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Zero-rated regime for rice sector demanded Rice traders disappointed over budget Eight Ramzan bazaars established in Islamabad Pakistan's exports unlikely to reach 2018 target India‘s exports dip in value, but volumes up; hope floats on demand Monsoon will hit Kerala in 48 hours: Met Golden rice: The malnutrition fighting crop FEATURE: Rice straw proven effective to lengthen tomatoes‘ freshness 2016 Riverina Rice Harvest: Stronger Yields Results NEWS ANALYSIS: Ending rice importation via Rice Seed UpScaling Project Govt aims zero default in kharif rice delivery Nay Pyi Taw paddy experiment falls flat Ending rice importation via Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project Scientists look at use of rice husk to reduce arsenic levels in vital grain Bio-pesticides help manage rice pests, diseases – study Koreans' rice consumption halves in 30 yrs S.Korea buys 45,556 T rice for Nov-Dec Food price controls failing Fed gov‘t boosts agri but poor areas could lag Smart crops getting more from less Japanese delegation takes stock of their introduced rice variety Ending rice importation via Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project Scientists identify protein which boosts rice yield by fifty percent Rice Wednesday is Back in Mexico
News Detail... Zero-rated regime for rice sector demanded June 07, 2016 RECORDER REPORT:Rafique Suleman, Chairman FPCCI Rice Export Committee, on Monday
Hamlik
Managing Editor
Abdul Sattar Shah Rahmat Ullah Rozeen Shaukat
English Editor
Maryam Editor Legal Advisor Advocate Zaheer Minhas
Editorial Associates
Admiral (R) Hamid Khalid Javed Islam Agha Ch.Hamid Malhi Dr.Akhtar Hussain Dr.Fayyaz Ahmad Siddiqui Dr.Abdul Rasheed (UAF) Islam Akhtar Khan
Editorial Advisory Board
Dr.Malik Mohammad Hashim
Assistant Professor, Gomal University DIK
Dr.Hasina Gul
Assistant Director, Agriculture KPK
Dr.Hidayat Ullah Assistant Professor, University of
Swabi
Dr.Abdul Basir Assistant Professor, University of
Swabi
Zahid Mehmood PSO,NIFA Peshawar
Falak Naz Shah
Head Food Science & Technology ART, Peshawar
again urged the federal government for Zero Rate status for rice, which is the country's second largest export sector. He hoped that this move of the government would be helpful to achieve some $4 billion rice exports target in next two years. 2
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Commenting on the federal budget 2016-17, Rafique Suleman, who is also former chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), said that although the federal government had ignored rice sector in the budget, despite that they were requesting the government to reconsider its decision and include rice sector in the Zero-rate regime, earning more foreign exchange for the country. He said that during the last few years with the efforts of the REAP, rice exports had been increased significantly and become one of the largest export commodity. The country is earning foreign exchange amounting to $2 billion annually through export of rice, he added. "Although some incentives have been announced for the agricultural sector, however nothing is new for the rice sector," he added. Suleman said that the government was focusing to bring more home remittances, however it should be realised that along with home remittances, massive increase in exports was required to build the country's foreign exchange reserves. He said that in the budget, the government had imposed more taxes on existing tax payers, while the feudal would continue to enjoy honeymoon period. He said that for the last few years REAP had been demanding zero rate status for rice sector; however the government was continuously ignoring the demand in the budget, even one very important suggestion of One Window Operation for the collection of all taxes has not been accepte http://www.brecorder.com/agriculture-a-allied/183:pakistan/53968:zero-rated-regime-for-rice-sectordemanded/?date=2016-06-07
Rice traders disappointed over budget June 05, 2016
KARACHI: Rice traders on Saturday expressed disappointment over the budget 2016/17 for not proposing measures to increase exports.Chief Patron Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Abdul Rahim Janoo, in a statement, said the exporters urged the government to declare rice sector as separate industry and place it under zero-rate regime. ―However, the government didn‘t include our recommendations into the finance bill,‖ Janoo said. He also said rice export is the second largest earner of more than $2.2 billion foreign exchange per annum. But, the government has completely neglected this sector in the budget. ―REAP has sent several recommendations for the betterment of rice export trade, which were not considered by the government; even one very important suggestion of one window operation for the collection of all taxes is ignored,‖ he added. The statement said the sales tax refund claims of rice exporters have been pending since long.―We also request the government to pay back exporter refunds at the earliest,‖ Janoo said. ―We request the Prime Minister and Finance Minister to take urgent steps for the survival of this very import sector and include this sector into zero rate regime, so that our dream of achieving $4 billion up to the end of 2018 may come true,‖ said the statement 3
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Eight Ramzan bazaars established in Islamabad 
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At least eight Ramzan sasta bazaars have been established in rural and urban areas of Islamabad to provide essential commodities to citizens at low rates during the month of Ramzan. These sasta bazaars will start working from the first day of Ramzan. The district administration has set up four sasta bazaars in the rural areas of Tarlai, Bhara Khau, Pakistan Town and Rawat. Similarly, in the urban areas these bazaars will be set up at Sector, G-6, G-10, I-9 and H-9. Meanwhile, the spokesman of district administration claimed that Islamabad Market Committee is fixing the rates of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis in the Sabzi Mandi, Islamabad. They further claimed that the rate list is being supplied to the shopkeepers for display at their shops and strict implementation would be ensured. 4
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 The Islamabad Market Committee, in cooperation with traders, is keeping the rate of profit of fruit and vegetables at minimum level during the holy month of Ramzan in order to provide relief to the citizens. Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has also activated price control committees headed by the magistrates to keep strict watch over the prices of food items and take on the spot action against the profiteers. Daily price checking has been started by the magistrates and those overcharging will be dealt with strict action as per law. The teams are also checking the quality of milk and meat coming from other cities and stern action would be taken against the adulterators. The district administration has fixed the rates of food items in the markets during the holy month and it will be effective from the 1st of Ramzan. Milk rate is fixed at Rs 90, yogurt at Rs 105 per kg, Samosas, one dozen, at Rs 168, Pakora per kg at Rs 210, Jaleebi per kg at Rs 210, Daal Chana supreme at Rs 135 per kg, Daal Chana medium at Rs 130 per kg, Daal Mung (moti) at Rs 150 per kg, Daal Mung (bareek) at Rs 135 per kg, Daal Masoor at Rs 140 per kg, Daal Masoor (bareek) at Rs 150 per kg, Daal Mash at Rs 270 per kg, gram flour at Rs 150 per kg, rice Awal at Rs 110 per kg, rice super new Karnal at Rs 90 per kg, rice Kainaat at Rs 140 per kg, rice Tota at Rs 50 per kg and flour 20 kg bag at Rs 615. http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/06/07/city/islamabad/eight-ramzan-bazaars-established-inislamabad/
Pakistan's exports unlikely to reach 2018 target By Peer Muhammad Published: June 6, 2016 Govt expects only 10.7% rise in exports, way short of the required pace. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD: A projected 10.7% growth in exports for fiscal year 2016-17 runs contrary to the government‘s ambitious plan to take export earnings to $35 billion by the end of 2017-18 under the three-year Strategic Trade Policy Framework.The $35-billion target, which was set just two months ago, needs a much more rapid rise in annual earnings and a meager 10.7% growth will not be sufficient to meet the goal, say experts. Under the annual development plan released by the federal government with the budget for 2016-17, exports in the new fiscal year are projected to rise 10.7% to $24.8 billion from an estimated $22.4 billion in 2015-16.
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Imports are forecast to grow 14.7% to $45.2 billion in the upcoming fiscal year 2016-17 compared to an estimated $39.4 billion in the outgoing year 2015-16. Consequently, the trade deficit will be $20.4 billion in 2016-17 as opposed to a projected $17 billion in 2015-16. However, experts point out that the government wasted an entire year in framing the Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2015-18 and now it has set only a 10.7% export growth target for the second year of the framework. In this scenario, the country will find it extremely difficult to hit $35 billion in export earnings by the end of fiscal year 2017-18.―The $35-billion export target is unlikely to be achieved by June 2018; there must be at least 30% growth each year to meet this goal,‖ commented an official of the Ministry of Commerce. Trade-boosting steps In the annual plan, however, the government has outlined a number of initiatives to forge regional connectivity in an effort to boost bilateral and multilateral trade with countries in the region.
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The key measures include the resolution of outstanding issues in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement and initiation of negotiations and early conclusion of the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan Transit Trade Agreement.
Effective implementation of the International Road Transport (TIR) convention and reactivation of the Quadrilateral Transit Trade Agreement among Pakistan, China, the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan are also in the priority list of government initiatives.Apart from these, formulation of the Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia regional economic integration framework through a regional trade office in the Ministry of Commerce is also part of the priority list. The government claims that the initiatives have been planned by taking all the stakeholders and relevant ministries on board. For a short-term boost to exports, basmati rice, horticulture goods, meat products and jewellery will be given preference with focus on the markets of Iran, Afghanistan, China and the European Union.To market Pakistan‘s high-quality rice, the government will facilitate the import of parboiling machinery and provide incentives for branding and certification. Assistance will also be ensured for developing warehousing facilities in Iran and Saudi Arabia.Basmati rice, kinnow and meat products can capture Iran‘s market following the lifting of international sanctions from Tehran. Under a strategy, infrastructure will be developed for access to the Iranian market through the land route. On the other hand, rice, cotton yarn, fabrics and garments could be exported to China through strategic interventions. The government will update the stakeholders on concessions under the China-Pakistan free trade agreement (FTA) and will put talks on second phase of the FTA on a fast track. Agri-exports Under the annual plan, the government will provide 50% support for the import of new plant and machinery for specified under-developed regions. Besides, it will offer 100% mark-up support on the import cost of new plant and machinery for industrial units across the country.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 A matching grant up to a maximum of Rs5 million will be provided for specified plant and machinery or other specified items to encourage innovation in the small and medium enterprises and export sectors.A common facility centre for the surgical instrument industry will also be established to push export of its products. the writer is a staff correspondent Published in The Express Tribune, June 6th, 2016
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India’s exports dip in value, but volumes up; hope floats on demand India‘s merchandise exports may have suffered for a second straight year in 2015-16 in value terms, but volumes of outbound shipments rose in most cases By: Banikinkar Pattanayak | Published: June 6, 2016 7:28 AM
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 So while the country‘s overall exports plunged almost 16% in dollar term and 10% in rupee term, excluding oil, the exports dropped just 8.7% in dollar terms and just 2.1% in rupee terms.(Reuters)
India‘s merchandise exports may have suffered for a second straight year in 201516 in value terms, but volumes of outbound shipments rose in most cases, suggesting the contraction in export value was driven more by a global commodity price crash than by a slowdown in overseas demand, showed a report by the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT). Commodities — including organic and inorganic chemicals, cotton yarn, basmati rice, base metals, dyes, paint, varnish and allied products — recorded growth in volume terms in 2015-16 (in the range of 3.8% to over 47%) even though their export value contracted from a year before (See the chart). The DGFT report is based on an analysis of 168 principal commodities — excluding petroleum and bullion products — for which data are available in both value and volume terms. The value analysis in the report is in rupee terms. This mirrored the phenomenon after the global financial crisis, when exports value suffered to a lower extent but volume growth remained almost stable (in 2009-10). In good years, though (for instance, 2010-11, when export grew nearly 40% in dollar terms), the rise in export value was driven by a broad-based and an even sharper rise in volumes, a senior commerce ministry official told FE. Interestingly, certain items — value-added ones such as drug formulations, biologicals, bulk drugs, drug intermediaries and also items like spices, coffee, unmanufactured tobacco — managed to beat the global crash in commodity prices, as export value of these products rose in the last fiscal even when volumes shrank (in the range of 1.2-44.8%). Global commodity prices plunged 28% in 2015-16 from a year before, driven by a sharp 40% crash in prices of oil, 20% in industrial metals and 7.5% in gold, according to a report by Yes Bank. So, the maximum impact of the commodity crash was reflected in oil export value, which makes up for roughly 20% of the country‘s total outbound shipments. Consequently, roughly 55% of the $48-billion fall in India‘s exports in the last fiscal was caused by lower petroleum exports.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 So while the country‘s overall exports plunged almost 16% in dollar term and 10% in rupee term, excluding oil, the exports dropped just 8.7% in dollar terms and just 2.1% in rupee terms.Export of both goods and services, in real term, dropped 5.2% in 2015-16, compared with a 1.7% rise in the previous year, showed the latest GDP data.According to the DGFT report, yet another category of items showed a rise in exports in both value and volume terms, defying a demand slowdown. These commodities include plastic raw materials, agro chemicals, cotton (including waste), sugar, tea, cereal preparations and ayush & herbal products. Taking note of a slowdown in China and financial market volatility, the World Trade Organization in April trimmed its 2016 global trade growth forecast by 1.1 percentage points. It predicted that global trade would rise 2.8% in 2016, lower than its previous forecast of 3.9% announced in September last year. This will be the fifth straight year of trade growth below 3%, which is also much lower than the average annual expansion of 5% since 1990, according to the WTO data.
