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EF Polymer has launched a support initiative for farmers in Ukraine affected by the ongoing war, in collaboration with approximately 50 companies based in Okinawa, Japan.
As part of this initiative, 5 tons of EF Polymer have been donated and delivered to Ukraine. The company will work together with local government-related organizations to provide technical guidance on how to utilize the material, while preparing for its application in agricultural fields.
In June last year, the Kakhovka Dam in Kherson Oblast in southern Ukraine collapsed, causing devastating damage to local communities.
In the agricultural sector, the destruction of the dam disrupted irrigation systems, raising serious concerns about the sustainability of crop production in the region. It is estimated that full restoration of irrigation infrastructure may take nearly seven years, and the economic losses caused by the dam collapse are projected to reach hundreds of billions of yen.
Ukraine is known as one of the world's major agricultural producers. A decline in its production could significantly impact global agricultural and feed markets, including those in Japan.
In response to this situation, EF Polymer and its partner companies participating in this project have donated EF Polymer to Ukrainian farmers. By promoting its use in drought affected areas, the initiative aims to help sustain crop production under challenging conditions.
EF Polymer is an agricultural material capable of absorbing up to 50 times its weight in water, contributing to significant water conservation and reduced fertilizer usage. Because it can support crop growth even in water scarce environments, it is expected to provide meaningful benefits for Ukrainian farmland that has lost access to irrigation infrastructure.
Last year, EF Polymer invited companies in Okinawa to participate in a donation campaign under the theme “A Circle of Agricultural Support Delivered to Ukraine.”
More than 50 companies joined the initiative, enabling the project to officially launch. Donations collected from participating companies are primarily used to cover international transportation costs of EF Polymer and expenses related to its utilization in Ukraine.
Kunihiro Shimoji, Chief Operation Officer (COO) of EF Polymer, commented:
“When we saw reports about the dam collapse in Ukraine and realized the severity of the situation, we immediately contacted the Embassy of Ukraine.
This initiative was organized with the hope that Okinawan people and companies who wish for peace could come together to support Ukrainian farmers who continue to sustain people’s lives through agriculture.
What would have been impossible for a single company became achievable thanks to the cooperation of many supporting companies. We are deeply grateful for their support.
Going forward, we will work closely with local organizations in Ukraine to ensure that our products can be effectively utilized in drought affected regions.”
The following organizations and individuals have participated in the initiative.
(Listed in Japanese alphabetical order)
株式会社ASAKA
株式会社協和建設コンサルタント
株式会社安謝橋電気
株式会社金城商事
株式会社うむさんラボ
株式会社国健
FRT株式会社
和牛鉄板焼SASUKE
株式会社OKICOM
座波建設株式会社
株式会社オキセイ産業
JAグループ沖縄
株式会社 沖設備
株式会社ざまみダンボール
沖電開発株式会社
株式会社すこやかホールデイングス
株式会社沖電工
セコム琉球株式会社
株式会社沖縄エネテック
マリンポートパートナーズ株式会社
沖縄 株式会社白石
株式会社 東洋設備
株式会社 沖縄海邦銀行
日本トランスオーシャン航空
沖縄ガス株式会社
パナソニック コンシューマーマーケティング
沖電企業株式会社
比嘉工業株式会社
株式会社 沖縄銀行
株式会社 HENZA
沖電グローバルシステムズ株式会社
株式会社ホット沖縄総合研究所
合資会社 沖縄実業
リウコン株式会社
沖縄県商工会議所連合会
株式会社リライアンスエナジー沖縄
沖縄新エネ開発株式会社
株式会社 琉球銀行
株式会社沖縄ダイケン
琉球通運株式会社
沖縄セルラー電話株式会社
株式会社りゅうせき
沖縄電気工業株式会社
株式会社レキサン
沖縄電力株式会社
株式会社ゆがふホールディングス
沖縄プラント工業株式会社
大見謝 亮平 氏
沖縄ビル・メンテナンス株式会社
佐々木 達憲 氏
株式会社沖縄ポッカコーポレーション
潮平 芳和 氏
社会福祉法人 偕生会
福地 一仁 氏
株式会社カルティベイト
前田 貴子 氏
