Japan: Economic support measures for several industries as part of the supplementary budget 2021 (November 2021)

On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 42 billion (USD 371.68 million) to promote the production of high-profit crops. The funds will be used for promoting the market development of new vegetable production, such as rice, barley, soybeans, corn etc. The funds will also be used for introducing low-cost production technology and providing support for equipment and facilities for the introduction and development of new markets. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supple...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 3.3 billion (USD 29.20 million) for increasing the profitability and productivity of wheat and soybean. The project will support farm consolidations, introduce agricultural machinery and technology, develop storage facilities that respond to harvest fluctuations, support product development, etc. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also a...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 4.6 billion (USD 40.71 million) for promoting the shift from growing rice to wheat, soybeans, and vegetables, etc. and promoting the use of paddy fields by improving drainage, etc. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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Financial grant

On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 24 billion (USD 212.39 million) for direct payment subsidies to farmers. The funds will be provided as subsidies and production area grants to farmers who have worked on shifting to crops that are in demand. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 59.2 billion (USD 523.89 million) for the fishery income stabilization project. The funds will be used to stabilize the revenues of fishermen who have been affected due to changes in catches. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 1.7 billion (USD 15.04 million) as emergency support for labor shortages in the agricultural (JPY 1.3 billion) and the fisheries sector (JPY 400 million). The funds will support efforts to secure a labor force by employing alternate human resources and coordinating production areas and management entities in the agricultural, fishery, and marine production industries. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, whic...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 2 billion (USD 17.7 million) to support the stock of marine products lying stagnant due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will provide support for the storage fee, transportation fee, etc. for this stagnant stock. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions)...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 20 billion (USD 177 million) for the development of new sales channels for domestic agricultural, forestry, and fishery products. The funds will support farmers, foresters, fishermen, food processors, etc. who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 1.8 billion (USD 15.93 million) to promote the production of high-quality compost, including pellet compost. The funds will also support the installation of machinery, maintenance of facilities, repairs, etc. and the distribution of the compost. The measure has been listed under "livestock environmental measure comprehensive support project (translated)". The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effectiv...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 3.8 billion (USD 33.63 million) to establish a sustainable dry-field production system. The funds will be used to support efforts to reduce the risk of disease and pest outbreaks, shift to in-demand crops, respond to labour shortage issues, control disease and expand production, make production more environmentally friendly, etc. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. Th...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 1.5 billion (USD 13.27 million) for supporting fishing activities in Hokkaido region. Specifically, the funds will be used to develop wide-area monitoring technology and methods to predict the occurrence of red tides and improve the fishing grounds. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the gove...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 5.5 billion (USD 48.67 million) to support the acceleration of farmland by the Farmland Intermediate Management Organization (translated). The support has been listed under measures that have been introduced to improve productivity in agriculture, forestry and fisheries and the revitalization of rural areas. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan approved JPY 1.8 billion (USD 15.93 million) to facilitate the transition of leaf tobacco producers to other crops. The funding will be used to support efforts for the introduction of new crops, installation of demonstration facilities, the introduction of leasing of agricultural machinery, development of shared nursery facilities and pre-cooling chambers, etc. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until ...

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Price stabilisation

On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan approved JPY 7.2 billion (USD 63.72 million) to provide subsidies to vegetable producers. The subsidy will be provided in case of price drops to ensure stable production and supply of vegetables is sustained. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan approved JPY 4.5 billion (USD 39.82 million) to promote a shift towards lower fertilizer costs. Support will be provided to agricultural companies for the promotion of proper fertilizer application based on soil analysis and use of local compost. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see relat...