Monsoon will hit Kerala in 48 hours: Met Vinson Kurian
Heavy rain likely for two weeks along West Coast region Thiruvananthapuram, June 6:
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The India Meteorology Department has extended to Friday the outlook for heavy (7-11 cm) to very heavy (12-20 cm) rainfall at one or two places in Kerala as the countdown for the monsoon onset continues. Conditions continue to be favourable for the onset of the South-West monsoon over the Kerala coast during the next 48 hours, it said in a bulletin. The 24 hours ending Monday morning witnessed rain at most places in the State and at many places in Lakshadweep. Stations reporting heavy rain included Vaikom (8 cm) and Piravom (7 cm). Other chief amounts of rainfall (in cm) are: Mancompu-6; Taliparamba and Kurudamannil-5 each; and Kayamkulam and Aluva - 4 each. The Met has retained the outlook for strong westerly winds with speeds occasionally reaching up to 55 km/hr along and off the Kerala coast and over the Lakshadweep archipelago for the next 24 hours. There is an emerging model consensus on the probability of heavy-to-very heavy rain along the West Coast for the first two weeks after the onset of the monsoon. A cyclonic circulation over East-central Arabian Sea off Karnataka should keep the pot boiling here as it breathes in moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea and pumps rain along the coast.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Heading north Projections by most models suggest that the circulation will carry with it the ‗leading edge‘ of the monsoon further into the north into Goa, Konkan-Mumbai, and adjoining Gujarat. On the other side, a persisting cyclonic circulation over the West-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coast will keep the monsoon in good stead over the East Coast. The presence of a cyclonic circulation on each side of the peninsula will ensure that most parts of the interior peninsula too will stay wet, with heavy rain forecast over Central Maharashtra and its neighbourhood. Storm watch The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts is of the opinion that the cyclonic circulation off the Andhra Pradesh coast may intensify as it moves north-east towards the Gangetic West Bengal coast. The agency has put a watch for intensification of the system into a minor storm by Saturday before it washes ashore over the Bangladesh coast the next day. A storm tracker of the US Climate Prediction Centre agrees with this scenario but indicates a ‗splash-over‘ at the Gangetic West Bengal coast instead of Bangladesh. Meanwhile, ideal conditions for the onset and advance of the monsoon are evolving elsewhere with seasonal heat-wave conditions getting anchored over North-West India. A severe heat wave has been reported from isolated places over Rajasthan, while it was only slightly cooler over Gujarat and West and East Madhya Pradesh during the 24 hours ending on Monday morning. The extent to which the North-West heats up will determine how low atmospheric pressure can get so that the monsoon winds can blow in from a high-pressure area in the Arabian Sea/Bay of Bengal. (This article was published on June 6, 2016) http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/monsoon-will-hit-kerala-in-48hours-met/article8697198.ece
Golden rice: The malnutrition fighting crop Golden Opportunity? Dr. Bjorn Lomborg
Over the past two decades, Bangladesh has remarkably managed to feed an increasing population better - the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization estimates that in 1993, the average 12
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Bangladeshi had access to just 2,000 calories per day, whereas today that number has increased to 2,450 calories per day. To a large extent, this success comes on the back of ever-higher rice production - rice makes up 70 percent of the average daily calorie intake. Unfortunately, rice may make an empty stomach feel full, but it lacks many vital micronutrients. The latest survey shows three-quarters of all children deficient in vitamin A. This matters because studies show that every day an estimated 88 children in the country go blind due to vitamin A deficiency. And each year, the condition is responsible for 28,000 deaths of children under age 6. Furthermore, chronic undernourishment leads to stunting, which hinders cognitive and physical development and affects about six million Bangladeshi children. One solution is to provide vitamin A in capsules, which reach about 63 percent of children. It would also be good to get more children to eat other foods rich in vitamin A, but this is a challenge of both education and income, bounded by the 70 percent of rice intake. But what if there was a cheap and effective way to exploit that rice to get more vitamin A to everyone? New research by Uttam Deb, an economist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, suggests that investment in the development and dissemination of golden rice can help Bangladesh overcome vitamin A deficiency and its related blindness and deaths. Each taka spent on golden rice could do up to 329 takas of good. Research on golden rice began in the 1990s as an effort to develop a type of rice that could counter malnutrition. The rice is fortified with beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A inside the body, and also gives the strain of rice it its colour. Because the rice is enhanced with micronutrients, widespread adoption of it holds the potential to combat the critical vitamin A deficiency in Bangladesh, which would be incredibly valuable for the country. 13
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Not only would the beta-carotene-fortified rice combat malnutrition, golden rice also has higher crop yields than many improved varieties. So benefits from its cultivation would arise both from increased crop productivity as well as the positive health effects. Furthermore, golden rice is a Boro rice, so the geographic areas where it is most likely to succeed in the field overlap considerably with the areas where nutrition deficiencies are highest in Bangladesh. The costs to release golden rice for cultivation by 2018 include funding for research and development to continue to adapt it to the Bangladesh environment. It would also require paying costs for crop trials, extension services, seeds, marketing, and education. In total, the costs would be more than Tk. 800 million. When it comes to benefits, golden rice is not a panacea for fighting vitamin A deficiency in Bangladesh, it should rather be seen as a complement to existing initiatives that provide nutritional supplements to unreached people. Deb's analysis estimates that this strategy holds the potential to reduce vitamin A deficiency nationwide by roughly 3 percent, assuming that 30 percent of the population would adopt the rice as part of their regular diet. In reviewing Deb's research, Saul Morris of the Children's Investment Fund Foundation and Sue Horton of the University of Waterloo separately noted the lack of significant causal relationship between vitamin A deficiency and the greater risk of stunting. However, Deb points out that most studies show that fighting vitamin A deficiency can have a positive, if small, impact on stunting. He concludes that the cultivation and dissemination of golden rice could decrease stunting by up to 3 percent nationwide, perhaps preventing approximately 165,000 children from becoming stunted. When added together, the value of these health benefits is more than Tk. 175 billion. In addition, golden rice stands to increase rice yields by up to 10 percent. This estimated productivity gain should be taken as optimistic, given that scientists are also breeding other new, higher-yielding rice varieties that could benefit farmers in the absence of golden rice. But even if the average yield increases by just 5 percent when compared to the existing BRRI dhan29 rice variety, Bangladeshi farmers would still benefit by nearly Tk. 110 billion. Overall, the health and productivity benefits combined could equal up to Tk. 285 billion. Each taka spent toward adoption of golden rice in Bangladesh could do up to 329 takas in benefits. The eminent panel of local and international experts, who reviewed all Bangladesh Priorities research, concluded that Deb's analysis may be on the optimistic side. However, they also noted that most of the costs to develop golden rice have already been incurred, that the variety holds potential to improve upon the status quo, and farmers can choose to use it or not. For those reasons, they found it a worthwhile strategy that could provide net benefits regarding both farmer productivity and health measures. Is golden rice one of the smartest solutions for Bangladesh? Let us hear from you at https://copenhagen. fbapp.io/malnutritionpriorities. We want to continue the conversation about how to do the most good for every taka spent.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 The writer is president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, ranking the smartest solutions to the world's biggest problems by cost-benefit. He was named one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time magazine.
FEATURE: Rice straw proven effective to lengthen tomatoes’ freshness
June 05, 2016 Freddie G. Lazaro and Lord Ian R. Galano
BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte, June 5 (PIA) - - A group of researchers of the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has proven the dried rice hays are effective stuff to lengthen the freshness of tomato fruits. Professor Maura S. Gabriel, the research team leader, said her group realized the conduct of the study in 2013 to address the perennial problem on large volume of wasted tomato due to fast rotting. ―There is usually an oversupply of tomatoes in the locality from January to April. This compelled us to conduct a research on the best way to store tomatoes with the use of dried rice straws and paper storage box,‖ said Gabriel. During the period of study, the data gathering was done periodically to know the status of the quality of fruits: weight loss, rotting and shrivelling.
Through the use of rice straws in the improved storage technology research, the freshness of the tomato can now last for at most, 60 days. The result of the study showed the improved storage practice will help the farmers to lengthen the shelf life of the tomatoes to reach its off-season months ready for sale at a cost of Php60- P80 per kilo - much higher than its market price of Php20.00 per kilo during regular season. The improved tomato storage technology involves appropriate and sequential procedures in all activities done from harvesting, selection of fruits, containers for packing, materials for incorporation, and the place of storage. Gabriel cited the improved tomato storage technology is convenient, easy to follow; costeffective, top store tomatoes within two months; and is effective for eliminating if not reducing tomato fruit rotting. The procedures for this technology started with: harvest of the green mature tomato in the morning; selection of fruits wherein fruits must be selected free from insect damage and bruises; 15
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 and storing tomatoes into containers with dried rice straw with 2-3 centimeters thick placed in between layers of tomatoes. A box must contain 8-10 kilograms. The packed tomatoes are then stored in an open area, elevated using bamboo rack or ―papag‖ to provide good ventilation. http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/381464597877/feature-rice-straw-proven-effective-tolengthen-tomatoes-freshness#sthash.lwe3rEGR.dpuf06/06/2016
2016 Riverina Rice Harvest: Stronger Yields Results 06/05/2016 | 07:14pm EDT
SunRice advises that the 2016 Riverina rice crop harvest is almost complete. At a forecast of 245,000 tonnes, it is smaller than last year's harvest of 690,215 tonnes, with the reduction due mainly to lower water allocations. The 2016 harvest yields have outperformed five year averages across the Riverina, with yields for all regions and varieties averaging 11.0 tonnes per hectare compared to the five year average of 10.0 tonnes per hectare. This is the highest national average yield result achieved for the industry and reaffirms Australian rice growers as the most productive and efficient in the world: the average yield for countries that grow comparative temperate varieties is around seven tonnes per hectare. Growers in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) achieved standout increases, with some realising medium grain Reiziq yields exceeding 15 tonnes per hectare. Yields are a critical element in generating gross profit margins for rice growers. SunRice estimates that, for growers who planted medium grain Reiziq in the MIA using the dry broadcast sowing method, this year's harvest generated an average gross margin of approximately $3,400 per hectare and $280 per megalitre. Please refer to the assumption and calculations at the end of this release*. SunRice attributes the increased yields to favourable growing conditions, such as warmer weather and the use of more efficient farming techniques. The farming techniques have been developed by SunRice's research and development subsidiary, Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd (RRAPL), in close collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) and Rice Extension services. Commenting on the 2016 harvest and outstanding yields, SunRice's Chairman, Mr Laurie Arthur, said: 'For rice growers who persevered with planting rice this year, despite low water allocations, the strong yields and subsequent returns represent a much needed and well deserved reward.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 'The strong yields mean that overall harvest levels will exceed our initial expectations. 'These improved yields serve to reinforce independent research that demonstrates, on an overall farm system basis, return on capital and cash flow levels from planting rice are superior to other crop combinations. This is especially the case when comparing rice with other commodities such as cotton, wheat, canola and maize in the Riverina, some of which have experienced significant price volatility in recent times. 'SunRice is committed to facilitating our growers' profitability and to cementing rice's position as the leading summer crop in the Riverina. 'In addition to our focus on research and development, SunRice continues to introduce programmes to assist our farmers, including the recently announced fixed price / fixed volume contract for the 2017 crop, the GrowRice input finance scheme and greater payment flexibility. 'SunRice is experiencing significant demand for Australian rice across premium international markets. While SunRice has the flexibility to source rice internationally in lower Riverina crop years to meet this demand, which now exceeds 1.25 million tonnes per annum, Australian grown rice remains the cornerstone of our business and the foundation on which our brand and reputation is built.' * This calculation assumes that an MIA rice grower using the dry broadcast sowing method: achieved an average yield of 12.52 tonnes per hectare; received a price of $415/tonne; incurred variable costs of $1,740/hectare; and used 12.25 ML of water per hectare. The dry broadcast sowing method accounted for the majority of the MIA crop harvested in 2016. Yield (tonnes per hectare)
12.41
Price (A$)
$415
Revenue (A$)
$5,150
Total Variable Costs (A$)
$1,740
Gross Margin (per hectare) $3,410 Water Use (ML)
12.25
Gross Margin (per ML)
$278
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NEWS ANALYSIS: Ending rice importation via Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project By Naija247news
