Japan: Sweet potato yield is at lowest record in 20 year - The spread of basal rot is serious.

Published Feb 24, 2021

Tridge summary

In 2020, Japan witnessed a significant decline in sweet potato yield, marking the fourth consecutive year of decrease with a total production of 678,600 tons, the lowest since record-keeping began. This decrease was evident in key producing regions such as Kagoshima and Miyazaki, largely due to sweet potato basal rot. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture has allocated additional funds to combat the disease and bolster production. The decline in yield was also attributed to reduced planting areas and shifts in cultivation due to aging populations. A total of 2 billion yen has been allocated to support measures for maintaining sweet potato productivity amidst these challenges.

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Original content

The yield of sweet potatoes produced in 2020 was 678,600 tons, which was the lowest since the Ministry of Fisheries began collecting statistics. It decreased by 61,100 tons (8%) from the previous year for the fourth consecutive year. Main production area The spread of sweet potato basal rot was affected in Kagoshima and Miyazaki. The Ministry's third supplementary budget for FY2008 will expand measures against the disease and support the continuation of production. , 46,300 tons (18%) decrease from the previous year. 4th place Miyazaki 69,100 tons, down 11,500 tons (14%). 2nd place Ibaraki 182,000 tons, 13,900 tons (13,900 tons) 8%) increased. With a nationwide planting area of 33,100 hectares, there were planting suspensions and item conversions due to the aging of the family, but the decrease was only 3% from the previous year. The decrease was 2080 kg, which was less than 2100 kg for the first time in 27 years. Kagoshima 1970 kg decreased by 15%, Miyazaki decreased by 4% at ...

Source: 日本農業新聞