Japan: Number of Women Farmers in Japan Continues to Decline
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Recent demographic data indicates a reversal in the traditional gender ratio of Japanese farmers. Historically, women farmers outnumbered male farmers in Japan. Over the past ten years, however, the number of male farmers has surpassed that of women farmers. As Japan’s agriculture struggles with labor shortages due to demographic trends (JA2020-0081), government policies have increasingly focused on promoting female participation in the sector. While there has been some progress, continued migration to urban areas and rising demand for workers in other sectors such as healthcare, suggest the trend may continue.
Japan: Number of Women Farmers in Japan Continues to Decline