Plans by the current administration to make the country self-sufficient in rice production by 2019 received a boost recently with the inauguration of a project that promises great support in this direction. The two-year initiative –Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project — was inaugurated by the DirectorGeneral, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), Mr Olusegun Ojo, in Abuja recently. The project, which runs from March, 2016 to December, 2017, is an initiative of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) on the platform of the West Africa Seed Programme (WASP). It is being implemented by CORAF/WECARD in collaboration with the Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), the umbrella body of private seed companies in the country; and the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA). Other participants in the project who are key players in the rice value chain are selected seed companies such as the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), input suppliers, financial service providers, rice millers and the NASC. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding the project with 800,000 dollars, while SEEDAN is providing the technical support to ensure a seamless implementation. Stakeholders believe that the project will significantly aid government‘s efforts at bridging the huge gap between local production and demand for rice which currently stands between five and 6.4 million metric tonnes annually. In spite of its huge potential and comparative advantage in rice production, Nigeria currently ranks as the second largest importer of rice in the world and the largest net importer in Africa, spending an estimated N356 billion on importation of the staple annually. Speaking at the project inauguration and planning meeting, the President of SEEDAN, Mr Richard Olafare, said that the project would significantly aid government‘s efforts at addressing the production shortfall.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 The initiative, according to him, seeks to strengthen the production capabilities of the country‘s rice farmers and other players in the sub-sector, including seed companies and link them to improved inputs and finance. Olafare explained that the project would bring a total of 20,000 hectares of farmland in selected seven states under cultivation using 1,200 metric tonnes of certified seeds to produce a targeted 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice by December 2017. The SEEDAN president listed the selected states as Kano, Niger, Kebbi, Zamfara, Benue, Ekiti and Ebonyi, adding that they were selected based on their comparative advantage in rice production. According to him, more than 20,000 farmers, 50 per cent of whom will be women and 40 per cent youths, will be engaged in the Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project in the targeted states. ―The project is in support of the ECOWAS Rice Offensive Programme, which has taken off in four pilot countries namely Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. ―Among the four countries, Nigeria has the largest chunk of the budget and this is a reflection of the significant role the country is playing as a leader in the regional seed industry,‘‘ Olafare said. He solicited the support of stakeholders and commitment of participants to ensure that the country did not fail in the task of realising the project objectives. The project lead consultant, Mr Okelola Folarin, said other high points of the project were seed planning, connecting and strengthening the capacity of actors along the rice value chain as well as facilitating access to equipment and proper storage. ―The main objective of the project is to promote the use of certified high yielding rice seeds. We want to scale up the use of improved rice seeds. ―Rice has been observed to be very important for food security sustainability in West Africa vis a vis increasing farmers income, creating wealth and making life better for the farming populace. ―We want to improve on the livelihood of people and one way to do it is by promoting rice production; and you cannot promote production without quality seeds. ―So, this project is looking at utilising 1,200 metric tonnes of seeds within the two years. It is expected that if these seeds are used, we are going to be able to produce about 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy for the two years. ―We have split this into what we can do in 2016 and what we will do in 2017. For 2016, we are looking at producing about 48,000 tonnes of paddy and the balance of 12,000 tonnes will be produced in 2017,‘‘ he said.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 The lead consultant explained that the project was designed to provide a link between the participating rice farmers and selected millers, including Labana, Miva, Lagos Rice, and Onyx. ―We have been able to secure the buy in of those selected rice millers, who will serve as offtakers for the targeted 60,000 metric tonnes that will be produced by the participating farmers. ―You can see the connection being provided here; the seed companies will supply the farmers with high yielding seeds to be certified by the NASC, while the seed millers will buy off the produce from the farmers. ―It goes beyond that because you cannot produce when the capacity is not there. We are also building the capacity of more than 120 persons cutting across the various sectors of the rice value chain. ―We are equally going to promote demonstration because we know that some varieties have been developed over times that are not in the hands of the farmers. ―So, we want to compare these varieties with the ones we are promoting to make sure that in the next few years, we can replace materials in the hands of farmers with better varieties that have been developed by research,‘‘ he said. Mr Olusegun Ojo, the Director-General of NASC, said that the council had a critical role to play in the project implementation, being the sector regulator. ―NASC is a member of the national project steering committee; and our role is to guarantee the quality of seeds to be deployed by ensuring that participating seed companies are not only accredited but also play by the rules. ―In other words, the council will carry out third party quality assurance for all seed production and provide clearance for seed suppliers under the project,‘‘ he said. The Head of Operations, Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ruphina Atima, informed the participants that the bank would support the project through provision of funds to participating companies and farmers using the Anchor Borrowers model of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Also speaking, the Agricultural Officer of First City Monumental Bank, Mr Uchenna Obih, said the bank was ready to support the initiative, adding that its management had already approved N2 billion to support seed production in the country. The highpoint of the meeting was the inauguration of the seven-member National Project Steering Committee consisting of SEEDAN, RIFAN, NASC, NCRI, BOA, FCMB and WASP. Stakeholders rose from the meeting with a number of resolutions, including the need for close collaboration among financial institutions, NASC and SEEDAN.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 They also resolved to sign Memoranda of Understanding among themselves and begin immediate implementation of the project to end rice importation.(NANFeatures) http://naija247news.com/2016/06/news-analysis-ending-rice-importation-via-rice-seed-up-scalingproject/
Govt aims zero default in kharif rice delivery By Express News Service Published: 07th June 2016 05:36 AM Last Updated: 07th June 2016 05:36 AM BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to mark the Kharif Market Season (KMS) 2015-16, a ‗zero default‘ year in terms of rice delivery, the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has asked the Managing Director of Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation (OSCSC) Ltd and district Collectors to initiate steps to ensure 100 per cent delivery of custom milled rice (CMR). The Corporation has been directed to shift paddy from non-performing mills to better performing ones in case the former failed to deliver CMR in time. The activities of assigned officials to the mills have also been put under scanner. Sources said during the current KMS, paddy procurement is more than last year‘s quantum. So far, 45,55,711 tonne of paddy has been procured by agencies which would deliver 30,90,328 tonne of rice, of which 15,69,251 tonne has been delivered to rice receiving centres (RRCs) and FCI depots. The Department has warned the Corporation not to fail in extracting rice from defaulting millers. Even as State agencies are procuring paddy through funds borrowed from commercial banks, currently, `150 crore of OSCSC is pending with defaulting millers. ―The amount has not yet been recovered for which the position of OSCSC, the principal player in the State procuring nearly 95 per cent of paddy, is vulnerable unless the resultant rice worth crores of rupees is delivered back by custom millers in time,‖ said an official. In a recent review meeting, it was decided that the delivery of CMR would have to be completed by September 15, a fortnight before the next KMS commences in order to discount any possibility of default. Collectors and CSOs have been asked to keep watch on delivery of CMR on a daily basis and the millers with low performance should be asked to perform better or face action. The CSOs have also been asked to visit the mills that have delivered rice less than district average and ACSOs to 21
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 visit concerned mills on a regular basis to ensure their operation as per milling capacity and verify stock position besides taking remedial measures for expeditious delivery of rice. ―The CSOs shall be held responsible for non-delivery of CMR by millers beyond the timeline fixed. Similarly, a custom miller failing to deliver CMR by the due date shall not be eligible for participation in procurement operations for KMS 2016-17,‖ the official warned. http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Govt-aims-zero-default-in-kharif-ricedelivery/2016/06/07/article3469956.ece
Nay Pyi Taw paddy experiment falls flat By Htoo Thant | Tuesday, 07 June 2016
A strain of paddy heavily promoted by the previous government is selling for only half the price of rice grown with local seeds, farmers in Nay Pyi Taw are complaining. Nay Pyi Taw-based farmers and rice millers said Pearl Thwel seed had acquired a very low reputation, despite former agriculture minister U Myint Hlaing‘s efforts to promote it. Pyinmana township farmer U Myo Win said farmers are planting local seed this season, mostly Manay Thuhka, which sells for K750,000-K780,000 per 100 tins. ―It can be stored for a long time, and can reach prices of K800,000. But farmers who planted Pearl Thwel are complaining that they can only get K400,000 for their rice,‖ he said. Rice miller U Maung Soe said on May 29 that Pearl Thwel paddy was in very low demand. ―We don‘t dare to store it, we only mill paddy if people will buy it,‖ he said. Former minister U Myint Hlaing encouraged farmers to grow Pearl Thwel rice, setting up 300,000 acres of model fields throughout the country and providing seeds, fertiliser and financing. Farmer U Hla Than said, ―I only planted Pearl Thwel because I didn‘t have to worry about financing or fertiliser.‖ The new National League for Democracy government has taken a different view of the seed, and is not urging farmers to plant it. U Moe Zaw, an official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, said farmers could plant Pearl Thwel if they wanted, but the ministry would not provide any support. Under the previous government the agriculture ministry was accused of favouring Nay Pyi Taw in its efforts to boost productivity at the nation‘s farms. 22
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Each year it allocated funding to upgrade private farmland into newly demarcated plots of land with access paths and irrigation channels, but the program focused mostly on the capital city. Beyond this, farmers were largely left to take development into their own hands, despite government pledges to develop the sector, support the cultivation of crops with good yields and help farmers to adopt modern farming methods. Hopes are high that the current government will adopt new policies to tackle high land prices, forced land confiscations, weak laws, a lack of infrastructure and rural credit, drought, flooding, and ineffective insurance policies.
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Ending rice importation via Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project Plans by the current administration to make the country selfsufficient in rice production by 2019 received a boost recently with the inauguration of a project that promises great support in this direction. The twoyear initiative –Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project — was inaugurated by the DirectorGeneral, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), Mr Olusegun Ojo, in Abuja recently.The project, which runs from March, 2016 to December, 2017, is an initiative of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) on the platform of the West Africa Seed Programme (WASP).It is being implemented by CORAF/WECARD in collaboration with the Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), the umbrella body of private seed companies in the country; and the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA). 23
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Other participants in the project who are key players in the rice value chain are selected seed companies such as the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), input suppliers, financial service providers, rice millers and the NASC. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding the project with 800,000 dollars, while SEEDAN is providing the technical support to ensure a seamless implementation. Stakeholders believe that the project will significantly aid government‘s efforts at bridging the huge gap between local production and demand for rice which currently stands between five and 6.4 million metric tonnes annually. In spite of its huge potential and comparative advantage in rice production, Nigeria currently ranks as the second largest importer of rice in the world and the largest net importer in Africa, spending an estimated N356 billion on importation of the staple annually. Speaking at the project inauguration and planning meeting, the President of SEEDAN, Mr Richard Olafare, said that the project would significantly aid government‘s efforts at addressing the production shortfall. The initiative, according to him, seeks to strengthen the production capabilities of the country‘s rice farmers and other players in the sub-sector, including seed companies and link them to improved inputs and finance. Olafare explained that the project would bring a total of 20,000 hectares of farmland in selected seven states under cultivation using 1,200 metric tonnes of certified seeds to produce a targeted 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice by December 2017. The SEEDAN president listed the selected states as Kano, Niger, Kebbi, Zamfara, Benue, Ekiti and Ebonyi, adding that they were selected based on their comparative advantage in rice production. According to him, more than 20,000 farmers, 50 per cent of whom will be women and 40 per cent youths, will be engaged in the Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project in the targeted states. ―The project is in support of the ECOWAS Rice Offensive Programme, which has taken off in four pilot countries namely Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. ―Among the four countries, Nigeria has the largest chunk of the budget and this is a reflection of the significant role the country is playing as a leader in the regional seed industry,‘‘ Olafare said. He solicited the support of stakeholders and commitment of participants to ensure that the country did not fail in the task of realising the project objectives.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 The project lead consultant, Mr Okelola Folarin, said other high points of the project were seed planning, connecting and strengthening the capacity of actors along the rice value chain as well as facilitating access to equipment and proper storage. ―The main objective of the project is to promote the use of certified high yielding rice seeds. We want to scale up the use of improved rice seeds. ―Rice has been observed to be very important for food security sustainability in West Africa vis a vis increasing farmers income, creating wealth and making life better for the farming populace. ―We want to improve on the livelihood of people and one way to do it is by promoting rice production; and you cannot promote production without quality seeds.―So, this project is looking at utilising 1,200 metric tonnes of seeds within the two years. It is expected that if these seeds are used, we are going to be able to produce about 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy for the two years. ―We have split this into what we can do in 2016 and what we will do in 2017. For 2016, we are looking at producing about 48,000 tonnes of paddy and the balance of 12,000 tonnes will be produced in 2017,‘‘ he said. The lead consultant explained that the project was designed to provide a link between the participating rice farmers and selected millers, including Labana, Miva, Lagos Rice, and Onyx. ―We have been able to secure the buy in of those selected rice millers, who will serve as offtakers for the targeted 60,000 metric tonnes that will be produced by the participating farmers. ―You can see the connection being provided here; the seed companies will supply the farmers with high yielding seeds to be certified by the NASC, while the seed millers will buy off the produce from the farmers. ―It goes beyond that because you cannot produce when the capacity is not there. We are also building the capacity of more than 120 persons cutting across the various sectors of the rice value chain.―We are equally going to promote demonstration because we know that some varieties have been developed over times that are not in the hands of the farmers.―So, we want to compare these varieties with the ones we are promoting to make sure that in the next few years, we can replace materials in the hands of farmers with better varieties that have been developed by research,‘‘ he said.Mr Olusegun Ojo, the Director-General of NASC, said that the council had a critical role to play in the project implementation, being the sector regulator. ―NASC is a member of the national project steering committee; and our role is to guarantee the quality of seeds to be deployed by ensuring that participating seed companies are not only accredited but also play by the rules.―In other words, the council will carry out third party quality assurance for all seed production and provide clearance for seed suppliers under the project,‘‘ he said.The Head of Operations, Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ruphina Atima, informed the 25
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 participants that the bank would support the project through provision of funds to participating companies and farmers using the Anchor Borrowers model of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Also speaking, the Agricultural Officer of First City Monumental Bank, Mr Uchenna Obih, said the bank was ready to support the initiative, adding that its management had already approved N2 billion to support seed production in the country. The highpoint of the meeting was the inauguration of the seven-member National Project Steering Committee consisting of SEEDAN, RIFAN, NASC, NCRI, BOA, FCMB and WASP. Stakeholders rose from the meeting with a number of resolutions, including the need for close collaboration among financial institutions, NASC and SEEDAN.They also resolved to sign Memoranda of Understanding among themselves and begin immediate implementation of the project to end rice importationhttps://www.today.ng/news/national/133564/rice-importation-riceseed-scaling-project CANR's Angelia Seyfferth is leading a team that is looking at the use of rice husk to reduce arsenic levels in the vital grain.
