As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop

Farmers in Japan are turning to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost their staple crop, as the country swelters in the heat. This shift is a response to the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvests. The new rice varieties offer hope that farmers can overcome these challenges and maintain a stable food supply. With the success of the hinatamaru variety, farmers like Haruki Kawasaki are optimistic about their harvests, despite the hot and dry summers that typically damage rice yields.

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New rice varieties can help farmers overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future. This can lead to increased crop yields and food security.

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