- 2021.03.30
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Oilseeds and Products Annual
Japan’s overall oilseed consumption is forecast to remain stable in MY 2020/21 and MY 2021/22. Due to the COVID-19-related shift from eating out to at……
- 2021.03.30
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Poultry and Products Update
Japan's chicken meat production in 2021 is projected to remain flat from 2020. A domestic outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza will continue ……
- 2021.03.24
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Utilization of Food-Grade Soybeans in Japan
This report provides an overview of food-grade soybean use and market trends in Japan. Manufacturing requirements for traditional Japanese foods (e.g.……
- 2021.03.19
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MAFF Increases Crop Diversification Payments
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) set Japan's 2021 recommended table rice production at 6.93 million metric tons (brown rice ……
- 2021.03.16
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Tariffs on US Beef Rise as USJTA Safeguard Triggers
On March 17, Japan Customs announced that Japan’s imports of U.S. beef surpassed the annual trigger safeguard volume established under the U.S.-Japan ……
- 2021.03.15
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Grain and Feed Annual
FAS Tokyo estimates stable feed demand in MY2020/21, but projects a slight shift from corn to rice, wheat, and barley in compound feed rations due to ……
- 2021.03.11
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Major Cropland Support Payment Programs Operated by MAFF
This report summarizes the major cropland support payment programs operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF). MAFF’s sup……
- 2021.03.01
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Livestock and Products Semi-annual
Cattle stocks are projected to expand in 2021 as the pace of slaughter slows after a strong 2020. Slightly lower carcass weights are expected to keep ……
- 2021.02.10
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Japan Recognizes 28 New EU Geographic Indications
On February 1, Japan agreed to recognize Geographic Indication (GI) protections for 21 agricultural products and 7 alcoholic beverages from the Europe……
- 2021.02.03
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Japan Lowers Planned Butter and NFDM Imports for 2021
On January 29, the Japanese government announced that it would reduce planned imports of butter to 6,400 metric tons (MT) in Japanese fiscal year (JFY……