The sinking yen fuels simmering dissatisfaction on Japan’s farms
Japan’s farmers struggling as plunging yen drives up costs of imported feed, fuel and fertiliser. Farmer Kiyoharu Hirao worries his prized wagyu beef will be affected by extra rice added to feed mix. Rural discontent exposing fissures in ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s rural base. Japan’s farmers are a potent political force because the electoral system … Read more
