TOKYO -- The Japanese government is set to reverse its longstanding rice production adjustment policy that curbs output, and instead encourage farmers to grow more of the staple crop, as punishing heat and water shortages threaten the country's food security.
Agriculture
Ishiba to call for more Japanese rice production in policy pivot
Government plans to include support for new planting methods
Japanese consumers have been hit by sky-high rice prices, likely because of a production shortfall. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
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