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Exploring TARF Research in Ishigaki Island ! ～The 17th TARF Online Lecture～

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In FY2023, the Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF) on Ishigaki Island hosted three public lectures. We extend our sincere appreciation to all who attended. For those unable to join us or for those wishing to revisit the content, the three lectures are now accessible in video format (audio and subtitle in Japanese).

 

1. The 50th TARF Public Lecture

How Research Contributes to the Sustainable Development of Agriculture on Ishigaki Island

Lecturer
ANZAI Toshihiko (Project Leader, TARF)
Summary
00:00  Introduction
02:45  Severe situation surrounding agriculture
10:22  "Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems, MIDORI" promoted by MAFF
14:31  TARF efforts to contribute to sustainable development of agriculture on tropical islands
26:41  Tropical Island Environmental Conservation Project
    31:23  (1) Deep planting technology of sugarcane
    33:53  (2) Fertilizer reduction technology in sugarcane
    34:49  (3) Soil runoff control technology in agricultural land
    36:34  (4) Seedling pots for afforestation using sugarcane residue
38:23  Importance of partnership
45:05  Summary
Date & Time
June 30, 2023 (Friday) 19:00～20:30
Venue
Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center 
Poster

～ Message from the Director of TARF ～

ポイント！

Since the inception of our project, we have embraced agricultural research for the Nansei Islands as a cornerstone mission of our institute, embarking on research through an island project framework. Under the current 5th Medium to Long-term Plan, launched in 2021, we are actively developing technologies to safeguard marine biological resources like coral reefs and mangroves, with a specific emphasis on the efficient utilization of sugar residues derived from sugarcane mills, one of primary crops of the Nansei Islands. We invite you to explore how these sugar residues are processed and harnessed in agricultural production, illustrating their role in nurturing the islands' ecosystem. Witness firsthand how our efforts contribute to the preservation and sustainability of the island environment.

2. The 51st TARF Public Lecture

Exploring the diversity of tropical fruit trees around the world

Lecturer
YAMANAKA Shinsuke (Project Leader, TARF)
Outline
00:00  Introduction
03:18  Tropical fruit trees around us
05:22  Asia is the world's leading producer of tropical fruit trees
07:20  A journey through tropical fruit trees
    08:07 　～（India）
    16:36 　～（Laos）
    22:01 　～（Myanmar）
    27:07 　～（Malaysia）
    39:08 　～（Indonesia）
    43:10 　～（Taiwan）
    47:03 　～（Singapore）
    49:12 　～（Spain, Canary Islands）
    53:27 　～（Ghana）
58:28  How to make the most of diverse tropical fruit tree genetic resources
1:06:39  Summary
Date & Time
September 12, 2023 (Tuesday) 19:00～20:30
Venue
Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center 
Poster

～ Message from the Director of TARF ～

ポイント！

The Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF) has diligently gathered and conserved a wealth of genetic resources, including tropical fruit trees, sugarcane, and indica rice, from tropical and subtropical regions across Japan and beyond. Our objective is to create a comprehensive database of these diverse genetic treasures, complete with their agricultural traits, to facilitate their effective utilization by farmers in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as by supporting researchers. We encourage you to examine the genetic resources amassed by our institute from a breeding standpoint. Consider the agricultural characteristics that are meticulously analyzed before these resources reach farmers' hands. Delve into how these research findings are interconnected with the practical utilization of these genetic resources.

3. The 52nd TARF Public Lecture

Strawberry Cultivation on Ishigaki Island

Lecturer
NAKAYAMA Masakazu (Researcher, TARF)
Outline
00:00  Introduction
01:41 What kind of crop are strawberries?
18:33 Hydroponics for growing vegetables without soil
30:37 Environmental control for growing strawberries on Ishigaki Island
41:42 Asian monsoon model plant factory at TARF
46:21 Future prospects
Date & Time
December 12, 2023 (Tuesday) 19:00～20:30
Venue
Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center 
Poster

～ Message from the Director of TARF ～

ポイント！

The Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF) is situated in the subtropical Nansei Islands, where we contend with frequent typhoons and droughts, significantly impacting agricultural output. In the face of these weather challenges, facility cultivation emerges as a effective technology for mitigating agricultural losses. Particularly in the southwestern islands like Ishigaki Island, addressing heat and humidity becomes imperative in facility cultivation. Our ongoing research focuses on the management and techniques required for institutionalized vegetable cultivation, thriving in the high temperatures and humidity characteristic of the tropics and subtropics. Strawberries, notoriously challenging to grow in high temperatures, serve as a prime example. We invite you to explore our research through the lens of necessary environmental adaptations for cultivating temperate vegetables within the Nansei Islands, distinct from mainland Japan. Additionally, we seek to spark discussions on the innovations and endeavors necessary to lower cultivation expenses and enable economically sustainable vegetable cultivation in these regions.

※ For comments or inquiries about each lecture, please send them to the JIRCAS Contact Us page.

Organized by

JIRCAS Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF)

Date
2024-3-1(Fri)
～2024-4-1(Mon)(JST)
Place

Online

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JIRCAS Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF)

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