Irodori Farm

いろどりファーム

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A dessert made by a mandarin orange farmer who is a former pastry chef. I hope that the deliciousness of Yamakawa tangerines will reach many people.

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A dessert made by a mandarin orange farmer who is a former pastry chef. I hope that the deliciousness of Yamakawa tangerines will reach many people.

We use only the brand mandarin orange "Yamakawa mandarin" grown in-house in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture. We are devising ways to increase the sugar content of tangerines such as sheet mulching.

With the help of my wife's experience of working as a pastry chef for five years, it took two years to complete. We are also focusing on food loss, such as processing "Yamakawa mandarin oranges" that cannot be shipped with fruits and vegetables.

I want to make it easy for children and the elderly to eat!

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荒木崇宏

ARAKI　TAKAHIRO

Born in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, as the eldest son of a farmer who cultivates Yamakawa mandarin oranges. Since he was a child, he dreamed of taking over a farm, but his parents opposed him as a farmer due to the collapse of the price of mandarin oranges, so he went to an industrial field in high school and went on to find a job in a profession other than farming. However, he still couldn't give up on becoming a farmer, so he changed jobs to a local agricultural corporation. After 10 years of preparation while getting married and raising children, the couple started farming with white onions in 2017. However, since the local area is the production area of "Yamakawa mandarin", we were asked if we would like to cultivate mandarin oranges, and we started cultivating "Yamakawa mandarin". The area of mandarin oranges has increased year by year, and now it is 3.2 hectares, including Shiranui. While cultivating mandarin oranges, he wondered if he could spread Yamakawa mandarin oranges, and in 2019, he began processing Yamakawa tangerines using fruits and vegetables that could not be shipped as fruits and vegetables, taking advantage of his wife's experience as a former pastry chef. In recent years, the scale of white onions has also been expanding.

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"Irodori Farm" surrounded by abundant nature in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

We started farming in 2017 as a husband and wife, and we are now in our eighth year. I chose the path of agriculture because I wanted to deliver the crops I grew with my own hands to as many people as possible.

Agriculture is a precious job that nurtures life while facing nature and feeling the change of seasons firsthand. Among them, I was particularly fascinated by "Yamakawa mandarin oranges", which are a specialty of Miyama City, and started to create a farm centered on mandarin oranges.

When I first started farming, I had little knowledge or experience, and it was a series of trial and error. However, thanks to the warm guidance of senior farmers in the area and the support of my family, I have been able to continue to this day.

Their first son was born in November 2021, and they now have a large family of one son and five daughters. It is also important to create an environment where children can feel that farming is fun.

Our goal is to create agriculture that even girls can do. Agriculture has the image of a lot of hard work, but we overcome it with wisdom and ingenuity, and the whole family works together to grow a colorful farm. Making the most of the blessings of nature, he grows crops with a focus on quality, and his wife, who has experience as a former pastry chef, makes processed products with her own hands that bring out the charm of the ingredients. Through such consistent manufacturing from the field to the table, we would like to convey the rich food culture of Miyama City to many people.

What are we doing?

At Irodori Farm, we mainly grow green onions and tangerines. In particular, "Yamakawa mandarin" is a specialty product that Miyama City is proud of. Growing in a temperate climate and fertile soil, these tangerines have a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, with a rich flavor.

Our commitment is to environmentally friendly farming methods. White onions have obtained Fukuoka Prefecture's "Ecoton Certification" and "One Health Certification" and are cultivated with minimal use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We are also focusing on soil creation that utilizes the power of microorganisms, and practicing agriculture that values the cycle of nature.

Not only do we ship the harvested mandarin oranges while maintaining their freshness, but we also take on the challenge of making various processed products by utilizing the experience of a former pastry chef. We joined the processing room association of "Lefranc" located on the site of Yamakawa Minami Elementary School, and developed products using the agricultural products we grew ourselves.

In 2023, he will graduate from "Lefranc" and build a workshop at home, where he is working even harder.

Our activities are not limited to mere agricultural production. We are also actively working to convey the charm of the area, such as selling fruit shaved ice to the roadside station Miya and disseminating the daily life of the farm through SNS.

We would like to work together as a family and live in harmony with nature, and propose a "rich and prosperous life" through the crops and processed products that we have grown with all our hearts.

Commitment to the product

● Yamakawa tangerine jelly

Yamakawa mandarin orange jelly, which is the signature product of Irodori Farm, is a gem that encapsulates the taste of Yamakawa mandarin oranges, which is a specialty of Miyama City. It is made with as few additives as possible and with a manufacturing method that values the original sweetness and acidity of mandarin oranges.

When you take a bite of jelly, it spreads in your mouth and is characterized by a refreshing aroma and a rich taste. If you eat it cold, you can enjoy it as a cool dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day, and if you enjoy it at room temperature, you can enjoy it as a sweet with a soft texture.

This product has been selected as a hometown tax refund gift in Miyama City, and we have received happy comments from all over the country, such as "It is delicious with a strong tangerine flavor" and "It can be enjoyed by the whole family, from children to adults."

● Yamakawa mandarin orange jam

Citrus jam made using only mandarin oranges, lemons, and beet sugar from Hokkaido grown in-house, and slowly simmered. It can be enjoyed with bread and yogurt, as well as tea and sparkling water. The gentle sweetness of the ingredients spreads this special dish, which is friendly to children and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Who are supporting us?

Irodori Farm's products are especially supported by those who value the blessings of nature. Processed products that do not use additives as much as possible are highly evaluated by families with small children and those who are interested in food. In particular, Yamakawa mandarin orange jelly is reputed to be enjoyed by the whole family by taking advantage of the sweetness of the fruit itself.

In addition, Fukuoka Prefecture's eco-friendly farming methods that have obtained "Ecoton Certification" and "One Health Certification" are also supported by those who are interested in the SDGs and sustainable agriculture.

Through daily dissemination on Instagram, she has received support from the younger generation and women who are interested in agriculture as a "friendly farmer," and she also plays a role in conveying the appeal of agriculture.