CHINADAILY, Author at AgriInsite

Japan’s rice prices continue to rise despite government intervention

Retail rice prices in Japan climbed for the 14th straight week, reaching ¥4,214 ($29.30) for a 5-kg bag—more than double last year’s...

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Rice News in English

Private rice imports surge amid shortages in Japan

In fiscal 2024, Japan's private rice imports surged to a record 991 tons by January's end, driven by domestic shortages and soaring...

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Rice News in English

Japan to auction reserve rice next week

Japan’s Agriculture Ministry will auction 150,000 tons of government reserve rice on March 10 to stabilize market distribution. The rice, reaching wholesalers...

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Rice News in English

China to expand plantation of ratoon rice by over 666,000 hectares

China plans to expand ratoon rice cultivation by 10 million mu (666,666 hectares) by 2030 to enhance food security. This green, resource-efficient...

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Maize News in English

China joins hands with global center to enhance maize, wheat yield

China and CIMMYT are deepening crop-breeding cooperation with Africa and South Asia to enhance wheat production and disease resistance. Joint efforts have...

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Rice News in English

Chinese researchers map pan-genome of rice

Chinese researchers have unveiled nearly complete genomes of 13 wild rice species and constructed an ultra pan-genome map, identifying 101,723 gene families....

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Maize News in English

Chinese scientists achieve major success in maize harvesting

Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in maize cultivation, discovering a method to reduce the moisture content of maize kernels at maturity...

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Edible Oil News in English

China : New edible vegetable oil transport guideline launched

China's State Administration for Market Regulation has introduced mandatory standards for the transportation of edible vegetable oil, effective February 1, 2025, following...