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Japan’s feed industry shifts toward corn as rice prices remain elevated

Japan’s feed millers are replacing rice with corn as high rice prices persist after the 2024 shortage. USDA forecasts corn imports rising...

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Sugar News in English

Japan sees significant long-term potential in Philippines’ sugarcane sector: Ambassador Endo Kazuya

Japan is deepening cooperation with the Philippines to develop sugarcane-based bioethanol. At a Bacolod symposium, Ambassador Endo Kazuya highlighted a five-year Japan–Philippines...

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Rice News in English

Japan’s Average Rice Price Sets New Record High

Japan’s average retail rice price hit a record 4,335 yen per 5 kg in the week to Sunday, driven by costlier brand...

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Rice News in English

Japan retail rice price hits record high since gov’t release eased

Japan’s average supermarket rice price hit a record 4,444 yen per 5 kg, rising 116 yen in a week and marking the...

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Rice News in English

Japan’s rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister

Japanese consumers are grappling with near-record rice prices, now about 23% higher year-on-year, as inflation continues to outpace wage growth. Despite government...

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Rice News in English

Japan 2026 staple rice production seen falling to 7.11 million tons

Japan’s agriculture ministry forecasts 2026 rice output at 7.11 million tons, about 370,000 tons less than 2025, aligning production with demand to...

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Rice News in English

Japan : New farm minister hints at rethink of rice output increase

Japan’s new agriculture minister, Norikazu Suzuki, signaled a shift from the previous administration’s rice production policies, emphasizing demand-based output. He noted farmer...