All posts tagged "Japan"
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213Rice News in EnglishJapan to sell more rice reserves as prices soar
To curb soaring rice prices, Japan began monthly auctions of reserve rice, releasing 210,000 tonnes so far. A poor 2023 harvest, panic-buying,...
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314Rice News in EnglishJapan’s surging rice price draws in lower-cost imports
A sharp rise in rice prices in Japan has led to increased imports of cheaper foreign rice. Retailers like Aeon are now...
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350Rice News in EnglishJapan to Proactively Consider Increasing Rice Production: Ishiba
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that the government will proactively consider boosting rice production amid supply shortages and rising prices. Responding...
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361Rice News in EnglishGhana and Japan commit to boost rice production in Ghana, others
Ghana is reviving key infrastructure projects, including the Volivo to Dorfor Adidome bridge and an interchange in the Ashanti Region, with support...
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198Rice News in EnglishJapan Sells 70,336 Tons of Stockpiled Rice in 2nd Auction
The Japanese agriculture ministry announced the sale of 70,336 tons of stockpiled rice in its second auction, held from March 26 to...
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290Rice News in EnglishCore inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, stays above BOJ target
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...
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753Rice 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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410Sugar 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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480Rice 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...
