FGAP (Fukushima Good Agricultural Practice) has the same basic items as other third-party certified GAPs, and it seems that it is characterized by newly stipulating measures against radioactive substances in detail. In addition, it seems that the subsidy project is providing support such as reducing the burden of certification acquisition costs (examination costs, analysis costs for residual pesticides and water quality, costs for utilizing private consultants, etc.). It is said that the number of certified GAPs acquired, which was 10 at the end of 2016 before the start of certification GAP efforts in Fukushima Prefecture, has increased to 151 as of the end of March 2019. In addition to farmers, 10 agricultural high schools and 11 prefectural agricultural junior colleges have obtained certification, and I hear that they are also promoting the development of agricultural successors such as young people who will lead the next generation. The number of GAP certifications acquired in the prefecture has been steadily increasing due to the efforts of the parties concerned since the declaration in May 2017, but the production volume is still insufficient to meet the demand and GAP in the distribution / consumption stage. It seems that raising awareness is an issue. For this reason, we will further promote efforts by producer groups and organizations such as JA to accelerate the expansion of production volume, and at the same time, we will raise awareness by holding fairs in collaboration with distributors such as mass retailers inside and outside the prefecture. The key is to expand the distribution volume. In addition, as these efforts spread not only in Fukushima but throughout the country, it seems that it is still necessary to create an environment where consumers can come into contact with certified products on a daily basis. Through this initiative, Japan's agriculture will be supported by regaining confidence in the agricultural products produced in Fukushima Prefecture that were lost in the nuclear power plant accident caused by the 3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake, regaining the pride of producers through the process of acquiring certification, and evoking further development. I can't stop believing that it will be the cornerstone.
In the Yanagawa Isazawa district of Date City in the eastern part of the basin, the dried persimmon “partially dried Japanese persimmon”, which is a traditional specialty of this area, is produced. Date's “partially dried Japanese persimmon” production began in the middle of the 18th century, and has a history of about 100 years since the establishment of the “sulfur fumigation method” in the Taisho era. However, due to the effects of the nuclear accident caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, this traditional partially dried Japanese persimmon production was forced to refrain from production for two years for the first time in its long history. In 2013, processing work resumed for the first time in two years. Producers are trying to completely revive Date's “partially dried Japanese persimmon”, maintain and inherit traditional techniques and tastes, and protect the culture and scenery of their hometown. Was formed. In 2016, I heard that production recovered to 75% of what ...
