Exploring the characteristics of smart agricultural development in Japan: Analysis using a smart agricultural kaizen level technology map

Washizu, Ayu; Nakano, Satoshi

doi:10.1016/j.compag.2022.107001

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“…Automatic sprinkler irrigation equipment and artificial precipitation can improve the water resources required for family farm production. Crop grafting and seed improvement technologies can improve the yield of agricultural products, which makes cultivated land resources no longer a decisive factor for the development of family farms [ (Washizu and Nakano, 2022), (Ruzzante et al, 2021)]. It can be preliminarily predicted that the spatial distribution of family farms in the future will be affected more by social factors than by natural factors.…”

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Spatiotemporal dynamic evolution and influencing factors of family farms in urban agglomerations in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River

Ren

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Family farms, considered the most desirable form of Chinese agriculture, play a pivotal role in promoting rural revitalization and agricultural modernization. The purpose of this study was to summarize the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and influencing factors of family farms to better promote the development of modern agriculture. Using provincial demonstration family farms in the urban agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River (MYR-UA) as the research object, this study applied the nearest neighbor index, kernel density analysis, multiscale spatial clustering analysis (Ripley’s K-function), and geographically weighted regression (GWR) model to reveal the spatiotemporal dynamic evolution and influencing factors of family farms. The results indicate that: 1) from 2013 to 2021, family farms exhibited annual increases, and their development stages could be divided into rapid, stable, and slow growth periods. 2) The spatial agglomeration pattern of family farms was significant, and the intercepted points at different time periods show the distribution characteristics of the entire dispersion and local concentration. The spatial evolution characteristics of different types of family farms are nearly consistent with those of the overall family farms. 3) The overall family farms and various types of family farms show a scale effect, which first strengthens and then weakens with the change in geographical distance. 4) The spatial pattern of family farms in MYR-UA is affected by both natural and social factors, of which, social factors had the greatest influence. Finally, based on the findings of the study, policy recommendations for promoting the high-quality development of family farms are proposed.

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Spatiotemporal dynamic evolution and influencing factors of family farms in urban agglomerations in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River

Ren

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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“…A qualitative research approach can enhance the development of effective policy and implementation that reflect the awareness and commitment of the relevant organisation members who participated in the study. That can promote overall operational resilience across the structure of an organisation (Suyatno et al ., 2021; Washizu and Nakano, 2022).…”

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Achieving operational resilience through kaizen practice: a case in a commercial livestock farm in Nigeria

Ufua

Itai

Kumar

et al. 2023

TQM

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PurposeThis study is focused on achieving operational resilience through the practices of kaizen across the operational structure. The research is based on a case study of a commercial livestock farm in Nigeria. The study views the practice of kaizen from the perspective of the commitment of the members of the case study organisation who are directly involved with the operations of the organisation.Design/methodology/approachThe study applies a qualitative approach to explore the topic, engaging members of the case study organisation in the research to gather relevant data on the implementation of kaizen practices and the drive to attain resilience in the case study organisation. Semi-structured personal interviews and workshops were used for data collection. The study adopts systems theory to explore the topic, identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders.FindingsParts of the findings relating to kaizen are the issues with the livestock production process, aggressive leadership and the issue of livestock mortality in the case study organisation. These were discussed based on extant literature. The study affirms the importance of organisational members' commitment and adequate leadership support to achieve sustainable kaizen practices. The study highlights the need to align kaizen practices with relevant organisational practices, such as reward systems and contextual requirements for its implementation in an operational process. The study suggests that further study can focus on the dynamics of the legal system on the implementation of kaizen, especially from a developing economic background like Nigeria, where this study was conducted.Originality/valueThe study projects learning about the spatial factors that can affect the practices of kaizen in critical sectors like livestock management.

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“…With the help of wireless sensors, traditional agricultural production and operation becomes automatic, unmanned, and intelligent [ 10 ]. Some developed countries have formed a relatively mature smart agriculture solution and a relatively complete industrial system [ 11 ]. Agricultural production equipment could be automatically controlled according to the environmental parameters of crops.…”

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A Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy Harvesting Approach Based on Wind-Induced Vibration Structure Applied in Smart Agriculture

Xia¹,

Tao

et al. 2022

Micromachines

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Solar energy harvesting devices are widely used in smart agriculture nowadays. However, when lighting conditions are weak, such as through the night or on cloudy days, efficiency decays a lot. Additionally, as time goes by, more and more dust and bird droppings accumulate on the panel, which decreases the performance significantly. This paper aims to overcome the disadvantages mentioned above, and a novel wind–solar hybrid energy harvesting approach is proposed with an oscillation-induced dust-cleaning function. A wind-induced vibration device is specially designed in order to generate electrical energy and/or clean the photovoltaic panel. While in good lighting conditions, the device could keep the panel in a stable state and optimize the photovoltaic power generation efficiency. Such a hybrid energy harvesting approach is called a “suppress vibration and fill vacancy” algorithm. The experimental platform of the proposed device is introduced, and both experimental and simulation results are attained, which prove that using this device, we could realize multiple purposes at the same time.

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Exploring the characteristics of smart agricultural development in Japan: Analysis using a smart agricultural kaizen level technology map

Cited by 28 publications

References 21 publications

Spatiotemporal dynamic evolution and influencing factors of family farms in urban agglomerations in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River

Spatiotemporal dynamic evolution and influencing factors of family farms in urban agglomerations in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River

Achieving operational resilience through kaizen practice: a case in a commercial livestock farm in Nigeria

A Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy Harvesting Approach Based on Wind-Induced Vibration Structure Applied in Smart Agriculture

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