Information
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
Related JIRCAS Report
JIRCAS with ERIA presented a new joint pilot study on technology diffusion at the ASEAN Agricultural R&D Meeting
On April 25th, an open session was held for ASEAN stakeholders during the 18th ASEAN Technical Working Group on Agricultural Research and Development (ATWGARD) meeting in Singapore, where development partners provided inputs to ATWGARD representatives from ASEAN countries.
Technology Catalog introduced by JIRCAS at the Workshop on Developing the Guidelines for the Reduction of Crop Burning in ASEAN
At the Workshop on Developing the Guidelines for the Reduction of Crop Burning in ASEAN held in Bali, Indonesia on May 13th and 14th, JIRCAS presented technologies that can contribute to crop burning reduction from among those listed in the technology catalog.
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Events
JIRCAS Southeast Asia Liaison Office 50th Anniversary Symposium
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Asawin Grand Convention Hotel + Online Address： 88 Kamphaeng Phet 6 Rd., Laksi, Bangkok, Thailand
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Pick Up1068. Conflict-induced Acute Food Crises
Today, conflicts in multiple parts of the world are leading to hunger and severe food crises. On July 17, the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) said 282 million people in 59 countries are facing severe food crises and called for urgent policy intervention to address life-threatening issues. -
Pick Up1067. New Record Daily Global Average Temperature Reached in July 2024
According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the global average daily temperature reached an all-time high of 17.09°C on July 21, 2024. -
Pick Up1066. A Global Foresight on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing
To prepare for a future of uncertainty and rapid change, we must address strategically and institutionally with an outlook and perspective on the risks facing the world in the future. UNEP has published ‘Navigating New Horizons: A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing’. -
Pick Up1065. Green Asia Report Series No. 3: BNI Technology
The third issue of the Green Asia Report Series, "BNI Technology," has been published. This series aims to introduce scalable technologies that can be shared in the Asia-Monsoon region and contribute to the transformation of food systems in the region, by serving as a reference for various stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, extension officers, producers, and the private sector. The third issue introduces biological nitrification inhibition (BNI), a technology for which JIRCAS has been leading. BNI technology is expected to reduce fertilizer use and minimize environmental impact. -
Pick Up1064. Green Asia Report Series No. 2 : Accelerating intermittent irrigation for low-carbon and resilient rice production systems in Asia
The second issue of the Green Asia Report Series, " Accelerating intermittent irrigation for low-carbon and resilient rice production systems in Asia: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities," has been published. This series aims to introduce scalable technologies that can be shared in the Asia-Monsoon region and contribute to the transformation of food systems in the region, by serving as a reference for various stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, extension officers, producers, and the private sector. The second issue introduces intermittent irrigation technology, which is expected to have effects such as water saving, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, and yield stabilization in rice cultivation.