Farmers affected by typhoons, etc.
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Eto visited the rice farms in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, which had been severely damaged by typhoons and heavy rains. Showed the idea of rushing.
On the 3rd, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Eto visited Yotsukaido City and Mobara City to inspect the damage of farmers in Chiba Prefecture that were affected by typhoons and heavy rain last month.
In Yotsukaido City, rice farmer Tatsuo Ikeda explained that the flooding of the river caused a large amount of rice straw that was supposed to be used as fertilizer after harvesting. .
At an exchange meeting with local governments and agricultural cooperatives held in Sakura City, attendees said, “I am worried about those who left the farm because of damage and would like to give up their support. A request was also made.
After the inspection, Minister Eto told reporters, “I thought again that it was first important not to leave the motivated and hard working farmers away from farming. Opinions were given so that we could announce support measures this Thursday. I would like to take the meeting home and hold a meeting tomorrow to pack it further. "