Japan plans to buy back 210,000 tonnes of rice
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- Japan plans to repurchase 210,000 tonnes of rice released from emergency reserves after supply shortages eased.
- The government released 590,000 tonnes from its reserves in 2025 after a sharp rise in rice prices.
- Stocks now stand at about 320,000 tonnes, below the preferred level of one million tonnes, while farmers fear abundant supplies could push prices down sharply.
Japan plans to buy back 210,000 tonnes of rice after releasing emergency supplies during a period of sharp price increases and shortages.
The government released 590,000 tonnes from its rice reserves in 2025. It now holds about 320,000 tonnes, far below the level considered appropriate, which is one million tonnes.
Rice prices have fallen as supplies in the market increased. The government’s planned purchases would replenish part of the stockpile, but farmers are concerned that an oversupply could cause prices to drop sharply.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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