Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter January 04,2016 Vol 6 Issue I
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RSS Mouthpiece Hits Out at Pakistan's 'Illegible Claim' on Basmati Rice 2015 IN REVIEW Agri exports fail to bear fruit Rice-pledging scheme helped country: Wattana China To Invest Some US$400 Million in Rice Warehouse Project in Cambodia Agri commodity watch: Pulses, gur end flat; Rice basmati eases Govt Relying on Rice, Sugar, Soybean, Cattle Imports to Plug Q1 Shortagei AEC Ahead; Indonesian Rice Most Expensive in ASEAN Bulog asks govt to set flexible rice price I will cut down rice import bill to $300m – Edward Mahama Mexico Trade Stoppage Averted Thru traffic again Introducing the New and Improved USA Rice Daily Belize High Court rejects Guyanese rice importation but importer not giving up UA, rice farmers test cover crops Nigeria: Rice Import Quota Rabi crops sowing crosess 541 lakh hectares Development economist Dr Mahbub Hossain no more Collaboration benefits Pacific Flyway habitat for migratory birds Commodity Report-Jan. 4 Arkansas Farm Bureau Daily Commodity Report Rice Prices
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RSS Mouthpiece Hits Out at Pakistan's 'Illegible Claim' on Basmati Rice By Express News Service
Published: 04th January 2016 09:08 PM Last Updated: 04th January 2016 09:09 PM NEW DELHI: With tussle over getting a geographical indication tag for Basmati rice on, as Pakistan had laid claims over the origins of the variety of rice grown here, a RSS mouthpiece termed the neighbouring country‟s “illegible claim” as one of the unfinished agendas of partition.An article in the RSS magazine - Organiser – last week, said Basmati Growers Association (BGA), Lahore,has claimed and
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Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter registered a case that Basmati Rice is owned only by Pakistan but India does not „own or have rights‟.Hitting out at the Pakistan‟s attempt to lay sole claim over the origin on basmati rice, the article added, “Basmati rice is one of the testimonies for Bharat‟s deep-rooted history, culture and civilisation, where Basmati Rice has relationship with „Kuru Vamsa‟ of Mahabharat. A detailed legal and cultural history of Basmati Rice is not available... Contrary to the claim of Basmati Growers Association Lahore, there are number of facts to prove that Bharat owns (exclusively) Basmati but it never claimed so. “Talking about the legal issues starting from the partition, the article said, “The Partition Proceedings never mentions basmati rice to be shared with Pakistan by United Bharat or Bharat. Further, an agreement between Pakistan and Bharat on certain outstanding financial issues dated of June 12, 1955 at Karachi does not capture in the list of issues provided by India as well as Pakistan anything relating to sharing of Intellectual Property Rights or Basmati,” the article added.Going in to the history of rice growing, it said “The Royal Commission on Indian Agriculture in 1926 and its subsequent development of Rice Research Stations including Doiwala, Dehradun and Kala Shah Kaku, Pakistan under the charge of Late Sardar Mohammed Khan, who had special training in rice breeding in Madras, provides fact about real geographical origin of basmati rice. The phenomenon of commercial basmati rice production in Pakistan Punjab was merely from the year 1933...a lack of history on basmati production in Pakistan Punjab underlines the fact that Basmati Rice Geographical Indication is exclusively owned by India.”Suggesting that India solely owns the rights over basmati, the Organiser article added, „The legal and historical facts provide ability to register Basmati Rice as an exclusive GI of India. Such exclusive ownership position of Bharat has authority to claim penalty or royalty on infringement of use of word “Basmati Rice” by Pakistan in International Court or WTO, which could run several billion dollars compensation to Bharat.” http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/RSS-Mouthpiece-Hits-Out-at-Pakistans-Illegible-Claim-onBasmati-Rice/2016/01/04/article3211477.ece
2015 IN REVIEW Agri exports fail to bear fruit By Salman Siddiqui
January 03, 2016 KARACHI: Despite the offer of huge subsidies on exports, the sale of surplus wheat and sugar in overseas markets remained low in the first eleven months of the calendar year ended December 31 due to oversupplies of the commodities in world markets, and some local issues. Exports of basmati rice, mango, cotton, and cotton-yarn also remained low, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and industry officials. However, exports of onion, potato, and kinnow improved from last year after the crops in competitor countries, including India, were damaged, they added.Pakistan exported a mere 3|www.ricepluss.com , www.riceplusmagazine.blosgspot.com
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter 375,000 tons of wheat and wheat-flour from January-September 2015 despite the offer of export subsidy at $90/ton (over Rs9/kg), reported Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA).The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed traders to export 1.2 million tons wheat and wheat flour in January 2015. It extended the deadline for exports by three times in the year. Last deadline expired on September 30. The association has recently demanded the government to extend the deadline further to export the remaining 825,000 tons grain and its powder ahead of the harvest of the new crop in March 2016. "The country was carrying stock of around eight million tons wheat by November-end which is huge, while size of the next crop is estimated higher at 26 million tons this year," reported an office-bearer at the association.The country exported little amount of the grain, as US, Russia, Ukraine, and Australia have dumped huge quantities in the world markets. Mehmood Molvi, an exporter of wheat/flour and other commodities, said the country failed to export the allowed quantity of wheat after the State Bank of Pakistan changed rules for award of the allocated subsidy on exports. "The central bank has asked traders to export wheat, while payment of the allocated subsidy would be made later on...the rule discouraged traders, as there are examples that the government has taken around seven years to pay subsidy amount on exports. The bank should have ensured the release of the subsidy amount within one-week after the receipt of export proceeds," he said.The export of sugar dropped by over 18 percent to 524,374 tons in the eleven months from 643,268 tons exported in the eleven months last year (2014), according to the PBS. The export of the sweetener, however, remained largely fair keeping in view decisions taken by ECC time-to-time. The committee has allowed export of 500,000 tons sugar, with available export subsidy of Rs10/kg, in November 2014. In the