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The 3rd International Workshop on Sustainable Management of Sugarcane White Leaf Disease Held in Thailand

From March 3 to 4, 2026, the 3rd International Workshop on Sustainable Management of Sugarcane White Leaf Disease was held at Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
This workshop was organized based on the contents of the “Healthy Seedcane Propagation and Distribution Manual Against Sugarcane White Leaf Disease,” which was jointly developed by JIRCAS, Khon Kaen University, and the Department of Agriculture of Thailand, and published in 2021 by the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board under Thailand’s Ministry of Industry. 

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.

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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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    1472. Socio-Economic Pathways Supporting the Transformation of Sustainable Food Systems: Insights from a Systematic Review

    The realization of sustainable food systems is influenced not only by technology and policy but also by socio-economic conditions that vary across regions. A study published in Nature Food systematically reviewed over 1,700 related articles and selected 349 for detailed analysis, examining the role of socio-economic factors in shaping food systems transformations across different regional contexts. The study highlights that income, education, and institutional frameworks significantly influence the behaviors of both producers and consumers, and that distinct regional patterns exist.
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    1471. Global Food Price Trends, March 2026

    The FAO Food Price Index averaged 128.5 points in March 2026, a 2.4% increase from the revised February level, marking the second consecutive month of increases. Price indices rose across all commodity groups, including grains, meat, dairy products, vegetable oils, and sugar, reflecting not only market fundamentals but also a reaction to rising energy prices due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Compared to historical levels, the food price index is 1.0% higher than a year ago, but remains 19.8% lower than the peak recorded in March 2022.
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    1470. Where Do the World's "Water Towers" Get Their Water? —A New Perspective on Atmospheric Water Cycles

    In recent years, as global warming leads to glacial retreat and reduced snow cover, the importance of precipitation has increased significantly. However, the origins of the "water towers" in the high-altitude regions that support our water resources have not been fully understood. A study published in Geophysical Research Letters revealed that water resources in high-altitude areas are closely related not only to topography and precipitation, but also to atmospheric water cycles and land cover. It suggests that integratively considering these factors is essential for assessing the sustainability of water resources.
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    1469. Is Even 2°C Not Enough? A New Reality of Climate Change Risk

    "A serious climate crisis will occur when global warming reaches 3°C or 4°C"—this understanding has been widely shared until now. However, according to a recent study published in Nature, even a warming of just 2°C can have serious impacts on society and ecosystems, and the risk is particularly high in important sectors such as agriculture, cities, and forests.
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    1468. The Role of Information Gathering, Analysis, and Provision in an Age of Uncertainty

    Today marks the start of the 6th Medium to Long-Term Plan of JIRCAS. This new period begins in an international environment that is more complex and uncertain than ever before. The role of information gathering, analysis, and provision to grasp global changes and strategically respond to global food issues, including the Global South, is becoming increasingly important.
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