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Takaichi Vows Public–Private Drive to Boost Japan’s Farm Productivity

The push signals a shift toward pairing farm technology with market building to unlock private investment.

Overview

  • At the Prime Minister’s Office, Sanae Takaichi met leaders from advanced agriculture, forestry, and fisheries firms and pledged to lift productivity through public–private investment.
  • She framed the effort as a food security priority and asked companies with world‑class technology to help build a stronger production base.
  • She argued that producers need clear demand to invest and said the government will work to open markets in Japan and overseas.
  • Participants briefed officials on specific tools, including agricultural drones and land‑based aquaculture systems.
  • The government names food tech as one of 17 priority sectors in its growth plan, yet no concrete funding or regulatory steps were announced from this meeting.