noun
government-controlled rice
Refers to rice that is purchased, stored, and distributed under government management, often as part of agricultural policy or emergency reserves.
政府米の備蓄量は毎年見直される。
The stockpile of government-controlled rice is reviewed every year.
災害時には政府米が放出されることがある。
Government-controlled rice may be released in times of disaster.
Rice stockpiled for emergencies; government米 is one type of 備蓄米.
Compound of 政府 (government) and 米 (rice). The term became common with post-war rice distribution policies.