Japan plans to release some of its rice stockpiles reserved for emergency use in response to record domestic prices for the grain. The government will discuss selling part of its strategic rice ...

“As a Japanese person, rice is, of course ... has increased due to the prosperity of the gold mines. Many rice fields developed,” explains Hirashima. “As production increased, rice terraces ...

which has been planted in 31 fields as a trial this year. Rice is a source of pride for Japan, renowned for premium grains that are the base for signature dishes like sushi, but it is also a ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Farmers in a rice field at Mitunguu in South Imenti, Meru County. [Phares Mutembei ...

Mention Japan’s Niigata ... deep data for paddy fields so we could assess the effect of climate change and management on rice crop yield and soil,” he says. The next step was to analyse ...