In order to accelerate the expansion of exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods, the government plans to add nishikigoi, which is popular overseas, to its priority export items, and to strengthen support for producers and others.
The government has set a goal of increasing the export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food products to 2 trillion yen by 2025, and has put together a new strategy proposal to achieve it even earlier than planned.
Among them, about 30 items such as beef, rice, and fruits have been designated as "priority export items" to boost exports, and "Nishikigoi", which is highly popular overseas and traded at high prices, In addition, we will strengthen support for producers and production areas.
In addition, in order to prevent the outflow of licenses for agricultural product varieties to other countries, an organization will be established to monitor registration status and infringement of rights, and the food labeling system will be reviewed to ensure consistency with international standards. increase.
This year's agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food exports have already exceeded 1 trillion yen by October, and are increasing at a pace that surpasses last year's record high. The idea is to achieve it.