Japan: Nagano farmers sell damaged “typhoon apples” online
According to the Oisix website, the damage caused by the typhoon was devastating. Trees that had been growing for 20 years were destroyed. Nearly one ton of fruit was shaken from branches and had to be thrown away. Many of the apples that remained on the trees were damaged by the strong winds and rain.
Oisix began accepting orders for the typhoon-tousled Fuji apples on October 24 for delivery in late November. A 1-kilogram box (3 to 7 apples) is being sold for 950 yen (US$9.70) and a larger 3-kilogram box (6 to 13 apples) costs 2,480 yen ($25.34); that’s 30 percent off the original prices.
Many Japanese citizens have been placing orders in support of the Nagano farmers and their damaged crops.
It’s heartwarming to see the outpouring of support for Nagano’s apple farmers. Even though Japan’s 26th typhoon destroyed many crops, it couldn’t destroy the kindness and loyalty of the local people.
Source: rocketnews24.com
