This study aims to clarify the financial characteristics of the major industries participating in agriculture in comparison with the “Agriculture and forestry” industry. We focus mainly on “Manufacture of food,” “Construction,” “Education, learning support,” and “Medical, health care and welfare” as major industries participating in agriculture. We found differences in the financial characteristics of the industries participating in agriculture. Specifically, “Manufacture of food” is in a better financial condition than “Agriculture and forestry,” suggesting that the entry into agriculture is increasing for the purpose of a stable supply of raw materials and other special raw materials. Meanwhile, “Construction” has been recovering since 2014, and its main business is in a better financial condition than “Agriculture and forestry.” Thus, its entry into agriculture might have slowed.
