In response to Johnston Kirimo’s blog post “Forget TVs. Sharp Sees a Future in Strawberry Farming.” I feel like Sharp is still very much in the Electronic business since it is attempting to switch there focus on developing technology that monitors the conditions of crops. Yes they are going through a transitional phase that will cost plenty of money just like any other transition for businesses, but I feel like this could be a great opportunity for Sharp to turn things around for their company.
The global population is growing at a rapid rate, there is no denying that. Therefore, food would be scarce in the future as a result of the increase in demand. Especially because people all over the world are not using the land correctly leading to poor soil conditions, it is important for companies to start altering their focus to agricultural development. But there is no denying the fact that all the research that will be needed for this new transition will be a long process. I feel like Sharp should be patient with this process and it will eventually pay off in the long run since the electronic industry is getting more competitive.
Sources:
http://www.houseofjapan.com/electronics/sharp-begins-to-test-strawberry-plant-in-middle-east