Cotton Cultivation in Fallow Rice Field Project
Tabio Corporation’s initiative to cultivate cotton in fallow rice fields is attracting attention as a new trial of agriculture and industry that not only protects fallow rice fields, but also creates employment opportunities, revitalizes local economies, and ensures traceability of raw materials (see article here). In support of this initiative, we have held cotton harvesting events in fallow rice fields as the NAIST SDGs Action since 2021. In this year, we hope that participants will not only pick cotton balls, but also experience the various processes of cotton cultivation, such as sowing seeds and weeding, and think about the SDGs through interaction with senior and Tabio’s employees who work in the fields. We look forward to your participation.
NAIST SDGs Action 2026 Vol.1: Cotton Cultivation in Fallow Rice Field Project Part 1: Sowing Cotton Seeds
Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 ~ 13:00
Venue: Koryo Town, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture
(Meet there by car or public transportation. (Detailed information will be sent to participants by e-mail.)
Capacity: 20 people (In order of application. We will close the meeting as soon as we reach the maximum number of participants.)
Participation fee: Free (Participants are responsible for their own transportation expenses.)
(Registration is required. Group participants must be represented by a representative.)
Application form: Here (Deadline: May 22, 2026)
* Students who wish to participate are required to attend the Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, May 28, from 12:40 to 13:10. This will be a hybrid session held at the CDG Commons and via Zoom.
Contact to: CDG Office cdg-info@cdg.naist.jp
Organized by: NAIST Center for Digital Green-innovation (CDG)
Cooperated by: Tabio Corporation, Tabio Nara Co.