Tochigi Prefecture Takanezawa Town: Smart Agriculture Promotion Project — Additional Recruitment

Summary

In fiscal 2026, Takanezawa Town will expand the equipment covered by its smart agriculture program and subsidize purchases of smart agriculture equipment.

Key Information

Location	Takanezawa Town, Tochigi
Opening Status	Open for Applications
Application Period	Ongoing – Nov 16, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount	¥300,000
Subsidy Rate	1/2
Purpose	Management improvement and strengthening; capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digitalization; labor saving and workforce reduction
Eligible Expenses	Machinery and equipment expenses
Eligible Applicants	Agricultural corporations; individual farmers
Implementing Agency	Takanezawa Town
Official Page	https://www.town.takanezawa.tochigi.jp/biz/nogyo/R8smartnougyoubosyu2.html

Location

Takanezawa Town, Tochigi

Opening Status

Open for Applications

Application Period

Ongoing – Nov 16, 2026

Max Subsidy Amount

¥300,000

Subsidy Rate

1/2

Purpose

Management improvement and strengthening; capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digitalization; labor saving and workforce reduction

Eligible Expenses

Machinery and equipment expenses

Eligible Applicants

Agricultural corporations; individual farmers

Implementing Agency

Takanezawa Town

Official Page

https://www.town.takanezawa.tochigi.jp/biz/nogyo/R8smartnougyoubosyu2.html

As the effectiveness of a wide range of smart agriculture equipment has been certified through initiatives such as the “Smart Agriculture Demonstration Project” undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries since fiscal 2019, eligible equipment will be expanded and purchase subsidies for smart agriculture equipment will be provided in fiscal 2026.