second-week of December 2015, it allowed export of another 500,000 ton sugar, with export subsidy at Rs13/kg, by March 31, 2016.The increased subsidy is awarded this time to cope with the higher cost of production.By Novemberend, the country had a carry-over stock of around one million tons. And it is to produce another 5.7-6.2 million tons sugar by April 2016. According to industry estimates, the country produces around one million ton surplus sugar almost every year. Local consumption for the next calendar year (2016) is estimated at 4.7 to five million tons.Export of basmati rice declined by almost 33 percent to 415,438 tons in the eleven months from 616,531 tons exported in the same months in 2014, PBS said.Molvi added exports of basmati failed to improve after India slashed its export price exorbitantly. "India offered export of basmati at $650-700/ton, in comparison Pakistan offered $1,000-1,100/ton," he said.The export of non-basmati rice (mainly Irri-6/9), however, helped Pakistan increase overall rice exports by almost nine percent to 3.57 million tons in the eleven months from 3.28 million tons in January-November 2014, PBS said. 4|www.ricepluss.com , www.riceplusmagazine.blosgspot.com
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter "Thanks to China which buys non-basmati rice mainly from Pakistan. It does not buy the rice from India," he said.The export of cotton and cotton-yarn remained low at 67,723 tons and 529,095 tons, respectively, in the eleven months from 96,332 tons and 596,922 tons in the same months in 2014, PBS said. The low exports may be attributed to 32 percent decline in cotton production at 9.03 million bales (of 155 kilogram each) in the country in current fiscal year to date (July-December 15, 2015).Waheed Ahmed, an exporter of fruits and vegetables, said export of mango declined by 23 percent to 70,000 tons this year from 91,000 tons in 2014. "Pest attacks and climate change have damaged over 50 percent crop of mango in Punjab - the major producer. This did not allow export of the fruit to increase this year," he said.Export of kinnow, however, remained robust at 350,000 tons against less than 300,000 tons in 2014, he said.He said export of kinoow for new season started on December 1, 2015 and may end in February 2016. "The 2016 export is estimated to decline by huge 43 percent to 200,000 tons after the crop was damaged in Pubjab due to pest attack and climate change. Punjab is the only one province in the country which produces kinnow/citrus," he said.Haji Shah Jahan, another exporter of fruits and vegetables added, the demand for Pakistani kinnow declined in overseas markets after India, Turkey and Egypt started producing seedless kinnow/citrus. "The demand for seedless kinnow remains high, especially in the West, and world across...unfortunately, Pakistan does not produce seedless kinnow," he said.He estimated export of onion surged to 550,000 tons this year against 400,000-450,000 tons last year. "Export of onion surged from Pakistan after the crop in India damaged on a larger scale," he said. He estimated export of potato at around 200,000-250,000 tons this year. He rated the export ok, but not excellent. "This is, however, 100 percent better than last year when Pakistan imported 200,000-250,000 tons potato after its crop was damaged," he said.Traders said exports may remain low next year as well due to downward trend amid oversupplies in world markets and problems in major world economies, including China. http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/85935-2015-IN-REVIEW-Agri-exports-fail-to-bearfruit#sthash.15rLCn5j.dpuf
Rice-pledging scheme helped country: Wattana The Nation January 3, 2016 5:12 pm Former commerce minister Wattana Muangsuk Sunday defended the rice-pledging scheme against allegations it distorted the market mechanism and caused losses, saying it was a public policy aimed at stimulating the economy and domestic consumption.The ex-minister defended the scrapped scheme ahead of this month's scheduled start of the trial of ex-prime minister 5|www.ricepluss.com , www.riceplusmagazine.blosgspot.com
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter Yingluck Shinawatra by the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders over her alleged negligence over the scheme and her failure to stop corruption and estimated losses to the state of at least Bt500 billion."The rice pledging scheme was implemented under a strict financial and monetary discipline," Wattana said. "The government was able to keep the fiscal balance by ensuring that the state expenses and present and future financial commitments were at a manageable level that the government was able to finance. "The country enjoyed financial stability. The allegations that the project shouldered heavy losses and the government set aside a huge budget or sought loans to write off losses, creating bad debts and putting the country's financial system at risk of being bankrupt, was a misunderstanding and false.''Wattana said the Yingluck government implemented the ricepledging scheme by intervening in the market mechanism under a pubic policy protected by Article 84 (8) of the now-defunct 2007 Constitution. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Rice-pledging-scheme-helped-country-Wattana30276061.html
China To Invest Some US$400 Million in Rice Warehouse Project in Cambodia AKP
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Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter Saturday, 02 January 2016
PHNOM PENH, Jan 2 (AKP) – Three of China‟s major companies are planning to invest some US$400 million in the construction and operation of a state rice warehouse project in Battambang, Pursat and Kampong Thom provinces.The investment project was announced during a meeting between Cambodian Minister of Commerce Sun Chanthol and a Chinese delegation which included Mr.Winston Wang, Chairman of Chongqing Grain Group; Mr. Yu Yang, Chairman of Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (Group); and Mr. He Sili, Vice General Manager of Guangdong Foreign Construction Co., Ltd.Mr. Wang told the Cambodian minister of his delegation‟s investment plan which, he said, will contribute to boosting Cambodia‟s rice export to the international markets, including China.Mr. Chanthol voiced his support for the project, stressing that it will not only contribute to achieving the country‟s goal of exporting 1 million tons of rice, but also prevent exploitation from traders.According to the Minister, the warehouse project will begin in 2016 http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/19363/china-to-invest-some-us-400-million-in-rice-warehouseproject-in-cambodia/
Agri commodity watch: Pulses, gur end flat; Rice basmati eases By PTI | 2 Jan, 2016, 03.11PM IST
