柑橘について · 27日 9月 2025

有機栽培でのデメリットとしてよく取り上げられる課題項目として、 病害虫対策の課題、 高価格、 安定供給の難しさ、 見た目の不揃い、 収穫量の問題、 認証コスト負担、がよく言われます。 この協議会ではそれら課題解決にも取り組んでいますので、順次ご紹介していきます。

柑橘について · 08日 8月 2025

Yoshida-cho, Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture Grass cutting at Ueda Farm, covering an area of 3 hectares, Altitude: 100-330Ｍ, We regularly patrol the 25-35 degree slope of the farmland and cut the undergrowth by hand. Organic citrus fruits, which do not use herbicides or chemical fertilizers, are grown in the forest rather than in fields. Organic citrus fruits, which are safe and delicious even with the peel, are available from around October....

柑橘について · 04日 8月 2025

We visited organic citrus orchards in Uwajima and Yawatahama for upcoming field trials. These terraced farms sit about 120 meters above sea level, where growers are taking on new challenges to grow citrus that’s even tastier and safer. Stay tuned for our organic citrus harvest from October—delicious down to the peel!...

柑橘ジュースについて · 09日 7月 2025

We tried three types of citrus jellies made with imperfect fruits: Kawachi Bankan, Setoka, and Haruka. Each one has a unique personality: ・Kawachi Bankan – Refreshingly light and citrusy ・Setoka – Sweet, fragrant, and melt-in-your-mouth ・Haruka – Gentle sweetness with a smooth texture No artificial color and flavor added. Jjust the natural taste of citrus. This year, we’re also testing the market overseas!

柑橘について · 28日 5月 2025

Pollination work since last week Higuchi Farm in Tobe-town, and Kikuchi Farm in Yawatahama city、Ehime Pref. Organic Citrus Cultivation No pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides are used! Labor-saving pruning methods, and cultivation in a negatively ionized garden area with charcoal in the fields! Ehime Prefecture is the largest producer of kiwifruit in Japan. Organic kiwifruit are bright emerald green and have a perfect balance of sweetness and refreshing acidity. Furthermore, they...

柑橘について · 14日 4月 2025

Orange Day was conceived by citrus farmers in Ehime Prefecture in 1994 and established as a day of commemoration by the Ehime Prefectural Headquarters of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA-Zenno-Ehime) in 2009. Orange Day” is a day to give oranges (mandarin oranges) and orange-colored items to loved ones on April 14 to deepen love and bonding. The date was chosen to coincide with “Valentine's Day” on February 14 and “White Day” on March 14, and was one month .

柑橘について · 11日 3月 2025

February-March is the time for branching, pruning, fertilizing, and planting saplings (both new and revised planting). Here is a report from Uwajima. The plan is to trim only one main branch, and to reduce the height of the other main branches over the next few years by cutting bud scars on the lower part of the branches. The ground will be lightened just by cutting down one of the main branches, and many buds will sprout from the base of the branch left behind”. What is important in tree...

柑橘について · 15日 2月 2025

The field was cleared with a yumbo in preparation for replanting, and it looks different now!

柑橘について · 09日 2月 2025

Organic “Madonna” and “Hime Koharu” from Kikuchi Farm Mr. Kikuchi of Kikuchi Farm produces citrus using organic farming methods on approximately 3 hectares of land in Yawatahama, Ehime Prefecture. The farm is certified under Japan’s Organic JAS standards. The Organic JAS-certified Madonna is a juicy citrus with a soft and jelly-like texture, mild acidity, and a rich, delicious flavor. Hime Koharu which is also JAS certified is surprisingly sweet—far sweeter than it looks! With...

柑橘について · 04日 2月 2025

Since February 4th, heavy snowfall has kept citrus farmers in the mountains busy with a race to harvest. They’re working hard to prevent damage from the snow, which can break tree branches, weigh them down, or cause them to freeze if buried under the snow.