Japan: MAFF JFY2020 Budget Focuses on Reinforcement of Agricultural Production Resources and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) received 2.41 trillion yen (roughly US$22.1 billion) for its Japanese Fiscal Year (JFY) 2020 budget, a 0.8 percent decrease from last year. MAFF’s JFY2020 budget focuses on strengthening agricultural production resources and infrastructure to address labor shortages and improve export capabilities. The JFY2020 budget for animal biosecurity increased 260 percent over JFY2019 levels to combat and prevent the spread of virulent infectious diseases.
