@article{oai:ir.kagoshima-u.ac.jp:00016469, author = {SAKAI, Norio and 坂井, 教郎}, journal = {南太平洋海域調査研究報告, Occasional papers}, month = {Mar}, note = {Potato production is important in Japan, especially in island areas. Potato production and price have increased in the Kagoshima island area. The red soil on the islands allows the production of healthy looking potatoes. Potatoes grown in island areas are produced during the mainland non-growing season and are sold as fresh potatoes.  Broadly, there are two types of potato collectors in the islands, Japan Agricultural Cooperatives and purchase brokers, who compete with each other in terms of prices and services. Each collector plays a role in the potato market.}, pages = {63--68}, title = {Production and Distribution of Potatoes in the Kagoshima Island Areas}, volume = {58}, year = {2017} }