noun
new grain; new crop
Refers to grain or crops harvested in the current season, often used in agricultural, culinary, or ceremonial contexts.
秋になると、新穀を使った料理が楽しみだ。
In autumn, I look forward to dishes made with new grain.
神社では新穀を供えて収穫に感謝する。
At the shrine, they offer new grain to give thanks for the harvest.