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
Jiji Press The average price of rice at 1,000 supermarkets across Japan fell for the first time in 18 weeks in the week ended May 4, the agriculture ministry said Monday. The
The reason isn’t assured MSP procurement alone. It is also because of the two cereal crops receiving priority in public breeding and research support, reflected in steady yield