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Kumamoto Earthquake Disrupts Water Supply at Japan’s Main Tomato Hub
A recent earthquake in Kumamoto has severely damaged critical infrastructure, disrupting water supplies essential to Japan’s largest tomato-producing region. Agricultural operators are assessing losses as recovery efforts begin to restore irrigation systems.
26 Aug, 05:54 — 26 Aug, 12:47
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Japan’s top tomato production hub damaged following Kumamoto earthquake
The earthquake struck just as farmers were preparing for the upcoming tomato growing season.
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Kumamoto quake strains water supply at Japan’s leading tomato hub - Nation Thailand
Kumamoto quake strains water supply at Japan’s leading tomato hub Nation Thailand
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First report: japan-times · 26 Aug, 05:54|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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