日本农户：高米价红利难抵消进口冲击焦虑

Core Insights - Japan's rice prices have remained high over the past year, prompting the government to release reserve rice and implement measures to increase production starting this year [1][2] - While some farmers are benefiting from higher prices, there are concerns about the potential influx of foreign rice affecting domestic producers [1] - The government’s short-term measures may not address long-term stability in rice production, as highlighted by local business owners [1] Group 1: Government Actions - The Japanese government has ended a decades-long rice reduction policy and is now promoting rice production increases [2] - The government is releasing low-priced reserve rice to stabilize market prices, but this may only have a temporary effect [1] Group 2: Farmer Perspectives - Farmers like Hisaichi Hosaka welcome the direction of the new policy but express concerns over the costs associated with expanding rice cultivation and rising production costs due to increased prices of fertilizers and pesticides [2] - There is apprehension that if rice prices revert to around 400 yen per kilogram (approximately 20 RMB), it would be detrimental to producers [2]