On Sept. 22, JA Zen-Noh Fukuoka chairman Noritomi Yukio admiitted this year’s rice prices are high but gave reason as rising costs. Sales have declined as prices reach around 5,000 yen for 5 kilograms. Demand shifts toward imported rice.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries predict private sector stockpiles will exceed capacity due to increased rice production in 2025.
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