都市農業をめぐる情勢について
農林水産省 農村振興局農村計画課都市農業室
農林水産省（都市農地活用支援センター セミナー資料）
Urban Farm DB summary
A Ministry of Agriculture briefing on the current state and policy trends of urban agriculture. It summarises trends in urban farmland area, productive/specified-productive green space, measures under the Urban Agriculture Promotion Act, and initiatives toward diverse functions such as citizen farms, experience farms and agriculture-welfare collaboration — a baseline reference for municipalities designing urban-agriculture policy.
Key points
- 1The document provides an overview of the current state and policy trends in urban agriculture in Japan, compiled by the MAFF Urban Agriculture Office.
- 2It details the transitions in urban farmland area and the designation of productive and specified-productive green spaces.
- 3Various measures implemented under the Urban Agriculture Promotion Act are outlined.
- 4Initiatives promoting diverse functions of urban agriculture, such as citizen farms, agricultural experience farms, and agriculture-welfare collaboration, are highlighted.
- 5The briefing serves as a foundational reference for municipalities nationwide in developing their urban agriculture policies.
Abstract and stored text
AI-generated summaryThis document, compiled by the Urban Agriculture Office of Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2021, provides an overview of the current state and policy trends concerning urban agriculture. It details the transitions in urban farmland area, including the designation of productive and specified-productive green spaces. Furthermore, it outlines various measures implemented under the Urban Agriculture Promotion Act and initiatives aimed at fostering diverse functions of urban agriculture, such as citizen farms, agricultural experience farms, and agriculture-welfare collaboration. This comprehensive briefing serves as a foundational reference for municipalities nationwide in developing their urban agriculture policies.
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Why it matters for urban farming
This document is crucial for citizens involved in urban farming as it offers a direct insight into the Japanese government's official stance and policy directions regarding urban agriculture. It clarifies the legal framework, such as the Urban Agriculture Promotion Act, and highlights initiatives supporting diverse urban farming models like citizen farms and agricultural experience farms. Understanding these policies can empower urban farmers to better engage with local municipalities, advocate for their needs, and leverage existing support systems to expand and diversify urban farming activities in their communities.