Overview
The NARO R&D activities follow the "Basic Plan for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research" developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). The mid-term plan is implemented for five years, and the accomplishments of each research program are evaluated annually by the NARO evaluation committee and then by the MAFF evaluation committee. To promote various research of NARO, external evaluation on the research quality and direction of specific programs from international perspectives by overseas reviewers has been undertaken from the third mid-term plan (FY2011-2015). In the international peer review process, overseas experts and specialists in related research areas are invited as reviewers to evaluate the research projects based on the results' quality, direction, and applicability to the agriculture and food industry. In October 2024, an international peer review meeting was conducted by top-level researchers to evaluate the key achievements of the 5th mid-term plan period (FY2021-2025), particularly in research areas that should lead on an international level. The review aimed to assess research outcomes and their practical applications, and to receive recommendations on future research directions.
International Peer Review Meeting 2024
International Peer Review Meeting 2019
- Strategy for smart agricultural system in fruit tree research: breeding new varieties and sustainable/stable production with labor-saving technology
- The achievement of "Society 5.0" in Agri-sector through its enhancement of machinery, facility and farm management system
International Peer Review Meeting 2018
- Tackling the challenge posed by climate change in the agriculture of Monsoon Asia
- Water control and management for enhancing resilience to natural disasters and improving agricultural productivity
International Peer Review Meeting 2017
- Research on technology development for improving feed self-sufficiency in Japan
- Development of environmentally friendly approaches in plant protection for sustainable agriculture
- Towards innovations in agrobiological sciences and biotechnology: Status and prospects
