Dmian πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊApr 15, 2025
Climate change (that produces food shortages) and greed (that takes the opportunity to raise prices and produce inflation) are becoming one of those iconic duos that we’re seeing more and more often…
https://newsonjapan.com/article/145435.php
#climatechange #riceshortage #japan #latestagecapitalism
Rice Disappears from Store Shelves as Prices Top 6,000 Yen

Rice prices in Japan have surged dramatically, with 5-kilogram bags now commonly priced in the 3,000 to 4,000 yen range and in some cases exceeding 6,000 yen including tax. This price surge has caught consumers off guard, and supermarkets are experiencing both high prices and shortages.

livusDec 12, 2023

Indian Govt allows non-basmati rice exports to 5 African countries

The government on Thursday allowed the export of essential food items to five African nations overriding an existing ban. The export curbs on food grains such as rice and wheat have affected food availability in strategic partner countries.... #india #madagascar #equatorial #comoros #kenya #egypt #riceshortage #rice #agriculture #trade #food #southasia #africa #worldnews #worldwithoutus

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/govt-allows-2-4-lakh-tonne-non-basmati-rice-export-to-five-african-countries-11701950752984.html

Govt allows non-basmati rice exports to 5 African countries | Mint

The government allowed export of non-basmati rice to Comoros, Madagascar, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya and Egypt through National Cooperatives Exports

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PhoenixSerenityAug 22, 2023

We're stocked up on rice now.
Mom's rice supplies anxiety is reduced for awhile.

#AsianMastodon #Teochew #Chinese #JasmineRice #FromThailand #AsianEssential #RiceShortage #StockedUp #TraditionalDiet #CulturalDietEssential #RoosterBrand #AsianPantry #ChinesePantry

PhoenixSerenityAug 2, 2023

Mom's back from rice hunting shopping trip. She bought 10 huge bags from Wholesale store in Esquimalt(the shelves are almost empty), 2 bags from Fairway Market on Gorge & they tried Walmart too but rice is sold out signs are up.

#AsianMastodon #VictoriaBC #yyj #RiceShortage

beSpacificApr 20, 2023
#Global #riceshortage is set to be the biggest in 20 years #FoodInsecurity https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/19/global-rice-shortage-is-set-to-be-the-largest-in-20-years-heres-why.html #AsiaPacific consumes 90% of the world’s rice.
Global rice shortage is set to be the largest in 20 years – here's why

Rice production for the marketing year ending July 2023 is set to log its largest production shortfall in two decades, according to Fitch Solutions.

CNBC