The crop pattern of this year's rice is expected to be "normal year" on average nationwide due to the favorable weather.
On the 9th, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the rice crop condition index for this year, with an average year of 100.
As of the 25th of last month, the national average is "100", and it is expected to be "normal" as of the previous September 25th.
Looking at each region, Hokkaido scored 106 for “good”, Shikoku scored 103, and Kinki scored 102 for “fairly good” due to favorable weather conditions after the rice-planting season.
In addition, Chugoku was 101, Tokai and Hokuriku were 100, and Kanto plus Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures were 99, all of which were "normal".
On the other hand, Tohoku and Kyushu were 98, and Okinawa was 96, which was "somewhat poor".
The crop condition index for Tohoku and Kyushu was 99 as of September 25, the last time, but according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, it was found that the harvest was low due to heavy rain, lack of sunshine, and the effects of typhoons, so the index was lowered. about it.