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AGRI VISION 2125: A Glimpse into Future Agriculture

The Metagri Institute, established by Noujoujin Co., Ltd., is set to revolutionize the landscape of Japanese agriculture through an innovative video contest titled AGRI VISION 2125. Scheduled to commence on May 26, 2025, this unique initiative aims to enlist the power of video-generating AI in portraying the future of agriculture in Japan 100 years from now.

This pioneering contest invites participants to unleash their creativity by crafting a 30-second video that encapsulates their vision of what Japanese agriculture will look like in the year 2125. As technology rapidly evolves, so too does the field of agriculture, making it essential for stakeholders and enthusiasts alike to collaboratively explore this future landscape.

Background of the Contest

Since its inception in 2022, the Metagri Institute has actively been hosting various contests that integrate agricultural themes with advanced AI technologies. In its previous events, innovations like design concepts generated through AI have already found practical applications, including the adoption of an AI-generated official logo and implementations of winning designs in the metaverse.

With AGRI VISION 2125, Metagri aims to diversify its exploration of AI’s potential by venturing into video, a medium that promises richer and more dynamic storytelling. The rapid advancements in video-generating AI technologies allow for high-quality cinematic productions at the individual level, enabling a new wave of creativity within the agricultural sector. Exploring technological possibilities for expressing agricultural initiatives is more vital than ever.

Contest Details

The contest revolves around a long-term theme: '100 Years of Japanese Agriculture'. This perspective encourages participants to tackle pressing concerns in contemporary agriculture, including labor shortages, climate change, and food security. By harnessing their imaginative capabilities, participants will propose innovative solutions and depict sustainable models of agriculture that harmonize nature and technology.

Important Dates:

• - Application Period: May 26, 2025 - July 20, 2025

Video Submission Guidelines:

• - Participants must create videos of no longer than 30 seconds, utilizing video-generating AI tools.
• - Submissions can be in Japanese or English and must be in MP4 format with a minimum resolution of 720p.
• - Participants can submit a maximum of three entries per individual or team.

Recommended AI tools include Sora, Runway, Veo, and NoLang, all of which permit commercial use.

Judging Process:

Online voting will take place within the Metagri community, followed by the final decision made by the administrative committee among the most-voted entries. Judging criteria will include:
1. Relevance to the theme
2. Insight into future agriculture
3. Creativity
4. Technical skill

Awards:

• - Grand Prize: 10 kg of freshly harvested rice from the 2025 autumn yield, plus a Metagri membership NFT worth ¥10,000.
• - Special Jury Prize: Metagri-selected agricultural products worth ¥3,000 plus a membership NFT.

Participant Incentives:

All participants will receive 10 community points and an NFT to commemorate their participation.

Eligibility:

This contest is open to everyone—professionals and amateurs alike, regardless of age or nationality. Participants under 18 will need parental consent.

For those eager to take part, the first step is to create a video based on the contest theme, followed by submission through an online form linking to their video which must be uploaded to YouTube as a limited-access file.

Metagri Institute prides itself on fostering a community that combines agriculture with web3 principles, inviting innovative experiments in sustainable agricultural models. The AGRI VISION 2125 contest is not just an opportunity for creators to express their visions but also a chance to make substantial contributions to the agricultural discourse in Japan. By participating, you embody the ethos of resilience and innovation that drives the future of farming.

For complete contest terms, visit Metagri Terms.

To inspire participants, a sample video titled 'The Future Harvest - Agriculture in 2125', created with the advanced AI tool Sora by researcher Yuusuke Harada, showcases the creative potential expected in this contest.

Join the Metagri Institute in transforming the future of agriculture through AI—a challenge that holds profound implications for aligning technology with nature in a sustainable future.