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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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    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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    1459. How War with Iran Threatens Global Food Security

    Following the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28th, and subsequent Iranian attacks across the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed, impacting global oil, natural gas, and fertilizer trade. The term "chokepoint" is used to refer to a critical point that restricts flow or movement. The US think tank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has analyzed the impact of the chokepoint in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the war with Iran on global food security through shocks to the global fertilizer and agricultural markets.
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    1458. Green Asia Report Series No. 6: Sustainable Use of Small Indigenous Fish Species for Nutritional and Livelihood Improvement in Inland Rural Areas of Indochina

    The sixth issue of the Green Asia Report Series, focusing on the conservation and sustainable use of small indigenous fish species, has been published. This report series aims to introduce scalable technologies that can be shared in the Asia-Monsoon region and contribute to food systems transformation in the region, by serving as a reference for various stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, extension officers, producers, and the private sector. The sixth issue, titled "Sustainable Use of Small Indigenous Fish Species for Nutritional and Livelihood Improvement in Inland Rural Areas of Indochina," highlights small indigenous fish species as affordable and high-quality nutrient sources and explains models for their resource conservation and aquaculture. 
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    1457. Copernicus: Fifth-Warmest February on Record, Extreme Rainfall in Western Europe

    According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, February 2026 was the fifth-warmest February on record, with temperatures 1.49°C higher than pre-industrial levels. Europe experienced significant temperature fluctuations, with unusual rainfall and widespread flooding in Western Europe.
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