This time we will be introducing the planting of sunflower watermelons! At Takada Co., Ltd. (Hokuryu area), planting work began on April 2nd. On this day, 600 seedlings that had grown to about 15cm were planted in three greenhouses! [JA Kitasorachi]

"Digital AMeDAS," a smartphone app for pinpointing weather forecasts, is now available in Hokkaido. It's the first of its kind in the nation, and is expected to be used in the primary industry. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital] "Digital AMeDAS," a smartphone app for pinpointing weather information, is launched in Hokkaido ahead of the rest of the country. [Hokkaido Broadcasting UHB]