2025 年 63 巻 3 号 p. 71-77
This study investigates the influence of regional characteristics on farmland leasing through Farmland Intermediary Management Institutions (FIMIs) across four agricultural regions in Japan. Using municipal-level data and beta regression model, the study identifies how infrastructure, economic conditions, and governance structures impact FIMI efficiency. Key findings include: (1) In urban regions, leasing is supported by infrastructure, profitable entities, moderate governance, and aging managers—although limited farmland and the preferences of younger managers pose challenges. (2) In flat regions, large-scale infrastructure and moderate community engagement improve efficiency, while younger managers and excessive meetings hinder it. (3) In hilly regions, small-scale infrastructure, profitable entities, and frequent collaboration foster leasing, while fragmented land, depopulation, and younger managers present difficulties. (4) In mountainous regions, paddy infrastructure and generational dynamics promote leasing, but multifunctional land use and governance fatigue remain obstacles. Region-specific strategies—such as tailored infrastructure investments, governance reforms, and economic incentives can enhance FIMI effectiveness.
