備蓄びちく米まいを追加ついか放出ほうしゅつへ 江藤えとう農相のうしょうが表明ひょうめい ことし夏なつまで毎月まいつき放出ほうしゅつ

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto announced to the press after meeting with Prime Minister Ishiba on the morning of the 9th that the government will release its stockpiled rice every month until this summer.

In addition, it was announced that a third bid targeting 100,000 tons of reserve rice would be held in late April.

After meeting with Prime Minister Ishiba on the morning of the 9th, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto told reporters, In order to stabilize the rising price of rice, we will ensure that reserve rice is supplied continuously until the lean period this summer, and we will implement monthly sales of reserve rice until summer. He announced that, following instructions from Prime Minister Ishiba, the government would release reserve rice every month until this summer.

<br><br>In addition, it was revealed that a third bidding for 100,000 tons of reserved rice is planned for late April.

Furthermore, Minister Eto requested distributors to work towards resolving the high prices so that consumers can smoothly purchase rice.

We are considering taking further measures without hesitation if necessary, he said.

<br><br>They plan to hold discussion meetings with wholesalers and major retailers next week

<br><br>To facilitate the distribution of rice, the government has decided to release a total of 210,000 tons of reserve rice into the market in two phases, and sales began in stores from late March.

<br><br>However, the surge in rice prices has continued, and the average price of rice in supermarkets nationwide was 4,206 yen including tax per 5 kilograms for the week ending March 30, marking a 13-week consecutive increase.

<br>Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: We will respond to stabilize the increased prices<br>In the morning press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated, The survey results on the stock status of rice for the 6th year of Reiwa, published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries at the end of March, confirmed that many stakeholders are feeling a sense of shortage in the future.

We want to respond firmly so that we can stably supply rice to consumers and calm the rising prices, based on the instructions of Prime Minister Ishiba, he said.