noun
rice holdings; rice stocks
Refers to rice held in reserve, typically by the government or an organization, for price stabilization or emergency supply.
政府は保有米を放出して米価の高騰を抑えた。
The government released its rice stocks to curb the surge in rice prices.
今年の不作に備えて、保有米を増やす必要が
We need to increase rice holdings in preparation for this year's poor harvest.
備蓄米 emphasizes rice stored for emergencies, whereas 保有米 is a broader term for rice holdings, including those for market stabilization.
Compound of 保有 (holdings, possession) and 米 (rice).