But small farmers say the move could put them out of business.

You see, the money does not go to small farmers.

And like all of them he was a small farmer.

"There is almost no place left in the country where a small farmer can make a good living."

Some 13.5 million more acres have been given to small farmers.

There's no question small farmers will be forced off the land.

In 2050, small farmers will have to feed more than 9 billion people.

Small farmers continue to be hit by one blow after another.

However, many small farmers don't need such a large loan.

Over the years, many Japanese managed to buy their own land and became small farmers.