Challenges facing Japanese agriculture
Mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, which account for approximately 40% of Japan’s land area, are vital to food production, yet
We are facing a serious shortage of farm laborers and an increase in abandoned farmland.
Spear Inc. aims to solve this structural challenge through technological innovation.
Approx. 40–431 TP3T
Proportion of cultivated land in the mountainous and hilly areas
Approx. 401 TP3T
Percentage of farmers
Approx. 401 TP3T
Agricultural output value ratio
- Labor shortage due to aging population
- Increase in abandoned farmland
- Rising prices of agricultural machinery, pesticides, and fertilizers
- Youth leaving agriculture and the aging of rural communities
Future farming systems, seven strengths
- No need for weeding
- Soil-free cultivation
- No worries about wildlife damage
- independent of the weather
- Prevent stink bugs and pest damage
- Cultivation is possible even for women and people with disabilities.
- A mechanism aimed at increasing the income of local farmers
Contributing to the solution of regional issues and the revitalization of local areas
The future agriculture project of Super Co., Ltd. is,
It doesn't stop at mere improvement of rice varieties.
Through the regeneration of abandoned farmland, regional revitalization, and the creation of diverse employment opportunities,
Contribute to the formation of sustainable local communities.
Regeneration of abandoned farmland
We will effectively utilize abandoned farmland by implementing a new rice cultivation model.
Reuse of closed school facilities
We will utilize a disused, abandoned school as a base for container farming.
Demonstration case:At the former Chikusakita Elementary School in Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, cultivation verification is underway utilizing the abandoned schoolyard with a RiceContainer and a net-house glass greenhouse.
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Creating New Agricultural Systems
We will promote labor-saving and efficiency-improving agricultural models to address an aging society.
Creation of diverse employment
We will create opportunities for diverse individuals, such as young people, women, and people with disabilities, to thrive in agriculture.
