抄録
In this paper, we would like to introduce the present condition of large-scale paddy field farms, based on the example of Fukuhara Farm. Fukuhara Farm is a large-scale paddy field farm, consisting of 156 hectares of paddy, located in Hikone City，Shiga Prefecture. On Fukuhara Farm, an important management issue has been the expansion of management area to attain costreduction and stabilization of yield and quality.
In order to assess these management subjects, we measured field accumulation of paddy field, the construction of large paddy field sections, and capability cultivation of employees :
The main contents of our measure are as follows.
1. As to paddy field accumulation and construction of large paddy field sections, a mechanism for having cooperated with the farmhouses of the area and the organs concerned with farmland adjustment was incorporated. And in paddy fields subject to use adjustment, the construction of large paddy field sections which utilized the laser leveling machine etc. is tackled.
2. As to capability cultivation of employees, a measure for manifesting the skill and knowledge in farm work is taken and a measure is made for the acquisition and practical use of information by ICT like IC tag and Mobile phone etc.
