2020-10

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Thieves were arrested

I wrote about thieves in agricultural products. Recently thieves were arrested in Tochigi prefecture. They are from outside of Japan. I guess it is difficult for the people from other countries to earn enough money or get useful information about governmental support under the outbreak of coronavirus. But farmers may start being cautious of the people from other countries because of a few people's bad behavior.
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Farm management outlook

MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) shows 37 farm management models. They are designed details and the white paper shows the No. 16 model. The model management introduces high techniques such as riding-type automated transplanter, drones and power assist suits.
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Outlook and securing of farmland

The Japanese government is aiming to improve the food self-sufficiency rate, so farmland is an important resource for it. The white paper also touches on trends in farmland. According to it, it is expected to reach 4,397 million hectares in 2019 and 4.14 million hectares in 2030.
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Food self-sufficiency ratio targets in White paper

I found a way to increase a self -sufficiency ratio in white paper. It says "To improve the food self-sufficiency ratio, in terms of production, efforts are made to strengthen production/supply systems compatible with changes in domestic and overseas demand and enhance domestic agricultural production bases. In terms of consumption, efforts are made to deepen the connection between consumers and food and agriculture and collaboration with the food industry."
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Annual Report on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas in Japan (White paper)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries releases a white paper every year. In this paper, there are some topics and this year has two. Topic 1 is New Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas. Topic 2 is Growing Empowerment of Women Farmers.
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