general New agricultural strategy in Japan
The agricultural ministry released a new strategy for Japanese agriculture in May 2021.
Its name is ‘Measures for achievement of decarbonization and resilience with innovation’.
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general Status of women in Japan
As Mr. Mori, the chairman of the Tokyo Olympic Executive Committee, made a statement of disdain for women, the status of women in Japan remains low.
general 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.
general 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.
general 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."
general 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.
general What do farmers grow?
Table shows self-sufficiency rate of each agricultural products in 1965 and 2017. All most rates have decreased. Mandarin, rice, egg and sweet potatoes are keeping high percentages!
general Location of arable land in Japan
Hokkaido, the northern island is the biggest prefecture and has the largest agricultural area.
general Rice is a major agricultural product.
Figure shows the value of agricultural production in 2017. Rice is 19% and vegetable is 26% of the total (92,724 Bill. yen). Vegetable includes many kinds of plants but rice is only rice. You can understand how special rice is for Japanese people!
general Who produce agricultural products for us?
More than 100 million people live here in Japan and the people are enjoying various kinds of food. We need to import agricultural products from other countries.