Scientists look at use of rice husk to reduce arsenic levels in vital grain RICE HUSK RESEARCH
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A team of researchers at the University of Delaware has found that incorporating rice husk to soil can decrease toxic inorganic arsenic levels in rice grain by 25 to 50 percent without negatively affecting yield. This research could have important implications for developing countries whose populations rely on rice as a staple of their diets and are in need of cheap, readily available material to improve soil quality and decrease arsenic levels that threaten human health. The team is led by Angelia Seyfferth, assistant professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, who worked with a group of research technicians and undergraduate researchers from diverse areas of study on the project, the results of which were recently published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, which is an American Chemical Society journal.
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The work was funded by Seyfferth‘s National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Award, an NSF Division of Biological Infrastructure award, and an award from the UD Research Foundation. The work builds on previous research led by Seyfferth that looked at soil incubations of rice husk, rice straw and rice ash. For this study, the researchers grew rice plants in the soil amended with residues and rather than using rice straw — which they found from the previous study has negative impacts on the environment — and they focused on the rice husk, which is silica rich, has less arsenic in the tissues and promotes less arsenic release from not only the tissues but also from the soil compared to the straw. They also looked at rice ash, which Seyfferth said is basically a charred rice husk material, as an amendment. ―We used those two materials and compared the growth of rice with those materials incorporated into a soil that had background levels of arsenic and relatively low plant-available silicon,‖ said Seyfferth. ―The big finding is that when we grow these plants in the fresh husk amended soil, we see a 25-50 percent decrease in the inorganic arsenic in the grains which is the most toxic form of arsenic. So right away, just by putting this material into soil, we can make the plants healthier and alter the toxic form of arsenic that‘s in the grain which has direct implications for human health.‖
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Arsenic and silicon
Being a silica rich material is important for reducing the amount of arsenic in the rice plant because the mechanism for uptake of arsenite, which is the most dominant form of arsenic in flooded rice paddies, shares a transport pathway with dissolved silicon. This finding was published in a paper that came out in 2008 led by Jian Feng Ma, a Japanese researcher, and Seyfferth said that it confirmed some of her earlier suspicions about arsenic and silicon. “There were already some clues because arsenic and silicon are very similar in terms of their location on the periodic table, and before that paper came out I had thought about doing some competition experiments between arsenic and silicon rice. When that paper came out, it gave me some confidence that it would be important to investigate,‖ said Seyfferth. Although she had done some research with synthetic silicon fertilizers that showed promise for decreasing arsenic in the grains, Seyfferth said it wasn‘t until she went to Cambodia and saw the vastness of rice paddies and how much rice residue is being generated from the production of rice globally that she really wanted to explore using some of those materials as silica sources. ―In Cambodia and in many other rice growing regions, the plants are grown in the soil and then when they harvest, they remove the straw and all of the above ground portion, so they leave the roots in place but most of the silicon is in the straw and also in the husk,‖ said Seyfferth. When rice comes right off the plant, it is encased in a husk material, and when that gets removed to get to the grain, the leftover husk has a lot of silicon. ―Usually, this material is just put in piles and the engineering industry is always coming up with new and interesting things to do with it. When I was there, seeing these giant piles of husks that were double my height and incredibly vast, I looked at that and I said, ‗Wow, look at all that silicon,‘‖ said Seyfferth. In a natural environment, those silica rich tissues would get re-incorporated but when rice is grown and the tissues are removed and taken off site, that loop is disrupted and the silica loss is exacerbated. ―By incorporating this, we‘re putting that silica back, which as we show can decrease inorganic arsenic in the grain but it also can provide other nutrients so maybe more phosphorous, more nitrogen as sort of an organic fertilizer without the need for more chemical fertilizer. Then, having more silicon also makes the plants more resistant to other stresses like fungal pathogens,‖ said Seyfferth. Undergraduate researchers
Seyfferth said that one of the exciting aspects of this project was getting to work with so many undergraduate researchers who were all co-authors on the paper.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 “Working with the undergraduate researchers, I think that everybody wins in that scenario. They get research experience which helps prepare them for their next step whether it‘s graduate school or industry. Our research group gets more help and more hands means light work or that we can do more things and it‘s just fun to see them get motivated, to get engaged enough to get coauthorship on papers,‖ said Seyfferth. The undergraduate researchers involved in the project included Kelli A. Kearns, a rising senior in the College of Engineering; Jessica N. Mann, a 2016 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences; Michelle Paukett, a 2015 graduate of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources; and Corey Leskanic, a rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2016/june/rice-husk-decrease-arsenic/
Bio-pesticides help manage rice pests, diseases – study Posted by Web Team Posted on Jun - 6 - 2016
A research study found bio-pesticides or organic pesticides effective in managing rice pests and diseases.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Often, bio-pesticides are used in vegetables. But the study titled Bio-pesticides: Pest management in rice conducted by PhilRice Isabela, and DA-Northern Cagayan Experiment Station (NCES) proved that they can also be effective in managing rice pests. Bio-pesticides are compounds derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms that contain natural deterrents and anti-microbial properties that help ensure good plant growth. They also inhibit the growth, feeding, and development or reproduction of a pest or pathogen. ―Infestation in rice causes 20-50% loss due to pests and 10-30% due to diseases,‖ said Gracia B. Amar, study team lead and senior science research specialist from PhilRice Isabela. Amar‘s team used PSB Rc72H (Mestiso 1) as the test variety in an irrigated lowland area of 3,000 meter squared. They chose the following bio-pesticides in conducting the study: effective microorganism (EM), lactobacilli (lactic) acid, fermented fruit juice (FPJ), biodegradable soap plus water, and metarizhium.
Bio-pesticides and targeted pests and diseases based on the results of the study. Bio-pesticides
Target pests and diseases
Effective microorganism (EM)
Bacterial leaf blight (BLB), and bacterial leaf streak (BLS)
Lactobacilli (lactic) acid
Bacterial diseases, and flies/maggots
Fermented fruit juice (FFJ)
Green leaf hopper (GLF), caterpillar, and fungal diseases
Biodegradable soap plus water
Whorl maggot
Metarizhium
Leaf folder, whorl maggot, white-backed planthopper (WBPH), brown planthopper (BPH), and GLH
Advantages and disadvantages According to Amar, bio-pesticides only affect target pests, and contain less toxic compounds compared to chemical pesticides.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 ―They are also sustainable and environment-friendly because they decompose quickly,‖ Amar added. However, making bio-pesticides is laborious. Using them also needs repeated application as it takes time before they show effects on insect pests and diseases. Findings Amar said that among the treatments, EM consistently reduced the number of diseased leaves while the biodegradable soap reduced lesion length. The highest reduction on diseased leaves were also observed on plots sprayed with EM and FFJ. The other treatment found effective was lactic acid which caused considerable reduction in lesion length and number of diseased leaves. ―This technology will help our farmers who work in irrigated lowland condition to increase yield and manage rice pests,‖ Amar concluded. For more information on how to make bio-pesticides, contact: Gracia B. Amar 0997-103-9422 Senior Science Research Specialist PhilRice-Isabela
Koreans' rice consumption halves in 30 yrs Published : 2016-06-07 13:58 Updated : 2016-06-07 14:02
The annual rice consumption of the South Korean population has halved over the past three decades due mainly to changes in diet and eating habits, government data showed Tuesday. Per capita rice consumption in South Korea reached 62.9 kilograms per year in 2015, sharply down from the 128.1 kg tallied in 1985, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea.
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South Koreans consumed 172.4 g of rice per day last year, also down 3.3 percent from a year earlier, indicating that they eat less than two bowls of rice every day. A rice bowl weighs an average of 100 g.At the same time, consumption of non-rice grains, including barley and wheat, edged up 1.1 percent on-year to 8.8 kg in 2015, the statistical agency said. The sharp decrease in rice consumption and a bumper harvest year in 2015 led to a surge in the total stock of the country's staple grain, with rice production reaching a six-year high of 4.33 million tons. The rice inventory reached 1.83 million tons as of February, far excess of the recommended level of 800,000 tons by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The South Korean government is making efforts to help rice producers tap overseas markets and develop food and beverages that use rice in order to boost consumption and keep up with people's diversified tastes. Earlier this year, South Korean rice was exported to China for the first time in history, with a total of 2,000 tons of rice expected to be shipped to the neighboring country by the end of this year. (Yonhap) http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160607000614
S.Korea buys 45,556 T rice for Nov-Dec Tue Jun 7, 2016 8:20am GMT
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 SEOUL, June 7 (Reuters) - South Korea bought a total of 45,556 tonnes of brown short rice for arrival in November and December via tenders, the state-run Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp said on its website. (www.at.or.kr) The agency had issued tenders for a total of 70,556 tonnes of rice. The bids for the remaining tenders for 25,000 tonnes of milled rice will be opened after samples are tested, the agency added. Details of the purchase are as follows: TONNES(M/T) SUPPLIER ORIGIN PRICE 15,000 Posco Daewoo Corp China 866.70 14,445 16,111
Posco Daewoo Corp China 866.30 DNB Co. Australia 861.20
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Food price controls failing
Dewanti A. Wardhani
The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Tue, June 7 2016 | 08:11 am
For Muslims, Ramadhan is a time of joy, a time to seek forgiveness through fasting and prayer, but this spiritual journey does not come cheap in Indonesia.As many Indonesians have observed, Ramadhan is also a time when they have to dig deep into their pockets to cope with soaring food prices. The highly anticipated ―annual habit‖ has led both customers and vendors to question whether the government will be able to realize its much-vaunted ambition of reducing prices through a series of efforts, including by the importation of staple foods from overseas. The government is set to import 27,400 tons of beef, 381,000 tons of sugar and 2,500 tons of shallots to meet local demand. It also seeks to stabilize the rice price, which usually fluctuates ahead of Idul Fitri. The government hopes beef imports will force the price to Rp 80,000 ( US$5.93 ) per kilogram ( kg ), down from between Rp 110,000 and Rp 125,000 per kg in markets currently, while imports of shallots will hopefully bring the price to Rp 25,000 per kg from almost Rp 40,000 per kg at the moment. Trade Minister Thomas Lembong said that he hoped to maintain fair prices for commodities as 33
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 the government sought to achieve coordination among ministries. Vegetable vendor Ishak, however, is not convinced. He said he was already selling Brebesgrown shallots for Rp 40,000 per kg at his stall in Perumnas Klender Market in East Jakarta because he was paying Rp 35,000 per kg for them at the Kramat Jati wholesale market, also in East Jakarta. ―That does not include the cost of transportation from Kramat Jati to Perumnas Klender,‖ he said with irritation, adding that the long supply chain from Brebes, Central Java, to Jakarta added extra overhead. Ishak is not the only one casting doubt on the government‘s planned price cuts. Hendy Maulana, a beef trader at the same Klender market, said President Joko ―Jokowi‖ Widodo‘s goal of getting beef prices down to Rp 80,000 per kg was ―impossible‖. He argued that he had to pay Rp 108,000 per kg just to obtain chopped beef from a slaughterhouse in Cakung, East Jakarta. To compensate for the already high price, he sells his beef for Rp 110,000 to Rp 120,000 per kg. Hendy blamed the high price on both the lack of supply and the long distribution chain. ―There is a long chain before the beef actually gets to the market after being imported from Australia. So it‘s impossible to sell it at Rp 80,000 per kg when my initial lay-out is already Rp 108,000 per kg,‖ he explained. The executive director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance ( Indef ), Enny Sri Hartati, told journalists on Monday the same thing, that the government had set an unrealistic target, considering that live cattle sold for between Rp 40,000 and Rp 45,000 per kg. Only 45 percent of the body weight of live cattle can be sold as beef, while the rest comprises hide, bones, offal, etc. According to Indef‘s calculations, beef prices should be two-and-a-half times the price of cattle on the hoof, bringing the end figure to about Rp 100,000 to Rp 112,000 per kg. Therefore, it claims that it is normal for current beef prices to hover at around Rp 120,000 per kg in the markets. ―If the government conducts market intervention by setting beef prices at Rp 80,000 per kg, it will be detrimental to the cattle farmers,‖ Enny said. Indef argues that the root cause of the high beef prices lies in the high price of cattle feed, which accounts for 70 percent of the price of live cattle. Business representatives are not convinced either by the plan. 34
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Fed gov’t boosts agri but poor areas could lag ADOPTING a federal form of government may help improve the development of agriculture, though funding for ―non-performing‖ regions must be addressed, experts said.
