Cultivating crop science for a region that feeds the world.
ACA brings together agronomists, plant breeders, soil scientists, and policy researchers across 42 member nations — publishing peer-reviewed work, convening annually, and supporting the next generation of crop science.
Goal
Advance crop science research, education, and practice across the region.
Vision
A network where every member nation can produce food securely, equitably, and sustainably.
Mission
Convene scholars, fund research, publish openly, and train the next generation.
Purpose
Translate science into resilient harvests — and resilient livelihoods.
Where the field gathers — papers, panels, and field visits.
ACA 39 – Seeds of Resilience: crops, climate & the next decade.
Four days of plenaries, paper sessions, and field tours across the Klang valley research stations. Hosted with Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Register nowDrought-tolerant maize: mid-year working group meeting
Closed session for the maize breeding committee. Agenda includes trial site reporting from Vietnam, Lao PDR, and the Philippines.
Presentation guideline workshop for first-time presenters
An hour-long walkthrough of the ACA presentation guideline, with worked examples from past sessions and a live Q&A.
Volume 38 · Issue 2 — now open access.
Journal of Crop Sciences & Sustainability
Field notes from the association.
ACA receives observer status at the Regional Food Security Council
After three years of advocacy, the association joins the council's annual review of crop production targets across member states.
Read storyNew thematic area: regenerative tropical agronomy
The 2026 conference adds a seventh thematic track focused on regenerative practices for the humid tropics.
Read story2026 Early-Career Crop Scientist Award — nominations open
Members under 35 working in any thematic area are eligible. Nominations close 31 July.
Read storyBecome a member of ACA — a community of 1,287 crop scientists.
Three membership tiers: Individual, Institutional, and Student. Join in under five minutes and gain access to the full journal archive, conference discounts, and the working-group network.