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Farmland Intermediary Management Organization: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Learn how this organization helps landowners and farmers manage land leasing and consolidation through legal mediation.

This scheme provides legal mediation services to help manage the leasing and consolidation of agricultural land.

Who it's for

This program is designed for landowners who want to lease their land and farmers who are looking to consolidate land to improve their operations.

What you get

You receive professional mediation to help navigate the legalities of leasing farmland or combining different plots of land into a single management unit.

What it costs you

While the specific costs depend on your situation, you will need to cover administrative fees and the costs associated with creating standardized contracts.

The catch to know

Because this process involves coordinating between multiple different stakeholders, the mediation and administrative steps can sometimes take a long time to complete.

How to apply

  1. Determine if your needs involve leasing land or consolidating existing plots.
  2. Prepare your relevant land ownership and farming documentation.
  3. Contact the organization to begin the mediation process.
  4. Review the standardized contracts provided for your specific situation.

Visit the official portal for more details: https://www.maff.go.jp/j/keiei/koukai/nouchi_kikou/