A farmer at a rice field near the International Rice Research Institute in Laguna. -- AFP ―[Federalism] will promote a more inclusive type of governance because our current type is limiting,‖ research fellow Roehlano M. Briones of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies said in a phone interview. 35
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Devolving authority and increasing self-government would open up opportunities to forwardlooking individuals who may be lesser known but competent to implement agricultural projects, Mr. Briones said. Among the legislative priorities of the incoming Duterte administration is the convening of a Constitutional Convention in line with the President-elect‘s campaign advocacy of federalism. Also sought for comment, Rolando T. Dy, executive director of the Center for Food and AgriBusiness of the University of Asia & the Pacific, said he is in favor of a federal form of government as it can ―resolve the issues of and strengthen agriculture for more inclusive growth‖ in the rural areas. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show rural poverty incidence in 2009 rising at about 36.7% for farmers and 41.4% for fishers, as compared with 35% and 37% , respectively in 2003. Mr. Dy pointed out that weaknesses in the agricultural sector include farm productivity, limited farm diversification, and weak value-adding that can be addressed by infrastructure investments and private sector involvement. Guillermo H. A. Santos, president of the non-profit Center for Philippine Futuristics Studies and Management, Inc., said in an interview that a federal government can bring about ―cost-effective governance, better division of taxation, and... weak provinces merg[ing] with the bigger provinces so there are economies of scale,‖ all of which may prompt reforms. But Mr. Santos added that shifting to a federal form of government may take time. Fermin D. Adriano, Ph.D. Development Studies professor at the University of the PhilippinesLos Baños, said adopting a federal government ―does not automatically guarantee agricultural development.‖ Mr. Adriano, who is also a World Bank consultant on Mindanao peace and development issues, said the financial resources of each state should be taken into account. ―What about the non-performing regions? Where will they get their funds?‖ he said in a phone interview, noting that some 60% of the country‘s gross domestic product is contributed by the National Capital Region and Regions III (Central Luzon) and IV-A (Calabarzon). Boosting agriculture still boils down to whether the agriculture sector is part of the federal state leaders‘ strategic platform, Mr. Adriano added 36
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Smart crops getting more from less Chitra Narayanan K V Kurmanath
Abundant smiles A farmer with a crop of millet INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MILLETS RESEARCH
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As population grows and yields get squeezed, a growing number of farmers are switching to practices that conserve resources, yet are more productive. V Ravichandran, a third generation farmer from Nannilam in Tiruvavur district of Tamil Nadu, says he is going to stop growing sugarcane in his fields. ―I am switching over to pulses now,‖ he says, pointing out that legumes overcome the cash crop‘s problems, including high water consumption. It helps that the government has raised the minimum support price forlentils.Ravichandran is just one among many farmers who are turning to smart crops, focussing on pulses, coarse cereals, vegetables and fruits that are climate smart. The need is pressing as over 70 per cent of India‘s poor live in rural areas and 52 per cent of them are in agriculture. Successive droughts have led to a scarcity of water and crops have failed. Forced to borrow, farmers are now in a terrible debt
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 trap. As global warming sets in, projections are that agricultural production worldwide will fall by 2 per cent per decade, even as food demand rises by 14 per cent each decade. Global bodies are also pushing climate smart farming in a bid to reduce agriculture‘s carbon footprint. According to the Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research (CGIAR), a global consultancy, one third of all human-caused-greenhouse gas emissions comes from our food system.
The right mix The solution is to go for climate resilient crops, diversifying the crop mix, using technology to reduce water use, enhance soil and cutting down on fertilizer use.Some of these solutions are now coming from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)‘s project NICRA (National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture) set up in 2011. As part of this project a host of model, climate smart villages are being created across the country supervised by the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK). It‘s an ambitious project but the fruits of labour have been sweet, says Pradeep Pagaria, Programme Coordinator of KVK at Barmer in Rajasthan, a dry land that is now flowering. Pomegranate orchards and medicinal plants are now being grown by the villagers in addition to the traditional bajra, guarphal and castor oil plant. Says Pagaria: ―We have done four things - natural resource management, diversifying crops, building ecosystem and setting up VCRMs – village climate risk management committees.‖ States like Haryana, Punjab, Bihar are also piloting climate smart villages, some of them assisted by the CGIAR. But others, besides the government, have been also working on climate smart crops. Millet – the hero crop Medak, which has the highest number of farm suicides in Telangana, is a story of contrasts. Even as farmers who have stuck to input-intensive crops such as sugarcane, cotton and paddy are in deep distress, one particular belt has survived the famine. This belt grows millet. Twenty years ago, the founder of the Millet Network of India (MINI), P V Satheesh set up the Deccan Development Society (DDS) and started an experiment with millets. DDS introduced hardy millet varieties in 75 villages in the area through a collective.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 ―Water-guzzling wheat and paddy will face tough challenges as temperatures increase. Millets are the way forward for countries like India where food security and nutrient security are a major challenge,‖ says Satheesh. ―Growing crops with drought and heat tolerance is one method to adapt to the vagaries in climate. Millets are good candidates,‖ says B Dayakar Rao, Principal Scientist at Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR). Today MINI is a pan India alliance of over 65 institutions that promote different varieties of millet such as foxtail, kodo, pear millet and finger millet - ancient grains that had lost out to cotton and maize. Over 50,000 farmers are part of the alliance that has spread its activity to Uttaranchal, Nagaland, Odisha. A host of other organisations such as Canada‘s International Food Security Research Fund and the International Development Research Centre, which runs Project Dhan in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, are promoting millet farming too. Professor M S Swaminathan‘s Foundation too has been working on millets for nearly two decades trying to preserve the germplasm. He rues that with wheat, rice, corn, soyabean and potato becoming important, India‘s food basket had shrunk with many of our old cereals – or coarse cereals – becoming near extinct. Now, as the health and environment benefits of these cereals percolate down, a revival of sorts is taking place. Other crop experiments are also on. For instance agriculture scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are trying to create climate smart varieties of rice. Sahbhagi Dhan, a rice variety, is being tested in Odisha and Jharkhand. Drought resistant strains of maize too are getting into the fields. Wholesome approach Wholesome approach But resource scarcity expert Indira Khurana, who is with global consultancy IPE says crops are only part of the story. ―What is required is a package of agricultural practices that will withstand the pressures of climate change.‖ She explains these include a mix of biodiversity, technology and conservation. ―Another important factor is to take care of marketing of this produce. Unless there are markets available these will not be cultivated by farmers,‖ says Khurana. Significantly, bodies like ICRISAT, are intervening (see story on Smart Foods) and companies have started putting these smart grains on supermarket shelves. 39
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Prem Singh, a farmer activist in Badokar Khurd, a village in Bundelkhand‘s Banda district, shows that agriculture can be a sustainable. While people around him are reeling with drought, his patch is green. The farmer who practices organic cultivation believes it is because of his periodic proportionate farming method, which involves crop rotation and seed development. Instead of government seeds that guzzle water and urea, he chose traditional, local seeds. ―Mono cropping is bad news. One-third of your land should be fruit trees and vegetables, one third pulses and grains, one third animal husbandry,‖ he says, pointing out the concept of rainbow revolution, an integral development programme of agriculture. These might be scattered efforts, but the seed of a new farming movement has been sown. (This article was published on June 6, 2016)
Japanese delegation takes stock of their introduced rice variety Published on June 07, 2016 SRINAGAR, JUNE 06: A volunteer Group OSICA from Japan today visited Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science & Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) to commemorate their 50 years of association with the varsity. The 19-member delegation was headed by the NGO President Dr. Yashiko Nakano. The Group had an interactive session with the students and the faculty of the SKUAST-Kashmir and took stock of progress of the current status of their introduced grain variety here. On the occasion, Vice Chancellor, SKAUST-K, Dr. Nazeer Ahmad highlighted the role of the University in sustainable development of Agriculture in Kashmir. Associate Director Research, MRCFC, Khudwani, Dr G. A. Parray, informed about the progress of Rice Research in the valley. Dr. Yashiko Nakano also shared her field experiences in the interactive programme. She said she first visited the valley to participate in the University‘s foundation ceremony and is credited with introducing Chinese variety of rice grains in the Valley. Former Vice Chancellor, SKAUST-J and Director, Extension Education, SKAUST-K, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed also apprised the visiting delegation about the latest innovations and researches of SKAUST-K. All faculty members, Research Scholars, Students, Farmers, Officers of Department of Agriculture and other concerned NGO members were present in this interactive programme.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????rovisions of section 22 of Minimum Wages Act 1948 is a penal offence. Replying to a question by Mr Ranbir Singh Pathania, the Minister informed that the rates of minimum wages as notified/ revised by the Labour and Employment Department from time to time are only applicable to the categories of the scheduled employments as per SRO 3. The Minister said that as such the Minimum Wages notified wide SRO 3 aren‘t applicable to SPOs, RETs, REZs, Casual Labrours, Lambardars and Chowkidars etc besides drivers, sweepers/PTS in the health department and night-Chowkidars in CA&PD and Chowkidars in Panchayat Ghars in the State. http://dailykashmirimages.com/Details/111977/japanese-delegation-takes-stock-of-their-introduced-ricevariety
Ending rice importation via Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh By Philomina Attah Plans by the current administration to make the country self-sufficient in rice production by 2019 received a boost recently with the inauguration of a project that promises great support in this direction.The two-year initiative –Rice Seed UpScaling Project — was inaugurated by the Director- General, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), Mr Olusegun Ojo, in Abuja recently.The project, which runs from March, 2016 to December, 2017, is an initiative of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) on the platform of the West Africa Seed Programme (WASP).It is being implemented by CORAF/WECARD in collaboration with the Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), the umbrella body of private seed companies in the country; and the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA).Other participants in the project who are key players in the rice value chain are selected seed companies such as the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), input suppliers, financial service providers, rice millers and the NASC. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding the project with 800,000 dollars, while SEEDAN is providing the technical support to ensure a seamless implementation.Stakeholders believe that the project will significantly aid government‘s efforts at bridging the huge gap between local production and demand for rice which currently stands 41
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 between five and 6.4 million metric tonnes annually.In spite of its huge potential and comparative advantage in rice production, Nigeria currently ranks as the second largest importer of rice in the world and the largest net importer in Africa, spending an estimated N356 billion on importation of the staple annually. Speaking at the project inauguration and planning meeting, the President of SEEDAN, Mr Richard Olafare, said that the project would significantly aid government‘s efforts at addressing the production shortfall.The initiative, according to him, seeks to strengthen the production capabilities of the country‘s rice farmers and other players in the sub-sector, including seed companies and link them to improved inputs and finance.Olafare explained that the project would bring a total of 20,000 hectares of farmland in selected seven states under cultivation using 1,200 metric tonnes of certified seeds to produce a targeted 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice by December 2017.The SEEDAN president listed the selected states as Kano, Niger, Kebbi, Zamfara, Benue, Ekiti and Ebonyi, adding that they were selected based on their comparative advantage in rice production. According to him, more than 20,000 farmers, 50 per cent of whom will be women and 40 per cent youths, will be engaged in the Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project in the targeted states.―The project is in support of the ECOWAS Rice Offensive Programme, which has taken off in four pilot countries namely Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal.―Among the four countries, Nigeria has the largest chunk of the budget and this is a reflection of the significant role the country is playing as a leader in the regional seed industry,‘‘ Olafare said.He solicited the support of stakeholders and commitment of participants to ensure that the country did not fail in the task of realising the project objectives. The project lead consultant, Mr Okelola Folarin, said other high points of the project were seed planning, connecting and strengthening the capacity of actors along the rice value chain as well as facilitating access to equipment and proper storage.―The main objective of the project is to promote the use of certified high yielding rice seeds. We want to scale up the use of improved rice seeds.―Rice has been observed to be very important for food security sustainability in West Africa vis a vis increasing farmers income, creating wealth and making life better for the farming populace.―We want to improve on the livelihood of people and one way to do it is by promoting rice production; and you cannot promote production without quality seeds. ―So, this project is looking at utilising 1,200 metric tonnes of seeds within the two years. It is expected that if these seeds are used, we are going to be able to produce about 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy for the two years.―We have split this into what we can do in 2016 and what we will do in 2017. For 2016, we are looking at producing about 48,000 tonnes of paddy and the balance of 12,000 tonnes will be produced in 2017,‘‘ he said.The lead consultant explained that the project was designed to provide a link between the participating rice farmers and selected millers, including Labana, Miva, Lagos Rice, and Onyx. 42
