6th-Industrialization
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What is sixth-industrialization?
Sixth-industrialization refers to an initiative in which agriculture, forestry, and fishery producers carry out, in an integrated way, not only the primary industry (production) but also the secondary industry (processing) and tertiary industry (distribution and sales). Derived from the multiplication 1 × 2 × 3 = 6, it is promoted with the aim of raising agricultural income and revitalizing regions.
In the agriculture and food industries, typical examples are developing processed foods using local produce, agritourism tied to tourism, and direct sales on EC sites, and it also draws attention as a keyword of regional revitalization.
Features and background of sixth-industrialization
Behind sixth-industrialization are issues such as declining agricultural income and a shortage of successors. In particular, the following points are characteristic:
Policy support: In 2010, the "Sixth Industrialization and Local Production for Local Consumption Act" took effect, and support such as subsidies and expert dispatch is prepared for certified operators
Agriculture-commerce-industry collaboration: producers collaborate with commerce, industry, and distribution operators to develop new business models using regional resources
Regional revitalization: through ties with tourism resources and job creation, it contributes to strengthening the economic foundation of rural areas
Alignment with trends: responding to SDGs and the diversification of food, interest is rising from home and abroad as a sustainable agricultural model
Examples of using sixth-industrialization at Agriture
Manufacture of dried vegetables and vegetable powder using off-grade vegetables
Deploying them for BtoB as OEM and commercial raw materials, establishing a business model that includes even the tertiary industry
Advancing the development of high-value-added products using Kyoto vegetables, contributing to raising farmers' revenue and strengthening regional brands
Multifaceted business development that keeps not only domestic sales but also export deployment in view
Related keywords
Local Production for Local Consumption
Agriculture-commerce-industry collaboration
Regional revitalization
Agritourism
Sixth Industrialization Act
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FAQ
Q1. What is the difference between sixth-industrialization and ordinary processing-and-sales?
A. The major difference is that it goes beyond mere processing or sales to carry out everything from production to distribution in an integrated way, unifying the business.
Q2. Can those other than farmers be involved in sixth-industrialization?
A. Yes. Cases where trading companies and food manufacturers work on it in cooperation with farmers are also increasing.
Q3. What kinds of representative success cases are there?
A. Examples include jam and pickles using local specialties, farming experiences combined with tourism, and farm restaurants.
