Hello, I’ve read some articles that agriculture in Japan is somewhat suffering. I’m currently studying Agri Engineering by this is it possible for me to find a job other than being a farmer in Japan ( a job that is still related to my major)? or should I stay here in my country to gain more experience then study for MD ( in my country or in Japan? ) then apply for a job in Japan?
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Hello, I’ve read some articles that agriculture in Japan is somewhat suffering. I’m currently studying Agri Engineering by this is it possible for me to find a job other than being a farmer in Japan ( a job that is still related to my major)? or should I stay here in my country to gain more experience then study for MD ( in my country or in Japan? ) then apply for a job in Japan?
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Yes foreigners can be farmers. They import seasonal labor from developing nations and pay them 100 yen an hour.
No, you aren’t going to help or change anything. The biggest issue is how the farms are divided and how many there are. If you see a big divided rice field, chances are that field is owned by 10+ different farms each owning a divided piece. That stops the use of large planting and harvesting equipment. The average combine in Japan harvests just four rows of rice where other nations are doing 20 to 100 rows at a time. From there half the farmers process their own crops reducing the need for the co-op/buyer to have their own equipment. Japan is a world leader in heavy agriculture equipment but those companies are domestic. Chances are they would only hire foreigners for international sales roles.