経済｜年収2千万円のミカン農家の実態 / Economy | The Reality of a 20 Million Yen Annual Income Citrus Farmer

Summary

In Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, there is an increasing number of mandarin orange farmers earning over 20 million yen a year.

Full-time farmer Masamitsu Kitahara is dedicated to harvesting early-season mandarins. While farming is often regarded as “the least desirable profession,” there are actually signs of young people entering the agricultural field. This may be influenced by a change in the perception of farming and improvements in profitability.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Did you know that a mandarin orange farmer in Miyama City can earn as much as 20 million yen a year?
Chako: Really? Can mandarin farmers actually become that wealthy?
Log: It seems that surprisingly, the profitability is quite high.
Chako: But farming looks really tough.
Log: That’s true; it’s physically demanding and also affected by the weather, so there are risks involved. However, it’s noteworthy that young people are getting into farming.
Navi: This suggests that the improvement of agriculture’s image and profitability is having an impact.
Chako: I see! I’d love to try being a mandarin farmer too!

Admin’s Note

I was surprised to learn from this article that the profitability of agriculture is increasing. It’s impressive that agriculture is not just physical labor but has the potential to be a solid business. In particular, the fact that young people are entering the farming industry gives me hope for the future of agriculture. I hope to see more examples like this in the future, which will further improve the image of farming.