To secure agricultural operators and promote sustainable agricultural management, subsidies are provided for part of the expenses required to introduce agricultural machinery and other equipment necessary for the continued operation of agricultural businesses by farmers and agricultural operating organizations, as well as for promoting production efficiency and labor savings, and for developing the next generation of human resources. ※A prior consultation is required.
Shiga Prefecture, Nagahama City: Agricultural Management Sustainability and Efficiency Support Subsidy (Smart Agriculture Introduction Subsidy Program and Agricultural Operator Development Program) — Second Call (FY2026)
September 22, 2026
Summary
Nagahama City provides subsidies for agricultural machinery and equipment, production efficiency improvements, labor savings, and next-generation human resource development. Prior consultation is required.
Key Information
| Location | Nagahama City, Shiga |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥800,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 3/10 (maximum amount varies depending on the project) |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / management improvement and strengthening / capital investment / productivity improvement and operational efficiency / digitalization / labor saving and workforce reduction |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment expenses / document purchase expenses / examination and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Agricultural corporations / agricultural organizations / individual farmers |
| Implementing Agency | Nagahama City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.nagahama.lg.jp/0000013968.html |