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Japan Projects Rice Production Decline, Shifts to Demand Focus

11/2/2025

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Japan's agriculture ministry forecasts rice production at 7.11 million tons in 2026, down 370,000 tons from 2025, announced at a ministry meeting.
Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki, appointed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aims to shift from a production-increase policy to a "demand-based production" approach.
The ministry plans to resume government stockpile purchases next year, halted since summer 2024 due to shortages, and the average price of rice at 1,000 supermarkets was ¥4,208 for 5 kilograms.

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Japan's agriculture ministry forecasts rice production at 7.11 million tons in 2026, down 370,000 tons from 2025, announced at a ministry meeting.
Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki, appointed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aims to shift from a production-increase policy to a "demand-based production" approach.
The ministry plans to resume government stockpile purchases next year, halted since summer 2024 due to shortages, and the average price of rice at 1,000 supermarkets was ¥4,208 for 5 kilograms.