8-Apr-2016
The Japan Times
A manuscript of memoirs authored by former farm minister Koya Nishikawa reveals details of what went on in negotiations behind closed doors.
5-Apr-2016
The Japan Times
The nation’s farmers are set to produce less expensive rice than existing brands to boost exports, following the signing of a Pacific free trade deal that will expose them to fierce foreign competition.
8-Mar-2016
The Japan Times
Adding to the national political debate will be local economic projections on how the TPP will affect prefectural agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.