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Aomori Apple Orchards Damaged by Wild Boars
Apple orchards in Nanbu Town, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, are experiencing severe damage from wild boars. The boars are uprooting soil and grass, creating uneven ground while searching for food.
Wild Boars Cause Significant Damage to Aomori Apple Orchards
Apple orchards in Nanbu Town, Aomori Prefecture, are suffering severe damage due to wild boars. The boars are digging up soil and grass, making the farmland uneven, as they search for earthworms and other larvae underground. While similar damage occurred last year, the situation has worsened this year, with approximately one-third of the total orchard area affected.
Unnecessary Labor and Increased Captures
Apple farmers impacted by the damage have expressed frustration over the unnecessary labor required to restore the damaged land. According to Nanbu Town, the number of captured boars sharply increased from 6 in 2024 to 40 last year. The local government is actively promoting boar capture by installing trap cages in the affected orchards.
*Source: YouTube: 日テレNEWS (2026-04-07)*
