Japan’s Self-Employed Farmers Hit Record Low in 2025
Japan’s self-employed farmers dropped by 25.1% to 1.02M in 2025, marking a record low amid an aging workforce and shifting agricultural landscape.
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Japan’s self-employed farmers dropped by 25.1% to 1.02M in 2025, marking a record low amid an aging workforce and shifting agricultural landscape.
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