Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture: Agricultural Machinery Joint-Use Support Subsidy

A subsidy program by Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture, to reduce the initial investment burden for agricultural machinery shared among multiple farming operations, promoting efficiency and productivity in regional agriculture. Eligible applicants are individual farmers and agricultural corporations in Fuchu City who establish or participate in joint-use organizations for farm machinery. Partial subsidies cover the purchase cost of agricultural machinery such as tractors, combine harvesters, and rice transplanters. Joint-use organizations typically require a minimum of 3 participating operations and may have specific farming operation requirements. Implementation within Fuchu City is a prerequisite, with emphasis on collaborative farming as part of regional agricultural promotion.