Fukushima Prefecture: Support for Relocation and New Farming (Support for Purchasing Used Agricultural Machinery) (FY2026)

September 26, 2026

Summary

Fukushima Prefecture supports the purchase of used agricultural machinery to help reduce initial costs for those newly starting self-employed farming.

Key Information

Location Fukushima
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – TBD
Max Subsidy Amount ¥500,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Business start-up, entrepreneurship, venture businesses / capital investment
Eligible Expenses Machinery and equipment costs
Eligible Applicants Agricultural corporations / individual farmers
Implementing Agency Fukushima Prefecture
Official Page https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/sec/36021c/hukusimagurasi08.html

This program provides support for the cost of purchasing used agricultural machinery in order to reduce expenses during the initial period of starting self-employed farming.