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Japan to Release Stockpiled Rice Amid 79.7% Price Surge

2/9/2025

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Japan's government is set to unveil a plan to release stockpiled rice in response to skyrocketing prices, which have surged by 79.7% compared to last year. Minister Taku Eto emphasized that this move aims to stabilize the market and tackle distribution shortages, signaling a pivotal change in the nation's agricultural policy.

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Japan's government is set to unveil a plan to release stockpiled rice in response to skyrocketing prices, which have surged by 79.7% compared to last year. Minister Taku Eto emphasized that this move aims to stabilize the market and tackle distribution shortages, signaling a pivotal change in the nation's agricultural policy.