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Japan starts 1st rice buyback to replenish reserves

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's farm ministry on Friday began procedures to buy back 210,000 tons of rice to replenish government reserves drawn down by rele

  • Japan's Ministry of Agriculture initiates 210,000-ton rice buyback.
  • First-ever government buyback since 2011 stockpiling system began.
  • Move aims to replenish reserves after 2024 shortage crisis.

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