Nhk World, Author at AgriInsite

Japan starts early release of tax-free rice imports to cool prices

Japan has begun releasing tax-free imported rice earlier than usual to curb persistently high grain prices. Under its 770,000-ton minimum access commitment,...

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Japan’s supermarket rice prices dip for first time in 3 weeks

Japan’s agriculture ministry reports rice prices fell 0.7% in late August to 3,776 yen (\$26) per 5 kg bag, marking the first...

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Retail rice prices in Japan drop for 7th straight week

Retail rice prices in Japan have declined for seven consecutive weeks, averaging 3,534 yen (about \$24) per 5 kg by July 6,...

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Japan supermarket rice prices drop to 5-month low

Rice prices at Japanese supermarkets have dropped for the sixth consecutive week, reaching a five-month low, according to the agriculture ministry's latest...

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Japan panel to probe cause of soaring rice price

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has launched a ministerial task force to address rising rice prices. The panel will investigate supply system...

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Convenience stores in Japan begin selling govt. stockpiled rice

Japan's major convenience stores, including Lawson and FamilyMart, have begun selling low-priced rice from national reserves under a new no-bid contract system....

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Japanese govt. lists US tariffs, rice supply as top policy priorities

Japan’s draft economic policy prioritizes countering US tariffs and stabilizing rice supply. It outlines support for domestic industries and sustainable farming. To...

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Japan’s agriculture ministry halts applications to buy stockpiled rice

Japan’s agriculture ministry has halted new applications from major retailers seeking to buy government-stockpiled rice after high demand. About 70 retailers applied...

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