Tochigi Prefecture: Support Program for Middle-Aged and Older New Farmers (FY2026)

September 9, 2026

Summary

Tochigi Prefecture supports middle-aged and older people entering farming with machinery and other equipment when starting or inheriting a farm business.

Key Information

Location Tochigi
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – TBD
Max Subsidy Amount ¥1,500,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Business startup, entrepreneurship, and ventures / business succession / capital investment
Eligible Expenses Machinery and equipment expenses / equipment purchase expenses / building expenses
Eligible Applicants Agricultural corporations / individual farmers
Implementing Agency Tochigi Prefecture
Official Page https://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/g04/sinnkisyuunou/ganbarutyukonen.html

To secure new farmers from the middle-aged and older population and promote the early stabilization of their farm management, the program supports the introduction of machinery and other equipment when starting or inheriting a farm business.