JIRCAS Report
JIRCAS Research Highlight 2018
The JIRCAS Research Highlight 2018 is a compilation of selected R&D achievements for the entire fiscal year promoting the dissemination and wide application of results to academic and non-academic audiences.
JIRCAS Open House Day 2019
The JIRCAS Open House Day was held on April 19-20, 2019 in conjunction with the Science and Technology Week.
The 45th TARF Public Lecture on Cultivation of New Passion Fruit Cultivar “Sunny Shine”
The 46th TARF Public Lecture on cultivation of new passion fruit cultivar “Sunny Shine” was held on September 14, 2018 at Ishigaki City, Okinawa Pref.
JIRCAS at the Global Festa Japan 2018
JIRCAS participated in the Global Festa Japan 2018 which was held at the Odaiba Center Promenade on September 29, 2018 with the theme of “Action for all ~ Changing tomorrow from small things~”.
JIRCAS Exhibit at the Agribusiness Creation Fair 2018
JIRCAS participated in the Agribusiness Creation Fair 2018 held at the Tokyo Big Sight on November 20-22, 2018.
State Minister Miyakoshi visits TARF
The Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs, Mr. Mitsuhiro Miyakoshi visited the Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF) on December 16, 2018.
JIRCAS at the University of Tsukuba “Soho Festival”
The University of Tsukuba held the annual “Soho Festival” on November 3-4, 2018 and JIRCAS participated with poster panels introducing various research activities on pest control, Asian biomass, utilization of agricultural and mountain village resources.
The 46th TARF Public Lecture on Improvement of Rice Cultivars
The 46th TARF Public Lecture with the theme “Manipulating the biological clock for improvement of rice cultivars” was held on December 4, 2018 at Ishigaki City, Okinawa Pref.
ScienceQ at Kurihara Elementary School
In conjunction with the ScienceQ program of Tsukuba Science City, Dr. Kotaro Maeno, Researcher of the Crop Livestock and Environment Division gave an on-site lesson to pupils of Kurihara Elementary School on January 17, 2019.
Science Q at Katsuragi Elementary School
In conjunction with the Science Q program of Tsukuba Science City, Dr. Kouki Maeda, Senior Researcher of the Crop Livestock and Environment Division gave an on-site lesson to Grade 6 pupils of Katsuragi Elementary School on January 31, 2019.