Community revitalization by utilizing ICT and agriculture

Abstract

NTT AgriTechnology is the only agricultural company in the NTT Group and is implementing advanced technology in the food and agriculture supply chain as an agricultural-production corporation. In cooperation with domestic and overseas producers, Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA), local governments, the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, agricultural-related companies, and other organizations, we are creating a new form of agriculture, which is a major industry in rural Japan, by operating a large-scale greenhouse using the latest technology. Our dedicated efforts to promote profitable agriculture as well as develop communities and nurture human resources through the food and agriculture business are introduced in this article.