The government is aiming to introduce a mechanism to support some of the fertilizer prices for farmers as part of measures against rising prices.
By the 26th, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has presented a plan for farmers who are working to reduce the amount of chemical fertilizer used by more than 20% in two years.
While the raw material price of fertilizer is soaring, the government has created a mechanism to compensate 70% of the increase in fertilizer price for farmers who have reduced the amount of chemical fertilizer used, and reduced the production cost of all agricultural products by 1. We are aiming to reduce the discount.
Regarding this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is considering the standards of the target farmers, and by the 26th, it has shown a plan for farmers who are working to reduce the amount of chemical fertilizer used by 20% or more in two years. rice field.
Furthermore, as specific requirements,
▽ use of compost instead of chemical fertilizer,
▽ to give an appropriate amount of fertilizer according to the composition of the soil, etc. are mentioned.
The government has decided to spend about 80 billion yen from this year's reserve fund for this support measure, and plans to formally decide at a cabinet meeting on the 29th of this month.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko said at a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on the 26th, "We would like the new support money for the sharp rise in fertilizer prices to encourage farmers to make efforts to reduce chemical fertilizers. I want to make adjustments. "