crop condition index; rice-crop index
An agricultural statistic, often used in Japanese news and government reports, that indicates the expected harvest yield relative to a normal year. Primarily associated with rice, but can apply to other crops.
This year's crop condition index fell below the average year.
According to the crop condition index released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the rice yield was somewhat poor.
This year's crop condition index came out to 98.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the crop condition index.