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都市農地の保全と有効利用―都市農地の貸借に関する制度と課題―

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参議院常任委員会調査室『立法と調査』No.394

Urban Farm DB summary

Legislative analysis by the House of Councillors research office, organizing the regulatory framework for urban farmland (productive greenland, taxation, leasing) and examining the rationale and issues behind the 2018 lease law in light of the 2022 problem.

Key points

  • 1The paper provides a legislative analysis of the conservation and effective use of urban farmland in Japan.
  • 2It details the existing regulatory framework for urban farmland, including productive greenland systems, specific productive greenland, taxation, and leasing.
  • 3The analysis covers the background and key issues behind the enactment of the Urban Farmland Lease Law, especially in light of the '2022 problem.'
  • 4It discusses challenges in both the preservation and effective utilization of urban agricultural land.
  • 5The study offers insights into policy considerations for sustainable urban farming.

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AI-generated summary

This legislative analysis by the House of Councillors research office examines the conservation and effective use of urban farmland in Japan. It organizes the existing regulatory framework, including productive greenland systems, specific productive greenland, taxation, and leasing arrangements. The paper analyzes the background and key issues leading to the enactment of the Urban Farmland Lease Law, particularly in anticipation of the '2022 problem.' It discusses challenges related to both the preservation and effective utilization of urban agricultural land, offering insights into policy considerations for sustainable urban farming.

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Why it matters for urban farming

This paper is vital for urban farmers as it clarifies the complex legal and tax frameworks governing urban farmland in Japan. Understanding the productive greenland system, specific productive greenland, and the Urban Farmland Lease Law is crucial for citizens looking to start or expand urban farming initiatives. The analysis of the '2022 problem' highlights potential changes in land availability and usage, offering insights into future opportunities and challenges for accessing and utilizing urban agricultural land.