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What’s behind the surge in Japan’s rice prices?

Rice prices in Japan have doubled since 2023 due to a poor harvest, extreme weather, an earthquake, and panic buying. The government’s...

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Edible Oil News in English

Malaysia eyes Japanese market with sustainable palm-based products under MSPO 2.0

Malaysia is targeting Japan to expand exports of palm-based products like specialty fats and red palm oil, while promoting sustainable trade through...

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Rice News in English

Japan to Move Up Auctions for Imported Rice

Japan will hold its first annual rice import auction on June 27—earlier than the usual September date—to stabilize domestic prices, Agriculture Minister...

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Rice News in English

Japan’s rice prices soar as farmers face rising costs, declining production

Japan’s rice farmers face a paradox: rising consumer prices but declining profits due to shrinking farmland, aging labor, and soaring input costs....

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Rice News in English

Japan’s Average Rice Price Falls for 2nd Straight Week

Japan’s average retail rice price fell for the second consecutive week to 4,223 yen per 5 kg, still double last year’s rate....

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Rice News in English

Japan to Release Additional 200,000 Tons of Stockpiled Rice

Japan will release 200,000 tons of stockpiled rice—100,000 tons each from the 2020 and 2021 harvests—to stabilize supply, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi...

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Rice News in English

Farm minister suggests emergency imports could cut Japan rice prices

Japan’s farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi has hinted at emergency rice imports to curb soaring prices, stressing there will be “no sacred cows”...

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Rice News in English

Japan to Review Curbs on Rice Production, Consider Payouts to Farmers as High Prices for the Staple Linger

The government is reviewing its rice output policy to ensure stable supply amid persistently high prices. Officials are considering loosening production controls...