Prime Minister Kishida met with JA Zenchu = Chairman Toru Nakaya of the Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives, and through securing stable food, etc., to create strong rural areas and farmers, as well as to make agriculture a growth industry and add value. He expressed his intention to promote value-adding and strengthening of export power.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We must create strong rural areas and farmers through the realization of stable food and multifaceted agriculture. Even under the new administration, agriculture will become a growth industry and add value. , Strengthen export power, and firmly promote the introduction of digital technology. "
After that, he requested, "I am also appealing for a wide range of income increases toward'new capitalism'. I hope that you will continue to promote self-reform and open up a new era together in order to increase the income of farmers." bottom.
In addition, while Mr. Nakaya asked for support over the fall in rice prices due to the effects of the new coronavirus, saying that "rice is still a symbol of agriculture," Prime Minister Kishida said that the fall in prices is a serious issue. As a result, he expressed his intention to utilize the special quota of 150,000 tons to support sales to restaurants and children's cafeterias.