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Japan's agriculture minister resigns

Rice gaffe by Japan’s agriculture minister leads to resignation and political fallout | AP Explains

Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned because of political fallout over his comment that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts.

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Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe, as stubbornly high prices threaten government’s grip on power

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Japan's agriculture minister resigns after inappropriate remark about buying rice

Japan's rice crisis: Prices soar, supplies dwindle and a minister resigns

Eto's successor is former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who has taken part in reforming Japan's powerful agriculture lobby.

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Japanese leaders need to give up their rice obsession

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Japan's agriculture minister resigns after his remark about not buying rice causes political fallout

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New agriculture minister Koizumi officially takes over duties

Japan's new agriculture minister Koizumi Shinjiro has pledged to tackle soaring rice prices as he officially takes over from his predecessor Eto Taku.

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Japan's Agriculture Minister Submits His Resignation After Inappropriate Remark on Rice

Japan's Agriculture Minister Submits His Resignation After Inappropriate Remark on Rice TOKYO (AP) — Japan's agriculture minister said Wednesday that he has submitted his resignation over his ...

Agriculture Minister Chouhan calls for farmer-centric research by ICAR; sets clear targets

Union Agriculture Minister emphasizes farmer-centric agricultural research, accountability, and practical outcomes at annual conference, urging immediate action for progress.

PM slams minister’s free rice claim

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reprimanded the farm minister for claiming he never buys rice because he gets it free, provoking the ire of consumers facing soaring prices.