Japan

The Price Stabilization Program for Mixed Forage

Yoshihisa Godo
(A subsidy program for protecting livestock farmers from a sharp rise in feeding costs:) 1.      Introduction Japan does not have an advantage in the production of feeding crops because of its humid climate and mountainous geography. Thus, Japanese livestock...
Country: Japan Topic: Agriculture
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Japanese Agricultural Policy Reform after FT 2014 (Part 3)

Yoshiaki Iiguni
Yoshiaki Iiguni Multidisciplinary Cluster, Kuroshio Science, Kochi University   Introduction This is the English translation of the second half of a pamphlet entitled “New Policy for Agriculture and Rural Areas is beginning!! : 4 reforms ” issued by the government in 2012....
Country: Japan Topic: Overview
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Health and Medical Services of Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives

Yoshihisa Godo
Yoshihisa Godo Professor, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan   Introduction Farmers are exposed to the risk of injury from the misuse of agricultural machinery and occupational diseases such as poisoning from agricultural chemicals.　In addition, the percentage of the aged, who require...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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The JAS Mark Food Labeling System

Yoshihisa Godo
Yoshihisa Godo Professor, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan   Introduction The Japanese government has various food labeling systems. One of the most popular is the JAS Mark system. This system was launched in 1950 when the Act on Standardization and Proper Quality Labeling of...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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Estimating Agricultural Cooperatives’ Share of Agricultural Input and Output Markets

Yoshihisa Godo
Yoshihisa Godo Professor, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan   Introduction Japan’s unique system of agricultural cooperatives forms a nationwide network, called the JA Group. This mammoth economic body organizes almost all Japanese farmers and has played a key role in shaping the...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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