Agriculture for all, by all

Images of small-scale Asian farmers, fishers, and retailers in their colorful work environments were adjudged best photos in the recently concluded 11th Photo contest of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Three Vietnamese photographers bagged the first, second, and third prizes with their entries to the annual tilt.

SEARCA received 1,455 photo entries in the three-month submission period that started in 1 September 2017. Open to Southeast Asian nationals, the 2017 photo contest centered on the theme Agriculture for All, by All: moving forward on agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia, which coincided with the new chapter in SEARCA's existence, a year after it celebrated its 50th founding anniversary.

As a curatorial endeavor, the photo contest collected images on the current progress in Southeast Asian agriculture, focusing on inclusive growth, sustainability, and innovations. Photo submissions showed the diversities and similarities of landscapes and peoples of Southeast Asia, as countries individually and collectively improve the agriculture sector, still the biggest source of livelihood for majority of the region's population.

First Prize

Tien Ho Anh

Vietnam

This woman was very happy when the crop was harvested

Second Prize

Hồ Đăng Khoa

Vietnam

Taking a corner from the traditional Vietnamese market, like a picture of colorful life to bring a sense of excitement.

Third Prize

Vu Thanh

Vietnam

The staff of M & E staff at Ward 2, Bac Lieu City are patching the net for fishing vessel owners.

People's Choice

Kyaw Soe Latt

Myanmar

Yellow rice farm - This photo was taken in Shan State -East, Kyinge Tong. A group of Akhar women were passing through the paddy fields to their work.

Finalists