Japan’s weak yen and rice crisis deepens — Giants scoop up best grain, smaller shops get the scraps

Japan’s rice supply debacle continues as the government is now seeking to lower the price of its stockpiled grain, and focus on discretionary contracts for smaller buyers. However, recent comments from agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi have drawn criticism regarding prices, preferential selling, and direct state intervention in the market. With state-imposed production limits for farmers, […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/japans-weak-yen-and-rice-crisis-deepens-giants-scoop-up-best-grain-smaller-shops-get-the-scraps/