Japan

Case Study of Unfair Trade Practices by a Japanese Agricultural Cooperative

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction Japanese agricultural cooperatives serve important functions in the rural community. In addition to agricultural services, they provide several services required in daily life, such as banking and arrangement of family ceremonies. Each agricultural cooperative has its own...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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Main Point of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ Biodiversity Strategy Review

Hisako Nomura
Based on the outcomes of the COP 10, the MAFF reviews the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Biodiversity Strategy (established in July 2007), and promotes initiatives related to biodiversity in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The background Strategy Review Domestic trends...
Country: Japan Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Application of Ultrasound Technology for Agricultural Product Improvement and Environmental Renovation

Kanda Whangchai, Nakao NOMURA, Niwooti Whangchai, Sarunya Pengphol, Takumi Sasaki
ABSTRACT Ultrasound radiation has been applied for analytical observation of lake sediment as well as improvement of aquaculture and agricultural products. Optimum conditions for each application was determined by using small ultrasound device where different frequency, input power can be...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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The Treatment of Agricultural Cooperatives in the Antimonopoly Act in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction The Japanese government provides various forms of legal support for agricultural cooperatives. One of the most substantial considerations is the special treatment in the anti-monopoly policy, whereby agricultural cooperatives are allowed to escape from certain regulations of the...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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The Beef Traceability System in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
Introduction Japan has a strict traceability system for beef products. Using a unique identification number labeled on a beef product, consumers can get detailed information on the beef cow from which the beef product was made. This paper provides a brief history and a concise description of the...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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