JIRCAS Report 2024
Visitors from Tochigi Prefectural Tochigi High School
On November 14, 2024 (Thu), 32 first-year students from Tochigi Prefectural Tochigi High School visited JIRCAS as part of their “Tokyo-Tsukuba Study Tour.”
Exhibition at the “Tsukuba Science Festival 2024” to promote New Food Possibilities Through Puffing of Millets
On November 9, 2024 (Sat), JIRCAS made its debut at the “Tsukuba Science Festival 2024” held at Tsukuba Capio, demonstrating puffing techniques using a popcorn machine to puff buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), tartary buckwheat (F. tataricum), and rice (Koshihikari). The demonstration highlighted how nutritious foods can be produced using simple methods.
Second-Year Students from Okinawa Prefectural Kyuyo High School Visit JIRCAS
On November 11 and 12, 2024 (Mon and Tue), two classes comprising 77 second-year students from the science and math program of Okinawa Prefectural Kyuyo High School visited JIRCAS as part of their study trip to Tokyo and Tsukuba.
Meeting with the Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam: Proposals for Social Implementation and New Research for Sustainable Agriculture
On the afternoon of October 24, 2024, a visit was made to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) of Vietnam to meet with Vice Minister Phung Duc Tien, who is in charge of international cooperation and research.
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Lao PDR) delegation visits JIRCAS
A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Lao PDR, including the Deputy Director General of Department of Planning and Cooperation, Dr. Phommy Inthichack, and Deputy Director General of Department of Agricultural Land Management, Dr. Thatheva Saphangthong visited JIRCAS on November 7, 2024. The Ministry is currently considering a new five-year Agriculture and Forestry development plan, and the delegation visits Japan to collect relevant information to formulate the plan.
Senior Researcher NISHIGAKI Tomohiro of the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division Wins the 43rd Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Award
Dr. NISHIGAKI Tomohiro (Senior Researcher, Crop, Livestock and Environment Division) has been named among the winners of the 43rd Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (JSSSPN) Encouragement Award.
Newly Hired Staff from the Ibaraki Prefectural Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Visit JIRCAS
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, approximately 20 newly hired staff members of the Ibaraki Prefectural Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries visited JIRCAS as part of their self-planned training program.
First Year Students from Gunma Prefectural Kiryu High School Visit JIRCAS
On November 1, 2024 (Friday), 39 first-year students and 2 faculty members from the Gunma Prefectural Kiryu High School visited JIRCAS as part of their “Tsukuba Science Tour.”
Seminar on the research, development, and dissemination of liquefaction suppression technology for fermented rice noodles at the Vietnam Food Industries Research Institute
On October 15, 2024, the seminar on the research, development, and dissemination of liquefaction suppression technology for fermented rice noodles was held at the Vietnam Food Industries Research Institute (FIRI).
Applications for employment of a researcher
※Application Closed at Nov. 28.
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is now accepting applications for employment of a researcher.
Second-Year Natural Science Students from Ishikawa Prefectural Kanazawa Nisui High School Visit JIRCAS
On October 11, 2024 (Friday), 20 second-year students and one faculty member from the Ishikawa Prefectural Kanazawa Nisui High School visited JIRCAS as part of their “Tsukuba Science Tour.”
Forest Researchers from Indonesia Visit JIRCAS
On October 10, 2024, Vice Rector Iskandar Z. Siregar and Fifi Gus Dwiyanti from Bogor Agricultural University (IPB University), along with Director Yayat Hidayat from Bandung Institute of Technology, ITB) visited the Forestry Division of JIRCAS, accompanied by representatives from the National Institute of Genetics and the National Institute for Environmental Studies.
JIRCAS Exhibits Research on Oil Palm Recycling Technology at “Global Festa JAPAN 2024”
On September 28-29, 2024 (Sat-Sun), JIRCAS participated in the international cooperation event, “Global Festa JAPAN 2024,” introducing the development of high-value-added technologies for a sustainable palm industry using old oil palm trees while addressing the oil palm industry and related environmental issues.
JIRCAS Showcases Research Achievements at “MAHA 2024,” Malaysia’s Largest Agricultural Exhibit
The 2024 Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture & Agrotourism Show (MAHA 2024) was held from September 11 (Wed) to 22 (Sun) at MAEPS Serdang in Malaysia. MAHA, organized by the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and held every two years, is one of the largest agricultural events in Malaysia. This year, the exhibition attracted a record number of approximately 5.51 million visitors.
JIRCAS Holds International Workshop in Cambodia on Methane Emissions Reduction Through Paddy Water Management
On September 27, 2024, an international workshop was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of the SATREPS project that commenced in April of this year, aiming to reduce methane emissions from rice paddies through intermittent irrigation.