Agriculture Minister Nogami Aims for export value of agriculture, forestry and fishery products and foods of 5 trillion yen by 2030 12:56 on September 17
At the inaugural meeting on the 17th, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami stated that he would work on achieving the goal of increasing the export value of agriculture, forestry and fishery products and food to 5 trillion yen by 2030 as the most important issue.
In this, Minister Nogami commented on the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus on agriculture, forestry and fishery products and food exports, saying, "Although there are some bright signs recently, the global impact is still continuing and the flow of transactions is We would like to provide support so that it will not be interrupted and promote it with an eye on the post-convergence. "
After that, he said, "I was instructed by Prime Minister Kan to promote the export of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products and reforms in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries fields. Expansion of exports is the most important issue." He expressed his intention to focus on the achievement of.
In addition, Minister Nogami stated his aspirations, "Agriculture is at a turning point such as the shrinking market due to the declining population, the aging of the population, and the increase in abandoned cultivated land, and needs to be revitalized. It was.
Taking over office work from former Agriculture Minister Eto
The inaugurated Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries took over the affairs from former Minister Eto at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on the morning of the 17th.
Minister Nogami received the documents when he was asked by former Minister Eto, "We have made the materials to be handed over. Thank you."
Former Minister Eto was applauded by the staff and left the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.