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KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 14:31 | All, Japan, LifestyleThe Japanese government said Tuesday it hopes to double the country's output of wagyu beef, known for its tenderness and marbled fat, to 300,000 tons by fiscal 2035 amid rising overseas demand.
Under the goal, which is part of a government program to support domestic farmers and boost agricultural exports, Japan will aim to increase wagyu beef production from about 149,000 tons last year by offering financial incentives to introduce breeding cows.
To expand beef exports, Japan will also upgrade meat processing facilities in the country to comply with stricter U.S. and European safety standards.
Meanwhile, wagyu exports to the United States are expected to grow with the increase of a low-tariff quota on Japanese beef under the bilateral trade deal.
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