Policy 4 Fostering a recycling-oriented society in the industry of Niseko Town. (2)
(2) Create a healthy Niseko agriculture that is closely tied to the area
Current situation and issues
(1) Stabilization of agriculture · dairy farming management
In today's volatile market prices, self-contained farming in Niseko Town is extremely challenging. In addition, there is concern that agricultural land will be idle due to a lack of successors and an aging population. Therefore, it is necessary to stabilize agricultural management by combining management, securing workers, making production and shipping systems more efficient, and making effective use of agricultural land.
Dairy farming is required to be strict management due to liberalization of trade and stagnation of milk prices, so it is required to stabilize dairy farming management with an efficient production system and environmentally friendly. On the other hand, efforts are being made to raise the added value of agricultural and livestock products through various sales methods that exploit the regional nature that there are a lot of exchanges, and further development is desired
Dairy farming is required to be strict management due to liberalization of trade and stagnation of milk prices, so it is required to stabilize dairy farming management with an efficient production system and environmentally friendly. On the other hand, efforts are being made to raise the added value of agricultural and livestock products through various sales methods that exploit the regional nature that there are a lot of exchanges, and further development is desired
(2) Improvement of rural environment
In rural villages, we are working to improve living conditions, including planned water and sewage systems. It is necessary to continue to develop a comfortable rural environment that takes advantage of the rich nature of Niseko Town. Regarding rural settlements, we are proceeding with systematic restructuring and establishment of activity base facilities based on the premise of regional agreement.However, fostering local leaders to stimulate the activities of the settlements is also an urgent issue. You.
(3) Change to environmentally friendly agriculture and forestry
Establishment of "regional agriculture friendly to people, crops and the earth" is considered to be one of the surviving techniques of Niseko agriculture. Therefore, it is necessary to promote the production of safe agricultural and livestock products considering the environment. Also, since forests have not only supply of wood resources but also public benefit functions such as conservation of national land, water source training, cultural and educational use, promoting sustainable forest management by maintaining the soundness of forests Is required.
(4) Improvement of agriculture · rural infrastructure
Niseko Town forms a wavy hill basin surrounded by mountains. Among them, agricultural land has problems with small parcels, slopes and drainage, and the maintenance rate is low. In addition, due to the harsh conditions of today's farmers, management pressure on maintenance costs has become an issue.
Direction of future efforts
(1) Development of new Niseko agriculture through collaboration with local residents and other industries
In cooperation with local residents, sightseeing, and commerce and industry, we aim to expand the market and increase the added value of agricultural products.
For that reason, we will respond to consumer needs in cooperation with other industries and create a mechanism for local production and local consumption.
For that reason, we will respond to consumer needs in cooperation with other industries and create a mechanism for local production and local consumption.
(2) Promotion of sustainable Niseko agriculture
We aim to establish Niseko farming with high profitability and stability. For this reason, we will promote initiatives for highly profitable crops, foster personnel in regional areas, and improve management efficiency. In addition, forestry will further promote the "northern forest" that we are working on now.
(3) Development of clean agriculture in harmony with the environment
We will strive to provide a stable supply of safe and high-quality agricultural and livestock products while taking advantage of the blessed natural conditions of Niseko Town. For this reason, we will promote the creation of soil, proper disposal of agricultural waste, and lower costs for safe and high-quality agricultural products.
(4) Regeneration of clear and rich rural communities
We will promote the creation of a comfortable rural environment where you can experience "comfort" and "moisture" by taking advantage of the nature of Niseko Town. Therefore, we promote maintenance of rural scenery and reorganization of villages and living environment, and systematic maintenance of activity bases.
(5) Agriculture · Rural infrastructure development
While maximizing the location conditions of Niseko Town, we will promote integrated development of the production base and living environment surrounding local agriculture while considering the environment.
Main Specific Initiatives
(1) Establishment of highly profitable agriculture
- Promotion support for highly profitable crops (town promotion crops)
- Functionalization of wide area JA and improvement of production area structure
- Support for entrepreneurialization of agricultural business
- Enhancement of direct sale and introduction of processing facilities
(2) Various and flexible agricultural management
- Promotion of agricultural land use accumulation at large scale management (super management body), promotion of introduction of advanced machinery and facilities
- Utilization of machine banks in complex management, proper labor allocation
- In consolidated management bodies, utilization of part banks, mobilization of agricultural land and utilization of wide area facilities
- Efficient operation of institutional funds
- Promotion of agricultural corporation and collaboration organization
- Support for diversified agricultural business start-up
- Support for countering rice crop development, introduction of cultivation agreement
- Role sharing within families such as direct sales department
- Utilizing agricultural cram school and certified farmer system, fostering corporate management sense
- Promote functionalization of three banks (machinery, human resources, agricultural land banks)
- Promotion of agricultural product promotion activities
- Strengthen planned milk production and management structure commensurate with demand
- Promoting organizational development of high-quality dairy cows by utilizing ET technology
(3) Countermeasures for regional aggression
- Improvement of training environment and support system for persons who work with middle school and high school
- Utilization of farmers' funding system for farmers in towns and roads · New farming fund system · Utilization of youth farmer training system
- Strengthen promotion of certified farmer system
- Establishment of a 21st century agricultural cram school for nurturing regional leaders and training for core farmers
- As a place of activity for women etc. mainly, support for industrialization such as processing, direct sales and farm in
(4) Regeneration of vital rural communities
- Improvement of facility arrangement around the mansion (utilization of farm house improvement improvement fund)
- Planned maintenance of living roads
- Simplified water supply system maintenance
- Improvement of domestic wastewater environment
- Planned development of regional activity bases (community center etc.)
(5) Effective utilization and functionalization of farmland
- Establishment of "land use plan" comprehensively grasping plans related to land use
- Establishment and functionalization of institutions to revitalize idle farmland
(6) Practice of clean agriculture in harmony with the environment
- Response to fertilization based on scientific diagnosis · Prevalence prediction of pests and dissemination of control
- Enlightenment of safe use and proper management of pesticides
- Establishment of compost center and practice of increased organic matter
- Planned promotion of land improvement
- Examination of Niseko Town Clean Agriculture Certification System
- Improvement of recycling promotion system by wide area JA
- Development of regional circulation agriculture, development of production and processing sales utilizing clean images
- Secure clear labor by introducing dairy helper system
(7) Activate Forestry
- Role of forests enlightenment ("Conservation of national land and reforestation of water sources" "Conservation of environment and creation of culture" "Circulation utilization of wood resources")
- Conservation and improvement of afforestation and nursery etc. based on the town forest development plan
- Measures to protect lives from disasters, such as prevention of sediment loss and collapse
- Advance forest park maintenance and forest making experience, encourage forest understanding and train forest leaders
- Promotion of "Niseko Forest and Green Association" based on "100 Years Forest Conception"
- Investigation of fund financing to improve the management of forest owners
- Forest workers Secure forestry workforce, such as providing incentives for prolonging and stabilizing employment
- Promote the use of wood and wood products, develop new products, etc. Strengthen the constitution of the wood industry
(8) Promotion of agriculture · rural infrastructure development
- Consideration of maintenance policy considering natural environment
- Promotion of systematic improvement of production infrastructure "Participation arrangement, Ming drainage drainage, farm road maintenance"
- Study of comprehensive development project of production base and living environment base
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500