Japan to Resume Rice Purchases for Stockpiling
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese agriculture ministry plans to resume purchases of rice for the government's stockpiling, starting with next year's harvest, following a pause prompted by the shortage of rice in the country since summer 2024, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The ministry intends to buy 210,000 tons of unpolished rice. The government has been releas...
