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Satake launches mid-capacity rice mill to meet growing demand
The new SSW80A targets medium-scale millers with improved yield and lower energy use.
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Tanzania in talks with Japanese engineering firm to build fertilizer plant
The move comes as Tanzania looks to cut reliance on imports and steady supply for farmers.
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Japan, IRRI strengthen rice emissions research with upgraded lab
New facility aims to improve data on greenhouse gas emissions from rice farming systems.
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Japan’s feed industry shifts toward corn as rice prices remain elevated
FAS forecasts a 2.2% rise in corn imports for MY 2025-26, reaching 15.8 million tonnes, the highest volume in six years.
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Japan imports South Korean rice for first time in 25 years amid soaring domestic prices
This marks a significant policy shift, driven by rising inflation and growing openness among Japanese consumers to foreign rice.