NEW DELHI: The wholesale pulses market ended on a flat note today as prices moved in a limited range in the absence of any worthwhile activity and settled around previous levels. Traders said adequate stocks position against restricted deals mainly kept prices unaltered. Following are today's pulses rates (in Rs per quintal): Urad Rs 8,950-9,950, Urad Chilka (local) Rs 10,000-10,200, Urad best Rs 10,100-10,700, Dhoya Rs 10,500-10,900, Moong Rs 6,950-7,550, Dal Moong Chilka local Rs 7,550-7,950, Moong Dhoya local Rs 7,900-8,400 and best quality Rs 8,400-8,600. Masoor small Rs 5,500-6,500, bold Rs 5,550-6,550, Dal Masoor local Rs 6,750-6,950, best quality Rs 6,850-7,050, Malka local Rs 6,550-7,050, best Rs 6,650-7,050, Moth Rs 5,800-6,200, Arhar Rs 8,700, Dal Arhar Dara Rs 12,500-14,500. Gram Rs 4,800-5,400, Gram dal (local) Rs 5,150-5,450, best quality Rs 5,350-5,650, Besan (35 kg), Shakti Bhog Rs 2,220, Rajdhani Rs 2,220, Rajma Chitra Rs 4,850-6,250, Kabuli Gram small Rs 5,100-7,500, Dabra Rs 2,700-2,800, Imported Rs 4,700-5,100, Lobia Rs 5,000-5,200, Peas white Rs 2,600-2,625 and green Rs 2,900-3,000. 7|www.ricepluss.com , www.riceplusmagazine.blosgspot.com
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter Prices end steady in thin trade NEW DELHI: There was not much activity at the wholesale market in the national capital today as sugar prices moved in a narrow range on scattered demand and closed at previous level. Traders said adequate stocks position against sporadic demand mainly kept the prices steady. Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal) Sugar retail markets - Rs 29.00-36.00 per kg. Sugar ready: M-30 Rs 3,200-3,400, S-30 Rs 3,190-3,390. Mill delivery: M-30 Rs 2,980-3,240, S-30 Rs 2,970-3,230. Sugar millgate (including duty): Mawana Rs 3,140, Kinnoni Rs 3,240, Asmoli Rs 3,230, Dorala Rs 3,140, Budhana Rs 3,140, Thanabhavan Rs 3,130, Dhanora Rs 3,110, Simbholi Rs 3,230, Khatuli Rs 3,190, Dhampur Rs 3,090, Ramala Rs 2,990, Anupshaher Rs 2,980, Baghpat Rs 3,000, Morna Rs 3,000, Sakoti Rs 3,090, Chandpur Rs 3,080, Nazibabad Rs 2,990 and Malakpur Rs 3,070. Rice basmati eases on sluggish demand NEW DELHI: In restricted activity, rice basmati prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal at the wholesale grains market today due to slackened demand. However, other grains traded in a narrow range and closed with hardly any change in their prices. Marketmen said subdued demand against sufficient stocks position led to the decline in rice basmati prices. In the rice section, rice basmati common and Pusa-1121 variety slipped to Rs 5,300-5,400 and Rs 4,000-4,700 from previous levels of Rs 5,400-5,500 and Rs 4,100-4,700 per quintal respectively. Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal): Wheat MP (desi) Rs 2,000-2,600, Wheat dara (for mills) Rs 1,675-1,705, Chakki atta (delivery) Rs 1,705-1,720, Atta Rajdhani (10 kg) Rs 230, Shakti Bhog (10 kg) Rs 230, Roller flour mill Rs 8|www.ricepluss.com , www.riceplusmagazine.blosgspot.com
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter 880-885 (50 kg), Maida Rs 935-940 (50 kg) and Sooji Rs 1,040-1,045 (50 kg). Basmati rice (Lal Quila) Rs 10,700, Shri Lal Mahal Rs 11,300, Super Basmati Rice Rs 9,700, Basmati common new Rs 5,300-5,400, Rice Pusa (1121) Rs 4,000-4,700, Permal raw Rs 1,9251.975, Permal wand Rs 2,150-2,200, Sela Rs 2,500-2,600 and Rice IR-8 Rs 1,700-1,720, Bajra Rs 1,430-1,435, Jowar yellow Rs 1,650-1,750, white Rs 3,150-3,250, Maize Rs 1,730-1,750, Barley Rs 1,460-1,470. Gur ends flat in thin trade NEW DELHI: New Delhi: The Wholesale gur (jaggery) ended steady in the national capital today as gur prices after moving both ways on little doing settled at previous levels. Marketmen said sufficient stocks against lack of worthwhile activity mainly kept the prices at last levels. Following are today's rates (in Rs per quintal): Gur chakku Rs 2,750-2,850, pedi Rs 3,000-3,100, dhayya Rs 3,100-3,200 and shakkar Rs 3,1003,200. Muzaffarnagar: Rasket Rs 2,400-2,450, chakku Rs 2,450-2,650, khurpa Rs 2,450-2,500 and Ladoo Rs 2,550-2,800. Muradnagar: Pedi Rs 2,550-2,625 and dhayya Rs 2,600-2,650. Coriander, chilli fall on subdued demand NEW DELHI: Coriander and chilli prices drifted by Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today owing to subdued demand from retailers and stockists coupled with adequate stocks. Increased arrivals from growing regions also put pressure on the coriander and chilli prices, traders said. Coriander and chilli prices fell Rs 200 each to conclude at Rs 10,600-15,600 and Rs 10,90017,400 per quintal, respectively. Following are today's quotations (in Rs):
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Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter Ajwain (per kg) 150-190, black pepper (per kg) 690-880, betel-nut (kg) 300-350, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,440-1,450 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,540-1,880. Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 550-680, cardamom (colour robin) 570-580, cardamom bold 590-600, cardamom extra (bold) 680-690 and cloves 540-650. Industrial oils extend slide on muted demand MUMBAI: Castorseeds bold and castoroil commercial oil extended their fall at the oilseed wholesale market here today due to subdued demand from shippers in soap industries. Refined palmolein gained on mild offtake from retailers. Groundnut oil and linseed oil ruled steady in absence of any worthwhile buying activity. In non-edible section, castorseed bold dipped Rs 25 per 100 kg to Rs 3,690 from Friday's level of Rs 3,715 and castoroil commercial moved down Rs 5 per 10 kg to Rs 768 from Rs 773. Linseed oil ruled unchanged at Rs 870 per 10 kg. Moving to edible section, refined palmolein inched up to Rs 458 per 10 kg while groundnutoil closed unchanged at Rs 975 per 10 kg. Mixed trend prevails in commodities market CHENNAI: Prices of thoor dal and urad dal went down, while gram dal and wheat went up at the wholesale foodgrain market here during the week under review. Thoor dal and urad dal opened the week at Rs 14,000 and Rs 15,000, down by Rs 1,500 and Rs 400 each from its last week's closing rate of Rs 15,500 and Rs 15,400, respectively and maintained the same trend till today. In contrast, on Monday, both gram dal and wheat opened at Rs 6,400 and Rs 3,000 with the increase of Rs 100 per quintal each from last week's closing rate of Rs 6,300 and Rs 2,900 and ended at the same rate today. However, prices of moong dal (Rs 10,000), sugar (Rs 3,150), maida (90 kg) (Rs 2,500) and sooji (90 kg) (Rs 3,200) ruled steady throughout the week. Steel prices rule steady in thin trade
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Govt Relying on Rice, Sugar, Soybean, Cattle Imports to Plug Q1 Shortagei
