JIRCAS Report 2017
JIRCAS Holds Seminar on the SATREPS Project in Madagascar
A seminar on the SATREPS project in Madagascar entitled “Project for Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa” was was held at the JIRCAS International Conference Room on January 30, 2018.
JIRCAS seminar titled “Shallow sub-surface drainage for mitigating salinization” held in the Republic of Uzbekistan
On November 29, 2017, a seminar on mitigating salinization was held by JIRCAS in Gulistan City, Syrdarya Region, Republic of Uzbekistan. The project has resulted in the publication of the technical manual titled “Shallow sub-surface drainage for mitigating salinization”. https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/publication/manual_guideline/mitigating_sal…
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) delegates conduct special seminar at JIRCAS
On 20 December 2017, officials from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) conducted a special seminar at the JIRCAS International Conference Room, and exchanged views with JIRCAS executives and researchers regarding the implementation and related scientific activities of a joint research project being planned by JIRCAS and ICAR.
JIRCAS-NARO International Symposium on "Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Mitigation" (abstracts and slides uploaded)
Uploaded abstracts and slides of JIRCAS-NARO international symposium on “Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Mitigation”.
Best Paper 2018 Award from the Japan Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
The Japan Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition conferred the Best Paper Award 2018 to Dr. Naruo Matsumoto, Regional Coordinator of the Research Strategy Office, for the paper entitled “Changes in nitrogen flow in food and feed supply during 1992-2007 in Japan”.
JIRCAS scientists among “Highly Cited Researchers” of Clarivate Analytics
Dr. Yasunari Fujita and Dr. Kyonoshin Maruyama were among the “Highly Cited Researchers” in the “Plant and Animal Science” category of the global information service company Clarivate Analytics as announced on November 15, 2017.
“Best Paper Award, Sawada Prize” from the International Society of Paddy and Water Environment Engineering
JIRCAS農村開発領域の池浦 弘主任研究員が国際水田・水環境工学会（International Society of Paddy and Water Environment Engineering：PAWEES）の論文賞「Best Paper Award “SAWADA Prize”」を受賞しました。
2017 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers
On November 2, 2017, the commendation ceremony of the 2017 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers was held at the U Thant International Conference Hall, United Nations University (UNU), Tokyo, Japan.
Director General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture Visits JIRCAS
The Director General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Dr. Ismahane Elouafi visited JIRCAS On October 31, 2017 with Dr. Kristina Toderich of the ICBA Regional Office for Central Asia and Caucasus.
Director General of SDGC/A visits JIRCAS
Dr. Belay Begashaw, director general of the Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa (SDGC/A), visited JIRCAS on October 25, 2017 during his official trip to Japan.
Deputy Minister of Malaysia visits JIRCAS
The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department of Malaysia, YB Senator Dato 'Seri Devamany S. Krishnasamy, visited JIRCAS on October 22, 2017 and met with JIRCAS President Dr. Masa Iwanaga and other executive staff.
“Achievement Award for Young Scientist” from the Foundation of Agricultural Sciences of Japan
Dr. Kotaro Maeno, a researcher of the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, received the 16th Japan Prize in Agricultural Sciences "Achievement Award for Young Scientist” on November 24, 2017.
JIRCAS at the Agribusiness Creation Fair 2017 and the Young Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Researcher Award for Dr. Ikazaki
Six research activities were presented in JIRCAS exhibit at the Agribusiness Creation Fair 20172017 held at Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Tokyo) from October 4-6, 2017. In addition, Dr. Kenta Ikazaki, researcher of the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division was commended with the Young Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Researcher Award in a ceremony held at the venue.
JIRCAS signs MOU with the Agricultural Research Institute of Guinea
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for research cooperation between JIRCAS and the Agricultural Research Institute of Guinea (IRAG) was signed on October 8, 2017.
“Young Agricultural Researcher Award” from the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council
Dr. Kenta Ikazaki, a researcher of the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, received the “Young Agricultural Researcher Award” from the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council (AFFRC) for his outstanding achievement that has led to the development of a low-input agricultural practice, called the “Fallow Band System,” for controlling wind erosion and improving crop yield in West Africa.