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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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Events

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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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    1450. 2026 El Niño Forecast

    The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that the weak La Niña phenomenon may transition to a neutral state in the coming months and transition into an El Niño phenomenon by the end of 2026. The most recent El Niño event, which occurred from 2023 to 2024, produced many extreme weather events, and scientists have pointed to the influence of human-induced climate change.
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    1449. Concerns about the Impact of the Conflicts on Fertilizer and Food Prices

    The rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East has led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Some of the world's top urea exporters transport urea through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that the blockade could also impact food prices. 
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    1448. Publication of “Green Asia Report Series: Rice Ratooning for Low-Input Rice Cultivation”

    A report entitled “Rice Ratooning for Low-Input Rice Cultivation” has been published as part of the Green Asia Report Series, which aims to support the transformation of food systems in the Asia-Monsoon region by presenting foundational agricultural technologies that are scalable and transferable across diverse production environments. It is intended as a reference for a broad range of stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, extension personnel, producers, and private-sector actors. The fifth issue focuses on the potential of ratoon rice cultivation as an approach to addressing labor shortages and environmental challenges in the Asia-Monsoon region.
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    1447. Climate Change is Imminent in Coffee-Growing Regions

    Climate Central, an independent research organization, has pointed out that the number of extremely hot days in the world's major coffee-producing regions is increasing annually due to the effects of human-induced climate change, potentially leading to reduced yields and rising coffee prices.
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    1446. Information Dissemination and Discovery (Takaragawa’s Newsletter Vol. 12)

    Researchers must possess not only the ability to conduct experiments but also the capacity to collect and organize research-related information and identify key issues. Furthermore, in today's information-saturated world where demand for information fluctuates, researchers are required to effectively utilize information-gathering tools such as generative AI, and to develop the ability to discern and select information, as well as to assess its validity. JIRCAS plays a role in collecting and disseminating information concerning food and environmental issues related to agriculture, forestry, and fisheries worldwide, with a focus on developing countries. We believe it is necessary to enhance our information-gathering capabilities while continuing to disseminate information that leads to new discoveries.
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