Japan

Application of Ultrasound Technology for Agricultural Product Improvement and Environmental Renovation

Kanda Whangchai, Nakao NOMURA, Niwooti Whangchai, Sarunya Pengphol, Takumi Sasaki
ABSTRACT Ultrasound radiation has been applied for analytical observation of lake sediment as well as improvement of aquaculture and agricultural products. Optimum conditions for each application was determined by using small ultrasound device where different frequency, input power can be...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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The Treatment of Agricultural Cooperatives in the Antimonopoly Act in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction The Japanese government provides various forms of legal support for agricultural cooperatives. One of the most substantial considerations is the special treatment in the anti-monopoly policy, whereby agricultural cooperatives are allowed to escape from certain regulations of the...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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The Beef Traceability System in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction Japan has a strict traceability system for beef products. Using a unique identification number labeled on a beef product, consumers can get detailed information on the beef cow from which the beef product was made. This paper provides a brief history and a concise description of the...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
8,970
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Overview of the Biomass Business Strategy

Hisako Nomura
Promotion-of commercialization by the selection and concentration of technology and biomass Basic concept ○ In response to the earthquake, and nuclear accident, an important challenge is to strengthen the independent and distributed energy supply systems utilizing regional biomasses ○ With a...
Country: Japan Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Creating Attractive Rural Areas -To make a society where people come and go between urban and rural areas

Mari Izumi
INTRODUCTION   Japan’s rural area is changing right now. Young people have started to come back to the remote villages: Young group of people who migrated from cities has started to grow and process fruits in Suo-oshima-machi, Yamaguchi pref.  Since settled in the area, they...
Country: Japan Topic: Rural development
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