doing research activities, Undersecretary for Field Operations Isabelo Montejo of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said during the 28th Regional Research Symposium at VSU, December 7.

Victims of supertyphoon Yolanda (Haiyan) still need more livelihood options and additional sources of income.  

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) recognized VSU’s support in the implementation of a livelihoods program funded by these international non-government organizations (INGOs).

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the VSU-hosted Visayas Consortium for Agriculture and Aquatic Resources Program (VICAARP) forged agreement with the local government of Inopacan, Leyte, March 31, to implement the project that will promote sustainable agriculture and rural development.