Corona support for farmers Relief measures by reviewing grants again October 30, 22:19
Regarding the support system for farmers affected by the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries changed the initial policy of paying a fixed amount of grants and set the amount of decrease in sales as the upper limit of payment, but the initial payment was set. Although some farmers did not receive the planned amount even though they expected to improve the equipment, some farmers lost money, so we reviewed the system again and decided to pay the initial fixed amount up to the cost already incurred. It was.
Since the prices of vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, etc. have dropped due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will issue a fixed amount according to the area of the field, etc. I decided to pay the money.
However, the number of applications from farmers far exceeded the budget, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries changed the system so that the amount of decrease in sales is the upper limit of payment.
However, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reviewed the system again because some farmers who purchased materials or improved facilities in anticipation of payment could not receive the expected amount and lost money. , It is said that the cost of purchase and maintenance will be paid up to the initial fixed amount.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami said, "I am very sorry for the burden on everyone involved. I would like to firmly support the farmers in the field through our efforts."