Agricultural Improvement

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Mythical Goto beef nurtured by the sea breeze: In the Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture (Maru Goto: Kyushu consists of 11 inhabited islands and 52 uninhabited islands floating 100 km west of Nagasaki, and the beautiful sea and rich nature are impressive) It is beef from cows fattened in Japan, and the Goto Agricultural Cooperative has the trademark (regional collective trademark) right. When the age of a bovine tooth excavated from ruins in the city was measured, it was found to be from the middle Yayoi period and is said to be "one of the oldest bovine relics in Japan." Can be heard. In addition, the farmers of Goto have raised their beef with the same affection as their family since long ago, so Japanese Black Beef, a type of Tajima beef, has gained fame under the nickname 'Goto Beef'. In this way, the meat is raised with a lot of love and rich natural grass, and it seems that it is highly evaluated for its slightly different meat quality. Tajima beef is widely known as a petite and strong cattle that was born and raised with the people living here in the Tajima region of Hyogo Prefecture, which has many steep topography such as deep valleys. In addition, it has relatively thin bones, little subcutaneous fat, high-quality muscle fibers, and a perfect balance between lean meat and fatty meat.

- 11月 23, 2022

In recent years, damage to crops and damage to the living environment by wild boars has increased. This makes it possible to visualize the damage situation on a map in real time, and it seems that it has led to results such as a significant improvement in capture efficiency. Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications supplementary budget for fiscal 2016. It seems that they decided to introduce a wildlife damage countermeasure system using ICT and implemented it from 2017. Okuura, Fukue Island, Goto City Wildlife damage countermeasures using a cloud-based geographic information system (GIS) in the district. We have installed 10 trap monitoring devices with notification functions and 10 monitoring cameras. By linking the infestation detection sensors and capture detection sensors of these devices with GIS, it is possible to notify and visualize in real time the situation such as the appearance and capture of wild birds and beasts. It seems that it can be done. Appearance...

Photochromism refers to the phenomenon in which a single chemical species reversibly forms two isomers of different colors under the action of light without changing the molecular weight. Also, two isomers are molecules with different properties. Succeeded in creating a hexatriene-based photochromic compound that undergoes a cyclization reaction with 100% stereoselectivity and a compound with a ring-closing quantum yield of almost 1. In addition, in the biradical-generating photochromic compound HABI, which suppresses dissipation, we created an ultra-fast photocoloring and decoloring reaction system. Utilizing two-dimensional microphase separation due to photoreaction of liquid crystal polymers with azobenzene side chains, we succeeded in optically controlling the morphology and orientation of thin films. We created a light-driven polymer motor that converts light energy directly into mechanical energy using an elastomer film containing azobenzene. In addition, we succeeded in controlling the planar asymmetry by photoisomerization reaction, and controlling the magnetism and superconducting properties of metal nanoparticles and thin films. We will discover new systems of photochromic single crystals and fibers capable of photoreversible shape control. We present the mechanism of reversible deformation of diarylethene single crystals by light, the estimation of generated stress, and the possibility of light-driven actuators. In addition, we succeeded in optical control of water repellency and hydrophilicity of the surface of diarylethene single crystal, and optical control of metal deposition selectivity on the thin film surface. Furthermore, as one of the ultimate performances, we have achieved control of photocoloring/photobleaching with single-wavelength light using multiphoton absorption. Research area name: Investigation of photochromism and creation of mechanical functions. Research period: 2004-2007. Representative: Professor 'Masahiro IRIE' (Then Rikkyo University Faculty of Science Specially Appointed Professor) Currently Professor Emeritus, Kyushu UniversityHistory: 1988 Society of Polymer Science Award,1993 Photochemistry Society Award, 1995 Da Vinci Prize (French LVMH Foundation), 2005 Chemical Society of Japan Prize, 2007 Mukai Prize, 2007 Medal with Purple Ribbon, 2008 Theodor Foerster Prize (German Chemical Society), 2014 Porter Medal, 2017 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Light Drive Development of molecular diarylethene: cis-ethylene (C10H16O4: InChI: InChI = 1S/C10H16O4/c1-3-7-13-9(11)5-6-10(12)14-8-4-2/h5-6H, 3-4,7-8H2, 1-2H3/b6-5-, InChI key：DSTWFRCNXMNXTR-WAYWQWQTSA-N, SMILES： Compounds with a ring (aryl group) change from an open ring structure to a closed ring structure when exposed to ultraviolet light (UV). When visible light (Vis) is irradiated, it returns to its original state.

- 10月 09, 2022

On February 28, 2022, Mr. and Mrs. Suzuki, who are persimmon farmers living in Ishimaki, Toyohashi City, won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the National Fruit Tree Technology and Management Contest. This competition honors advanced farmers who can serve as models for others in terms of fruit tree production technology and management. It seems that the couple, with their foresight, will provide support with a view to the future so that they can pass on the technology to the younger generation that will follow them. 【製品名（商品名）】早秋柿（とよはし柿）【種類】 Diospyros kaki Thunb. 【生産地】愛知県豊橋市（JAとよはし, JAあいち経済連）【名前の由来】 It seems to have been named after the Goku-Wase variety of persimmon, which matures early. 【主な特徴】 According to NARO, "Soshu persimmon'' is an early maturing sweet persimmon grown by crossing "Izu persimmon'' with "109-27 persimmon'' ("Okitsu No. 2 persimmon'' × "Okitsu No. 17 fruit tree''). The f...

生存の術: While various efforts are being made toward a low-carbon society that reduces CO2 emissions, which is one of the factors of global warming, and does not deplete resources, there is great expectation and interest in plants that absorb CO2. Plants use light energy to photosynthesize and convert CO2 into organic matter such as sugar. However, if you take a step into the idol world, there will be a tremendous competition for survival day and night (only strong and environmentally friendly ones will survive from the conflict that occurs to keep other creatures out of the way you try to survive for a long time.) Is unfolding. The plants, which seem to live quietly, devise well-thought-out ideas over the wisdom that has been cultivated for a long time in order to leave offspring. It is also essential for the survival of all living things, including humans, supports our breathing, and contributes to maintaining the composition of the atmosphere.

- 7月 20, 2022

As the current situation of Japanese Agriculture, labor shortage and aging are accelerating. As you can see from the decline in the self-sufficiency rate, the shortage of successors is a major issue. Working conditions with a small number of people working without holidays are also one of the reasons why it is difficult for young people to get into agriculture. I don’t think it makes sense if it isn’t reflected. We hope that the younger generation will not spur the creation of a system that allows them to enter the market with attractiveness and hope, and hope for a life-threatening discussion as soon as possible. Would you please show Japan, whose wage levels have been declining for a quarter of a century, a policy that makes people feel worth living while their nominal wages are rising, or hopes that they will give dreams to all the people? Is there no choice but to kill your born kids? Clearly visible in the near future. Agricultural products that supply the food that is essential t...