This reports on the institutional journal "International Agriculture and Forestry Cooperation" Vol.47 No.1 published by the Japan Association for International Collaboration of Agriculture and Forestry (JAICAF).
This institutional journal is positioned as a specialized publication featuring the latest information, research results, and case reports on international cooperation in agriculture and forestry fields in developing countries. Vol.47 No.1 contains detailed analyses and expert discussions based on field surveys on important themes including agricultural technology cooperation, rural development, food security, climate change adaptation measures, and sustainable agriculture and forestry in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Special articles introduce specific initiatives and achievements through case studies from various countries regarding the impact of climate change on agricultural production and development and dissemination of adaptation technologies. Contemporary issues such as agricultural modernization cases utilizing digital technology, new approaches to smallholder farmer support, and promotion of gender equality are also addressed.
The journal also includes field reports by JAICAF personnel, cooperation project achievement reports, and reports from international conferences and seminars, serving as valuable information sources for understanding frontline trends in international agriculture and forestry cooperation.
The article shows that Japan's international agriculture and forestry cooperation is deployed across diverse regions and fields, contributing to agricultural development and food security improvement in developing countries through technology transfer, human resource development, and institutional development.