Japan's Cooperative Farming Model Boosts Food Security and Livelihood for Millions
Japan's agriculture focuses on producing rice, cotton, citrus, and other crops efficiently. Agricultural cooperatives in Japan work together to meet the food needs of their members. They have large specialized farms and strong leadership at different levels. The most developed cooperative, MIKABI, focuses on growing mandarins. Japan has well-organized distribution centers and markets for agricultural products. The cooperative system in Japan is structured in three levels: local, prefecture, and national.