Japan’s agriculture minister resigns over rice gaffe
Japan’s Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Taku Eto (center) arrives at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on…
Why are rice prices still high in Japan?
Despite government efforts to lower the price of rice by tapping into the nation’s emergency stockpile, the cost…
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A cold, dry part of Chile might not sound like the best place to grow rice, a famously…
Sake imports soar in Australia amid decline in Japanese domestic market
Over the last decade, Australia has emerged as one of the most promising international markets for Japanese sake.…
Japan weighs using U.S. rice imports as tariff negotiation tool with Trump
Japan is considering using increased rice imports from the U.S. as a negotiating tool in tariff talks with…
Japan’s inflation quickens as rice prices gain the most in over 50 years
Consumer inflation advanced apace last month, supporting the Bank of Japan’s stance on a gradual rate hike path…
Rice farming science in race to reduce grain’s climate change impacts
The livelihood of the world’s 150 million rice farmers comes with a cruel paradox. Many are among the…
What happened when I tried a week of Iceland’s dinners for £7
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The sago crisis in Indonesia | DW Documentary
The sago crisis in Indonesia | DW Documentary Children are particularly affected by large-scale deforestation in Indonesia. The…