about our research project

Realization of zero pest damage agriculture by fully utilizing advanced physical methods and unused biological functions

(2020-2029)

More than 40% of the produced crops are lost because of pests and weeds. Recovering these lost harvests to support the world’s growing population is of paramount importance.

In this project, we aim develop pest control systems that do not rely on chemical pesticides alone and are friendly to consumers, producers, and the environment alike, by integrating state-of-the-art technologies.

New IPM system from Area-wide to in-field

Institutions

  • Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture
  • National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO)
  • Tohoku University, Graduate School of Agriculture
  • Osaka University, Institute of Laser Engineering
  • Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Setsunan University
  • The Jikei University School of Medicine
  • Tokyo University of Agriculture
  • National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH)