Japan farmers Archives

Pest outbreaks feared to affect rice harvests in Japan again

Japan’s agriculture ministry has forecast frequent outbreaks of stink bugs harmful to rice crops across several regions, including Hokkaido, Kanto, and Chugoku....

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Northern Japan farmers slam government policy to boost rice production

Farmers in Tsuruoka, Yamagata — one of Japan’s key rice-producing regions — strongly criticized the government's push to increase rice output amid...

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In reversal, Japan now wants rice farmers to produce more. Will it work?

Japan is reversing decades-old rice policies to boost production after shortages doubled retail prices. A new plan aims to expand output and...

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Japan : Ishiba Pushes for Policy Shift to Increase Rice Production

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a policy shift to boost rice production and ensure stable supply, promising income security for motivated...

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Japan resists US pressure on rice imports amid domestic shortage

Japan reaffirmed its stance on protecting domestic agriculture amid U.S. pressure to increase American rice imports. Despite a rice shortage and soaring...

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Japan’s retail rice prices fall below 4,000 yen, hitting prime minister’s target

Japan’s retail rice prices fell below 4,000 yen per 5kg for the first time in four months, dropping 6.1% to 3,920 yen...

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Japan’s Agriculture Ministry Starts Survey of Rice Farmers Across Japan on Production Outlook

Japan’s Agriculture Ministry has launched a nationwide online survey to gather rice farmers’ mid- and long-term production plans. Running through July, the...