Kyushu’s rice production for 2024 fell 3% year-on-year to 703,000 tons, attributed to reduced planting areas and adverse weather such as typhoons and high temperatures. The planting area decreased by 1%, continuing a decade-long trend of decline. While most regions reported average yields, Miyazaki and Kagoshima recorded below-average harvests. Source: Kyushu Regional Agricultural Administration Office
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