The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a statement that the rice release would “stabilize supply and alleviate pressure on household budgets” The
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday reprimanded the farm minister for claiming he never buys rice because he gets it free, provoking the ire of
Reuters TOKYO: Japan said on Friday it would release another 300,000 metric tons of rice from its emergency stockpile through July and tweak its purchasing policy to counter a
Soaring rice prices and increased consumer frugality are driving changes in dining habits of Japanese, including adding glutinous barley to rice and switching from rice to
KYODO NEWS. TOKYO- The Japanese government is considering roughly doubling the supply of stockpiled rice to make up for the shortfall as rice prices remain at near record highs,
By: Jordeene B. Lagare. MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) has started delivering well-milled rice to Cebu province in preparation for the resumption of
Although this marked the first drop since Dec. 23-29, prices are still more than double the ¥2,106 recorded during the same week a year earlier. The Japan News TOKYO – The
Source: The Star Indian rice export prices dropped to a near two-year low this week, weighed down by weaker demand and depreciation in the rupee, while Thai rates rose to a more
By: News Desk. Prices of rice have surged sharply in South Punjab’s largest wholesale market, leaving both traders and consumers concerned over the rising cost of a staple