- 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.……
- 2021.03.24
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ATO Osaka supported FABEX Kansai trade show in western Japan
The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) Osaka supported U.S. exhibitors at the FABEX Kansai regional public trade show for the second consecutive time in ……
- 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 ……
- 2021.02.17
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Japan 239th Food Safety Group
On February 16, 2021, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for eight agricultural chem……
- 2021.02.16
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MAFF Invites Comments for Amendment to Feed Safety Handling Procedures for Genome Edited Feed and Feed Additives
On February 4, 2021, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) opened a public comment period for a proposed amendment to the ha……
- 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……