Okinawa Prefecture: FY2026 Support Program for Introducing High-Quality Dairy Cows

September 15, 2026

Summary

This program supports the costs of introducing high-quality first-pregnancy heifers from outside Okinawa to help maintain stable raw milk production and strengthen dairy farming operations.

Key Information

Location Okinawa
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥350,000 per head
Subsidy Rate Flat-rate
Purpose Management improvement and strengthening
Eligible Applicants Businesses in the relevant region
Implementing Agency Okinawa Prefecture
Official Page https://www.pref.okinawa.lg.jp/shigoto/chikusangyo/1011238/1039437.html

In response to the difficult conditions faced by dairy farming operations, including decreases in the number of cattle raised and raw milk production due to soaring feed prices and other factors, this program supports the costs of introducing high-quality first-pregnancy heifers from outside the prefecture, with the aim of maintaining a stable production and supply system for raw milk and the foundation of dairy production.