Vol. 22 No. 7 March 2005
NEWS
Domestic

MAFF Budget Proposal of 2,9672.2 Billion Yen Decided
MAFF Finalizes Organizational Change Proposal
Moves to Establish Agriculture Funds
Scheme Grouping Subsidized Projects Under 7 Grants Includes "Allocation for Local Proposals"
Forestry Agency to Support Forest Maintenance by Ordinary Enterprises
One Year On, MAFF Urges Early Reporting of Outbreaks of Avian InfluenzaMAFF to Establish Permanent Sales Outlets for Japanese Agricultural Products Overseas

International
Korean Demand for Abolition of IQs on Fishery Products may Impact on FTA Talks
Japan and Malaysia Reach Broad Agreement on Agriculture, Fisheries in EPA Talks
MAFF Considers Using Minimum Access Rice in Aid to Areas Hit by Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
Topics
Japanese Fruit Highly Rated at Tasting Session in Beijing
"Plant Factory" to be Set Up in Former Bank Vault
Environment, Science and Technology
Scientists Find Mulberry Leaves Have Deodorant Effect
Food Marketing and Distribution
"Production Information Disclosed JAS" to Apply to Rice and Vegetables

COMMENT
Structural Reform, Agriculture and Farming Villages: Farmers to be Food Awareness Instructors