Research Centers for Intelligent Plant Production Systems in Japan
(7) NARO Kyushu Okinawa Agricultural Research Center

Abstract

Facilities for a closed type plant factory and semi-closed type plant factory were constructed at the Kurume campus of the NARO Kyushu Okinawa Agricultural Research Center and were funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Research for low-cost and/or high value-added production of strawberry, leaf lettuce and sprouts is conducted at these facilities. This report introduces the design of these facilities and outlines of the research topics studied there as well as discusses activities related to human resource development and training program at these plant factories.