In recent years, agricultural environmental problems have begun to be highlighted as a new social issue. In this paper, the development direction of farms in rice-crop agriculture are examined in relation to such a social issue. Outlines of the examination are as follows.
1) Agricultural problems in Japan have shifted to environmental issues from the past problems of poverty. Accordingly, it seems necessary in the future to build up such farming enterprises that may contribute to the solution of agricultural environmental problems.
2) By classifying existing farms into 4 types, I have examined the conditions in which they can develop by receiving a variety of social support. As a result, I consider it necessary that every farm has a system to realize businesslike rationality in working processes and financial control, while being based on a principle of behavior which can win the confidence of people of the "mura" community.
3) Finally, I have examined the farmland systems and the level of rice prices necessary for the development of farm enterprises.
