Is it about the last 15 years? Crude oil prices against the backdrop of increasing global oil demand centered on Asia such as China and India, where economic development is remarkable, destabilization of the political situation in crude oil producing countries, and inflow of speculative funds. Is soaring worldwide. Along with this, the prices of agricultural production materials such as fertilizers and pesticides are also rising, but the rise in the price of heavy fuel oil A, which is a fuel for heating, has become a serious problem for facility growers who use it a lot. Is as clear as day. In addition, soaring grain and crude oil prices are hitting Japanese farmers directly. It is also fresh in our memory that the price of corn, which is the main raw material for livestock feed, has risen since the fall of 2006 due to the increased demand for bioethanol fuel made from grains. In the early 1990s, the neighboring country, the Chinese government, tried to promote the production of processing industries such as starch and ethanol in light of the overproduction of corn, but the income increased due to the rapid development of the processing industry and economic development. Due to the expansion of consumption of livestock products and the expansion of feed consumption, the supply and demand situation has become tight in the latter half of the 1990s. For this reason, the Chinese government has switched to a policy of curbing ethanol production and the development of processing companies. However, it is still fresh in my memory that feed consumption has continued to increase, although it has succeeded in curbing processing consumption to some extent. In Japan, the price of heavy fuel oil A, which is used for heating in green houses, has risen, so the cost of gardening farmers has also risen. Efforts are being made to reduce costs by improving productivity and cultivating self-sufficient feed, but the current situation is that the limit has been reached.
【Product name】
Shizuoka Crown Melon
【Type】
Cucumis melo
【Producing area】
Shizuoka Prefecture Iwata City, Kakegawa City, Kikugawa City, Omaezaki City（Shizuoka Prefecture Greenhouse Agricultural Cooperative）
【Name Reason】
It is said to have been named after the CROWN, meaning the king in "Musk Melon".
【Major features】
The Aroma and Crown produced in the jurisdiction boast a history of about 100 years, and have grown into one of the leading brand melons in Japan as a guiding institution. On the other hand, the surrounding environment seems to be becoming more severe, such as the decrease in consumption due to the corona disaster. The total number of producers in the three branches of Iwata, Crown, and Seinan was 378 as of July last year. The Shizuoka Prefectural Greenhouse Agricultural Cooperative moved to Nishidori, Fukuroi City, which was sad after peaking at 2003 in 1976, but seems to be steadily declining. After all, it is said that the main factors are the aging of producers and the shortage of successors. It seems that the sales amount has dropped to less than 50% of the peak. Now, stagflation also overlaps, and it seems that the impact of the decrease in price consumption is also large. It seems that sales have decreased by 600-700 million yen from the usual year due to the slump in the tourism and restaurant industries. For producers, it seems that the situation is very difficult because the farmers are in danger of survival. Building a stable production system is an urgent issue for the union. According to the current union leader, the extreme weather in recent years has also affected melon cultivation. It seems that the unit price of melons is hard to rise due to the fact that all the events have been canceled during the corona and pandemic, and the opportunities for public relations have decreased dramatically. Since Japan is vulnerable to fossil fuel resources and relies mostly on imports, transportation costs are also high, and it seems that it is difficult to increase sales due to high costs due to soaring fuel costs. It is said that about 10 producers are quitting every year. To be honest, most of the age groups are in their 60s and 70s, and it is difficult to predict what will happen in 10 to 20 years. He also explains that reforms such as the integration of three branch offices are necessary to streamline management. Brand unification must also be promoted in order to establish a system in which producers can produce stably amid a declining trend. In terms of distribution, we are considering consolidating from 32 markets, which currently wholesale melons, to about 20 markets. It was a powerful word to create a situation where producers can work on melon cultivation with peace of mind and create an environment where successors and new farmers can easily enter. Melons are a little expensive because they can only be one per tree, so it's a laborious crop. Regardless of the change of seasons, it is cultivated throughout the year, so it seems that it is harvested all year round and heated using heating for about 7 months. Even in winter, the room temperature must be kept at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, so sufficient heating must be used and the fuel is heavy oil. Ten years after the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, as of March 2021, there are nine nuclear power plants in operation in Japan, including