All posts tagged "Japan Government"
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60Rice News in EnglishJapan to Move Up Auctions for Imported Rice
Japan will hold its first annual rice import auction on June 27—earlier than the usual September date—to stabilize domestic prices, Agriculture Minister...
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61Rice News in EnglishJapan’s Average Rice Price Falls for 2nd Straight Week
Japan’s average retail rice price fell for the second consecutive week to 4,223 yen per 5 kg, still double last year’s rate....
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308Rice News in EnglishJapan to Release Additional 200,000 Tons of Stockpiled Rice
Japan will release 200,000 tons of stockpiled rice—100,000 tons each from the 2020 and 2021 harvests—to stabilize supply, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi...
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768Rice News in EnglishFarm minister suggests emergency imports could cut Japan rice prices
Japan’s farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi has hinted at emergency rice imports to curb soaring prices, stressing there will be “no sacred cows”...
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89Rice News in EnglishJapan to Review Curbs on Rice Production, Consider Payouts to Farmers as High Prices for the Staple Linger
The government is reviewing its rice output policy to ensure stable supply amid persistently high prices. Officials are considering loosening production controls...
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119Rice News in EnglishTainan exports 500,000 kg of rice to Japan
Taiwan’s Fang Rong Rice Factory has shipped 500,000 kg of Tainan No. 11 rice to Japan, boosting exports amid Japan’s rice shortage....
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465Rice News in EnglishJapan 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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85Rice News in EnglishConvenience 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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101Rice News in EnglishJapan Govt to Consider Buying Back High-Bid Stockpiled Rice; Koizumi May Consider Rereleasing Through No-Bid Contracts
Japan’s government may repurchase rice sold under former Minister Taku Eto’s competitive bidding system if distributors agree. Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said...
