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Japan sets up panel to review five-year-old Midori Act
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has set up a review panel to examine the Midori Act five years after it took effect. The first meeting is set for October 30, Reiwa 8, and will focus on how to make food supply more resilient to climate change. Five members, including Taku Sato and Kenji Fuma, will take part.
What does it mean?
The government has started a review of its law on greener farming. The first meeting is on October 30, Reiwa 8, and the panel will look at how to keep food supplies steady as the climate changes.
Who is affected?
Farmers, food producers and people who buy food in Japan.