Abstract
Looking at data on root vegetables in Japanese agriculture, particularly burdock, the 2022 harvest volume nationwide is expected to be 117kt, with the largest cultivated area being 7.14kha and shipping volume being 40.3kt in Aomori. These figures show that burdock production is relatively stable, with Aomori in particular attracting attention as the center of production. Burdock is also cultivated over a wide area, and the demand for it may be driving Aomori’s production higher than in other regions. So far, demand for burdock has been stable, and although production volumes vary by region, overall it can be said to be relatively stable.
Burdock harvest yield (main data).
Looking at data on burdock harvests in Japan, the highest harvest between 1973 and 2022 was recorded in 1989 at 274kt. However, current yields have fallen to about 42.5% of their peak. This suggests that burdock production has declined since its peak. Possible reasons for this decline include structural changes in agriculture and changes in market demand. Other factors that may be contributing to this are the conversion to other crops and the reduction in farmland due to urbanization. Past trends indicate that demand and production of burdock is declining, suggesting the need for measures and revitalization.
The maximum is 274kt[1989] of Japan, and the current value is about 42.5%
Burdock harvest volume (by prefecture).
Looking at the latest data for 2022 on root vegetable harvests in Japanese agriculture, Aomori Prefecture recorded the highest yield overall at 42.6kt. This is the largest increase compared to past data and indicates that Aomori Prefecture is strengthening its position as a center for root vegetable production. Additionally, Aomori Prefecture has an exceptionally high harvest yield compared to other prefectures, and the differences in production volume between regions are striking. This trend has been seen in the past and suggests that Aomori Prefecture has remained a major producer of root vegetables for many years. It is possible that Aomori Prefecture’s geographical conditions and climate are suitable for cultivating root vegetables, which has resulted in sustained high yields. Such differences in production based on regional characteristics provide important information for regional economic and agricultural policy considerations.
The maximum is 42.6kt of Aomori, the average is 2.48kt, and the total is 117kt
Burdock cultivation area (main data).
Looking at data on the area of land cultivated with burdock in Japanese agriculture, the national average area peaked at 16.2kha in 1973, but the current cultivated area has fallen to around 44.1% of that peak. This trend reflects changes in burdock cultivation and changing demand. It is possible that the structure of agriculture has changed since the peak in 1973, with a shift to other crops and industries. Other factors such as urbanization and the decline of agricultural land may also be contributing factors. On the other hand, it is possible that certain regions and farmers are placing importance on burdock cultivation, but the overall trend is one of decline. This decline in acreage may require responses to agricultural policies and market demand.
The maximum is 16.2kha[1973] of Japan, and the current value is about 44.1%
Burdock cultivation area (by prefecture).
Looking at the latest data for 2022 on the area planted to root vegetables in Japanese agriculture, Aomori Prefecture recorded the largest area overall at 2.34kha. This is the largest increase compared to past data and indicates that Aomori Prefecture is strengthening its position as a center for root crop cultivation area. Compared to other prefectures, Aomori Prefecture has an exceptionally high cultivated area, and the difference in cultivation volume between regions is remarkable. This trend has been seen in the past and suggests that Aomori Prefecture has remained a major producer of root vegetables for many years. It is possible that Aomori Prefecture’s geographical conditions and climate are suitable for cultivating root vegetables, which has resulted in a high cultivated area being maintained. Such differences in cultivation based on regional characteristics provide important information for consideration of regional economies and agricultural policies.
The maximum is 2.34kha of Aomori, the average is 152ha, and the total is 7.14kha
Burdock shipping volume.
Looking at 2022 data on burdock shipments in Japanese agriculture, the highest overall was Aomori Prefecture at 40.3kt, and the average was 2.18kt. Total shipments have reached 103kt. From this data, it is clear that Aomori Prefecture is the center of burdock shipping volume. Additionally, the volume of burdock shipped is not distributed evenly among a relatively small number of producers on average, with some regions, such as Aomori Prefecture, far ahead of the rest. This trend suggests that Aomori Prefecture has geographical conditions suitable for burdock cultivation and that farmers are adapting to them and increasing production. On the other hand, burdock shipments nationwide have remained at a constant level, suggesting that the balance between supply and demand is relatively stable. However, the large differences in shipping volumes between regions suggest that effective production adjustments and demand responses are necessary, taking into account regional characteristics and agricultural policies.
The maximum is 40.3kt of Aomori, the average is 2.18kt, and the total is 103kt
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