Steam Technology Used for Organic Strawberry Production in California
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What happened
Rod Koda, a farmer in California, reported that his organic strawberry fields produced nearly twice the amount of fruit this year compared to other plots. This was achieved by treating the fields with steam as part of a project to find an alternative to chemical fumigants used to kill soil-borne diseases and weeds. The California Strawberry Commission monitors this effort, noting that researchers have been adapting steam technology for field use for over a decade.
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Why it matters
The use of steam technology aims to help organic farmers become more productive while reducing the use of chemicals that environmental advocates cite as posing health risks. This research is part of a broader industry push to find alternatives to chemical fumigants for key crops in California.
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Who's involved
- BroomeTown where research into alternative farming technologies is taking place.
- KodaFarmer who is utilizing steam technology on his California farm.
- California Strawberry CommissionCalifornia government agency that formally monitors the practices and trends of the strawberry industry.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Production efficiency and reduced disease risk could change the commodity's supply profile.
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