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FAO Publishes Policy Brief on Collaboration with JIRCAS – Introducing Outcomes of Cooperation Toward Transforming Agri-Food Systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a policy brief titled “Developing and promoting sustainable agricultural production and natural resources management technologies: Lessons from the FAO–JIRCAS collaboration” regarding its collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). This policy brief introduces recent research achievements by JIRCAS across its programs in environment, food, and information, and systematically summarizes the partnership with FAO.

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.

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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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    1464. The Earth's Climate Is Becoming Increasingly Unbalanced

    A report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighted the Earth's energy balance as a key climate indicator, pointing out that the balance is being disrupted due to greenhouse gas concentrations reaching their highest levels in at least 800,000 years.
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    1463. N2026 Early-bird Registration and Call for Abstracts Are Now Open

    The N2026 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that Early-bird Registration and the Call for Abstracts for the 10th International Nitrogen Conference (N2026), to be held in Kyoto, Japan, from November 2–6, 2026, are now open.
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    1462. Impact of the 2026 Middle East Conflict on Energy, Fertilizer Trade, and Food Security

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a report on the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy, fertilizer trade, and food security. The report points out that fertilizer shortages and rising energy prices threaten crop yields, and that reduced remittances and a potential shift to biofuel production could amplify fluctuations in food prices, particularly in Africa, Asia, and other import-dependent regions. The report also offers an interesting perspective on how the impact of this crisis differs from the economic impact of the war in Ukraine.
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    1461. The Mechanism of Flowering

    Since last week, cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in various parts of Japan. While flowering signals the arrival of spring, it is actually controlled by intricate physiological mechanisms. This article introduces research on the mechanism of flowering based on genetics and physiology, based on a review paper recently published in the journal Plant Physiology.
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    1460. The Contribution of Forests and Water Cycles to Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

    This weekend marks two significant environmental observances: International Forest Day on March 21st, and World Water Day on March 22nd. Forests and water cycles are closely interconnected and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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