Chiba’s big agricultural headache comes in a tiny package
Invasive kyonhave spread throughout the prefecture thanks to a mild climate and abundant vegetation. Farmers are struggling to fight back.
Invasive kyonhave spread throughout the prefecture thanks to a mild climate and abundant vegetation. Farmers are struggling to fight back.
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