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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Kochi Prefecture boasts long hours of sunshine, but is prone to typhoons and rain, making it difficult to cultivate wine grapes due to its high temperature and humidity. In this session, Mr. Nishioka of Kisvin Science, who aims to improve the quality of wine grapes by using sap flow sensors and grafting technology, Mr. Tsuboi of SAgri, who uses satellite data to sense farmland, and Mr. Ohata of Inoue Lime Industry will join the session. Ltd. will discuss the effectiveness of introducing technology in agriculture and approaches to quality improvement, using case studies.<\/p>\n The Forum aims to create highly unique demonstration projects in Kochi's rich natural environment through collaboration between startup companies and researchers with advanced technological seeds and businesses and entrepreneurs in Kochi Prefecture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We are currently accepting applications for presenters and audience members for the Pitch Session. <\/p>\n Agri-tech is being implemented in the field<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Date and Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 14:20-15:10 <Speakers . ------------ Kochi Prefecture x Society of Hyperdisciplinarity Agri-Tech Forum Overview ---------
\nAn Agri-Tech case study introduction, \"Agri-Tech being implemented in the field,\" will be held within the \"Kochi Prefecture x Hyperdisciplinary Society of Japan Agri-Tech Forum\" to be held on September 16, 2020 (Wednesday) in collaboration with Kochi Prefecture and LIVANES.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\nAgritech Forum WEB:https:\/\/hic.lne.st\/conference\/kochi-agri\/<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\nThe information is available on the convention website (see below).
\n<\/span><\/p>\nApplication:https:\/\/hic.lne.st\/conference\/kochi-agri\/<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nVenue: (Kochi Prefecture venue) Chiyori Machi Terrace, Chiyoterra Hall (Kochi Prefecture venue)2-1-37 Chiyori-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi<\/a>)
\n*Online participation is also available. URL for viewing will be sent to those who have registered.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nKisvin Science Corporation
\n<\/strong>Director CTO\/COO (Inventor)
\nKazuhiro Nishioka
\n<\/strong>He developed a low-cost sap flow sensor that measures the flow rate of sap sucked up by plants from their roots, and founded several ventures at the University of Tokyo to promote the use of the sensor in the agricultural scene. He has been involved in winery management mainly in Yamanashi for the past 15 years, and has also worked as a flying consultant both in Japan and abroad. He is the founder of the online salon \"Wine Kaitai Shinsho\" with internationally active Japanese winemakers.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hic.lne.st\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/07\/1b7fd1fb9d3c0162a3e5dbe2749d882c-150x150.jpeg\")
\nSAgri Corporation
\nRepresentative Director Global CEO
\nShunsuke Tsuboi
\n<\/strong>While a student at Yokohama National University, he founded UCHU Co. He later founded SAgri Corporation, which utilizes satellite data for agriculture. He was also commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) to build a system to digitize farmland management that relies on visual inspection and paperwork through satellite data and machine learning. In addition, he is accelerating the business globally and creating new business opportunities in order to realize the current status of farmland and production forecasting in a wide area. The company has received 13 awards in the past.
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\nInoue Lime Industry Co.
\nManager, Breeding Group
\nHirofumi Ohata
\n<\/strong>Born in Shimane Prefecture. After majoring in fruit trees at Kochi University, he worked for a company dealing with irrigation systems. He was mainly involved in the cultivation and management of high-sugar tomatoes. In 2014, he joined Inoue Lime Kogyo Co., Ltd. and was involved in the cultivation of a proprietary tomato variety. He then became involved in the company's wine grape cultivation.<\/p>\n
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\nLeave a Nest Co., Ltd.
\nDirector of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Center
\n(Agronome Research Institute, Inc.)
\nYosuke Miyauchi<\/strong>
\nD. (Agronomy), Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University. In graduate school, he worked with local researchers in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to establish high-yield cultivation technology for soybean. At RIVANES, he is involved in research projects based on his experience, and in 2019, he established the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Research Center to actively promote cross-sectional research in the field of agriculture. In the same year, he became the president of Agronome Research Institute, Inc. to conduct projects and research on the realization of fully cyclical agriculture for sustainable food production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nDate and Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 13:00-17:30
\nPlace:
\n(Kochi venue) Chiyori Machi Terrace, Chiyoterra Hall (Kochi venue)2-1-37 Chiyori-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi<\/a>)
\n*Online participation is also available. URL for viewing will be sent to those who have registered.
\nOrganized by: Kochi Prefecture
\nOperated by: LIVERNESS Co.
\nSupported by: Kochi Bank, Kochi Agricultural Cooperative Central Association, Kochi Shinkin Bank, Shikoku Bank, The Shoko Chukin Bank, Japan Finance Corporation, Hata Shinkin Bank, Kochi Industrial Promotion Center, Kochi Prefectural University Collaboration Council
\nWEB SITE:https:\/\/hic.lne.st\/conference\/kochi-agri\/<\/a><\/p>\n