Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo), has published an article (dated October 30th) entitled "Exploring the future of paddy field agriculture: Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative 7-day forum introduces examples of reducing environmental impact." We would like to introduce this article to you.
The article states, "In the third part, Kitase Hirokuni, a rice producer from Hokuryu Town, will explain about the 'Three Star Label' awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through reduced use of pesticides."
![Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative Exploring the Future of Paddy Field Agriculture, 7th Forum, Introducing Case Studies to Reduce Environmental Impact [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-31-7.20.30.jpg)
![Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by reducing pesticides: Kitakiyo Hirokuni, a rice grower in Hokuryu Town working to reduce pesticide use [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-31-7.19.27.jpg)
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