Japan's Hot July Affects Rice Harvest
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•Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop
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This year Japan experienced its hottest July on record, with temperatures reaching 2.16 Celsius higher than average.
Last year , Japan recorded a poor rice harvest nationwide because of exceptionally hot weather.
At least a fifth of rice farms have reported a drop in quality from rising temperatures.
The government is promoting the adoption of heat-resistant rice strains, including Sai no Kizuna .
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