The once popular "fruit bagging" is now being criticized, and fruit farmers can't afford it?
Once all the rage"Fruit bags"Now it's being criticized – can't growers afford it?
Japan's Rotting Problem?
Before introducing the advantages and disadvantages of fruit bagging technology, let's talk about the rot problem of Japanese fruit bagging technology. Japan has a rainy and humid climate, and when you first use the fruit bagging technique, it is easy for water to accumulate in the bag, which can cause the fruit to rot. Fruits wrapped in bags for a long time are not breathable, and the air cannot flow smoothly, which is easy to breed mold and cause fruit to rot. At the beginning of the use of fruit bagging technology, this problem could not be ignored, and it caused economic losses to local fruit farmers.
However, with the continuous advancement of technology, fruit bagging technology is gradually solving the problem of rot. Bags made of highly breathable materials help the fruit breathe while keeping it dry. In this way, the fruit can get enough light and air circulation inside the bag, which greatly reduces the risk of fruit rotting.
Reduced flavor and nutritional value?
Another reason for resistance to fruit bagging techniques is the reduced flavor and nutritional value of the fruit. The fruit is wrapped in a bag for a long time, and it is difficult for sunlight to reach the surface of the fruit, resulting in limited photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients, including sugars, vitamins, and other nutrients. As fruit bagging technology limits the fruit's exposure to sunlight, the fruit's photosynthesis is affected, which in turn affects the fruit's flavor and nutritional value.
In addition, fruit bagging technology results in smaller and less sweet fruits. Bagging restrictions mean that the growth of the fruit is restricted and there is no adequate nutrient**, resulting in the fruit not being as large as the normally growing fruit and not being as sweet as the normally growing fruit.
Environmental pollution and ecological destruction?
Fruit bagging technology requires the use of a large number of plastic bags, and the production and disposal of plastic bags can cause serious environmental pollution. According to statistics, tens of billions of plastic bags are used every year around the world, and the production and disposal of these plastic bags have caused a huge burden on the environment. Plastic bags are not easy to decompose, stay in the natural environment for a long time, pollute the soil and water sources, and seriously affect the ecological balance.
In addition, fruit bagging technology requires the use of pesticides. To protect their fruit from pests and diseases, farmers need to spray pesticides frequently. However, excessive use of pesticides not only causes harm to the environment, but also poses potential risks to human health. Fruit growers, as well as consumers who have been exposed to pesticides for a long time, can be exposed to pesticide residues, which can negatively affect their health.
And market aversion?
Fruit bagging technology increases the cost of planting, such as the purchase of bags and labor costs, resulting in a higher fruit for consumers, which will make them reluctant to choose the lower fruit or reduce consumption. For fruit growers, bagging technology also increases labor and time costs, and if the market is not interested in the technology, it can lead to production stagnation, further impacting fruit growers' incomes.
In addition, fruit bagging technology can also cause resentment in the market. Some consumers believe that fruit bagging technology does not conform to the principles of natural farming and are reluctant to buy bagging fruit. Due to reduced market demand, growers may face difficulties in sales and lower profits.
In conclusion, Japan's fruit bagging technology has problems such as rot, reduced flavor and nutritional value, environmental pollution and ecological damage, ** and market aversion. Although this technique can protect fruits from pests and diseases to a certain extent, there are also many negative effects that need to be considered and addressed comprehensively in practice.