Jakarta. The Indonesian government is preparing to import rice, sugar, soybean and cattle in the first quarter of 2016 in an effort to keep inflation within its 3 percent to 5 percent target, a senior minister said late on Thursday.The country is bracing for a one-month delay of its rice harvest as last year's prolonged, El-Nino induced drought moved planting back by a season, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution."Information from [the Meteorological, Climatology and Geophysics Agency] and the Agriculture Ministry showed that we will likely experience food shortage at the end of February and March," Darmin said."The situation will return to normal in April, as we can expect [a rice] harvest."The government plans to import 350,000 tons of rice in the next three months to beef up state procurement agency Bulog's stock, which currently sits at one million tons. Indonesia secured a one million-ton rice import deal from Thailand and Vietnam, 485,000 tons of which was brought in by the end of last year.In addition, the government also looks forward to importing 200,000 tons of white crystal sugar, which is commonly consumed by households, in 11 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter the January-April period, Darmin said.The country forecasts to produce 2.5 million tons of sugar this year, but most of its plantations will only to start producing in June.On the other hand, the country needs 2.9 million tons of sugar troughout the year, with stocks now at 840,600 tons, Darmin said.The government has yet to decide on a figure for soy bean imports. The country is estimated to have consumed 2.5 million tons of soy bean – the main ingredient for the everpopular tempeh and tofu – throughout 2015. It imported 1.7 million tons of the commodity through September.For cattle imports, the government has decided on a quota of 600,000 head of cattle, or equal to 238,000 tons of beef, Darmin said."The plan is to bring in 200,000 head of cattle in first quarter and 150,000 in the second quarter. For the third and fourth quarters, import will depend on developments made in the previous quarters," he said.Indonesia's annual beef consumption stands at about 675,000 tons annually, while local farmers con only produce 416,000 tons of beef.Rice, sugar, soy bean and beef prices are significant factors in volatile food price component that contributes about a third of the country's headline inflation.The government assumed the inflation would accelerate to 4.7 percent next year, from an estimated of 3 percent this year http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/business/govt-relying-rice-sugar-soybean-cattle-imports-plug-q1shortage/
AEC Ahead; Indonesian Rice Most Expensive in ASEAN MONDAY, 04 JANUARY, 2016 | 15:40 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is just around the corner. Wahyu, director of procurement at Perum Bulog, said Indonesia needs to review its preparation in welcoming the AEC, particularly regarding the food industry.According to Wahyu, Indonesia's rice price is the highest among ASEAN member countries. "Meanwhile, our government pays the highest rice subsidy in Southeast Asia," he said on Monday, December 28, 2015.Wahyu highlighted Cambodia and Myanmar when it comes to rice management. The two countries used to have rice prices that are higher than Thailand. Nowadays, rice from Cambodia and Myanmar are cheaper than Thailand's. Wahyu said that rice farmers in the two countries made good improvements, and they are ready to face the ASEAN free market era.On the contrary, Indonesia's rice price is the highest in ASEAN, which will make it difficult to compete during the free market era."This [is an issue] that requires reviewing," he said.Indonesia's farming sector receives the highest amount of government subsidies in Southeast Asia. In Thailand, rice subsidy is Rp1 million a year, while Indonesia's is Rp5 million per year.Wahyu said the government needs to review the effectiveness of rice subsidy distribution and focus on protecting farmers. One of the most effective ways to do 12 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter that, he said, is by purchasing harvested crops for a decent price. That way, Indonesian crops can compete with other ASEAN countries' in terms of selling prices. http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2016/01/04/056732876/AEC-Ahead-Indonesian-Rice-Most-Expensive-inASEAN
Bulog asks govt to set flexible rice price Minggu, 3 Januari 2016 22:22 WIB | Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The state-owned logistics board Bulog has asked the government to set its Rice Purchase Price (HPP) at a flexible rate in accordance with the price of farmers rice.Bulogs Procurement Director Wahyu said here on Sunday that his board had made the request based on fact that the governments HPP rate was always below the normal market prices.Every year, after it has been set, the HPP rate has always been lower than the market price. This hampered Bologs efforts to procure rice from farmers, he said."The HPP should later be set by the technical ministry based on the price condition in the market. It should be set after passing through a series of calculation and assessment and after considering data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS).Besides setting flexible HPP rate, the government should also set a basic price (HD) rate or the lowest price rate at the farmers level.The setting of the basic price (HD) will optimize the absorption of farmers rice during the grand harvest season because Bulog would be able to purchase rice at a price over the basic price rate."So, there would be two price rates set by the government for the absorption of farmers rice, namely the basic price rate and the flexible HPP price rate," he said. The HD and HPP will be contained in a presidential instruction decree.In response to the proposal, the chairman of the National Rice Farmers Association Rali Sukari said he supported the proposal for the setting of the flexible HPP price and HD rate in 2016."If the market wants to buy the rice at a price over the basic price rate, it would be up to the farmers whether they will sell it to Bulog or to the market. Both will not disadvantage them," he said.(*) http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/102319/bulog-asks-govt-to-set-flexible-rice-price
I will cut down rice import bill to $300m – Edward Mahama By Stephen Odoi Larbi
Flagbearer of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), Dr. Edward Mahama, has promised to cut down rice import by resourcing Ghanaian farmers to produce more to meet the demands of consumers when given the nod to manage the country in 2017.According to the PNC leader, Ghana‟s current rice import bill currently stands at US$600million, an amount he said, is weighing heavily on the country‟s currency.He said once he is elected as President of the land, he will work had and ensure that the country‟s rice import bill is reduced by half.The amount saved, he noted, will be used to resource local farmers to produce more to meet the growing 13 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter demands of consumers.“Ghana was exporting rice in 1976. Today, our rice import bill is $600million.
I am saying that in two years, US$300million of that money will go to Ghanaian farmers and they can build story buildings and send their children to the best schools they want,” he noted.Dr. Edward Mahama made this observation in an exclusive interview with Kasapa News moments after paying homage to the former President of the land, John Agyekum Kufuor at his residence in Accra on Thursday.The leader of the coconut tree family was accompanied by the party‟s general scribe, Atik Mohammed, Vice Chairman, Henry Haruna Asante as well as some other national executives.Dr. Mahama believes that Ghanaian farmers have the capacity to produce more and therefore, resourcing them would not be far-fetched.He is hoping to double the country‟s production which currently stands at 290,000 metric tons, representing about 30% of the rice it needs.Ghana was projected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to import 600,000 metric tons of rice between October 2014 and September 2015. http://kasapafmonline.com/2015/12/31/i-will-cut-down-rice-import-bill-to-300m-edwardmahama/
Mexico Trade Stoppage Averted Thru traffic again By Sarah Moran MEXICALI, MEXICO -- On December 14, 2015, USA Rice was notified that U.S. rice exporters were having their bagged rice shipments blocked by Mexican authorities here at this important west coast crossing point with Calexico, California. The Government of Mexico (GOM) had, overnight, changed inspection regulations on how railroads and GOM phytosanitary 14 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
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Introducing the New and Improved USA Rice Daily By Michael Klein ARLINGTON, VA -- The USA Rice Daily staff would like to wish all of our returning and new readers a happy new year, and to introduce you to our new and improved Daily. We've made a lot of changes in how the Daily is assembled and delivered to you that we think will improve your experience. First of all, if you've never seen the Daily before, welcome! We produce this publication on weekdays about 230 times per year with the most up-to-the-minute news from around the world of rice. If it concerns rice, you'll find an article about it here. From U.S. government policies and state regulations, to the rice promotion programs USA Rice runs here and in more than 30 countries around the world; from sustainability initiatives, to international trade updates and profiles of industry leaders, it's all here. You can also use the Daily to keep up with what USA Rice is doing on behalf of the hard working men and women of the U.S. rice industry, from the ground-breaking Regional 15 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
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Belize High Court rejects Guyanese rice importation but importer not giving up Posted by: Denis Chabrol in News, Reproduced from Belize Breaking News By Aaron Humes: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Young has declined to grant leave to Jack Charles to file for judicial review of a decision by BAHA to decline to allow him to import the three containers full of Guyanese rice sitting at the Big Creek Port.Hours after the ruling, Charles said he was not giving up.Presiding in chambers, Justice Young ruled that Charles had proceeded without obtaining an import permit in violation of the law. She found that the Court was being asked to intervene on the side of a lawbreaker which it would not do.Charles has 16 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter also been ordered by Customs Department to send the rice back or risk it being destroyed. Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay, representing the rice producers, dismissed Charles‟ gambit as a “sob story” and an insult to those working in the rice industry and to consumers, whom he says would have no protection should Charles have been successful and imported his rice, then changed prices or attempted to command a larger share of the market.Breaking News Belize later caught up with Charles said he was “disappointed” in the ruling, because all he wanted was to help the Belizean consumer. But he says he has not given up on trying to get Guyanese rice into the country. Charles spoke of other plans which he declined to elaborate on at this time; however, he told us that when those plans come on stream he will be sure to update the media.In response to Eamon Courtenay‟s suggestions that he is trying to get rich from the scheme and that he has offered no guarantees that he will keep his promises, Charles told us he will keep his word – if and when the Guyanese rice hits shelves in Belize, it will be sold at 69 cents per pound.Charles says he calculates that he personally will make about eight dollars per bag of rice sold, while the retail shops make about 9 dollars, and this is calculated in the price. Charles had also promised a special rate of 50 cents per pound for school feeding programs and other charitable causes.Charles also told us he has no communication from the Customs and Excise Department warning him about re-exporting the rice; as far as he is aware the rice remains at Big Creek Port and he is paying storage for it.Rice importer, Jack Charles backing camera (with bottle in hand) and lawyers outside the Belize High Court room.Belize businessman, Jack Charles. http://demerarawaves.com/2016/01/04/belize-high-court-rejects-guyanese-rice-importation-butimporter-not-giving-up/
UA, rice farmers test cover crops Project aims to reduce nitrogen fertilizer costs, erosion By Scott Morris This article was published January 1, 2016 at 1:58 a.m.
PHOTO BY SCOTT MORRIS Fred Schmidt, a Walnut Ridge rice farmer, holds up a sprig of Austrian winter pea, one of the cover crops he planted as part of a demonstration project. WALNUT RIDGE -- Fred Schmidt apologized as he led the way to the field where his current crop was poking up through muddy ground."I expected it to be bigger than it is, but it's had a lot of rain on it," Schmidt said.The crop in question is a mix of Austrian winter peas and black oats, and there's no market for it. Instead, its purpose is to reduce erosion and add nitrogen to the soil. If the cover crop works as intended, it could significantly reduce the cost of fertilizing the 24acre field when Schmidt plants rice there next spring.Schmidt is the first producer in the state to 17 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter participate in a rice cover crop demonstration project by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the federal Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Two other rice producers had been scheduled to take part in the project this year, but heavy autumn rains prevented planting on their farms.Trent Roberts, a UA soil scientist, said only a small percentage of Arkansas rice growers -- perhaps less than 1 percent --use winter cover crops.There's kind of this misperception that it's hard to implement cover crops into rice systems," Roberts said. "What we're trying to do is just demonstrate to producers that it can be done."Two key obstacles are that rice is grown in flooded fields and that it leaves a bulky residue after harvesting, Roberts said. That means for a cover crop to be successful, it must be able to flourish in waterlogged soils and grow through the flattened rice residue, he said. Austrian winter peas, and a few other cover crops, fit the bill, Roberts said.Timing is another consideration. Farmers who harvest their rice in August or September generally have plenty of time to plant a winter cover crop, Roberts said. Those who harvest after Oct. 1, he said, will have to work quickly to get their cover crop in. 18 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter That's especially true in North Arkansas, where winter cover crops generally have to be planted by Oct. 15, Roberts said.Schmidt's cover crop was planted Oct. 14, just beating the deadline."We were planting during the [rice] harvest, which was a first for us," Schmidt said.And then, for the first time in six weeks, it started to rain. Schmidt said 3.6 inches of rain fell on the field between planting and emergence on Nov. 1.By Dec. 17, when he showed the field to a reporter, another foot of rain had fallen, Schmidt said. The peas were a couple of inches tall. The oats, planted to discourage geese from eating the peas, were taller.There was no rice residue in the low-lying field because spring rains had prevented Schmidt from planting rice there. "Weather determines what we do and what the outcome is," he noted.Cover crops can't help farmers cope with the vagaries of weather, Roberts said, but they can provide a measure of control over other variables.They can help suppress weeds, Roberts said, an important consideration at a time when herbicide-resistant weeds are becoming a bigger problem in the state. They help retard soil erosion, which Roberts said can average 1 to 10 tons per year from row crop fields in Arkansas and can diminish surface water quality. Perhaps best of all from a rice grower's perspective, they are an inexpensive source of nitrogen.Austrian winter peas can add 40 to 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre, Roberts said."When you think about a typical rice crop needing about 140 pounds of nitrogen per acre to produce a crop, that's a pretty significant reduction in producers' nitrogen fertilizer cost," he said. "Right now, a nitrogen fertilizer is going to run you about 45-50 cents a pound. Every pound that you can generate from a cover crop is potentially 50 cents you can save in nitrogen fertilizer."Given that fertilization is the single-largest cost item for rice producers, the savings can be meaningful, Roberts said.Rice is the state's largest agricultural commodity, so there's considerable interest in Roberts' work. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service gave him a $75,000 grant for the demonstration project, which was matched by RiceTec Inc. and Crop Protection Services. In the spring, after Schmidt kills the cover crop with a herbicide, Roberts will measure nitrogen levels in the test field using a protocol developed by UA. Roberts will compare those results with soil samples he collected before the Austrian winter peas and black oats were planted to determine how much nitrogen fertilizer Schmidt will need when he puts in his 2016 rice crop. Roberts also will track this year's yields to determine whether the experiment increased the test field's productivity.It's important the demonstration project show positive results, Roberts said, since cover crops can add significantly to a farmer's workload."You're basically asking them to plant a whole other crop and terminate a whole other crop," he said. "You've got to show them how they can benefit from that increased management. "Schmidt thinks it will take several years to determine the true value of cover crops to rice growers.He has a longstanding interest in improving the quality of his soil, so he is willing to let the cover crop experiment play out. But he also has to keep a close watch on the bottom line."The first goal is to grow more dollars' worth of rice than it costs" to manage the cover crop, Schmidt said, eyeing the small but growing clump of winter peas at his feet. "I'm all for soil health, but the only thing I can put in the bank is a check." Business on 01/01/2016 Print Headline: UA, rice farmers test cover crops http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/jan/01/ua-rice-farmers-test-cover-crops-201601/?f=business
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Nigeria: Rice Import Quota In this era of probes and crackdown on looters, there is nothing we would not hear. Although the dust raised by the move to recover N30 billion lost to the rice import waiver granted by the last administration is yet to settle, the attention of the Senate is being attracted by another allegation of high level fraud in the business.The Senate, it was learnt might set up an ad-hoc committee when it resumes early next month to investigate the rice smuggling allegation believed to have made the country lose huge sums of money amounting to N117 billion. For those of us following the messy stories of corruption in high places, the news that some entrenched interests including those who had no investment in the rice value chain, manipulated the rice policy initiated by President Goodluck Jonathan to boost local rice production is just one of the dents in the last administration.It is a shame that friends of the government in power at the period were recklessly granted quota, which they in turn sold to other importers.This is why I pity the former Minister of Agriculture, who is now the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.The gentleman was busy speaking Queen's English, brilliantly explaining the mileage covered in the nation's agricultural sector through a number of innovations introduced during his tenure. However, while Adesina was putting policies in place to reposition the industry, some portfolio contractors who were friends of the government were sneaking into corridors of power in the middle of the night to get allocations for a job they did not have the wherewithal to execute. However, some of us are monitoring the activity of the Senate especially on the probe of the controversial quota and see how it intends to ensure those involved make adequate refund. The Senate leadership, last month, had urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS); to immediately take steps to ensure that the N30 billion lost to waiver on rice importation by the last administration was recovered.President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, who gave this advice during an interactive session between the Senate leadership and the CBN management, lamented that money that was supposed to get into government's coffers was allowed to be wasted in the name of waivers.Now that the era of 'paddy paddy' government is gone, Nigerians are waiting and watching how those who frittered away the chance to develop our agric industry are brought to book. http://allafrica.com/stories/201601040890.html
Rabi crops sowing crosess 541 lakh hectares India Infoline News Service | Mumbai | January 02, 2016 07:10 IST
Wheat has been sown/transplanted in 271.46 lakh hectares, pulses in 128.24 lakh hectares, coarse cereals in 55.19 lakh hectares. Area sown under oilseeds is 71.47 lakh hectares and Rice is 14.77 lakh hectares.
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Rice
is
14.77
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on 01st January, 2015 stands at 541.12 lakh hectares. Wheat has been sown/transplanted in 271.46 lakh hectares, pulses in 128.24 lakh hectares, coarse cereals in 55.19 lakh hectares. Area sown under oilseeds is 71.47 lakh hectares and lakh hectares.
The area sown so far and that sown during last year this time is as follows: Lakh hectare Crop
Area sown in 2015-16
Area sown in 2014-15
Wheat
271.46
293.16
Pulses
128.24
131.33
Coarse Cereals
55.19
50.97
Oilseeds
71.47
76.11
Rice
14.77
16.05
Total
541.12
567.63
http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/rabi-crops-sowing-crosess-541-lakh-hectares116010200301_1.html
Development economist Dr Mahbub Hossain no more Agricultural economist Dr Mahbub Hossain breathed his last at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio State early today. Renowned agricultural and development economist Dr Mahbub Hossain died at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio State early today at the age of 71.He died at 2:45am (BDT). He was admitted at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio State, a press release of Brac, issued at the demise of the scholar, said today. He was suffering from heart disease for last two years. He went to USA on December 15, 2015 for treatment.He left behind his wife, two daughters and a son. 21 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter Dr Mahbub has been serving as the advisor to the executive director of Brac. He was also the chairperson of economics and social sciences department of Brac University.In a life filled with brilliance, this eminent economist also served as head of social science division of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), executive director of Brac, and director general of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).Dr Mahbub will be forever remembered for his brilliance in articulation of macro-economic analysis, his path breaking research works, his leadership in agricultural innovation and above all his deep empathy for the marginalised people.After completion of Masters in Economics from Dhaka University, Dr Mahbub obtained his PhD from the Cambridge University. Besides the publications of many research articles in international journals, some of his seminal books are: Asian Rice Bowls A Returning Crisis: Rice Research in Asia: Progress and Prospects; Impact of Rice Research in Asia; Strategy of Development in Bangladesh; Rural Economy and Livelihoods Insights from Bangladesh, Bish Geramer Golpo, Leading Issues in Rural Development. The global magazine of politics and economics – The Foreign Policy – featured him in their list of 500 most prominent individuals in the international arena, the Brac press release added. On his demise, Brac founder and chairperson, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed said, “Very few people globally had the depth of understanding of development issues like Dr. Mahabub Hossain…His research over many decades on proliferation of innovation in agriculture and livelihood improvement of marginalised farmers has been path breaking. We, his Brac family, mourn today this irreparable loss with his friends, family and many people he touched during his life dedicated to public service. ”Nobel laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus expresses his grief for the passing of this brilliant scholar. About his contributions to the Grameen Bank, Yunus said in a press release, “Dr Mahabub Hossain‟s contributions in the field of economics and agricultural research were ground breaking and far reading. He was the first scholar to study Grameen Bank and produce a highly demanded research paper in the impact of Grameen Bank. His insights in that paper were tremendously valuable to Grameen Bank as it expanded and grew. Above all his deep commitment to social justice, his empathy for marginalized people, and his humility made him stand out as an extraordinary human being.” On his passing, Yunus said, “His death is an irreplaceable loss for the country, and the global community of agricultural researchers. I wish to convey my deep sympathies and condolences to his family members, and pray that they find the strength at this difficult time.” http://www.thedailystar.net/country/development-economist-dr-mahbub-hossain-dies-196852.
Collaboration benefits Pacific Flyway habitat for migratory birds 95 percent of California‟s original wetlands have been lost Drought has challenged the ability to divert water for Pacific Flyway Partners help provide water for more than 200,000 acres of habitat 22 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter White-faced geese take off from a rice field near Marysville in November. Randy Pench rpench@sacbee.com BY DAVID GUY AND MARK BIDDLECOMB Special to The Bee
This time of year, millions of birds arrive in the Sacramento Valley as part of their annual migration cycle along the Pacific Flyway. The drought that has already caused significant losses to farmers also represents a major threat to these birds, which include migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and other species.Like every other water use in the region, the fourth year of the drought has challenged the ability to divert water for the Pacific Flyway. Yet, as a result of hard work, innovation and collaboration this year, the results have been incredible in the face of challenging conditions. Our partners in the Sacramento Valley, working with many state and federal agencies, have managed to provide water for more than 200,000 acres of habitat in rice fields and managed wetlands to help migrating wildlife.
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With 95 percent of Californiaâ€&#x;s original wetlands lost, these birds and hundreds of wildlife species depend on rice fields and managed wetlands for food and a resting place. In fact, nearly 60 percent of the winter diet for the millions of ducks and geese migrating through the Central Valley comes from area rice fields.For the past several years, water resources managers, conservation o rganizations, landowners and state and federal agencies have been working together to develop various habitat strategies for these lands in the face of bleak conditions. For example, water resources managers have creatively used and rescheduled water conserved during the summer irrigation season to stretch winter rice decomposition and refuge water for habitat purposes. WITH 95 PERCENT OF CALIFORNIAâ€&#x;S ORIGINAL WETLANDS LOST, THESE BIRDS AND HUNDREDS OF WILDLIFE SPECIES DEPEND ON RICE FIELDS AND MANAGED WETLANDS FOR FOOD AND A RESTING PLACE. Conservation organizations have also worked closely with the California Rice Commission and landowners to proactively prepare post-harvest ricelands to take advantage of natural rainfall and any other available water. Refuge managers have prepared public lands with limited resources to squeeze the best habitat out of wildlife areas.This is particularly positive considering that during the dry summer we were all very concerned that there would be very little water available for bird habitat this fall and winter. Wildlife experts say prolonged periods where precious little habitat is available can lead to undernourished birds incapable of returning on spring migratory routes, and it increases the potential for outbreaks of contagious diseases such as 24 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter avian cholera, which can decimate bird populations in a relatively short time. Importantly, the 200,000 acres of habitat are strategically spread from Glenn and Butte counties in the north, all the way down to the Yolo Bypass, just west of Sacramento and south to the Grasslands Ecological Area.We are not out of the woods. The habitat acreage is still less than half of what would be considered optimal conditions. November rains were less than we had hoped. Winter storms now emerging may add additional water, but we are only halfway through the migration season, and additional water will be essential to sustain this habitat.In an era where it seems many organizations would rather churn out more studies or seek court injunctions, it is refreshing to see on-the-ground, tangible successes here in the Sacramento Valley. We have made a difference so far and will continue to make a difference. Mother Nature may or may not cooperate, but the partners are all working to improve bird habitat under all these conditions.Now is your opportunity to experience firsthand the incredible result of these efforts. We encourage you to visit the Sacramento Valley this winter to view the millions of birds spread out throughout our special region. David Guy is president of the Northern California Water Association. Mark Biddlecomb is western regional director of Ducks Unlimited. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/soapbox/article52565095.html#storylink=cpy
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Commodity Report-Jan. 4 Published January 4, 2016
In todayâ€&#x;s commodity report we have the National Shell Eggs: Daily Egg Report, the National Weekly Rice Summary and other commodity end of the day market numbers. National Shell Eggs: Daily Egg Report Regional prices are 8 to 15 cent lower on Extra Large and Large, down 3 to 6 cents on Medium. California prices are 30 cents lower on Medium and Small, unchanged on the balance of sizes. New York prices are steady on all sizes. The undertone is steady to weak. Offerings are mixed, mostly moderate. Retail and food service demand is light to moderate in the Northeast, moderate to good in the remaining regions. Supplies are light to moderate in California, Southeast and South Central, moderate to heavy elsewhere. Market activity is moderate to active in the Midwest, slow to moderate in the South Central, moderate to heavy in other areas. Breaking stock offerings are mostly moderate to heavy; demand is light to moderate. Light type fowl offerings are light to moderate for the moderate demand. National Weekly Rice Summary In California, medium grain milled rice prices steady to weak. Second heads and Brewers prices steady. Rice by-products: Rice Bran prices mostly steady. Ground rice hulls spot trade lightly tested, mostly all hulls already sold. CME Rough Rice settlements for Thursday Dec 31th, Jan 16 25 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter closed .025 higher at 11.565; Mar 16 closed .02 higher at 11.835; May 16 closed .015 higher at 12.12. US dollar index on Thursday settled at 98.69. Rice market continues to be very quiet on both sides. USDA National Weekly Rice Summary (.pdf) with all prices. Check the January USDA Commodity Report Calendar for todayâ€&#x;s commodity reports released by USDA. Now Monday’s Commodity Market ending market numbers for other commodities: Corn March Corn ended at $3.51 1/2 losing 7 1/4 cents, May ended at $3.57 1/2 down 7 cents. Soybeans January Soybeans ended at 8.54 1/2 down 6 3/4 cents, March ended at 8.56 decreasing 8 1/4 cents. Wheat March Wheat ended at $4.58 1/4, decreasing 11 3/4 cents, December Wheat ended at $4.64 1/2 unchanged 12 cents. Rough Rice January Rough Rice ended at 11.51 losing 0.055, March ended at 11.77 down 0.065. Live Cattle February Live Cattle ended at $136.325 decreasing $0.475 and April ended at $137.375 down $0.60 and June ended at $127.45 losing $0.35. Feeder Cattle January Feeder Cattle ended at $167.85 gaining $0.95 and March ended at $164.775 increasing $1.125 and April ended at $164.525 up $1.00. Lean Hogs February Lean Hogs ended at $59.425 decreasing $0.375, April ended at $65.45 down $0.50 Class III Milk January Class III Milk ended at $13.56 unchanged, February ended at $13.65 decreasing $0.10 and March ended at $14.08 losing $0.10. #2 Cotton March #2 Cotton ending at 62.61 losing 0.67, May ended at 63.47 down 0.64. Sugar #11 March sugar #11 ended at 14.97 down $0.27 and May ended at 14.65 decreasing 0.27. Orange Juice January Orange Juice ended at 143.60 gaining $3.60, March ending at 145.75 up $1.10. http://agnetwest.com/2016/01/04/commodity-report-january-4/
Arkansas Farm Bureau Daily Commodity Report Rice High Low Long Grain Cash Bids - - -
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High
Low
Last
Change
Jan '16 1161.5
1150.0
1151.0
-5.5
Mar '16 1188.0
1169.0
1177.0
-6.5
May '16 1206.0
1203.5
1206.0
-6.0
Jul '16
1233.0
-6.0
Sep '16
1223.5
-13.0
Nov '16
1241.5
+2.5
Jan '17
1241.5
+2.5
Rice Comment Rice prices ended the day a bit lower. However, March is potentially working on charting a bull flag, which would suggest the potential of adding an additional 70 cents to the market from the breakout point if the chart pattern holds. There is also a chart gap between $12.31 and $12.41 that could be an upside target for bulls. The market is finding support from tightening world stocks and concerns about the current El Nino weather pattern impacting production
Rice Prices as on : 04-01-2016 08:10:28 PM Arrivals in tonnes;prices in Rs/quintal in domestic market. Arrivals
Current
Price
% Season Prev. Prev.Yr Modal change cumulative Modal %change Rice
Bangalore(Kar)
2350.00
35.21
57738.00
4100
4100
-
Bangarpet(Kar)
641.00
-
4516.00
1680
-
2.44
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520.00
-
3535.00
1945
-
-
Samsi(WB)
500.00
-
13310.00
2800
-
-
Pilibhit(UP)
250.00 -13.79
12320.00
2185
2190
-
Azamgarh(UP)
228.00
-
1988.00
2090
-
-
Bareilly(UP)
214.00
-11.2
3633.00
2200
2175
-
Achalda(UP)
190.00
-
1310.00
2240
-
-
Sitapur(UP)
136.00
-4.23
1965.00
2235
2240
-
Srirampur(ASM)
120.00
-
3395.00
2980
-
-
Lanka(ASM)
80.00
14.29
695.00
1725
1725
-
Dhing(ASM)
75.00 -11.76
1433.20
1800
1800
-
Howly(ASM)
65.00
88.41
1395.20
1300
1300
-
Cachar(ASM)
60.00
-
690.00
2700
-
-
Karimganj(ASM)
60.00
-
740.00
2100
-
-
Pandua(WB)
52.00
-
745.00
2300
-
-11.54
Kasimbazar(WB)
46.00
-
292.00
2320
-
-10.77
Jaunpur(UP)
40.00
-
534.00
1930
-
-
Beldanga(WB)
40.00
-
399.00
2300
-
-11.54
Purulia(WB)
40.00
33.33
840.00
2240
2240
-
Chintamani(Kar)
39.00
-
172.00
1900
-
-23.39
Balrampur(UP)
38.00
61.7
444.00
2040
2135
-
Madhoganj(UP)
27.50
-
80.50
2150
-
-
Dhekiajuli(ASM)
27.00
-
382.50
1800
-
-
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25.00
8.7
284.50
1915
1910
6.39
Lohardaga(Jha)
24.00
20
247.50
1860
1950
-
Ramkrishanpur(Howrah)(WB)
23.60
-
352.00
2500
-
-
Jalpaiguri Sadar(WB)
23.00
-
338.00
2750
-
-
Mekhliganj(WB)
22.00
-
100.00
2000
-
-
Kolhapur(Laxmipuri)(Mah)
20.00
-20
241.00
3000
3000
-
Raiganj(WB)
20.00
5.26
342.00
2600
2550
-
Rampur(UP)
16.50
-
220.50
2185
-
-
Dibrugarh(ASM)
15.00 -21.05
166.00
2550
2550
-
Raibareilly(UP)
15.00
50
121.50
2030
2035
2.78
Kaliaganj(WB)
15.00
7.14
258.00
2550
2500
-
Divai(UP)
14.00
-
97.00
2060
-
-
North Lakhimpur(ASM)
11.00
-8.33
499.30
1900
1900
-
Kottayam(Ker)
10.00
-
30.00
3500
-
-
Chengannur(Ker)
10.00
25
206.00
2500
2450
-
Sheoraphuly(WB)
10.00
-
264.00
2500
-
-
Kannauj(UP)
9.50
NC
70.60
2200
2200
-
Deogarh(Ori)
9.00
NC
157.50
2500
2500
-
Simdega(Jha)
8.00
-
22.00
2100
-
-
Bijnaur(UP)
8.00 -55.56
201.00
2180
2200
-
Dibiapur(UP)
8.00
-
8.00
2230
-
-
Bhivandi(Mah)
7.00
-
31.00
3300
-
-
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7.00
-
62.00
2130
-
-
Karanjia(Ori)
5.50
-8.33
105.80
3100
3100
24.00
Khairagarh(UP)
5.00
NC
162.00
2080
2060
-
Nimapara(Ori)
4.50
-
77.00
2200
-
-
Farukhabad(UP)
3.50
-
132.50
2210
-
-
Melaghar(Tri)
3.00
NC
47.30
2350
2350
-
Pakur(Jha)
2.88
15.2
38.57
3155
3144
-
Gulavati(UP)
2.00
-
17.00
2045
-
-
Lamlong Bazaar(Man)
2.00
-
27.10
2500
-
-
Sardhana(UP)
1.50
50
29.70
2090
2080
-
Shillong(Meh)
1.00
-
17.20
3500
-
-
Bonai(Bonai)(Ori)
1.00
66.67
4.70
2000
2000
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