Inundated new rice disposal Miyagi Ono 27 Oct. 12:59
In Ono-cho, Miyagi Prefecture, new rice just harvested by Typhoon No. 19 was damaged by water, and the town began accepting discarded rice. Rice harvested in water after harvest is not covered by compensation under general agricultural insurance, which may seriously affect the management of affected farmers.
In Ogo Town, where rice crops such as Hitomebore are prosperous, the embankment of the Yoshida River broke down and the farmland was damaged in a wide area. After the harvest of rice that had already been harvested and stored in warehouses, etc., the town started to accept discarded rice on the JA site from the 26th in response to requests from farmers.
A 40-year-old man in Osato-cho Yodogawa said that about 1,200 kilograms of fresh rice just harvested at the end of last month was put in water, `` Because rice fields and mowers have been put in water, I am worried about whether I can grow rice next year "
According to the Miyagi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, rice harvested after harvesting will not be covered by the insurance covered by many rice farmers in the prefecture and will have a serious impact on the management of affected farmers in the future. May occur.
Acceptance of discarded rice will be held in Ogo-cho until 29th of this month.