令りょう和わ3年度ねんど産さんの備蓄びちく米まい「古こ古こ古米こまい」初日しょにちに一定いってい数量すうりょうの申し込もうしこみ

The acceptance of applications for the purchase of reserve rice through discretionary contracts for small and medium-sized businesses began on the 30th.

The rice being sold this time is from the 2021 harvest, known as kokokokumai very old rice. On the night of the 30th, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi told reporters, We have received a considerable number of applications, revealing that a certain quantity of applications had already been received on the first day.

The acceptance of applications for the purchase of stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts with small and medium-sized retailers and rice dealers began on the 30th.

The target is 80,000 tons of rice from the 2021 harvest, known as kokokokumai very old rice, and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi has previously stated that the price in stores will likely be around 1,800 yen excluding tax for 5 kilograms.

Regarding the results of the first day of applications, Minister Koizumi told reporters on the night of the 30th, We have received a considerable number of applications.

He stated, Ive heard that applications have come in by the tens of thousands, revealing that a significant number of applications have been received.

As soon as the verification process is complete, they would like to announce the specific numbers.

On the other hand, some businesses will begin selling the stockpiled rice, which was sold through negotiated contracts, in stores starting from the 31st.

Regarding this, Minister Koizumi said, I didnt expect this either.

I was hoping to make it in time for the first week of June, but thanks to the efforts of the private sector, we were able to achieve it in May.

I am filled with gratitude toward everyone involved, he said.