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JIRCAS Research Highlights Presented at Kaset Fair 2026, Kasetsart University, Thailand

Kaset Fair 2026, an agricultural exhibition, is being held at Kasetsart University in Thailand from January 30 to February 7, 2026. Kaset Fair, Thailand's largest agricultural and food trade fair, is hosted annually by Kasetsart University. During the event, the university campus hosts a wide variety of exhibits, from research highlights related to the agriculture and food industry to sales of agricultural and food products, attracting many visitors.

Exhibit at Thailand Science and Technology Expo 2024 – JIRCAS Receives Recognition for Its Contributions

The Thailand Science and Technology Expo is the country’s largest annual science and technology exhibition. This year, it was held for ten days from August 16 to 25 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Nonthaburi Province. Around 200,000 visitors—mainly local elementary, junior high, and high school students—attended the event.

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JIRCAS International Symposium 2025
"Accelerating Application of Agricultural Technologies in the Asia-Monsoon Region: Taking Stock and the Way Forward for Enhancing Production Potentials and Sustainable Food Systems"
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"Hitotsubashi Hall" and On-line
(National Center of Sciences Building 2F, 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8439)
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Special Seminar with Ms Alice Ruhweza, AGRA President: Building Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in Africa – the Role of Science and Public-Private Partnership
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Place
Hall D. TKP Garden City PREMIUM Minatomirai
(3-6-3 Minatomirai , Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012)
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    1433. 2026 Kicks Off With Extreme Heat, Cold, Rain, and Fires

    The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) noted the significant economic, environmental, and human impacts of extreme weather reported around the world in the first few weeks of 2026, and emphasized the importance of investing in accurate and timely forecasts and early warning systems.
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    1432. Elucidating the Pathways of Change in Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    Discussions regarding the reduction of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have primarily focused on the "decoupling" pathway, which aims to reduce emissions while maintaining production growth. A paper published in Science Advances revealed that from 1961 to 2021, increases in total factor productivity (TFP) have consistently served as one of the primary drivers of GHG emissions reductions on farms, and that improvements in land productivity have also played a key role in reducing emissions intensity.
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    1431. Who Will Train Researchers? (Takaragawa’s Newsletter Vol. 11)

    I reflected on the role of academic societies and how researchers at national research institutes engage with them and contribute to talent development. The environment surrounding education and research in Japan now faces challenges that differ significantly from the era that once underpinned science and technology advancement, such as financial constraints and compliance requirements. I believe that JIRCAS, as a national research institution, may now be socially expected to adopt a more proactive stance. Rather than taking a passive approach of accepting talent educated at universities, it should actively collaborate with educational institutions to directly engage in human resource development.
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    1430. JIRCAS Research Highlights Presented at Kaset Fair 2026, Kasetsart University, Thailand

    Kaset Fair 2026, an agricultural exhibition, is being held at Kasetsart University in Thailand from January 30 to February 7, 2026. Kaset Fair, Thailand's largest agricultural and food trade fair, is hosted annually by Kasetsart University. During the event, the university campus is hosting a wide variety of exhibits, from research highlights related to the agriculture and food industry to sales of agricultural and food products, attracting many visitors.
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    1429. How to Eat Healthy Within the Earth's Boundaries

    In an editorial in Nature, Dr. Johan Rockström, known as the proponent of the "Planetary Boundaries" concept, argued for the need for a green food revolution rooted in science and justice for a sustainable planet.
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