An award ceremony for the "Japan Agricultural Award" was held to commend farmers and groups who have been enthusiastic about farm management and have made outstanding achievements.

The 51st "Japan Agricultural Award" is sponsored by JA Zenchu ​​= National Agricultural Cooperative Central Association and NHK.



The award ceremony was held on the 27th, connecting the venue in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo with the winners online.



Among them, Chairman Toru Nakaya of JA Zenchu ​​said, "There are people who have succeeded in overcoming disadvantageous conditions such as production areas far from the consumption area. Hope that if you devote your wisdom and efforts, you can overcome the difficulties. I was able to receive it. "



In addition, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko congratulated in a video message, "I hope that excellent efforts based on each individual will spread throughout the country and that Japan's agriculture will continue to develop."



This year's grand prize was won in the "Individual Management Department"


▽ Representative Director Katsumi Fukasaku of "Fukasaku Farm" in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture


▽ Representative Yutaka Okamoto of "Okamoto Farm" in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture ▽ Representative


of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture Takeshi Yoshino and Satoko Yoshino, Managing Director of "Yoshino GP Farm".



On the other hand, the grand prize of the "Group Organization Division" was


▽ "JA Izunokuni Strawberry Committee" in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture ▽


"JA Kyoto Ninokuni Manganji Sweets Subcommittee Council" in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture


▽ Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture It is "JA sunny country Okayama Funaocho grape subcommittee" of the city.



In addition, the special award is


▽ "Individual management section" by Kaichi Okuda, CEO of "Okuda Gardening" in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture


▽ "Group organization section" by "Ama Strawberry Association" in Aisai City, Aichi Prefecture. did.



On the other hand, in the "Food Bridge Division" given to individuals and groups who continue excellent activities that connect producers and consumers,


"Pastoral" from Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture won the grand prize.


▽ "Nagasaki Southern Production Association" in Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture was selected as a special prize.