Agricultural power of Yokohama

In Yokohama, even if you say "local production for local consumption", citizens may shout, "Where are there farmland in Yokohama?" However, Yokohama City is actually a city where agricultural land and residential areas are mixed, unprecedented in Japan. With the exception of Nishi Ward, all districts have farmland, which accounts for about 7% of the city area, where large consumption areas and diverse agriculture coexist.

Agriculture in Yokohama is rich in variety. Not only vegetables, but also fruit trees, flowers, rice, plants and livestock. Moreover, the production value is one of the best in Kanagawa Prefecture. For more information, please refer to the link below.

Vegetables are the most produced in the city. The number of items is very large, accounting for about 60% of the output. Please refer to the link for the characteristics of the cultivation items.

Many fruit trees are cultivated, including pears, grapes, oysters, plums, kiwifruit, mandarin oranges, chestnuts, and blueberries.

In addition to cows (dairy cows and beef cattle), pigs and chickens are also bred. You can purchase livestock products produced in the city at direct sales outlets.

• Cattle: Dairy farming is also conducted in addition to the production of high-quality beef "Yokohama Beef" from Kanagawa Prefecture born in Yokohama. In addition, processed products such as ice cream are also sold directly.
• Pig: Various brand pigs are grown, including the soft meat-quality Yokohama brand pork "Hamapaku".
• Poultry farming: Fresh eggs are sold directly at all four poultry farmers in the city.

Most are made for self-consumption, but some are also sold at direct sales outlets.
It is produced mainly in Aoba Ward, Izumi Ward and Midori Ward. Rice fields in the city play an important role in addition to the formation of precious agricultural landscapes and the conservation of biodiversity.

Flower pots are cultivated mainly in Yokohama in the prefecture, and high-quality ones are produced.

• Cyclamen: About a year from seed sowing to shipment. A lot of high-quality large pots are produced as the center of Yokohama's flower pot production.
• Pansy: It is often made as a representative of the seedlings. There are various types, and together with the viola, it will play a leading role in decorating the flower bed from autumn to winter.