To secure and improve the efficiency of water resource utilization in agriculture, Mr. Hatcho developed the Scheme Irrigation Management Information System for integrated system management and improvement of irrigation water management, which contributes to agricultural development, especially in developing countries.

By researching the actual conditions of disaster victims, Dr. Beppu proposed maintaining a "rolling stock," which ensures food supplies similar to everyday meals during disasters, instead of conventional "emergency food." He established a new category called "disaster food" and founded the Japan Disaster Food Society. He is also working on creating an international certification system.

As a new farmer, Ms. Araya started a business producing and processing sweet potatoes. As a sixth industry planner, she supports new farmers, runs farm restaurants, promotes agriculture-welfare collaboration, and accepts agricultural interns, contributing to the revitalization of the local community.

To address the significant decline in rice quality and yield due to abnormally high temperatures and droughts caused by global warming, Dr. Mitsui developed "Koshihikari Niigata University NU1," a high-temperature tolerant variety of rice, which holds great promise and has the potential to make a significant contribution to the future of rice farming in Niigata Prefecture.