On November 14, 2023, Ms. Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited NARO. After welcoming remarks and an overview of the NARO were given by Vice President Dr. KATSUTA, Dr. KITTA, Deputy Director, Office of the President Director explained Research & Standardization Activities on GM Food Analytical Methods and Dr. NOGUCHI Masako, Principal Scientist, gave a presentation on A novel strategy for soil-borne disease management "HeSoDiM." Then, the delegation was led to the PR center: Tsukuba Agriculture Research Hall showcasing the latest research outcomes of NARO, where "automatically controlled field water management system'' was demonstrated.
Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol expressed her strong interest in the technology of NARO and her expectations for the technology to be expanded to Africa and Southeast Asia.
Related Links
ISO 22753: 2021 for inspection methods to evaluate the commingling level of Genetically Modified seeds and grains more accurately
https://www.naro.go.jp/english/laboratory/nfri/press/gm/index.html
Heso+, an AI app for diagnosing disease potential in fields against soil-borne diseases
https://www.naro.go.jp/english/research-programs/researchachievements/2022/index.html
(Listed as the 3rd topic)
Paddy water management easily performed by a smartphone
https://www.naro.go.jp/laboratory/brain/english/press/stories/155708.html
Ms. Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of FAO and Ms. Hibi, Director of Liaison Office in Japan, FAO
