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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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Hall D. TKP Garden City PREMIUM Minatomirai
(3-6-3 Minatomirai , Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012)
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    1437. Research Challenges for Stable Cacao Production

    Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.), the raw material for chocolate, is native to South America and cultivated primarily on small farms in West Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. It is an important cash crop for tropical countries in these regions. In recent years, poor cacao harvests in West Africa have caused international cacao prices to soar, reaching an all-time high in January 2025. However, by January 2026, the price had fallen by nearly half compared to the same month last year. This article introduces literature on challenges in cacao breeding and cultivation, as well as knowledge on pest and disease control.
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    1436. Copernicus: 2026 Begins With Extreme Weather Events in Both Hemispheres, Was the Fifth-Warmest January on Record

    According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), January 2026 was the fifth-warmest month on record, while contrasting temperature extremes were recorded in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, reminding us that climate systems can sometimes simultaneously bring extreme cold in some regions and extreme heat in others. 
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    1435. World Pulses Day 2026

    Pulses offer exceptional nutritional value and immeasurable environmental benefits. However, the persistent perception of pulses as a "humble" or traditional food has contributed to declining consumption in many countries. The 2026 theme ("Pulses of the World: From Modesty to Excellence") aims to dispel these misconceptions and celebrate the true value of pulses, from their contributions to promoting human health to strengthening soil ecosystems.
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    1434. January 2026 World Food Price Trends

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its world food price trend report on February 6th. The average for January 2026 was 123.9 points, down 0.4% from the previous month. Declines in the price indexes for dairy products, meat, and sugar outweighed increases in the price indexes for cereals and vegetable oils, marking the fifth consecutive month of declines. The food index fell 0.6% from the same month last year and was 22.7% lower than its peak in March 2022.
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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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