AreaJapan

Commodity GroupGrains

CommoditySorghum

Date01/02/2013

Policy CategoryStocks

Policy InstrumentIncrease animal feed reserves

DescriptionIncreased animal feed grain reserves, including maize would be increased by 44 percent year-on-year, to 1.15 million tonnes, for the fiscal year beginning 1 April 2013. This comprises government reserves of 600 000 tonnes and 550 000 tonnes of those held by feed suppliers.