It is equally involved in the collection, distribution, and marketing of agricultural products, which it handles through its own channels. ZEN-NOH is working vigorously to further develop Japanese agriculture, to improve farm life, and to secure reliable supplies of food for the nation.
Japan relies heavily on overseas sources of raw materials.
ZEN-NOH imports quality materials for Japanese farmers, including fertilizers, feedstuffs, LP gas and oil, in order to promote their stability and cost efficiency. Overseas operations range from direct importing from producing countries to establishing procurement subsidiaries and production bases and chartering ocean-going vessels.