Announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan on March 4, 2022. At the "Ministerial Meeting on Soaring Crude Oil Prices," the government will work together to implement urgent measures against soaring crude oil prices in light of recent geopolitical changes such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It seems that the ministry will respond urgently and flexibly to these changes in the current situation and take support measures. Measures against soaring fuel prices for facility gardening, etc., power-up project for production base production (Agriculture Bureau), measures to promote the growth of forestry and timber industry, measures to strengthen supply and utilization of timber for construction (Forestry Agency), measures against soaring fuel prices for facility gardening, etc. Strengthen the safety net function by raising the upper limit of the reserve level. Expanded support frames, etc. to support the introduction of energy-saving equipment for facility gardening farmers. Regarding support for the introduction of energy-saving equipment for mushroom producers and wood processing companies, some requirements will be reviewed and the scope of support will be expanded. Last year, soaring crude oil prices put pressure on farmers who grow vegetables and fruits in greenhouses. The wholesale price of cucumber gradually increased due to the increased burden of fuel costs such as heavy oil and kerosene, and there was concern that it would affect households in the future. The ministry is soliciting additional applications for a support system to cover fuel costs. It seems that the subsidy for fuel costs was paid when the standard calculated by the average price for the past 7 years was exceeded. As usual, the application acceptance, which was once closed in early July, will resume in September due to the rise in crude oil prices. Since then, the soaring price of crude oil has not stopped, and in November, the recruitment was started for the first time since the establishment of the system in 2012, for the third time a year. However, fuel prices are not the only thing that puts pressure on farmers' management. In green houses and the like, the prices of covering materials made from petroleum product naphtha are increasing one after another. In addition, the price of fertilizer, which is indispensable for food production, continues to rise. In addition to the influence of Japan's stagflation, it seems that the factors are strong demand for fertilizer due to the rise in the global grain market and the rise in sea freight rates due to high crude oil prices.
It cannot be overlooked that the global monetary easing that accompanies the Corona disaster has led to higher stock prices and stimulated the purchasing motivation of wealthy people for dietary education. Global surplus gold and supply instability are also accelerating high oil prices. In addition to fuel oil, fishing nets and styrofoam are also increasing in price. In addition, the depreciation of the yen has combined to make the business environment for domestic fishing more difficult. In Ibaraki Prefecture, as a new attempt, Yokohama Reito Co., Ltd. (founded in 1948. The fish and shrimp, which are valuable sources of protein for postwar Japanese suffering from food shortages, were landed in Yokohama. Started as a business to sell to wholesalers nationwide. The cold warehouse business, which is indispensable for storing fresh marine products, will start almost at the same time. Constructed at a key point of food supply. Using advanced technology and know-how, various foods such as a...