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    2019 Five-day Introductory Training Course on Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting (PFAL)

    By urbanagnewsJuly 8, 2019Updated:July 16, 2019No Comments5 Mins Read
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    September 23rd – 27th, 2019

     In response to increasing global demands from indoor farmers, researchers and future entrepreneurs in the exciting emerging field of plant factory with artificial lighting (PFAL), also known as vertical farm, this coming September, Japan Plant Factory Association (JPFA) together with Chiba University will host again an intensive five-day introductory training course in English on PFAL.

    Since 2010, JPFA and Chiba University have been organizing various in-depth and practical sessions, including introductory to advanced courses. This five-day introductory session in English, held September 23rd – September 27th, covers what you would need to know before or after starting PFAL business or research. The sessions will be interactive academic and practical classes, covering topics such as structure and function of PFAL, environmental control, lighting, plant physiology, nutrient solutions, seedlings, recent new technologies toward next generation PFALs, and business case studies of commercial large-scale PFALs. In addition to lectures by academic professionals and PFAL representatives, optional excursions to some commercial PFALs on the last day of the course will be organized.

    *The curriculm would be the same as the introductory course last year.

    1. Objective and Goal

      -To offer foundation for theory and experience-based practice, with a view to foster academic and industrial development toward next generation PFAL.

       -To facilitate development and dissemination of technically and economically sustainable PFAL, through providing the firsthand technical and conceptual classes by broad-ranging professionals in practice from both academia and PFAL industry.

    2. Target group: Who would attend?

    Motivated current/potential indoor farmers who plan to start or just started PFAL business or research. They will gain understandings of elementary theory and practice of PFAL, basic knowledge of cultivation and operational management, and keys for business success, etc.

    3. Lecturers and program

    ■Scheduled Lectures: Chiba University / JPFA: 
    T. Kozai, Y. Shinohara, T. Maruo, S. Tsukagoshi, N. Lu, M. Takagaki, T. Yamaguchi, O. Nunomura and E. Hayashi 
    Lecturers from the PFAL industry: Representatives from 808 Factory and others(K. Kai and K.Uraisami) 

    ■Scheduled Program (The schedule is subject to change without notice.)

     Class UnitTopics
    General  Current global situationPlant factory with artificial lighting (PFAL) in the world
    Current PFALsCurrent cultivation systems and protocols, characteristic of LEDs, issues to be solved and/or improved
    Meanings of basic technical terms for understanding the lecturesUnits of photon (mol) and energy (J or kWh), photosynthetic photon efficacy of LEDs, PPFD (photosynthetic photon flux density), EC (electric conductivity), VPD (vapor pressure deficit), net photosynthetic and transpiration rates, etc.
    Environment and sanitary control unitsLayout and functions of facilities in cultivation room, environment and sanitary control units, improvement of light energy use efficiency and light distribution
    Environmental effects on plantphysiology andgrowth Photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration of plantsBasics of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration, effects of environmental factors on photosynthesis, etc.
    Light environment and plant growthEffect of light environment on plant growth and quality of produce
    Nutrient solution in hydroponicsPlant nutrition related with nutrient and water uptakeUptake of nutrient and water, and transpirationfunctions of water and nutrition in plants, physiological disorders and avoidance methods
    Basis of hydroponic cultivationNutrient solution composition and management, typical physiological disorders such as tip burn 
    Cultivation productionCultivation management (seeding to precooling)Seeding, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest processing, pre-cooling
    Forthcoming technologies Phenotyping, artificial intelligence, time shift lighting, automation/robots, renewable energy use, breeding of plants suited to PFALs
    BusinessStarting PFAL/vertical farming businessFor sustainable PFAL business, reduction of running costs, production of high value plants, marketing and creation of business model
     Activities at Chiba University and JPFA 
     Onsite tourKashiwanoha Campus, Chiba University
    Q&A Session
    ExcursionCommercial PFAL tour(Field trip to commercial PFALs)

    *Upon completion of the course, we will issue a Certificate of Completion to all qualified lecture attendees.

    4. Guidelines for Applicants

    ■Date:2019. 9.23 Mon – 9.27 Fri
    *On the first day (2019.9.23), the reception and classes are scheduled to start in the morning. 
    On the last day (2019. 9.27), the optional excursion will be held in the greater Tokyo area and is scheduled to finish at approximately 16:00
    (Detail schedule will be announced once fixed.).

    ■Location:
    6-2-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, JAPAN 277-0882
    Center for Environment, Health and Feild Sciences, Chiba University 
    Japan Plant Factory Assosiation (Building A 1F Meeting Room)
    *Kashiwanoha Campus is located less than 1 hour from Tokyo by train. There are several accomodations nearby. We will provide information after you apply.

    ■Fee:
    JPFA member          JPY115,000/person
    JPFA Non-member   JPY145,000/person

    Includes materials for lectures and the transportation fee on the excursion day.
    Lunch is not provided, however there are many options in walking distance including a shopping mall food court and grocery store.

    **We will issue the invoice via PayPal after receiving the application form.
    If you prefer to send the fee via wire transfer, please let us know. The payer will be responsible for any bank charges incurred for processing wire transfer.

    5. How to apply

    ■Registration:
    You can access the application form here.

    *Seats will be filled in the order that applications are received.
    After applying, you will receive the invoice within 7 to 10 business days. After confirming your payment, your seat will be reserved and we will provide your confirmation booking number.

    If your payment can not be made within 5 business days after receiving the invoice, your reservation may be cancelled automatically.

    ■Deadline for registration:
    August 23rd or when the capacity is filled.

    ■Cancellation:
    If participants cancel the training course on or before August 13th 2019, we will return the fee except JPY 40,000 (a cancellation fee). If the cancellation occurs after August 14th 2019, the fee shall be due in full.
    In most cases, in lieu of cancelling you may transfer your registration to another person without penalty.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.


    Japan Plant Factory Association

    Japan Plant Factory Association(NPO) is devoted to academic and business advancements in the global indoor farming/CEA industry. Our mission is to develop and disseminate sustainable systems that can address global food, energy and resource issues. We manage around 20 R&D projects, monthly workshops, and training courses, etc. at Chiba University campus in Kashiwanoha, a smart city in Japan.

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