コメ価格かかく値下ねさがり “消費しょうひ者しゃが大おおいに評価ひょうかする水準すいじゅんでない”農相のうしょう

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Eto, commented on the fact that the average price of rice sold at supermarkets nationwide has dropped for the first time in 18 weeks, saying, I welcome it, but it is not at a level that consumers will greatly appreciate. He also revealed that measures are being considered to further distribute more affordable reserve rice.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the average price of rice sold at supermarkets nationwide during the week up to the 4th of this month was 4,214 yen per 5 kilograms including tax, which is a drop of 19 yen from the previous week, marking the first price decrease in 18 weeks.

Regarding this, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 13th, I would like to welcome this as one change, but it is not at a level that consumers will greatly appreciate, and there is still a long way to go.

On top of that, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is considering on a daily basis what can be done regarding future stockpiled rice auctions, taking into account the current situation.

I would like to make a proper announcement once the policy is decided, he said, revealing that the government is considering measures to further ensure the distribution of the reasonably priced stockpiled rice it releases.

On the other hand, regarding the fact that JAs in various regions are already moving to increase the provisional payments to farmers for this years new rice harvest compared to last year, Minister Eto stated, It is not appropriate for me to say whether the amount is too high or too low, but I think it will naturally have an impact on the market price of this years new rice.