All posts tagged "Japan"
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525Rice News in EnglishPrivate rice imports surge amid shortages in Japan
In fiscal 2024, Japan's private rice imports surged to a record 991 tons by January's end, driven by domestic shortages and soaring...
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221Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines : SRA taps Japan university to improve sugar industry
The Philippines' Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has entered a three-year partnership with the University of Tokyo to enhance sugarcane productivity, particularly for...
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302Rice News in EnglishRice consumption by foreign visitors to Japan forecast to rise 34 percent
Japan's agriculture ministry projects that foreign visitors will consume approximately 70,000 tons of rice in 2025, a 34% increase from the previous...
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171Rice News in EnglishJapan Begins to Take Bids in 2nd Auction of Reserve Rice
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...
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458Rice News in EnglishTokyo : Rice supplies in Japan still low, with prices almost doubled from year ago
Rice prices in Japan have nearly doubled, exceeding ¥4,000 per 5kg, despite an increase in production. Farmers cite poor quality due to...
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227Rice News in EnglishGrocery bill hikes projected as staple crop faces devastating losses – here’s what you need to know
As climate change impacts agriculture globally, Japan is facing a rice shortage due to extreme heat, which has reduced crop quality. In...
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172Rice News in EnglishJapan eyes boosting rice exports eightfold by 2030
Japan aims to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, targeting 350,000 tonnes, despite facing a domestic rice shortage. Rice consumption...
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385Rice News in EnglishJapan plans to export 8 times more rice, avoid shortage at home
Japan plans to boost rice exports to 350,000 tons by 2030 to stabilize domestic supply and prevent shortages. Meanwhile, the U.S. criticizes...
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191Rice News in EnglishJapan Govt Starts Receiving Bids for Stockpiled Rice
Japan’s agriculture ministry has begun auctioning stockpiled rice to address supply shortages and curb rising prices. In the first round, 150,000 tons...
