Tokyo's core consumer inflation accelerated to 2.4% in March, surpassing the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the fifth consecutive month. This...
In fiscal 2024, Japan's private rice imports surged to a record 991 tons by January's end, driven by domestic shortages and soaring...
The Philippines' Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has entered a three-year partnership with the University of Tokyo to enhance sugarcane productivity, particularly for...
Japan's agriculture ministry projects that foreign visitors will consume approximately 70,000 tons of rice in 2025, a 34% increase from the previous...
Japan’s agriculture ministry has launched the second round of its auction for government-stockpiled rice, aiming to stabilize rising prices. Of the 210,000...
Rice prices in Japan have nearly doubled, exceeding ¥4,000 per 5kg, despite an increase in production. Farmers cite poor quality due to...
As climate change impacts agriculture globally, Japan is facing a rice shortage due to extreme heat, which has reduced crop quality. In...
Japan aims to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, targeting 350,000 tonnes, despite facing a domestic rice shortage. Rice consumption...
Japan plans to boost rice exports to 350,000 tons by 2030 to stabilize domestic supply and prevent shortages. Meanwhile, the U.S. criticizes...