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Why rice rules Japan

Rice is to the Japanese what wine is to the French. There are regional histories and mythical lore. There are family heirloom...

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Rice News in English

Relief on way amid Japan’s rice shortage as new harvest starts

Farmers in Japan's rice regions, like Niigata Prefecture, have begun harvesting, easing the national rice shortage. Niigata plans to ship 130,000 tons...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Japan : Commissioning of Omaezakikou biomass plant postponed to March 2025

RENOVA has postponed the commissioning of the Omaezakikou biomass power plant from October 2024 to March 2025 due to technical adjustments. The...

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Wheat News in English

Japan to seek 65,000 tons of feed wheat and 25,000 tons barley via tender

TOKYO, September 4(Reuters) -Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said on Wednesday that it will seek 65,000 metric tons of feed...

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Rice News in English

Japan : Agricultural Ministry holds meeting on rice shortage in stores

On Wednesday, the agriculture ministry met with stakeholders to address rice shortages in stores. Despite a balanced overall supply-demand situation, private-sector rice...

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Rice News in English

Japan’s rice exports hit record high for Jan.-Jul. period

Japan's rice exports reached a record high of 24,469 tons from January to July, marking a 23% increase from the previous year,...

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Rice News in English

Japan bets on heat-resistant rice as hot summers hurt harvest

Japan is battling a severe rice shortage due to extreme weather last year, causing low reserves and high prices. The Saitama Agricultural...

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Rice News in English

Govt. urges smooth distribution of rice amid shortage

Japan's agriculture ministry has urged rice wholesalers to ensure smooth distribution due to a nationwide shortage. Supermarket stocks are low, causing consumer...

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Rice News in English