Lettuce Prices Quadruple as Farmers Warn of Winter Shortages
Prices of leafy vegetables are rising sharply across Japan as prolonged rainfall and reduced sunlight in September damage crops and disrupt harvesting, with farmers warning that shortages could continue into winter and push prices even higher during the peak season for hot pot dishes. (News On Japan)
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