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CococaRa and Delphy Japan Collaborate on Agricultural Innovation

CococaRa LLC, headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, is excited to announce a partnership with Delphy Japan, focusing on a vital shift from traditional soil-based nutrient cultivation (養液土耕) to nutrient isolation cultivation (養液隔離栽培). This initiative serves as a response to increasing complications faced by producers amid climate change, labor shortages, and rising demands for standardized agricultural methods.

Background of the Collaboration

As the agricultural landscape changes due to climate change and dwindling labor forces, many producers have been compelled to reconsider their farming practices. Traditional soil-based nutrient cultivation has become less viable for many, leading to a surge of interest in environmentally controlled methods of farming like nutrient isolation cultivation. This method offers numerous advantages, especially critical is its adaptability in increasing adverse conditions linked to climate change.

Despite this growing interest, there exists a gap in understanding among many producers concerning the transition process, from practical steps and equipment requirements to associated costs. CococaRa recognized this challenge and, through discussions with Delphy Japan, decided to compile practical insights gathered from actual producers who made the shift.

Overview of the Case Study

The case study focuses on the transition from traditional soil cultivation to nutrient isolation cultivation, breaking down essential components such as initial preparations, necessary materials, equipment configurations, and cultivation methods. Insights were derived from interviews reflecting real-life experiences. The nutrient isolation method is lauded for its reproducibility in workflow, making it a feasible alternative for operations struggling with workforce shortages.

Compatibility with CococaRa Products

CococaRa's premium coir-based growing medium, the CP series, stands out due to its rigorous quality control, including precise raw material assessment, maturity management, and optimization of three-phase balance. This meticulous approach to product management aligns seamlessly with the nutrient isolation cultivation, especially for moisture-sensitive crops like tomatoes and cucumbers. One key product in this series, CP4, is crafted to offer consistent expansion and drainage capabilities, thus ensuring stable yields in Japan’s fluctuating environmental conditions. In case of disease outbreaks, the ability to simply replace affected bags minimizes losses significantly.

Example from Hasunuma Farm

Following the implementation of this innovative method under Delphy Japan's guidance, Hasunuma Farm—specializing in tomatoes from Gunma Prefecture—reported a dramatic 60% drop in yield from traditional methods. Commenting on their experiences, the farmer expressed a decisive desire to avoid failures and ultimately opted to transition to isolation cultivation. Their previous soil practices often led to issues like poor drainage causing diseases and fruit cracking. This new method enables them to manage water distribution effectively, along with fertilizer and temperature control—resulting in more stable cultivation and an anticipated increase in yield.

For more detailed information, please visit CococaRa's official website.

Looking Ahead

CococaRa is committed to maintaining its collaborative relationship with Delphy Japan. Together, they aim to facilitate better understanding of cultivation processes while illuminating the options available to producers. With the increasing severity of climate-related disasters affecting agriculture, CococaRa remains dedicated to supporting producers in identifying the most suitable cultivation methods to tackle their daily challenges.

Company Overview

Company Name: CococaRa LLC
CEO: Hideki Ohara
Address: 2-2-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Establishment: November 2016
Business Activities: Development and sales of coir products, soil conditioning materials, and related content
Official Website: CococaRa

CococaRa is on a mission to simplify agriculture. They manufacture and sell the CococaRa Peat brand and soil conditioning materials, assuring high-quality products through strict management practices at their factory in South India. With a foothold in both Japan and the UK, CococaRa proudly supplies over 270 local producers with their advanced agricultural resources.