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Japan’s agriculture ministry is mulling a new support system for food technology and agricultural businesses to improve the country’s food security, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The plans come as the government seeks to ensure a stable supply of food at fair prices, addressing concerns over availability due to rising import costs related to the war in Ukraine, as well as production challenges arising from climate change and fewer domestic producers. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is considering steps to support partnerships between farming businesses and …