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 ―We have been able to secure the buy in of those selected rice millers, who will serve as offtakers for the targeted 60,000 metric tonnes that will be produced by the participating farmers.―You can see the connection being provided here; the seed companies will supply the farmers with high yielding seeds to be certified by the NASC, while the seed millers will buy off the produce from the farmers.―It goes beyond that because you cannot produce when the capacity is not there. We are also building the capacity of more than 120 persons cutting across the various sectors of the rice value chain.―We are equally going to promote demonstration because we know that some varieties have been developed over times that are not in the hands of the farmers. ―So, we want to compare these varieties with the ones we are promoting to make sure that in the next few years, we can replace materials in the hands of farmers with better varieties that have been developed by research,‘‘ he said. Mr Olusegun Ojo, the Director-General of NASC, said that the council had a critical role to play in the project implementation, being the sector regulator.―NASC is a member of the national project steering committee; and our role is to guarantee the quality of seeds to be deployed by ensuring that participating seed companies are not only accredited but also play by the rules. ―In other words, the council will carry out third party quality assurance for all seed production and provide clearance for seed suppliers under the project,‘‘ he said.The Head of Operations, Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ruphina Atima, informed the participants that the bank would support the project through provision of funds to participating companies and farmers using the Anchor Borrowers model of the Central Bank of Nigeria.Also speaking, the Agricultural Officer of First City Monumental Bank, Mr Uchenna Obih, said the bank was ready to support the initiative, adding that its management had already approved N2 billion to support seed production in the country. The highpoint of the meeting was the inauguration of the seven-member National Project Steering Committee consisting of SEEDAN, RIFAN, NASC, NCRI, BOA, FCMB and WASP.Stakeholders rose from the meeting with a number of resolutions, including the need for close collaboration among financial institutions, NASC and SEEDAN.They also resolved to sign Memoranda of Understanding among themselves and begin immediate implementation of the project to end rice importation.(NANFeatures) NAN) http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/ending-rice-importation-via-rice-seed-up-scaling-project/
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Dr Tony Miller
In collaboration with researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University, Dr Tony Miller from the John Innes Centre has developed rice crops with an improved ability to manage their own pH levels, enabling them to take up significantly more nitrogen, iron and phosphorous from soil and increase yield by up to 54 percent. Rice is a major crop, feeding almost 50 percent of the world's population and has retained the ability to survive in changing environmental conditions. The crop is able to thrive in flooded paddy fields - where the soggy, anaerobic conditions favour the availability of ammonium - as well as in much drier, drained soil, where increased oxygen means more nitrateis available. nitrogen fertilizer is a major cost in growing many cereal crops and its overuse has a negative environmental impact. The nitrogen that all plants need to grow is typically available in the form of nitrate or ammonium ions in the soil, which are taken up by the plant roots. For the plant, getting the right balance of nitrate and ammonium is very important: too much ammonium and plant cells become alkaline; too much nitrate and they become acidic. Either way, upsetting the pH balance means the plant's enzymes do not work as well, affecting plant health and crop yield.Together with the partners in Nanjing, China, Dr Miller's team has been working out how rice plants can maintain pH under these changing environments. Rice contains a gene called OsNRT2.3, which creates a protein involved in nitrate transport. This one gene makes two slightly different versions of the protein: OsNRT2.3a and OsNRT2.3b. Following tests to determine the role of both versions of the protein, Dr Miller's team found that OsNRT2.3b is able to switch nitrate transport on or off, depending on the internal pH of the plant 44
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 cell.When this 'b' protein was overexpressed in rice plants they were better able to buffer themselves against pH changes in their environment. This enabled them to take up much more nitrogen, as well as more iron and phosphorus. These rice plants gave a much higher yield of rice grain (up to 54 percent more yield), and their nitrogen use efficiency increased by up to 40 percent. Dr Miller said: "Now that we know this particular protein found in rice plants can greatly increase nitrogen efficiency and yields, we can begin to produce new varieties of rice and other crops. These findings bring us a significant step closer to being able to produce more of the world's food with a lower environmental impact."This new technology has been patented by PBL, the John Innes Centre's innovation management company, and has already been licensed to 3 different companies to develop new varieties of 6 different crop species
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Rice Wednesday is Back in Mexico By Sarah Moran
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO -- The popular USA Rice "Rice Wednesday" promotion is underway here at La Chilanguita, a chain with 11 restaurants in high traffic areas in Mexico City and Mexico State, including its most popular location, Masaryk, the most exclusive area in Mexico City. The promotion will run from June through December although tabletop displays have been informing customers since May about the four U.S. rice dishes available.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 fact, the managers of several locations have chosen to serve the paellas with U.S.grown rice on Sundays as well. Angel Donovan, Executive Chef of La Chilanguita, enjoys working with U.S.-grown rice. He included a popular rice ceviche from his restaurant in the USA Rice "Great Chefs" cookbook in 2014 and has appeared on the Arroz Gourmet TV Shows. "Since the promotion started, it has inspired me to create new rice dishes to include in the daily suggestions, and the most popular options will become a staple on the menu," Donovan said. Each month, La Chilanguita purchases nearly 1,500 pounds of U.S. long grain and parboiled rice from Schettino, one of the largest millers/packers in Mexico
Corrected: Upcoming Rice Field Days: Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend the Event in Your Area June 9 - Evangeline Parish Rice Field Tour 7:45 a.m. -- Joey Hebert Farm and Bieber Farms Contact: Keith Fontenot, kfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu
June 15 -- Acadia Parish and Rice Research Station South Farm Field Day 8:00 a.m. -- LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station South Farm, Hwy 13 South, Crowley, LA Contact: Jeremy Hebert, jphebert@agcenter.lsu.edu
June 28 - Louisiana Horizon Ag Field Day 4:30 p.m. - GF&P Farms Shop, 3232 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Rayne, LA Contact: Michael Fruge, mfruge@horizonseed.com
June 28 - 42nd Annual Eagle Lake Field Day and Program 4:00 p.m. -- Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Eagle Lake, TX Contact: Dr. Ted Wilson, lt-wilson@aesrg.tamu.edu
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Arkansas Daily Grain Report FOB Memphis Elevator Crops Corn Comment Corn prices closed higher today after being down most of the day. Changes in the long term weather forecast provided support for prices and helped corn put in new highs today. While the market still faces large supplies, U.S. corn remains competitively priced relative to South American corn. Later this week, the USDA will release it June Supply and Demand report where traders expect 2015-16 corn carryover of 1.771 bil. bu., with estimates ranging from 1.728-1.807 bil. vs. USDA's May forecast of 1.803 billion, according to a survey by Bloomberg News. Trade estimates of the 2016-17 carryout avg. 2.112 bil. bu. in a range from 2.021-2.441 bil. against USDA's May estimate of 2.153 billion. While carryover is expected lower traders will continue to watch weather and if weather remains dry there could be additional gains, however it remains early for the market to be worried about significant yield loss.
Cotton Futures:
COTTON High Low Last Change Jul '16 66.16 65.20 65.85 +0.30 Oct '16 66.79 66.00 66.58 +0.32 Dec '16 66.00 65.13 65.84 +0.30
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Cotton Comment Cotton futures posted gains again today. Heavy rains in Texas have resulted in the need for replants and further delayed the crop, which is 75% planted this week. That's down from a five year average of 84%. Exports for the week came in at the top end of expectations at 124,900 running bales. A weaker dollar was also supportive.
Rice High Low Long Grain Cash Bids Long Grain New Crop
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Rice Comment Rice futures closed higher today. A weaker dollar has been supportive this week. USDA says 67% of the crop is in good to excellent condition nationwide. However, in Arkansas that total is only 57%, with 16% rated poor to very poor. July bounced off support at $10.76 last week, which has provided support for the market for about 5 weeks. This large crop could limit the upside potential of the market, however, dry conditions in other rice growing regions of the world could provide support. The market needs to see better export movement, though. Weekly export sales of 65,100 tons were down from 78,600 tons last week.
Cattle Futures: Live Cattle:
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Arkansas Prices Ft. Smith Livestock Auction Heber Springs Livestock Auction Oklahoma City Oklahoma City - Feeder Cattle Auction Weighted Average Report Cattle Comment Cattle prices saw modest losses today. The market continues to feel pressure of weak beef prices, and with little cash trade today, cattle prices found little support and fell over today.
Hogs Futures:
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Jun '16 82.550 81.600 81.850 -0.400
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Jul '16 87.650 86.025 86.275 -0.525 Aug '16 87.225 85.750 86.175 +0.025 Oct '16 72.000 70.750 71.925 +1.100 Dec '16 65.875 65.125 65.725 +0.500 Feb '17 69.000 68.125 68.825 +0.550 Apr '17 71.800 71.000 71.600 +0.525 May '17 75.500 75.500 75.750 +0.250 Jun '17 79.000 78.500 79.000 +0.400
Stop wasting, start loving vegetables: Recipes, tips for a new you 1/5 'The artichokes are already smothered in vinaigrette, so no dipping sauce is required. They are perfectly messy, saucy, and delicious,' Cara Mangini says of her Grilled and Smothered Artichoke' recipes. By Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Follow on Twitter on June 07, 2016 at 10:48 AM, updated June 07, 2016 at 3:47 PM Your heart is in the right place. You stop by the grocery or a farmers market and load up on beautiful produce. You bring it home, carefully store it. Then, days later, find yourself pitching those once-gorgeous greens, lettuces or berries. You feel bad about wasting the money and the food, not to mention the nutrients you were seeking. "We all feel it," Cara Mangini, author of "The Vegetable Butcher" (Workman Publishing, 2016, $29.95). "You go to the farmer's market and you over-purchase cause you get excited and there's this immediate clock that starts ticking.""We feel like we should be eating vegetables, so we buy 55
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 them and then we have that anxiety of having the refrigerator full of vegetables and then ... they go bad before we get to them."Part of the reason that some home cooks don't make vegetables the stars of their tables is that they are just unfamiliar with how to prepare them, she said. They are not part of our daily routine.Here, she offers strategies for making fruits and vegetables part of your daily diet: Gather go-to recipes Most of us have recipes that we make almost by rote. Mangini suggests developing that same comfort with a menu of produced-focused recipes."Ultimately, having a basic understanding of go-to recipes is the key to eliminate any anxiety over having a refrigerator full of vegetables," said Mangini, owner and executive chef of Little Eater, a produce-focused restaurant and Little Eater Produce and Provisions, an associated local and artisan food boutique in Columbus, Ohio. Think about the vegetables that you enjoy eating when you eat out or when friends and family cook and then learn how to prepare them."Get more comfortable with the preparation so you feel at ease," she said. "If you feel better about your skill level at breaking them down quickly and the best ways to prepare them, you'll be more inspired to keep with them on a regular basis." If you can, talk to the growers or folks at the farmers market, she said."Sometimes farmer's have the best little recipes because they go through so much of it so they get creative," she said. 'Home Cooking 101" is a welcoming how-to manual for home cooks that is filled with stepby-step instructions and photos and generously sprinkled with tip boxes of time-savers, simplified techniques as well as make-ahead versions of recipes. Shop wisely Mangini's No. 1 tip is to "buy vegetables in their prime, so you are getting that extra shelf life – not the grocery store.""Our hardworking farmers provide these special ingredients for us that mark each moment of the season," she said.Different vegetables and fruit have different shelf lives, so keep that in mind as you shop. Picking up greens? Know what you plan to do with them.With root vegetables, such as beets, parsnips, carrots and rutabaga and potatoes, that 56
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 naturally have a longer life, home cooks have more time to consider how to use them."Buy what is appealing to you," she said. "You'll be more inspired to cook, if you are inspired by that ingredient in the first place. Consider before you pitch "As a culture, we assume the second they are starting to go downhill, we have to toss them out," she said. "That's not only creating waste, but we are throwing hard-earned money out." 'Our hardworking farmers provide these special ingredients for us that mark each moment of the season,' -- Mangini "Obviously, you're going to get the best flavor and the most nutrients when you procure and prepare vegetables in their prime," she said. But, she added, "there are things are you can do to refresh and revive fruits and vegetables. You can give vegetable a new life." "Each vegetable performs differently or has a different lifecycle," she said. "They all have their own little idiosyncrasies, characteristic and personalities."
