Foreword

• The Symposium in Retrospect p.3

Special Feature
JIRCAS International Symposium 2021

• JIRCAS International Symposium 2021 Report  p.4 
• Keynote Speech 1
  Research priorities in support of global and regional food systems transformations p.5 
• Keynote Speech 2
  UN Food Systems Summit is only the first step  p.6 
• Presentation 1
  Transforming agri-food systems in the Asia-Pacific  p.7 
• Presentation 2
  Creating opportunities for transformative climate adaptation and mitigation by farmers in the Asian Monsoon Region  p.7 
• Presentation 3
  Prioritized initiatives in the field of agricultural and rural development in the Asian monsoon region  p.8 
• Presentation 4
  Wise soil management for achieving triple wins in agriculture ‒food security, adaptation and mitigation  p.8 
• Presentation 5
  Working for small-scale farmers towards sustainable food system in  Asia  Monsoon  Region  p.9 
• Panel Discussion  p.9 

JIRCAS TODAY

• 【Research Highlights】
  • World’s First Successful Development of Wheat That Shows High Productivity with Less Nitrogen Fertilizer
    —  Use of ammonium to prevent nitrogen pollution and increase food production at the same time ―   p.10
  • Elucidation of the Unique Reproductive Behavior of Desert Locust
    —  Efficient pest control that can lead to reduction in use of pesticides ―  p.10
  • New Rice Varieties Released in Madagascar
    ― “FyVary” varieties show high productivity under nutrient deficiencies ―  p.11
  • Life-Cycle Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Potential of BNI-Enabled Wheat
    —  Wheat with 40% nitrification inhibition rate will lead to a 9.5% reduction in GHG emissions from wheat production worldwide ―   p.11
• 【2021 (The 15th) Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award) and Commendation Ceremony】
  • The 2021 (The 15th) Japan Award Winners  p.12