those under regular inspection. Both are different types from the Fukushima Daiichi that caused the accident, "Pressurized Water Reactor: U (Martin Heinrich Klaproth discovered U and Zr in 1789, and Ce in 1803, four years later, confirming the existence of a total of three new elements. Ti and Te that had been discovered so far. We have verified and rediscovered two kinds of elements, not only in the field of analytical chemistry, but also the Frogiston theory that was dominant at that time (Definition of combustion advocated by Stahl in 1703. From the substance, Frogiston (flame). It was said to be a phenomenon in which substances quickly swell. This theory was the first to explain all chemical changes in a unified manner, until it was denied by the oxygen theory of Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier in the latter half of the 18th century. It seems to have been accepted by many chemists), and it supports Lavoise's opinion from an early stage, and seems to have helped to spread and develop the new combustion theory in Germany). By using, the water (cooling material) of the reactor is converted into high-pressure high-temperature water and sent to the steam generator, where heat is exchanged to make water different from the water of the reactor into steam, and the steam is used for turbines and power generation. It is the fact that it is concentrated in western Japan by rotating the machine to generate power). TEPCO is aiming to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata prefecture, but in 2021, scandals at the nuclear power plant were discovered one after another, local distrust has increased, and the road to restart has become steep. Before the Great East Japan Earthquake, there were 54 nuclear power plants in Japan, and about 30% of the electricity used in Japan was covered by nuclear power. However, due to the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, distrust and anxiety about the nuclear power plant have increased, and the position of the nuclear power plant has changed significantly. The invasion of the great tsunami after the earthquake has caused significant environmental changes in land and shallow waters over a wide area along the coast of the Tohoku region. In addition, a large amount of radioactive material leaked into the environment following the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Regarding the outflow and diffusion of radioactive materials to the sea area, the effects are spreading worldwide, such as the observation of radioactive materials derived from the nuclear accident not only near the nuclear power plant but also on the west coast of the United States far away. The standard value of radioactive cesium in marine products is tentatively 500 Bq / kg until March 31, 2012, and 100 Bq / kg after April 1, 2012). From the point of view, people's anxiety spread. At that time, the fishing industry in Fukushima Prefecture has been forced to refrain from doing so. Since then, the concentration of radioactive substances accumulated in the body of marine products has been actively monitored. Fortunately, the accumulated concentration in fish has decreased over time, and it has become clear that most fish species will fall below national standards in 2021. For fish species that are stably below the national standard, trial operations are being carried out in stages, and it seems that Fukushima Prefecture is making steady progress toward the full-scale resumption of fishing. National Petroleum Industry Mutual Aid Cooperative Association (Headquarters: Nagata Town, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Petroleum Hall, 1953 (renamed from the National Petroleum Industry Cooperative Association since 2007), National Petroleum Commercial Association Federation in 1963, respectively It is composed of petroleum cooperatives and petroleum commercial associations, all of which have been established in 47 prefectures nationwide. Approximately 15,000 oil distributors have improved their economic and social status and have petroleum products in their communities. Established for the purpose of sound development of oil distributors and protection of consumer interests by ensuring a stable supply, and actively engaged in activities) The joint venture group, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Team, for heavy oil used for agriculture, forestry and fisheries We carry out confirmation work to properly carry out national tax exemption measures. By utilizing this system, it is possible to provide agriculture, forestry and fisheries with cheaper heavy oil, and it seems that it is contributing to the promotion of agriculture, forestry and fisheries as a whole in Japan. There are two heavy oil systems for agriculture, forestry and fisheries: tax-free heavy oil system and domestic A heavy oil petroleum and coal tax refund system. In both systems, in order to sell heavy oil to agriculture, forestry and fishermen, a "registration system" is adopted to ensure accurate confirmation work. It seems that the application for registration is accepted by the prefectural oil union where you are located. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs The government is supporting the introduction of leasing of energy-saving equipment such as heat pumps and the construction of a safety net to respond to soaring fuel prices for production areas that have been formulated and are working to reduce fuel usage fees by 15% or more. Introducing leasing of energy-saving equipment (subsidy rate: within 1/2 of the property purchase price of the leasing fee): heat pump, woody biomass-based heating equipment, multi-layered equipment, multi-layered lining equipment, fuel usage fee used for heating Of the equipment leasing fee that is recognized as having a saving effect, subsidize within 1/2 of the property purchase cost. Safety net (subsidy rate: 1/2): Regarding A heavy oil and kerosene used during the target period (November to April), the portion where the national average price of A heavy oil in each month exceeds the activation standard price is supplemented. Producers and the national government create funds at a ratio of 1: 1 for compensation. In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will promote production and infrastructure development of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry to improve profitability, as well as provide educational and recreational venues and contribute to global warming countermeasures. It seems that he is trying to realize his life. The United States has so far banned the import of Japanese melons because of the outbreak of pests in Japan that the United States is wary of invading. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has been conducting technical discussions with the US plant quarantine authorities to enable the export of melons, based on the strong demands of the production areas. As a result of repeated discussions, the phytosanitary conditions have been agreed upon, and exports have been possible since November 8, 2021. So far, the US export of the Crown Melon Branch of the Shizuoka Greenhouse Agricultural Cooperative in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture has been permitted only to Hawaii, and it seems that the mainland could not be exported due to quarantine reasons. The branch exports about 240 kg of 216 balls from December 2021 to mid-January. Sold at a Japanese store in Gardena, California. Melon seems to be treated like a vegetable to put in a salad in the United States, and it seems that it is not considered as a luxury item like Japan. The selling price is set at about 13,000 yen per ball, including the airfare, with the policy of "first aiming for the wealthy and trying to establish it in the long run." It's three to four times as much as in Japan, and it seems that there was concern about whether it would sell, but it is popular among Japanese and Chinese consumers, and it is sold out on the day of its release. As for export destinations, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China has the largest number, followed by the Middle East such as Dubai and Europe such as Spain. Mainland China and Australia have not been lifted, but if exports to the United States take root, it will become a new sales channel and will lead to stable domestic prices, and further growth can be expected. It seems that the melons for the United States are put in a freshness-preserving film developed by the union, repacked for longer life, and shipped. It should be scheduled to arrive at the site in about 4 to 5 days. The surface of melons that are generally distributed is smooth and smooth. The price is about 4.10 $, but it seems that the crown melon is sold locally for about 106.59 $. Even so, the price and unusual appearance have become a hot topic in the local area, and the number of people who pick it up gradually increases, and it seems to be popular mainly from the wealthy. In my view, Japan must seem to be the number one economic crisis in all developed countries. February 4, 2022 Russia's invasion of Ukraine will cause serious damage. In what position will Japan survive this phase in the world? Now is a great opportunity to show its presence. Isn't it? I want you to push forward without further oppressing the people. The mask of melon is attached from Musk. The etymology seems to come from the Greek word Moschus. It seems that the name comes from the fact that the scent is as wonderful as the scent of musk. Musk is a wonderful scent secreted by a male deer called Moschus. Melon is a glass greenhouse (you can expect almost 100% of the light as the outside light. In order to take in enough sunlight, transparent materials such as glass and polycarbonate are used to reduce shadows, and the members are made as thin as possible. Organic fertilizer is given as nutrients to the soil away from the ground, and the temperature, humidity, etc. are controlled for cultivation. Only one harvest from one tree. Stable harvest is possible all year round. The color of the flesh is yellowish green. The Shizuoka Prefecture Greenhouse Agricultural Cooperative's melons have a beautiful appearance and an excellent taste that can only be found in this production area, with the pedigree of the Earl's Favorit species that came from England during the Taisho era and have been improved. The Food Environment Research Center of Shizuoka Prefectural University has created research reviews and notification documents that show scientific grounds, and the notification of functionally labeled foods related to melon was submitted outside the Cabinet Office on May 27, 2019. It has been accepted by the Consumer Affairs Agency, which is a bureau. Contents of foods with