2022年6月1日水曜日

It seems that protecting the varieties of our beloved plants is behind the prohibition of self-propagation (collection) in principle. In addition, in 2018, the number of applications for variety registration in Japan was about 40% of that in China, and from the context of wanting to increase the competitiveness of Japanese agriculture globally in the future, breeder rights are protected by varieties registrants. There seems to be an aim to increase the number. This time, the only crops that are prohibited in principle are those for which "breeder’s rights" are recognized. For varieties for which breeders' rights are not recognized, self-seeding is still possible. In addition, if the variety is not recognized as a breeder's right, it can be cultivated as before and distributed and sold as an agricultural product, and it seems possible to distribute seeds and seedlings regardless of whether they are paid or free. It seems that it does not mean that farmers who have been producing native and fixed seeds have to switch to First Filial Generation Seed (the first generation of hybrids in which different fixed seeds are crossed) due to the modification of the seedling method. For crops that do not have breeder's rights, self-propagation (collection) is possible, so it is up to each producer to adopt them.

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Kojiki (Kamiyo, Jindai), Emperor Jinmu: From the first generation to the Emperor Suiko: Kojiki from the first generation to the 33rd generat...
2022年5月23日月曜日

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan announced the food self-sufficiency rate in 2020 on August 25, 2021. The food self-sufficiency rate was 37.17%, the lowest level ever. From now on, it was 79% in 1960, about 62 years ago, but it has been declining consistently since then. Entering the Heisei period, it fell below about 50% in 1989, and the decline is clear even after that. In 2000, it had been around 40%, but due to inflation caused by supply restraints, Japan also has a lot of stagflation (import prices, soaring prices, depreciation of the yen, economic stagnation). In the current situation of the Japanese economy, inflation is high despite deflation. Prices are under upward pressure despite the economic downturn. Concerns about emergencies are also real. All we have to understand is that we have never been slacking off. I want to entrust my dreams to my children, young people, who work for the food, stability, and well-being, and who will bear the future. Isn't it just that one heart? It seems that the Japanese people's willingness to work is praised by all over the world and is eye-catching. However, I feel uncomfortable that the foundation that has been passed down from generation to generation has become abnormal every day. What makes you feel worth living? What is support? Isn't it the same for everyone to struggle every day? Green Production Land, 2022 Problem (Act No. 68 of 1974: Amendment of the Green Production Land Law in 1992), During a recession, prices of products and labor, which would not normally rise too much, rise, resulting in soaring overseas prices and the economic downturn in Japan. Review the consumption tax (national equality) reduction now. In the 49th House of Representatives general election held in October 3rd year of Reiwa, the turnout of national elections was 43.21% for teens, 36.50% for 20s, and 47.12% for 30s. I am. (The turnout rate for all age groups is 55.93%.) In the 25th House of Councilors election held in July of the first year of Reiwa, 32.28% were in their teens, 30.96% were in their 20s, and 30s were in their 30s. It is 38.78%. (The turnout of all age groups is 48.80%) In this way, the voter turnout of young people is low compared to other age groups in all elections, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is particularly interested in young people. In addition to working on election enlightenment and sovereignty education, we will work closely with related organizations to improve the turnout, but the immediate dwindling birthrate and an aging population is an issue. The Children's and Family Affairs Agency reports directly to the Prime Minister and is an external agency of the Cabinet Office. It has a full-time minister and has the "recommendation right" to encourage ministers of other ministries and agencies to make improvements. Welfare-centered fields such as nursery centers, child allowances, and child abuse prevention measures handled by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Cabinet Office will be transferred. On the other hand, it seems that the fields such as kindergarten and compulsory education will be left behind by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology because adjustments have been difficult. The kid's and Family Affairs Agency and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will jointly create guidelines and guidelines that set standards for kindergarten education and nursery school childcare. It seems that the aim is to receive common education and childcare at all facilities. Regarding the hazing issue, it seems that the two ministries and agencies will share information on serious cases and take integrated measures. Upper Organization, Cabinet Office, Overview Established April 1, 2023 (planned) Predecessor, Cabinet Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Child and Family Affairs Bureau, National Public Safety Commission, National Police Agency, Life Safety Bureau.

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Excerpt from Noda City Agricultural Products Branding Promotion Council. For vegetable production in Higashi Katsushika, the Meiji era was a...