If once-crisp celery or kale has grown limp, stand it in cold water in the refrigerator and, often, it will firm up. Or, simply recognize that it is no longer crisp and use it in a different way. "You can throw it into a stir-fry, put it into a soup, sautĂŠ it with carrots and garlic as the base of a vegetable ragu," she said.The same is true of wilted spinach.Keep the uses simple: Toss wilted greens with garlic, ginger and soy or peanut sauce and pair them with rice and noodles. Or, she said, pair wilted kale or spinach with grated Parmesan, olive oil or butter and toss with pasta.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 What other great tips do people have for cutting down on waste from fruits and vegetables in the kitchen? Stop on all that trimming In her book, Mangini takes readers through the deconstruction and then preparation of common and uncommon fruits and vegetables, offering tips and strategies for everything from getting the pit out of avocado to prepping whole artichokes.Part of the process is demonstrating how often we waste tasty parts of the vegetable."Celery leaves are wonderful as an herb," Mangnini said, but many people cut off the tops of the stalks and throw them away. Fresh beet greens are delicious. Eat them immediately in a frittata or stir-fry even, if storing the beets for later, she said. The same is true of the now-hot kohlrabbi."It's a great storage crop without its greens, but the leaves are wonderful and you can treat them like you would kale or other greens," she said.Asparagus often gets too close a trim as well. If they are purchased in season and used close to time they are harvested, they are often tender enough to eat whole, she said. As they age, they become more woody and fibrous."Now, if you are eating them in December and they're coming in Peru," she said, "you might want to cut off a big part of fibrous the end."
Maybe it's time to give NOLA Locavore's "Eat Local Challenge" a second glance. On June 1, the 30-day challenge to eat all -- or at least more locally grown foods – begins.
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"Vegetables were always my favorite part of my plate, the most delicious and interesting part on my plate," said Mangini, who grew up in California where fresh produce was plentiful, and then spent time abroad learning about the role vegetables play in other cuisines."I realized that I didn't have the skill set, but I wanted to eat more vegetables and I saw how other cultures were eating vegetables," she said, noting that it was not as an afterthought or a side dish."I wanted to just be able to pick up any vegetable and cook with it," said Mangini, who came from an Italian family of cooks, including traditional butchers and grocers. That's why she began experimenting and, finally, wrote her book, which explores how to wash, prep, and store 50 vegetable as well as provides essential cooking methods. Still, she said, home cooks don't have to dive into the deep end. They can start with a few favorite vegetables, master those and move on to the next. Again, they can create a few go-to dishes as a launching pad.In this era of convenience, she said that we've lost some old-world skills and one of them is how to, as she puts it, "butcher" vegetables properly."These recipes and this understanding of vegetables were passed down by generations and we've lost that at some part – at least I did," she said.Mangini, who writers the "Vegetable Butcher" column for TheKitchn.com, is a vegetarian, but she said, "I hope we get to a place where we don't use those terms. 'I do eat this and don't eat this' can create a polarizing atmosphere. Somehow it all starts to seem like there is some kind of sacrifice involved." The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates in 2013 that more than 37 million tons of food was wasted. How much your household is contributing to that total? Figure it out: For a seven days, write down all of the food that you throw away. See if you can change your habits to cut waste, especially when it comes to fresh produce. Here are nine things to keep in mind... "What I appreciate about vegetables is they don't have to mean making a sacrifice... It's really about showing the world that there are really rich, deep satisfying flavors that come to cooking with vegetables. It's not about sacrifice ultimately. It's about real wholesome food that supports our health." * 59
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Mangini said this dish is adaptable to any seasonal combination of vegetables. "Spring offers my favorite options: fennel, asparagus, sugar snap peas, and cremini mushrooms. Baby artichoke hearts and paper-thin slices of lemon are awesome additions, too," Mangini writes. In summertime, make fritto misto with green beans, sliced onions, squash blossoms, and zucchini cut into 1/4-inch rounds. In the fall and winter, use bite-size broccoli and cauliflower florets, 2-inch pieces of broccoli rabe, 2-inch pieces of boiled cardoons, and thin sweet potato rounds. "The process of dipping and frying the veggies can be a little messy, but I am telling you: The results are 100 percent worth it. "The fritto misto is best served right away, while hot and crunchy, although I have also enjoyed it at room temperature. " Serve with a dipping sauce "or a squeeze of lemon will do just fine." Spring Fritto Misto Serves 6 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup finely milled semolina flour (see note below) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup buttermilk Canola oil, for frying 6 to 8 asparagus spears, woody ends removed, cut into 2-inch lengths (avoid pencil-thin asparagus and jumbo asparagus) 1/2 small fennel bulb, halved, stem end trimmed, core intact to hold layers together, cut into 1/4inch-thick slices 4 ounces (about 1-1/2 cups) sugar snap peas, tips and strings removed 4 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed (larger mushrooms halved) Flaked sea salt, for finishing 60
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving Whisk together all-purpose flour, semolina flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Place mixture in a shallow rectangular dish or pan that will accommodate all vegetable shapes and sizes. Place buttermilk in separate but equally sized dish. Line rimmed baking sheet with paper towels or parchment paper and set it next to the stove. Pour enough canola oil in a large saucepan or deep sautĂŠ pan to fill pan about one-third full. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers: Test its readiness by dropping in one vegetable piece. It should immediately sizzle and steadily simmer around edges. If using an instant-read thermometer, oil is ready at between 365 and 370 degrees. Working in batches, dip vegetable pieces in buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge them in flour mixture. Once coated, lift vegetable pieces, gently shake off any excess flour, and carefully lower them into hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry vegetables, using tongs to turn them gently, until golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle finished vegetables lightly with flaked sea salt. Repeat until all vegetables are cooked, adjusting heat as needed to crisp vegetables without burning them. Arrange finished fritto misto on platter and serve immediately with lemon wedges, and with the yogurt sauce alongside if you wish. Note on flour: "Semolina flour is ground durum wheat and is less fine than all-purpose wheat flours, although fine and coarse textures are available (I like Bob's Red Mill Semolina Pasta Flour, which is finely milled). It is high in gluten, and is commonly used for making pasta and bread." * "I love to eat artichokes every which way, but I must admit, getting my hands a little dirty pulling apart charred and dressed leaves might be my favorite," Mangini writes. "Here I steam the artichokes, marinate them in a lemony vinaigrette, then grill them until they are marked with a good sear. I toss them again and serve with juicy lemons that have also spent time on the grill. "The artichokes are already smothered in vinaigrette, so no dipping sauce is required. They are perfectly messy, saucy, and delicious." Grilled and Smothered Artichokes Serves 2 to 4 3 medium artichokes (stems attached), trimmed, peeled, quartered, with choke removed 61
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Zest of 1 lemon 2 large lemons, 1 halved and juiced, 1 quartered 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra to taste 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped, divided Coarse or flaked sea salt to taste, for finishing Set collapsible steamer basket in large pot and add enough water to skim bottom of basket. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Place artichokes in a shallow layer in basket. Steam, covered, adding more water as needed, until leaves release easily when pulled and hearts are tender when pierced with a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, fine sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, and three quarters of parsley. Add steamed artichokes to lemon marinade and toss to distribute marinade evenly. Let stand until marinade has infused artichokes, at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours. Alternatively, cover bowl and refrigerate overnight. About 10 to 15 minutes before you plan to cook, heat a grill to medium-high heat. Use tongs to transfer the artichokes, cut side down, to grill; keep bowl of marinade next to grill. Cook artichokes until golden grill marks appear, 5 minutes, then flip them. Place lemon quarters flesh side down on the grill. Cook artichokes and lemons until they are lightly charred and artichokes are completely tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer lemons to a serving platter. Return the artichokes to the bowl of marinade and toss to coat evenly. Arrange artichokes on serving platter, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley, coarse or flaked sea salt, and additional pepper. Serve immediately. *
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Okra can be "a little finicky, especially if it isn't fresh," Mangini writers. "Buy okra in season (if possible from a local source to ensure freshness) and you are sure to set yourself up for success. The goal is to capture okra's fresh green bean-meets-asparagus flavor, exterior crispness, internal tenderness, and the wonderful texture that comes with its little round interior seeds. "Here, you can leave okra in pods or slice it thinly to simmer in coconut milk with tomatoes, peppers, corn and chickpeas. "Pour that combination over perfectly steamed rice, top it with chopped cilantro, and serve it with a wedge of lime. It's sweet and savory, and deeply rich, but not heavy. "I'll bet that it will quickly make its way into your summer repertoire." Okra, Corn and Tomato Curry with Cilantro and Lime Serves 6 to 8 1 can (13 to 13-1/2 ounces) unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk, cream skimmed off the top and reserved 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 small onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced ginger (from a 1-inch piece) 1 yellow or red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 to 2 jalapeĂąos, seeds and ribs removed, minced (for extra heat, use some seeds) 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus extra as needed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra as needed 1 pound tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch dice 2 cups cooked chickpeas (canned is fine) 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn) 1/2 pound small okra (narrow pods no more than 3 inches long), stems trimmed and left whole or cut into 1/4-inch rounds 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 63
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Steamed basmati rice, for serving Lime wedges, for serving Heat reserved coconut cream in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When it begins to simmer around the edges, add the curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in onion, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, jalapeño, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in half of tomatoes, all of chickpeas, and coconut milk. Partially cover pot and adjust heat to maintain a steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to melt and stew thickens, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add remaining tomatoes and corn, okra and lime juice. Continue to cook, partially covered, until okra is just tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in half of cilantro, adjust salt to taste, and remove from heat. Serve over a scoop of basmati rice with a sprinkle of the remaining cilantro and a wedge of lime. Note: Leave pods whole to keep the okra's slick interior from thickening the sauce. Cut the okra into 1/4-inch rounds if you prefer small, tender bites of it and a slightly thicker, more viscous sauce.
