The resignation comes as the public struggles with record high prices of the country’s traditional staple food.

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

Japan's former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Wednesday that he has been appointed as the country's new ...

Japan’s agriculture minister said Wednesday that he has submitted his resignation over his inappropriate remark on rice that angered the public. Taku Eto said Prime Minister ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's agriculture minister said Wednesday that he has submitted his resignation over his inappropriate remark on rice that angered the public. Taku Eto said Prime Minister Shigeru ...

When he was agriculture minister during Mr. Carney’s first cabinet, before the election, Mr. Blois racked up a positive reputation with industry groups who have long sought energy and action ...

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that India’s agricultural sector is projected to achieve a growth rate of 3-3.5 per cent in the 2025-26 financial year ...