56th TARF Public Lecture to Be Held on January 23
“Nitrogen as a Key Link Between Agriculture and the Environment for a Sustainable Future”
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Announcement
January 9, 2026
JIRCAS Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF)
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The Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF) of JIRCAS will hold the 56th TARF Public Lecture, titled “Understanding the Relationship between the Environment and Nitrogen,” at the Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center on Friday, January 23, 2026. This lecture will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to nitrogen cycling in the global environment, the impacts of human activities, and the latest research being conducted by JIRCAS to reduce nitrogen loads.
Nitrogen is an essential element for our lives and for agricultural production. However, excessive use and emissions of nitrogen cause global environmental problems, including water pollution and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Based on the latest scientific findings, this lecture will introduce efforts to maintain food production while reducing environmental burdens. Nitrogen is a familiar yet crucial topic for everyone when considering a sustainable society.
The lecturer will be TARF Researcher HAMADA Kosuke, who works on reducing nitrogen leaching from farmland and analyzing the nitrogen footprint of food systems. The lecture aims to clearly explain the connections between daily diets, agriculture, and the global environment for local residents, while highlighting the role of Ishigaki Island as a research hub connecting the region with the world.
We look forward to your participation and hope many of you will join us.
Date, Venue, and Other Details
- Date & Time
- Friday, January 23, 2026, 19:00–20:30 (Doors open at 18:30)
- Venue
- Audiovisual Room, 2nd Floor, Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center
(1357-1 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City) - Theme
- Understanding the Relationship between the Environment and Nitrogen
- Lecturer
- Dr. HAMADA Kosuke
(Researcher, Tropical Agriculture and Island Research Station) - Registration Fee
- Free
- Advance Registration
- Not required (please come directly to the venue on the day)
Contact Information
JIRCAS Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF) (1091-1 Maezato Kawarabaru, Ishigaki City)
- Director:
- YAMANAKA Shinsuke
- Public Relations Officer:
- KAWABE Kunimasa
e-mail: pro-nekken@jircas.go.jp
Poster for the 56th TARF Public Lecture
