On September 18, 2026, a delegation led by Director General Kuo Kun-feng of the Department of Agricultural Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Taiwan, together with representatives from the Taoyuan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station, the Fisheries Agency, the Agricultural Technology Research Institute (ATRI), and other related organizations, visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). The purpose of the visit was to share experiences and exchange views on initiatives and mechanisms for linking research and development with the practical needs of industry.

On July 13, 2026, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), in collaboration with the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) and the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific Region (FFTC), held the international workshop entitled “2026 JIRCAS-NARO-FFTC Joint International Workshop on Soil Health and Multifunctionality: Integrating Science and Practice for a Sustainable Future” at the Tsukuba International Congress Center.