Promoting DX in Municipalities Through Management of Idle Farmland Using Satellite Data and AI

Managing Idle Farmland: A Groundbreaking Initiative by Space Shift

Space Shift Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has recently launched a dedicated webpage and white paper focused on addressing the critical issue of idle and abandoned farmland in Japan using satellite data and AI technology. As the shortage of agricultural labor and the aging farmer population continue to escalate, the management of idle farmland is becoming increasingly urgent. The new webpage and white paper outline efficient methods for municipalities to tackle this growing concern.

The Challenge of Idle Farmland

With a noticeable increase in idle farmland across Japan, local authorities face substantial challenges in effectively managing these lands. The increasing average age of farmers and a declining workforce are forcing municipalities to undertake regular field surveys, which come with substantial operational challenges:
- Shortage of Personnel and Resources: Many municipalities struggle to allocate enough human resources for comprehensive farming surveys.
- Increased Workload Due to Aging Agricultural Committees: As the demographics change, many agricultural committees are experiencing heavier workloads.
- Health Risks: Conducting field research in the summer heat poses significant health risks to survey workers.

Given these circumstances, municipalities are under pressure to digitize and standardize their data collection processes promptly.

Introducing the Idle Farmland Exploration AI

Space Shift presents a revolutionary AI solution designed to automate the identification and visualization of idle farmland by leveraging Earth observation satellite data combined with proprietary AI analytics. This service, dubbed