All posts tagged "Japan"
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79Rice News in EnglishJapan’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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68Rice News in EnglishJapan 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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77Rice News in EnglishGovt. 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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121Rice News in EnglishNo rice in Japan’s supermarkets. What led to the unprecedented shortage
Japan is experiencing a rice shortage due to panic buying amid fears of a "megaquake," typhoons, and the Obon holiday. Supermarkets are...
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96Wheat News in EnglishJapan offers to buy 81,442 tons of food wheat via tender
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) plans to purchase 81,442 metric tons of food-quality wheat from the United States and...
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90Rice News in EnglishFarmers turn to heat-tolerant rice varieties as summers blister
Intense summer heat in Japan has severely impacted rice quality, leading to a shift toward heat-resistant varieties. The Niigata prefecture’s “Shinnosuke” and...
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101Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUnited States’ top diplomat in Japan proposes trilateral cooperation for biofuels among US, Japan and Philippines
The US proposed trilateral biofuels cooperation with Japan and the Philippines. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel suggested producing ethanol in Illinois for processing in...
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83Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPhilippines, Japan, United States explore energy cooperation for biofuels
In a recent virtual meeting, U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel proposed a trilateral biofuels partnership involving the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines. Emanuel...
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99Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishJERA and Denso Corp collaborate to develop hydrogen production technology
JERA and Denso are developing hydrogen production technology using solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC) and waste heat. Their project, starting with a...
