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Strawberry Crisis: Declining Harvests Spur AI Innovations

TOKYO, Feb 07 (News On Japan) - Despite its widespread popularity, strawberry production in Japan is facing a crisis. Harvest yields have been declining year by year, largely due to the aging farming population and a shrinking number of cultivators.

In response, technological solutions such as AI-powered harvesting robots and ICT-driven farming techniques are being developed to address the industry’s challenges.

Source: TBS

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