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Production subsidy

On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan approved JPY 23 billion (USD 203.54 million) as compensation payments to manufacturers of compound feed. The payments will be provided to compensate the rice in prices of raw materials or sea freight. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The supplementary budget includes support for additional programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan approved JPY 8.9 billion (USD 78.76 million) as compensation payments to fishermen and aquaculture operators. The compensation will be provided when the price of fuel and mixed feed rises. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan approved JPY 83.6 billion (USD 739.82 million) to support restoration and reconstruction work due to damage from disasters. The funds will partly be used for the restoration of damaged farm and agricultural land and facilities in addition to other damaged infrastructure. The funds allocated for farm and agricultural lands have not been specified. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. ...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 16.7 billion (USD 147.79 million) to strengthen the competitiveness of the fisheries industry. The funds will be used for the demonstration of and conversion to new operation and production systems for improving profitability, demonstrating large-scale aquaculture systems, introducing fishing boats by leasing, introducing labour-saving equipment, developing shared used facilities, etc. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplem...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 25.5 billion (USD 225.66 million) as support to consolidate and expand farmlands. The support will be provided for farmland partitions, drainage measures, labour-saving water management interventions, etc. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 7.7 billion (USD 68.14 million) as support for the introduction of smart agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 2.3 billion (USD 20.35 million) to support the introduction of agricultural machinery and facilities for farmers. The support will be provided in areas where the "Farmland Intermediate Management Organization" (translated) is implemented. The budget is announced as part of the 2021 supplementary budget, which is effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget has also announced support for other programmes of the government (see...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 4.7 billion (USD 41.6 million) for promoting grassland development. The grasslands will be developed to contribute to efficient food production for livestock clusters. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The supplementary budget includes support for additional programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 6 billion (USD 53 million) to support initiatives for strengthening the competitiveness of domestic cheese. This funding will support measures for improving the quality of raw milk, reducing costs, and developing of facilities to increase productivity. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The supplementary budget includes support for additional programmes of the governme...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 7.8 billion (USD 69 million) to provide subsidies for increasing the number of cattle to expand wagyu beef exports. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The supplementary budget includes support for additional programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 61.7 billion (USD 546 million) to increase the profitability of livestock and dairy farming. The budget will provide support for the introduction of machinery and facilities to strengthen production, improve profitability, and expand exports. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The supplementary budget includes support for additional programmes of the government (see re...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 1.9 billion (USD 16.81 million) to support the restructuring of processing facilities for agricultural and livestock products. The funding is part of the 2021-2022 supplementary budget that will be effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget also includes support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 4.9 billion (USD 43.36 million) for smart agricultural technology development, demonstration, and dissemination of information for implementation. The funding will support technologies that accelerate smart production sites. The funding is part of the 2021-2022 supplementary budget that will be effective until 31 March 2022. The supplementary budget also includes support for other programmes of the government (see related interventions)...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan as part of the 2021 supplementary budget allocated JPY 47.2 billion (USD 417.7 million) for promoting the conversion of paddy fields to highly profitable crops. The budget will be used to create a foundation for enhancing the fields with better drainage and irrigation. The fiscal year in Japan is from 1 April to 13 March. The government has also announced support for other programmes under the budget (see related interventions).

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On 26 November 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan allocated JPY 31 billion (USD 27.43 million) to support agricultural production. The funds will be used for the introduction of machinery for highly profitable crops, the development of collection and shipping facilities, building soil, and developing base facilities for exporters. Further, budget will be allocated to strenghten the competitiveness of the crops by introducing new varieties, and supporting ne...

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On 26 November 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan allocated JPY 49'482 million (USD 437.89 million) for strengthening the international competitiveness and product supply capability of the wood industry. The funding is part of the 2021 supplementary budget that runs until 31 March 2022. The funds will be used to promote exports, increase the scale and efficiency of processing facilities, and support facility development. Further, road networks will be deve...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 7'003 million (USD 62 million) for supporting the exports of meat products. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The funding will be used to support the development of consortiums of livestock farmers, meat processing and distribution companies, development of slaughterhouses, and the development of export-friendly livestock product processing facilities. The supplement...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 4 billion (USD 35 million) to support infrastructure development for the exports of marine products. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The funding will be used to support large-scale distribution bases of marine products and strengthen aquaculture production bases. The supplementary budget includes support for additional programmes of the government (see related inte...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 4.8 billion (USD 42.48 million) for supporting the development of facilities related to food exports. This would include support for collection, shipping, storage, and processing facilities, and wholesale market facilities that support cold chains. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The supplementary budget includes support for additional programmes of the government ...

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On 26 November 2021, the government of Japan allocated JPY 6.4 billion (USD 56.64 million) to support the development of HACCP-compliant facilities for food exports. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The budget will provide support for the construction of new facilities for the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of processed food products for exports. The funds will also be used to support consulting expenses for the...

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On 26 November 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan allocated JPY 2'202 million (USD 19.49 million) for developing and promoting consortiums for livestock related exports. The funding will be used to support the establishment of consortiums, business negotiations and promotions conducted by the consortiums, projects related to the demands of export destination countries, and nurturing new consortiums. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the...

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On 26 November 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan announced a JPY 5 billion (USD 44.25 million) funding that will be provided to investment entities to invest in export businesses. The money will be provided through the Japan Finance Corporation and can only be used to fund the management of export-related agricultural, forestry, and fishery corporation. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. ...

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On 26 November 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan announced a JPY 1'695 million (USD 15 million) budget to support global production areas to increase the exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The project includes JPY 480 million (USD 4.25 million) to support the development of export business plans in cooperation with the Global Farme...

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On 26 November 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan announced a JPY 2'189 million (USD 19.37 million) budget for establishing export support systems in target countries. The budget is allocated until 31 March 2022 as part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022. The project components include - support to strengthen compliance with regulations (JPY 100 million yen) establishing support platform and developing systems to support exports (JPY 6...

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On 26 November 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan allocated JPY 2'049 million (approx. USD 18 million) to finance support provided to exporters by the JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and the JFOODO (Japan Food Overseas Promotion Center). The support is part of the supplementary budget for the year 2021-2022 (1 April to 31 March). According to the project overview, JETRO will use the funds to provide support for exports for overseas trade fairs an...

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