By Jiang Xueqing in Tokyo. Japan’s agriculture ministry has announced that it will release 210,000 tons of rice from government reserves to address soaring prices. This
KYODO NEWS. TOKYO: The government will release up to 210,000 tons of its stockpiled rice, farm minister Taku Eto said Friday, in a bid to ensure smooth distribution of the
TOKYO: The Japanese government plans to expedite the release of its stockpiled rice to curb soaring prices, with details on the quantity and pricing to be released as early as
The current surge in rice prices is believed to be due in part to excessive stockpiling by some wholesalers and others. The Yomiuri Shimbun. TOKYO – The Agriculture,