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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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China: Ducks Killed After Pecking at Feed Bags Causes Grain Stack to Collapse on Farm

This is the shocking moment that a group of Chinese ducks were accidentally crushed when a pile of stored corn suddenly collapsed inside a farm warehouse. On December 21, 2025, in Yancheng, Jiangsu, the video captured a group of ducks sneaking toward stacked feed bags filled with corn inside a grain storage area. The ducks gathered beneath the pile and pecked at the lower bags, which gradually weakened the structure holding the corn in place. Moments later, the entire stack lost balance and collapsed downward. The falling corn bags and grain pile suddenly buried several ducks underneath, leaving some of them trapped and unable to escape. According to the farm owner, eight ducks had been found dead after the cleanup was completed. The video ended with the collapsed grain pile covering the ducks, leaving some of them completely trapped underneath.

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China: Villagers Use Crane to Rescue Pregnant Cow Trapped in Deep Pit in Guangxi

A video filmed on February 6, 2026, in Hechi, Guangxi, shows villagers rescuing a pregnant cow that had fallen into a deep pit. Using ropes and a crane, they carefully lifted the animal to safety, after which it stood steady and was led away.

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China: “Shepherd Pig” Follows Flock of Sheep in Inner Mongolia

On January 6, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, located in northern China, a video captured an unusual sight on a prairie road. A flock of sheep ran ahead while a small pig trotted behind them at a steady pace. Its determined steps made it look as though it were acting as a shepherd dog, keeping pace with the flock.

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Japan farm minister Suzuki in Paris

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (L, facing camera) visits a supermarket in Paris on Jan. 15, 2026. Suzuki pitched Japan's rice in a bid to expand its exports to the European market.

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Japan farm minister Suzuki in Paris

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (L) meets the official from French retail giant Carrefour in charge of foreign food during a visit to Paris on Jan. 15, 2026. Suzuki pitched Japan's rice in a bid to expand its exports to the European market.

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Japan farm minister Suzuki in Paris

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki meets the press in Paris on Jan. 15, 2026, after visiting local supermarkets and a food company. Suzuki pitched Japan's rice in a bid to expand its exports to the European market.

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