Japan Agricultural News - Damage from broken branches due to heavy snowfall Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture Four times the normal snowfall

Published Jan 9, 2021

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Record snowfall in Akita and Yamagata Prefectures, Japan, has caused significant damage to agriculture, with Yuzawa City seeing over 1.47 meters of snow, four times the normal amount. The snowfall has damaged vineyards, apple trees, and other crops, with some areas seeing up to 1.80 meters of snow. The incident has brought back memories of a similar snowfall in 2010-2011, which resulted in a yield decrease to less than one-third. The damage is expected to increase as the government and JA have not confirmed many damaged areas. In Sho City, Yamagata Prefecture, the fungus beds and Tara bud houses have collapsed under the weight of the snow.

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It was a record heavy snowfall mainly on the north or west sea side, and as of 6:00 pm in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, the snowfall was 147 cm, which is more than four times the normal. Mr. Etsu (71) cooperated in the area and was chased by snow shoveling. "It's an unprecedented way of snowfall." According to Mr. Yamashita, it has snowed more than 1 meter in two nights in the city. "It's the first time that it snowed so soon after the beginning of the year." "The snow is completely buried above the vineyard." (Same as above). About 180 cm in height. The apple tree is also pulled by the snow and the branches are broken. It is said that Mr. Yamashita suffered heavy snowfall from 2010 to 2011. Even at that time, the damage caused by breaking branches occurred, and the yield was less than one-third that year. There was great damage in the year when there was a lot of snow. I'm also worried about the damage caused by the rats. "I have to remove the snow to protect my house. I can't ...

Source: 日本農業新聞