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It is important to secure a stable supply of food, which nurtures human life and supports a healthy and fulfilling life, in order to realize a not only economically but emotionally affluent society where the people can live with peace of mind into the future. Furthermore, we must achieve the sound development of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry that fulfills the functions of not only food production, but also preservation of the national land and the natural environment, formation of a beautiful landscape and dissemination of cultures. For this purpose, the vitality of agricultual , and fishing villages must be fully utilized, which serve as the foundation for such development.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries strives to ensure the safety and security of food, while placing importance on the perspective of the consumers. The Ministry also makes efforts to nurture the labor-force of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries, secure formland and its effective use, and promote the comprehensive development of agricultural and fishing villages, Furthermore, the Ministry undertakes measures to devolop sustainable forests which supply water and greenery, and fhus prevent global warming, as well as the development of the fisheries industry which utilizes and cherishes the bounties of the sea.


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