Rice prices finally fall, but change is in baby steps

Farmers scramble as price spikes threaten iconic national beverage: 'We're concerned about whether we can even procure the necessary amount of ingredients'

Sake brewers in Japan are struggling to get their hands on the ingredients needed to make the famous rice wine as farmers focus on rice varieties that are unsuitable for brewing. What's happening? Prices have surged for rice varieties that are used for cooking and eating, which is leading farmers to focus more on those and less on the alcohol-producing ones.  The Asahi Shimbun reported on this trend, explaining that the shift makes it difficult …

Rice prices finally fall, but change is in baby steps

The average supermarket price of 5 kilograms of rice dropped for the first time since December, falling ¥19 to ¥4,214.

Rice Prices Dip for First Time in 18 Weeks as Govt Stockpiles Reach Supermarket

The average retail price of rice sold at supermarkets between April 28 and May 4 was ¥4,214 per 5-kilogram bag, ¥19 lower than the previous week, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry announced Monday, marking the first price decline in 18 weeks.

Japan rice prices fall for 1st time in 18 weeks amid gov't measures

Japan's rice prices fell for the first time in 18 weeks to 4,214 yen ($28.50) per 5 kilograms, the government said Monday, with the release of its stockpiles appearing to finally have an effect on stabilizing supply.

Japan rice prices fall for 1st time in 18 weeks

Japan's rice prices fell for the first time in 18 weeks to 4,214 yen per 5 kilograms, the government said Monday, with the release of its stockpiles appearing to finally have an effect on stabilizing supply. During the seven days through May 4, the average price of rice sold at…

Irrigation tariff for 1 ha of rice reached 7,000 soms, MP asks to reinstate previous rates

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