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Changing Economic Performance of Japan’s Agricultural Cooperatives

Yoshihisa Godo
ABSTRACT Japan has a unique system of agricultural cooperatives, known as JA. This study presents the updated estimates of JA’s share in the agricultural input and output markets. This study also calculates indicators for the economic solidarity of JA’s network. The estimation results show that...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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A new vision of growth for the beef industry and the expected roles of agricultural cooperatives in Hokkaido, Japan

Hiroshi Takahashi
ABSTRACT The livestock producers in Japan continued to be exposed to the wave of the free trade such as TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) and EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement). In the past, livestock producers in Japan was exposed to the competition against the low priced imported beef...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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Tax Refund Program for Food Expenditures

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction The Japanese tax system employs a general indirect tax known as the Consumption Tax (CT). Currently, a CT of 8% is charged in the sale of all commodities and services. However, the CT rate is scheduled to increase to 10% in April 1, 2017. Citizens are not expected to favor this...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural finance
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A Report for Introduction of Renewable Energy in Rural Areas

Yoshiaki Iiguni
During the Great East Japan Earthquake, atomic power generation has been destroyed by Tsunami and lots of radioactive substances have been spread over Japan. Now conversion of energy source from atomic power generation to renewable power generation becomes much urgent issue than before, and...
Country: Japan Topic: Rural development
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External Audit System of Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives

Yoshihisa Godo
INTRODUCTION The system of agricultural cooperatives, known as the JA Group, plays a pivotal role in the structure and economics of Japan’s agricultural sector1 Although there is no legal requirement to join the JA Group, all Japanese farmers belong to the organization. JA Group has a...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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