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Strengthening function as an international hub for providing strategic information on agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and mobilizing new research partnerships
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Strategic information hub for international agricultural research - “Research applications/ventures”
Practical application of global research results and establishment of a model platform for promoting private-sector research collaboration and creating new business ventures - “Digital agriculture”
Towards the development of digital agriculture technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa - "Tropical crop genetic resources"
Advancement of tropical crop genetic resources utilization through the development of database, technologies and research networking - "Green Asia"
Accelerating application of agricultural technologies which enhance production potentials and ensure sustainable food systems in the Asia-Monsoon region
Research Highlights
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JIRCAS Exhibits Research Innovations at the Agribusiness Creation Fair 2025
From November 26 to 28, 2025 (Wednesday–Friday), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries hosted the Agribusiness Creation Fair 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 3.
2025 (19th) Japan Award and JIRCAS International Symposium 2025 Archive Videos Now Available
On Monday, October 27, 2025, the Awarding Ceremony of the 2025 (19th) Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (also known as the Japan Award), hosted by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the JIRCAS International Symposium 2025, titled "Accelerating Application of Agricultural Technologies in the Asia-Monsoon Region," were held in a hybrid format at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
We are pleased to announce that the archive videos of both events are now available on the YouTube "JIRCAS Channel."
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Events
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"
"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)
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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Pick Up1936. World Urbanization Prospects 2025
Urbanization is one of the most significant demographic transitions in human history. The United Nations' World Urbanization Prospects 2025, released last month, estimates that by 2025, 45% of the world's 8.2 billion people will live in cities, 36% in towns, and 19% in rural areas. Projections predict that two-thirds of global population growth between now and 2050 will occur in urban areas, with most of the remaining growth occurring in urban areas. Meanwhile, the rural population is expected to peak in the 2040s and then begin to decline. -
Pick Up1395. World Food Price Trends, November 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its World Food Price Trends report on December 4. The average for November 2025 was 125.1 points, down 1.2% from the revised October figure of 126.6 points, marking the third consecutive month of decline. Declines in the price indexes for dairy products, meat, sugar, and vegetable oils outweighed the increase in the cereal index. Overall, the price index remained 2.1% below its November 2024 level and 21.9% below its peak in March 2022. -
Pick Up1394. World Soil Day 2025
World Soil Day 2025, with the theme "Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities," focuses on urban landscapes. Meanwhile, sound management of the world's land, soil, and water will continue to be necessary to ensure stable food supply for urban and rural populations. A recent report (SOLAW 2025) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) highlights the significant potential of land and water resources to support sustained increases in food production. -
Pick Up1393. Announcement of the JICA-JISNAS Symposium 2025
The JICA-JISNAS symposium is held to discuss and exchange opinions on specific themes in the fields of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, as well as regional development, with the aim of encouraging the active and independent participation of young talent and promoting capacity development. This year's symposium will be held in a hybrid format on December 12, and will focus on the theme of "Challenges and Prospects for Developing Global Agricultural Research Human Resources - Focusing on Science and Technology Cooperation Volunteers." -
Pick Up1392. To Develop Rice Plants That Can Withstand Excess Iron in Africa
Iron is an essential element for plants, but in many parts of Southeast Asia and Africa, there is an excess supply of iron, which has a negative impact on the growth of plants, especially rice. This article introduces research aimed at elucidating the mechanism behind this "iron toxicity" and discovering rice genes that are important for healthy rice growth even under such conditions.
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Takaragawa, Hiroo , Asahi, Tomoki , Mitsuoka, Muneshi , Taira, Eizo , Kawamitsu, Yoshinobu (2025) Establishment of a low-cost photosynthesis measurement system based on a single-board microcomputer and CO₂ sensors. Photosynthesis research, 163 :52-. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11120-025-01170-5
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Dechassa, Nigussie , Kubota, Osamu , Hughes, Jacqueline , Funaki, Yasuro , Stopponi, Gaia , Fortuna, Serena , Kazungu, Bob , Ono, Kaori , Mamo, Tadele , Hanai, Junichi , Nguyen Thi, Thanh Thuy , Iiyama, Miyuki (2025) Tailoring Science, Technology, and Innovation to Local Contexts while Advancing Global Agendas : Lessons from Multi-Country, Cross-Sectoral Approaches to Agri-Food Systems Transformation. Tailoring Science, Technology, and Innovation to Local Contexts while Advancing Global Agendas: Lessons from Multi-Country, Cross-Sectoral Approaches to Agri-Food Systems Transformation : UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4) Side Event, https://doi.org/10.34556/0002000893
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Shiratori, Sakiko , Abeysekara, MG Dilini (2025) Relevance of Mathematical Optimization as a Tool for Diet Modeling in the Development of Food-Based Dietary Recommendations in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Scoping Review. Advances in Nutrition, 16 :100480-. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100480
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Kuniyoshi, Daichi , Kishima, Yuji (2025) Fertile interspecific diploid hybrids between the Asian and African rice species facilitated by tetraploidization and its reduction. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 138 :161-. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-025-04901-3
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NAKAYAMA, Masakazu (2025) Manual for managing tomato cultivation in Asia Monsoon Plant Factory system (AMPF). , 0 https://doi.org/10.34556/0002000730
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国際農林水産業研究センター熱帯・島嶼研究拠点 (2022) パッションフルーツ簡易茎頂接ぎ木実施マニュアル＆ウイルス病感染防止対策例. , https://doi.org/10.34556/0002000729