FUKUSHIMA: It has been nine years since an earthquake triggered the release of radioactive contamination from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plants here – but local farmers are still reeling from the disaster. Many are also still dependent on government handouts and subsidies following the worst nuclear disaster in history. Sato, 47, is a 15th generation farmer who has turned to alternative crops like strawberries and leafy vegetables to stay afloat in business. A young boy relishing the succulent strawberries plucked at the Strawberry Paradise farm's greenhouse in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. On his farming technique, Sato said that he utilised fresh mountain water and specially formulated organic fertilisers for the strawberries.

Source: New Strait Times February 09, 2020 03:56 UTC