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Japanese Farmers Shift to Nighttime Work Due to Extreme Daytime Heat

21 Ağustos 2026France 24

Japan's farmers are increasingly shifting to nocturnal work schedules due to the extreme daytime heat that poses serious health risks. In particular, farmers like Motoaki Iijima and Tetsuya Usuba have adapted their routines, with Iijima harvesting flowers in his greenhouse after sunset and Usuba waking his chickens…
This change comes in response to incidents of heatstroke among workers, highlighting the growing challenges posed by climate change.
Japan has been experiencing increasingly severe summer heat, prompting changes in various sectors, including agriculture. The adaptation of farmers to nocturnal schedules reflects a broader trend of industries responding to climate change and its impacts on labor conditions.
The shift to nocturnal farming practices underscores the urgent need for adaptation strategies in agriculture as climate conditions become more extreme. This trend may not only affect productivity but also the overall structure of farming communities in Japan.

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