Feed Policy for Livestock Industry Promotion

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' livestock promotion feed policy page presents comprehensive initiatives centered on expanding domestic feed production and utilization. Key policies include support for feed production through crop-livestock partnerships and promotion of domestic feeds such as feed rice, corn for grain, and whole crop silage rice. For stable feed supply, the government operates compound feed price stabilization systems, feed grain stockpiling measures, distribution rationalization support, and import adjustment through tariff quota systems. Specific support programs include assistance for feed production organizations (contractors and TMR centers), agricultural work safety measures, grazing promotion, and eco-feed utilization enhancement. In research and statistics, the ministry continuously conducts pet food industry surveys, publishes monthly feed reports, and investigates greenhouse gas reduction feeds. Through multifaceted approaches including incorporating feed production into regional plans, utilizing public pastures, and responding to international feed policies, Japan supports improved feed self-sufficiency rates and sustainable livestock management.