Versatile cutting tool for woody materials, used between knife and axe. Blade typically 20-25cm long, made from medium-carbon steel. Wooden handle 12-15cm long, usually made from ash. Blade has curved end, sometimes double-edged with straight back edge
Native to central and eastern North America, growing in riparian zones. Can reach 30-40 meters in height with a strong taproot. Leaves are pinnately compound, 30-60 cm long with 15-23 leaflets. Produces spherical nuts with brown husks, ripens in October
FAOSTAT is the world's largest agricultural statistical database. Maintained by FAO Statistics Division since 1961. Provides data for 245 countries in six languages. Gathers around 2.4 million visitors annually
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing form primary sector, accounting for 1.3% of GDP. Only 20% of Japan's land suitable for cultivation. Agriculture dominated economy until 1940s, then declined significantly. Women farmers outnumber male farmers historically and today. Japan produced 9.7 million tons of rice in 2018
Agriculture, forestry and fishing section includes natural resource exploitation. Crop and animal production division covers farming and related services. Mixed farming allows balanced production without specialization
Most trees take 2.5 years to reach maximum size. Poplars mature in 16 months and are better suited for forestry. Twelve tree types available, ranging from 7m to 32m in height. American elm produces 3x more usable wood than spruce