functional claims: Product name. Crown melon / Aroma melon（Based in the warm city of Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, overlooking the large sand dunes of Enshu Nada and Suruga Bay to the east, and looking up at Mt. It seems that the number of days for melon growth changes depending on the temperature. It seems that it takes about 110 days in the cold season, which is as short as 85 days in summer. Greenhouse melons are expected to be grown all year round and cultivated 4.2 times a year (from planting seedlings to harvesting) in one greenhouse. Melon farmers have an average of 8 places of greenhouses per eaves, and it seems that they grow more than 30 times a year. Unlike ground cultivation, delicate and delicate isolated bed cultivation seems to be an epoch-making cultivation method that can appropriately control the nutrient water according to the growth stage so that the melon does not absorb excess water and nutrients）. Reporter name. Shizuoka Prefecture Greenhouse Agricultural Cooperative (Nishidori, Fukuroi City) Functional ingredient name GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid, content 28 mg / 90 g) , Functionality display This product contains GABA. It has been reported that GABA has a function to relieve temporary psychological stress caused by work and study. (Estimated daily intake: 90 g edible portion). Support system: Institution name Support content, Shizuoka Prefectural University Food Environment Research Center, Create and report a "research review" showing the scientific basis of functionally involved ingredients Support for document preparation Utilizing the Foods Science Center Functional Labeling Food Development Platform, we provide consistent support from consultation to systematic review and notification to the Consumer Affairs Agency. Agricultural and Forestry Technology Research Institute Annual Monitoring, C4H9NO2 (1966) Masanori Otsuka (Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Medical & Dental University) and others proved that GABA is released in response to a stimulus at the neuromuscular junction of the crab, and contributed to the identification of GABA as an inhibitory transmitter. In 1967, Krešimir Krnjević (died 2021) and Schwartz proved that GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It is widely recognized that GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system of mammals. It has been confirmed that it is included. The three-quarter greenhouse is a greenhouse specializing in melon cultivation, with a large south-facing surface, and it seems that it is devised so that a lot of light can enter during the winter when the solar altitude is low. In addition, the cultivation beds are stepped so that the leaves of all melons are well exposed to light, and it seems that the height increases toward the north. This not only promotes photosynthesis about 10 times more than humans, but also seems to improve the drying of soil. It seems that glass and acrylic ((C5O2H8) n), which have higher sunlight transmittance than vinyl, are used as the material for Greenhouse.
The main focus is on isolated bed cultivation, where the cultivation floor is separated from the ground and melons are cultivated in a limited amount of soil. By completely isolating the rooted soil from the ground, it seems to be working as hard as possible to control the amount of fertilizer and water in the limited soil. If this is planted directly on the ground, like a regular field, rather than an isolated bed, the roots seem to be more and more likely to suck up water from below. It is no exaggeration to say that the amount of water and the timing of watering affect the taste of melons for delicate and precise melons, where watering is the most important. A quarantine bet is indispensable for the greenhouse melon, which is popular with consumers. By delicately controlling the water and fertilizer according to the condition of the melon at that time, the meat quality and sweetness become more delicate, and it becomes an outstanding agricultural product.
The making of greenhouse melons began in 1921 in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and has a long history. Since 1964, it has been sold as a brand of crown melon and has been loved until now. As for seeds, I've heard that Crown Melon has made its own improvements based on long-term experience and cultivates about 20 varieties according to the four seasons. This seems to enable year-round cultivation while maintaining stable quality.
The Shizuoka Prefectural Greenhouse Agricultural Cooperative has a 6ridge greenhouse, and it seems that the monthly fuel cost in 2021 is about 300,000 yen; about 2459.91 $ higher than in 2020. It is a matter of life and death. In order to reduce fuel costs as much as possible, it seems that they are trying to cover it with a vinyl sheet so that heat does not escape, but it seems that farmers are worried about the uncertain price increase. If the fuel cost is high, we will stop sowing seeds now, or more specifically, the union members themselves are aging with an average age of about 61 years old, so if fuel goes up so much, it seems like we should stop making melons. It seems to be heard. It is a lonely place to be the most union, and it is said that it is a big problem related to survival.
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