Hokuei Town provides subsidies to reduce damage caused by jumbo snails and prevent the expansion of their habitat.
| Location | Hokuei Town, Tottori |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No limit |
| Subsidy Rate | ・Damage prevention project: 1/4 ・Habitat expansion prevention project: Fixed amount |
| Purpose | Business improvement and strengthening / Environment |
| Eligible Applicants | Agricultural organizations / Corporations / Individual farmers |
| Implementing Agency | Hokuei Town |
| Official Page | https://www.e-hokuei.net/soshiki/8/1607.html |
Reducing damage caused by jumbo snails and preventing the expansion of their habitat
Subsidies will be provided to protect the town’s rice paddies by preventing the spread of jumbo snails, which have increased explosively due to mild winters and other factors.