Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions

What Makes This Different The development sector is not short of food waste projects. What distinguishes this one, at least on paper, is a combination of design choices that reflect genuine lessons learned rather than the latest funding fashion. First, every activity is traceable to a budget line, and every budget line is traceable to an activity. This sounds obvious, but GIZ reviewers consistently flag proposals where budget heads and activity descriptions do not align.

Former JIRCAS President IWANAGA Masa Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon in the 2026 Spring Conferment of Decorations ——————————————————————— ■ Press Release ——————————————————————— Development of a Rice Line with Enhanced Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Grain Yield through Early Heading —Achieving Higher Productivity than the Original Variety Under Long-Day Conditions with Low to Standard Nitrogen Fertilization— ——————————————————————— ■ Latest Topics...

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APAARI extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Hasegawa Toshihiro on his appointment as the new President of the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), a valued member of APAARI. We wish him great success in this prestigious role and looks forward to continued collaboration with JIRCAS.

A new review article titled “Nano Precision Agriculture Integrating Nanotechnology, Smart Sensors, and AI for Sustainable and Efficient Farming” explores how emerging technologies can transform modern agricultural systems through more precise, data-driven farm management. Key Highlights Nanocarriers enable on-demand nutrient release, improving uptake and reducing waste. IoT-based sensors provide detailed data that enhance AI-driven crop management decisions.

Greetings from the New President (April 2026 JIRCAS Science Online 2026 — — In conjunction with Science and Technology Week (April 13–19, 2026), the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) will host a special online event, “JIRCAS Science Online 2026: Past Lectures & New Videos Now Available.” ——————————————————————— ■ Latest Topics ——————————————————————— P-dipping: A Fertilization Technique to Improve Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Rice: —Introduction Video and...

Quarterly Progress Report: Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Management Modernization and Agriculture Trade Promotion to support SEARECC Sub-Component 3.1

1 April 2026 – Cambodia – A one-day workshop titled “Capacity Building Workshop on ISPM 38 for Plant Quarantine Officers in Cambodia” was organized by the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI).

“JIRCAS Research Archive” Launched: Tracing 50 Years of Progress Through History and Records On March 17, 2026, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) launched the JIRCAS Research Archive. Developed as part of the “Showa 100” initiatives, this archive systematically organizes reports on field surveys and research collaborations conducted worldwide by overseas researchers from the Tropical Agriculture Research Center (TARC) and JIRCAS.

26 February 2026 – Manila, Philippines. A national capacity-building workshop on electronic phytosanitary certification (ePhyto) was successfully conducted in the Philippines from 24–26 February 2026, accelerating the country’s transition toward faster, more efficient digital agricultural trade.