
Japan Rice Farmers Face Sharp Cuts in Advance Payments as Demand Weakens
Agricultural cooperatives in 16 Japanese prefectures have cut advance rice payments by 20% to 40% on average as higher prices, imports and increased supply weaken demand.
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Agricultural cooperatives in 16 Japanese prefectures have cut advance rice payments by 20% to 40% on average as higher prices, imports and increased supply weaken demand.

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Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has clarified remarks he made following the death of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, saying his comments were misrepresented and that words he never used were inserted into his statement. Hooda also apologised if his remarks caused hurt.