1. Japan's Agriculture Minister, Koizumi Shinjiro, predicts an increase in rice supply due to favorable growth conditions.
2. Despite the intense heat affecting some areas, rice growth is generally progressing well nationwide.
3. If the rice growth proceeds smoothly as expected, it could result in stable retail prices for rice in Japan.
2. Despite the intense heat affecting some areas, rice growth is generally progressing well nationwide.
3. If the rice growth proceeds smoothly as expected, it could result in stable retail prices for rice in Japan.
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Summary
Japan's Agriculture Minister Koizumi Shinjiro forecasts an increase in rice supply due to favorable growth conditions, despite some heat-affected areas. Nationwide, rice growth is progressing well, potentially leading to stable retail prices for rice in Japan if growth continues smoothly as