Introduction to Japanese Agriculture

Author: Zhang Zheng
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Japanese agriculture is a branch of Asian agriculture and also an important part of the global agricultural system. After World War II, with the gradual recovery of Japan's economy, Japanese agriculture also achieved rapid development. In just 25 years from 1950 to 1975, Japan completed the process of agricultural modernization, rural urbanization, and the transfer of agricultural population to non-agricultural sectors. Japanese agriculture, whether in production technology or management level, has moved to the forefront of the world, attracting global attention. Learning from neighbors can reveal strengths and weaknesses. China and Japan are geographically close, with similar natural conditions and resource endowments. However, Japan has taken the lead in agricultural modernization, rural urbanization, and the transfer of agricultural population to non-agricultural sectors compared to China. In which areas can China achieve leapfrog development, and in which must it proceed step by step? What experiences from Japan are worth learning, and what lessons should be taken to avoid detours? This book provides an entry key for research in these areas. It should also be noted that in recent years, China's imports of Japanese agricultural products have grown rapidly. In terms of the value of agricultural imports, Japan was China's largest market in 2003, with import value reaching $6.05 billion. At the same time, trade friction between China and Japan in agricultural products has also increased accordingly. Therefore, from the perspective of aligning China's agriculture with the global market, it is also necessary to gain a deeper understanding of Japan's agricultural system and agricultural product trade policies.