The 52^nd TARF Public Lecture “Strawberry Cultivation on Ishigaki Island”
―December 12, 2023 at Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center―

Main Points The TARF initiative on the Asian Monsoon Plant Factory System with applicable technologies for strawberry cultivation such as ‘soilless cultivation’ and ‘greenhouse environmental control’ will be introduced.   This public lecture will be held at the Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center and is open to the public free of charge.

The 52nd TARF Public Lecture, entitled "Strawberry Cultivation on Ishigaki Island" and hosted by the JIRCAS Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF), is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center.

TARF has been actively collaborating with private companies, the National Agricultural and Food Research Organization (NARO), and various universities to develop the Asian Monsoon Plant Factory System (AMPFS). This collaborative effort aims to advance production technologies for vegetables and crops in tropical and subtropical regions.

The upcoming public lecture will highlight key technologies used in strawberry production, with a particular focus on soilless cultivation^*1 and greenhouse environmental control^*2  within the AMPFS, which is designed for tropical and subtropical climates. By sharing insights into our research efforts, we aim to stimulate interest among residents in the Yaeyama area and encourage them to explore greenhouse strawberry production.

＊1   Soilless cultivation: A cultivation method where water and essential nutrients for plant growth are supplied as a nutrient solution without the use of soil.

＊2    Greenhouse environmental control: A system designed to regulate environmental factors such as air temperature, humidity, light, and CO₂ concentration optimal for plant growth.

Date & Time

December 12, 2023 (Tuesday)　19:00～20:30（Opens at 18:30)

Venue

Ishigaki City Health and Welfare Center (1357-1 Aza Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City）

Topic

Strawberry Cultivation on Ishigaki Island

Lecturer

Dr. NAKAYAMA Masakazu (Researcher, TARF)

Participation Fee

Free

＊TARF is dedicated to advancing technology within the realms of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions as well as other developing areas. Since May 2007, TARF has been actively engaged in organizing informative public lectures. These events serve as a platform to present TARF's cutting-edge research endeavors in a manner that is accessible and comprehensible to the general public.

JIRCAS Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF)
      （Address）1091-1 Maezato-Kawarabaru, Ishigaki, Okinawa

Public Relations Officer：

KAWABE Kunimasa
E-mail：pro-nekken@ml.affrc.go.jp