じんでんファームは、2025年1月11日の「鍬入れの日」に、耕作放棄地の再生を目的とした野焼きを実施しました。
本取り組みは、地域の未利用農地を有効活用し、持続可能な農業環境の創出を目指すものです。
近年、埼玉県白岡市では農業の担い手不足や高齢化の影響により、耕作放棄地が増加しています。このまま放置すれば、雑草や害虫の繁殖が進み、地域の景観や農業環境の悪化につながる恐れがあります。そこで、農地再生の第一歩として、野焼きを行い、雑草の駆除や土壌改良を図りました。
今回の野焼きを契機に、対象地を農地として再生し、地域の農業活性化につなげる計画です。今後は、地元農家や住民と連携し、新たな作物の栽培や、環境保全型農業の導入を進めてまいります。また、持続可能な農地活用のモデルケースとして、他地域にも情報発信を行う予定です。
Zinden Farm’s “Hoeing Day”: A First Step Toward Revitalizing Abandoned Farmland
On January 11, 2025, Zinden Farm conducted a controlled burning on “Hoeing Day” to revitalize abandoned farmland. This initiative aims to make effective use of unused agricultural land in the region and create a sustainable farming environment.
Background: The Increase of Abandoned Farmland in Shiraoka City
In recent years, Shiraoka City, Saitama Prefecture, has seen a rise in abandoned farmland due to a shortage of farmers and an aging agricultural workforce. If left unattended, weeds and pests will spread, leading to the deterioration of the local landscape and agricultural environment. To address this issue, the first step toward farmland restoration was taken by carrying out a controlled burning to remove weeds and improve soil conditions.
Future Prospects: Efforts Toward Sustainable Agriculture
Taking this controlled burning as a starting point, the land will be restored for agricultural use, contributing to the revitalization of local farming. Moving forward, we will collaborate with local farmers and residents to cultivate new crops and promote environmentally friendly farming practices. Additionally, we plan to share information with other regions as a model case for sustainable farmland utilization.
Zinden Farm remains committed to contributing to the development of local agriculture and environmental conservation.