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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 6, 2013
Abe team seeks to kill rice program by 2018
The Abe administration proposed Wednesday abolishing in 2018 the decades-old government program of limiting paddy usage to keep rice prices high, a landmark policy shift that would increase competition among domestic farmers.
BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2013
Farmers to focus on fighting fat in face of tariff cuts
From rice for controlling blood glucose levels to soybeans that reduce fatty acids, the government is seeking new ways to make money from agriculture as pressure mounts to cut the tariffs that farmers rely on to make a living.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2013
Lack of U.S. vision hurts TPP
If President Barack Obama is really shopping for a legacy, then he should widen his gaze and look to the global stage. There is no need to rush the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 10, 2013
Abe under pressure from his party to protect 'sacred five'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is facing severe resistance from his ruling Liberal Democratic Party on plans to potentially scrap import tariffs on some of Japan's "sacred five" agricultural products.

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