JIRCAS Report
Embassy of France in Japan delegation visits JIRCAS
A delegation from the Embassy of France in Japan, including the Counselor of Agriculture, Mr. Jérôme Perdreau, and the Counselor of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Dr. Claudine Girardo visit JIRCAS on October 29, 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.”
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.
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.
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).