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Kiriu village in Tsurugi town

Blessings of the Steep Slope In Kiriu village in Tsurugi town, indigenous subsistence agriculture has been developed, featuring small-scale, multi-crop cultivation that maximizes the use of narrow fields on steep slopes. Biodiversity Despite its small size, the area supports rich biodiversity, with a high proportion of Indigenous plant species and several valuable animal species. Recycling-Oriented Agriculture Using Kaya Vegetables and fruits are grown in sloped fields, where kaya straw is ploughed into the soil to prevent soil erosion, enrich fertility, and control weed. Additionally, the creation of "koeguro", a symbol of Nishi Awa, has been ongoing for many years. Indigenous agricultural tools associated with local environments A varieties of farming […]