Hakaru Plus's Chemical Fertilizer Reduction Plan Using 'Folina' Nitrate Nitrogen Sensor Receives Fundamental Establishment Project Certification
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On June 5, 2026, Hakaru Plus Corporation announced it received the 'No. 1 Certification' under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' Fundamental Establishment Project implementation plan. The company is the first in the Kinki region to receive this for its plan utilizing 'Folina', a non-destructive nitrate nitrogen sensor. The technology measures nitrate levels in leaves in about 7 seconds, aiming to reduce chemical fertilizer usage by 10-25% for greenhouse tomatoes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the features of Hakaru Plus's Folina?
- A: It is a non-destructive sensor that measures nitrate nitrogen concentration in about 7 seconds just by clamping the crop leaf.
- Q: What is the significance of this certification?
- A: It marks the first time a company in the Kinki region has received the No. 1 Certification under MAFF's Fundamental Establishment Project.
- Q: How much fertilizer reduction is expected?
- A: The goal is to reduce nitrogen fertilizer application by 10-25% compared to conventional methods for greenhouse tomatoes.