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"Rice Prices that Don't Meet Farmers' Expectations Are Disappointing," Says JA Considering "Additional Payments" to Farmers. "Prices Are High, but... We Need to Set Prices that Exceed Production Costs"
The "estimated payment," a temporary advance payment given to farmers by JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives) when purchasing rice, has fallen to half of last year's level. Amid growing anxiety and dissatisfaction among farmers, the chairman of JA Saga Central Association indicated he would consider "additional payments" exceeding production costs. In late September, a supermarket in Saga City displayed new rice from Kumamoto Prefecture alongsid…
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The "estimated payment," a temporary advance payment given to farmers by JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives) when purchasing rice, has fallen to half of last year's level. Amid growing anxiety and dissatisfaction among farmers, the chairman of JA Saga Central Association indicated he would consider "additional payments" exceeding production costs. In late September, a supermarket in Saga City displayed new rice from Kumamoto Prefecture alongsid…