The Japan Dairy Council was established
in August 1962 at the behest of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries. In 1966, with the enactment of the Deficiency Payment
Law, the Japan Dairy Council became a public service corporation.
It is composed of prefectural-level associations, and overseen by
national advisory organizations such as the Central Union of Agricultural
Cooperatives and *five other national federations of agricultural
associations. The objectives of the Japan Dairy Council, as stated
in its Articles of Association are:
"To promote the continued development of the Japanese dairy
industry by strengthening sales, assuring stable supply, and rationalizing
distribution through the Japanese agricultural cooperative system."
*Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations, National
Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, National Federation of Settlers
Cooperatives, The Central Cooperatives Bank for Agriculture and
Forestry, and National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural
Cooperatives.
The Japan Dairy Council undertakes
a wide range of activities designed to assist Japanese dairy farmers
in improving production, management, and distribution efficiency.
These activities include:
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Providing sales consulting and mediation services
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Coordinating national production in conjunction
with the prefectural-level associations and the Federation of
Agricultural Cooperative Associations
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Preparing supply forecasts
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Providing advice on the treatment, production
(including production commissioned to others), storage, and
sale of raw milk
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Disposing of dairy products commissioned by dairy
producers
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Promoting consumption of milk and other dairy
products
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Accumulating and disseminating data relevant to
the Japanese dairy industry
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Other activities in association with the above
Japan Dairy Council
JA BLDG. 1-8-3 OHTEMACHI
CHIYODA-KU. TOKYO 100-0004.JAPAN
TEL 03-3245-7621 FAX 03-3242-2423
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