Japan GAP Association, increase in certified farms for fruits and vegetables, and JA-related group certification on the rise

Published 2024년 6월 25일

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The Japan GAP Association has reported a slight decrease in the number of certified farms in 2024, with a total of 6,993 farms and 2,139 certified farms across JGAP and ASIAGAP. Despite this, there has been a notable increase in the number of fresh produce farms, such as vegetables and fruits, while the number of tea farms has seen a significant decrease. The prefectures with the most certified farms are Shizuoka and Kagoshima, known for their agricultural production. The most common certified items are cabbage, tomatoes, and leaf lettuce. The association believes that the demand for certified agricultural products from food businesses focused on safety, sustainability, and SDGs is driving this trend.

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The Japan GAP Association has recently compiled the number of certified farms for 2024. As of the end of March 2024, the total number of JGAP and ASIAGAP certified farms is 6,993, and the number of certified farms is 2,139, both of which are slightly down compared to the previous year. The breakdown is 5,058 farms and 1,722 certified farms for JGAP, and 1,935 farms and 417 certified farms for ASIAGAP. The results this time are thought to be influenced by the fact that while fresh produce (vegetables and fruits) showed a large increase since 2019 and 2020, the total number of tea farms has decreased significantly. Regarding the results, the association said, "Even in these circumstances, there is an increasing desire to purchase certified agricultural products from food businesses that focus on safety, security, sustainability, and SDGs, and this is thought to be leading to a large increase in fresh produce." In addition, the results of this survey show that there are many ...

Source: Nouson