Management status of wheat and other crops by scale in Japan

In Japanese agriculture, wheat and other crop farming is predominantly individual and family-run. Wheat and rice crops are generally rotated with each other, and most farms are small-scale, with cultivated areas ranging from a few ares to several hectares. Small-scale farmers produce for both personal consumption and market sale, and maintain traditional farming methods. Medium-sized and larger farms are promoting mechanization to improve yields and quality and aim for more efficient management. Recently, contract farming and agricultural corporations have become more common, but small-scale farming still accounts for the majority of farms.