All posts tagged "Japan rice"
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96Rice News in EnglishJapan : 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...
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85Rice News in EnglishJapan to resume rice purchases for stockpiling
Japan’s ministry plans to purchase 210,000 tons of unpolished rice to replenish stocks, which have fallen to about 300,000 tons from roughly...
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142Rice News in EnglishJapan’s 1-Yr Rice Demand through Next June Estimated at Max 7.1 M. Tons
Japan’s agriculture ministry projects staple rice demand at 6.97–7.11 million tons for July 2025–June 2026, slightly below last year. A revised formula...
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202Rice News in EnglishTrump cuts Japanese car import tax to 15%, Japan to buy US rice and planes
US President Donald Trump has signed a decree cutting import tax on Japanese cars from 27.5% to 15%. In exchange, Japan will...
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176Rice News in EnglishJapan Extends Deadline for Stockpiled Rice Sales
Japan’s agriculture ministry has extended the deadline for selling government-stockpiled rice released under discretionary contracts, citing slow retailer deliveries. About 100,000 tons...
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226Rice News in EnglishJapan rice prices double, raising pressure on PM
Public support for PM Ishiba has hit a record low due to inflation and a 101% rise in rice prices. Shortages, hoarding,...
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294Rice News in EnglishRetail 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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267Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice industry in crosshairs as Trump ramps up tariff talk
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that Japan import more American rice is putting pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, already facing...
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253Rice News in EnglishPest 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....
