[Rice shortage] Wholesaler “If cheap stockpiled rice suddenly becomes available， the price of the rice I’m currently preparing will plummet， and I’ll end up losing money and dying． Stop it．”
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura has made an unusual request to the national government, citing a series of rice shortages that have left people unable to buy rice in stores. [Image] “There’s no need to let it sit” Governor Yoshimura: Rice shortage in Osaka… 80% of stores out of stock ■ “There’s no need to let it sit” Governor Yoshimura requests release Osaka Governor Yoshimura Hirofumi Expand Governor Yoshimura “I don’t think there’s any need to keep the (government) stockpiled rice as it is. If supply and demand are tight, there’s no need to let it sit in warehouses.” Osaka Governor Yoshimura said on the 26th that he had requested the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to release government stockpiles of rice. Government stockpiled rice
Government stockpiled rice is rice stored by the government to ensure a stable supply in the event of consecutive years of poor rice harvests. The most recent release onto the market was in 2012, when production declined due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. According to a survey by Osaka Prefecture, approximately 80% of retail stores in the prefecture are running out of rice. In response to Governor Yoshimura’s request, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reportedly responded as follows: Governor Yoshimura: “The government has responded that it has no plans to release stockpiles of rice at this time. The reason is that supply and demand are not tight nationwide. There are differences in perception of the facts regarding whether supply and demand is tight or not.” MAFF’s view on securing stocks Expanded The MAFF has stated that as of the end of June, there were 1.56 million tons of rice in stock nationwide, and that stocks have been secured until September, when the new rice will be available. ■Is it necessary to release government stockpiled rice? The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries… Interview with a wholesaler in Osaka Prefecture Is it necessary to release government stockpiled rice? Is it not? The program interviewed a wholesaler in Osaka Prefecture. A wholesaler in Higashiosaka City… A wholesaler in Higashiosaka City “I think (Governor Yoshimura) said something good. I also had the opportunity to speak with someone from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in July, and they told me that “it is customary to release stockpiled rice as feed rather than for eating.” “I guess they just don’t have a good feel for it,” said another wholesaler. A wholesaler in Matsubara City… Rice wholesaler in Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture “After the government stockpile of rice is released, the market price will change drastically, so it’s a bit bad. Providing stockpiled rice is a secret trick, so it’s a problem if it’s done. If cheap government stockpiled rice suddenly appeared from the outside, the price of the rice I’m currently preparing would plummet, and I’d end up losing money and going dead. “They’re telling us to stop.” Opinions are divided among wholesalers over the release of government stockpiled rice. The program once again inquired with the person in charge at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Source image below.
If they really do have stockpiles, they should release them quickly and control the situation so they don’t have to raise prices. Actually, isn’t there no such thing as stockpiled rice?
When I see these bastards I think Huh? They’re not stockpiling for you guys!!! Die, rice wholesalers!!! All citizens should be happy. The government will release all of its stockpiled rice! This will solve the rice shortage! It makes me want to shut down rice wholesalers.
Like Abenomasks, it would be important if it has the effect of encouraging wholesalers to sell the masks they’ve been holding onto in hopes of raising prices. Just do it.
Everyone knows the wholesalers are hiding things to raise prices, so if this is just a bluff to get them to spill the beans, Yoshimura is pretty impressive.
It’s in short supply so it’s ridiculous to complain. Maybe they actually have more than enough stock and have been driving up the prices? Prices have gone up, so even if they have to cry over this year’s sales, they’ll be happy from next year onwards. However, if prices don’t fall despite a bumper harvest, the people will not forgive them.
Those fake wholesalers of junk rice should go out of business. This is what happens after liberalization. It’s all the fault of the LDP and the government.
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