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Expectations rise in Japan for Niigata's new 'Natsuhime' heat-tolerant rice
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· September 20, 2026
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Key points It is known as "summer princess" and is described as an extremely early maturing variety. It is associated with Niigata Prefecture.
A new rice variety called "Natsuhime" has been introduced. It is known as "summer princess" and is described as an extremely early maturing variety. This summer marked its debut.
Further details about "Natsuhime" are available from the source. It is associated with Niigata Prefecture.
The introduction of "Natsuhime" has led to rising expectations, although specific details about these expectations are not provided here. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Published: September 20, 2026 ·
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