TOKYO –
Japan’s 2026 rice harvest is anticipated to indicate combined outcomes throughout the nation, with yields barely above the earlier yr’s stage in 5 prefectures, roughly unchanged in 20 and barely decrease in 21, in response to an Agriculture Ministry forecast launched on August 31.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries introduced its outlook for the 2026 crop primarily based on circumstances as of August 15.
Projected yields per 10 ares are anticipated to be barely larger than the earlier yr in 5 prefectures, about the identical in 20 prefectures and barely decrease in 21 prefectures.
Rice-growing areas have usually acquired ample sunshine for the reason that planting season, however some areas recorded fewer hours of daylight between June and July than within the earlier yr, affecting the yield outlook.
The ministry stated it’s going to use the forecast in deciding the timing and quantity of rice to be purchased again for presidency reserves.
Source: テレ東BIZ