Mujadara (Rice with lentils and fried onions) 7 June 2016 Mujadara
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200g brown or green lentils 175g basmati rice 50g natural yogurt 3 medium red onions, thinly sliced ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp cracked black peppercorns ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp cinnamon Extra virgin olive oil Seasoning
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Method: 1. Place the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over a medium/high heat, turn down to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until tender 2. Fry the onions on a medium heat in a frying pan with a splash of oil and a pinch of salt for about 15 minutes, until they start to caramelise and crisp up on the edges. Remove half to a kitchen towel-lined plate for garnish 3. Add the cumin, black pepper, cayenne and cinnamon and fry for 1 minute 4. Add the uncooked basmati rice and cook for a 2-3 minutes until the rice starts to brown. Immediately add the cooked lentils, 600ml of water, and a good pinch of salt and bring to the boil. 5. Turn the heat down to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. The water should have completely evaporated 6. Take off the heat and cover with a lid to steam for another 5 minutes 7. Serve with a sprinkle of the remaining fried onions and a generous spoonful of Onken natural yogurt
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Govt aims zero default in kharif rice delivery By Express News Service Published: 07th June 2016 05:36 AM Last Updated: 07th June 2016 05:36 AM BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to mark the Kharif Market Season (KMS) 2015-16, a ‗zero default‘ year in terms of rice delivery, the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has asked the Managing Director of Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation (OSCSC) Ltd and district Collectors to initiate steps to ensure 100 per cent delivery of custom milled rice (CMR).The Corporation has been directed to shift paddy from non-performing mills to better performing ones in case the former failed to deliver CMR in time. The activities of assigned officials to the mills have also been put under scanner.Sources said during the current KMS, paddy procurement is more than last year‘s quantum. So far, 45,55,711 tonne of paddy has been procured by agencies which would deliver 30,90,328 tonne of rice, of which 15,69,251 tonne has been delivered to rice receiving centres (RRCs) and FCI depots. The Department has warned the Corporation not to fail in extracting rice from defaulting millers. Even as State agencies are procuring paddy through funds borrowed from commercial banks, currently, `150 crore of OSCSC is pending with defaulting millers.―The amount has not yet been recovered for which the position of OSCSC, the principal player in the State procuring nearly 95 per cent of paddy, is vulnerable unless the resultant rice worth crores of rupees is delivered back by custom millers in time,‖ said an official. In a recent review meeting, it was decided that the delivery of CMR would have to be completed by September 15, a fortnight before the next KMS commences in order to discount any possibility of default.Collectors and CSOs have been asked to keep watch on delivery of CMR on a daily basis and the millers with low performance should be asked to perform better or face action. The CSOs have also been asked to visit the mills that have delivered rice less than district average and ACSOs to visit concerned mills on a regular basis to ensure their operation as per milling capacity and verify stock position besides taking remedial measures for expeditious delivery of rice. ―The CSOs shall be held responsible for non-delivery of CMR by millers beyond the timeline fixed. Similarly, a custom miller failing to deliver CMR by the due date shall not be eligible for participation in procurement operations for KMS 2016-17,‖ the official warned. http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Govt-aims-zero-default-in-kharif-ricedelivery/2016/06/07/article3469956.ece
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Insat satellite image at 12.00 IST. Thiruvananthapuram, June 8:
India Met Department has in an update announced that the South-West monsoon has arrived over most parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of South Interior Karnataka. Conditions are favourable for further advance of monsoon over Coastal Karnataka, remaining parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and more parts of South Interior Karnataka during the next two days. The Met assessed that the offshore trough, a prominent monsoon-enabling feature along the coast of Kerala and Karnataka, has attained required depth to precipitate the onset. Earlier, it had said that the trough had appeared to be 'feeble' in its structure and formation and said that the rains may arrive by tomorrow. Offshore trough The presence of a well-developed offshore trough (as can be read from the mean sea level pressure charts) is the first indication of the well-being of a prevailing monsoon.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 The depth of this trough is a barometer for the health of the monsoon; this morning, the trough continued to present itself as a weak and shallow formation along the Karnataka-Kerala coasts. At its peak strength, the offshore trough lies extended from the Gujarat coast to the Kerala coast, which is a proxy for a monsoon firing on all cylinders. (This article was published on June 8, 2016) http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/heavy-rain-in-kerala-but-no-monsoon-yet/article8704372.ece
Rice plants face crisis as prices drop June 08,2016 As rice consumption is now half of what it was in 1985, the rice surplus is driving down prices and pushing rice-processing plants to the verge of bankruptcy. ―Demand for rice decreased over the years,‖ said Shin Doo-young, head of the Nonghyup (National Agricultural Cooperative Federation) in Cheongsan County, ―and so did the price.‖ As a result, Nonghyup‘s Rice Processing Complex in North Chungcheong, which has been buying rice produced in that region and selling it since its foundation in 1996, made the decision to close on Tuesday. ―We purchased 40 kilograms [88 pounds] of rice at 47,000 won ($40) last fall,‖ Shin said, ―but were able to sell the milled ones for less than 40,000 won per 20 kilograms. It hardly makes up for the cost of milling. The accumulated deficit reached 3.2 billion won ($2.8 million) over 20 years.‖ According to a report by Statistics Korea, annual consumption per person has plummeted to 62.9 kilograms. The consumption of vegetables and fruit and other grains such as barley and wheat, meanwhile, has gone up while meat has seen a four-fold increase over the past 30 years. As the total amount of rice harvested reaches the highest level since 2009, with nearly 4.3 million tons last year, the discrepancy has grown to be quite more than Nonghyup and Rice Processing Complex can handle. The rice stockpile topped 1.83 million tons in February, which is more than twice the amount recommended by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization. At this rate, the unconsumed rice at the end of the year will be as much as 350,000 tons. To dispose of its stock, members of Nonghyup in North Chungcheong are selling off rice at fire sale prices. Among the 224 rice-processing plants across the country, 149 are run by agricultural federations and other 79 are privately run. According to research by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, in 2014, 57 percent of the federation‘s plants and 5.4 percent of private plants experienced a deficit. 68
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Half of the 24 rice-processing plants in Chungcheong are running at a loss. Kang Moon-gyu, head of the Wookang Nonghyup, said, ―To minimize the damage to federation farmers, we pay 1,000 to 5,000 won more per 40 kilograms of rice than private plants do. That is one of the reasons our management is having a hard time.‖ ―We are supplying rice-processing plants with money to improve their facilities and we‘re lending money to help them purchase rice based on analysis of each plant,‖ Bae Woo-yong, deputy director for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said. ―The plants will need to improve themselves through adequate merging and scaling.‖ By CHOI JONG-KWON [jeong.byungki@joognang.co.kr] http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3019728&cloc=rss|news|joongangdaily
False Promises, Smears and Golden Rice: Is This the Solution for Disease, Poverty and Malnutrition? Jun 7, 2016 The pro-GMO lobby often relies on fraud, regulatory delinquency, opaque practices, smear campaigns, dirty tricks, slick PR and the debasement of science. While choosing to sideline the root causes of poverty, hunger, malnutrition and regional food insecurity (and effective solutions), it promotes a techno quick-fix based on profitable proprietary technology.At the same time, prominent advocates of GM attempt to deflect attention from their own self-interest in promoting this technology and their hypocritical attitudes towards the poor by smearing their critics and offering sound bites about ‗feeding the poor and hungry‘. And then there are the wealthy agritech corporations which flex their financial and political muscle and effectively hijack democracy for their own ends by slanting, science, politics, policies and regulation (these claims are discussed here, here and here). Given this situation, it should not be about whether we are pro-GMO or anti-GMO. It is more the case of whether we are anti-corruption and pro-democratic.People are demanding transparency, genuine independent testing and genuine independent evaluations of the impacts of GM on farmers‘ livelihoods, ecology, the environment and on human and animal health. They also require fair and open debate.Instead, what we too often get are dirty tricks, smears and PR from supporters of GM, which demonstrate a deep ideological commitment to corporate power and profit, rather than an openness and a willingness to address the concerns of those who question the efficacy of GMOs and the practices of the companies, politicians and scientists who are promoting this technology.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 It is about what is best for farmers, the public as consumers of food and the environment, not what is best for research funding and career paths, well-paid lobbyists, rich CEOs and wealthy shareholders. The case of Golden Rice GMO advocates have long argued that genetically engineered Golden Rice is a practical way to provide poor farmers in remote areas with a subsistence crop capable of adding much-needed vitamin A to local diets. Vitamin A deficiency is a problem in many poor countries in the Global South and leaves millions at high risk for infection, diseases and other maladies, such as blindness. Some scientists believe that Golden Rice, which has been developed with funding from the Rockefeller Foundation, could help save the lives of around 670,000 children who die each year from Vitamin A deficiency and another 350,000 who go blind.Meanwhile, critics say there are serious issues with Golden Rice and that alternative approaches to tackling vitamin A deficiency should be implemented. Greenpeace and other environmental groups say the claims being made by the pro-Golden Rice lobby are misleading and are oversimplifying the actual problems in combating vitamin A deficiency. Moreover, they argue that the Golden Rice programme is diverting attention from other more effective solutions. Many critics regard Golden Rice as an over-hyped Trojan horse that biotechnology corporations and their allies hope will pave the way for the global approval of other more profitable GMO crops. The Rockefeller Foundation might be regarded as a ‗charitable‘ entity but its track record indicates it has been very much part of an agenda which facilitates commercial and geopolitical interests to the detriment of indigenous agriculture and local and national economies. The pro-Golden Rice lobby‘s smears and attacks As Britain‘s Environment Secretary in 2013, Owen Paterson claimed that opponents of GMOs were ―casting a dark shadow over attempts to feed the world‖. Talking about golden rice, he called for the rapid roll-out of vitamin A-enhanced rice to help prevent the cause of up to a third of the world‘s child deaths: ―It‘s just disgusting that little children are allowed to go blind and die because of a hang-up by a small number of people about this technology. I feel really strongly about it. I think what they do is absolutely wicked.‖ Paterson claimed: ―There are 17 million farmers, farming 170 million hectares which is 12 per cent of the world‘s arable area, seven times the surface area of the UK [with GM] and no one has ever brought me a single case of a health problem.―When you think that golden rice has been developed by 70
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 philanthropists and could have a dramatic impact on children who are going blind from Vitamin A deficiency or dying from Vitamin A deficiency it is absolutely wicked that these environmental groups oppose it. There is no other word for it.‖
Paul Evans, a communications and media consultant who promotes Golden Rice via his Twitter account and the Allow Golden Rice Now website, also engages in rhetoric aimed at critics of Golden Rice by calling them ―anti-capitalist‖, ―socialist‖, ―nut jobs‖, ―human hating‖ ideologues and ―anti-science‖, among all the other various falsehoods and misleading statements he makes (see this and this). Then there is his associate, corporate lobbyist Patrick Moore, who forms part of the pro-GMO lobby‘s attacks on critics of GM. Whether it is Paterson, Mark Lynas, Moore or other prominent attack-dogs for the biotech industry, their rhetoric takes the well-worn cynically devised PR line that anti-GMO activists and environmentalists are little more than privileged, affluent people residing in rich countries and are denying the poor the supposed benefits of GM crops. As of 2010, according to George Monbiot‘s piece in The Guardian, Moore himself made ―less than the average corporate lawyer‖ (which is currently $98,000 in 2016) and had three homes. Monbiot wrote: ―His services have been widely used not only by controversial companies, but also by the media, for which he writes articles and gives interviews attacking environmental groups and their campaigns. While he is invariably billed as a co-founder of Greenpeace, I have come across only two instances in which viewers or readers are told that he works for companies with an interest in the issues he‘s discussing.‖ Monbiot says: ―At one point in our correspondence he asserted: ―I do not attack environmentalists, show me an example.‖ It happened that on the same day he had sent an email to the green group GMWatch, in which he told them: ―You are a bunch of murdering bastards.‖ When I pointed this out to him, he told me: ―I made an exception for murdering bastards… Besides which it was not against any particular person but rather at the whole lot of the murdering bastards.‖‖ Moore‘s attack on GMWatch was in response to an article from May 2009 criticising the way Golden Rice has been abused for PR purposes. People can read all about that here, where Moore says ―Your piece on Golden Rice is enough to make one puke.‖ And in further correspondence states ―The beta-carotene level is well above required amounts and it is perfectly safe and you are a bunch of murdering bastards.‖ Moore continued: 71
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 ―… I can see right through you and your anti-human, murderous agenda. If you know of some better way to save millions of people from suffering and death why don‘t you do something about it you low-life, profiteering on ignorance, murdering creeps?‖ After 24 years, Golden Rice does not work and opponents are not to blame So what of golden rice? Are the critics right to raise doubts about its efficacy, safety and the motives of those who are pushing for it? Will it prevent millions of children from going blind or save their lives? And what about the emotional blackmail employed by supporters of Golden Rice and the abuse directed towards opponents? In a recent article in the journal Agriculture& Human Values, despite the claims of Paterson, Moore Evans and others, Glenn Stone and Dominic Glover find little evidence that anti-GMO activists are to blame for Golden Rice‘s unfulfilled promises. Golden rice is still years away from field introduction and even then, may fall short of lofty health benefits claimed by its supporters. Professor Glenn Stone from Washington University in St. Louis stated that: ―Golden Rice is still not ready for the market, but we find little support for the common claim that environmental activists are responsible for stalling its introduction. GMO opponents have not been the problem.‖ Stone adds: ―The rice simply has not been successful in test plots of the rice breeding institutes in the Philippines, where the leading research is being done. It has not even been submitted for approval to the regulatory agency, the Philippine Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).‖ While activists did destroy one Golden Rice test plot in a 2013 protest, it is unlikely that this action had any significant impact on the approval of Golden Rice. Stone says: ―Destroying test plots is a dubious way to express opposition, but this was only one small plot out of many plots in multiple locations over many years. Moreover, they have been calling Golden Rice critics ‗murderers‘ for over a decade.‖ Believing that Golden Rice was originally a promising idea backed by good intentions, Stone argued that it deserved a chance to succeed. But, on the back of his research, he argues: ―But if we are actually interested in the welfare of poor children – instead of just fighting over GMOs – then we have to make unbiased assessments of possible solutions. The simple fact is 72
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 that after 24 years of research and breeding, Golden Rice is still years away from being ready for release.‖ Since 2013, Stone has directed a major Templeton Foundation-funded research project on rice in the Philippines. His research compares Golden Rice to other types of rice developed and cultivated in the Philippines. As part of the Golden Rice initiative, researchers introduce genes into existing rice strains to coax these GMO plants into producing the micronutrient beta carotene in the edible part of the grain. As Stone and Glover note in the article, researchers continue to have problems developing beta carotene-enriched strains that yield as well as non-GMO strains already being grown by farmers. The two authors point out that it is still unknown if the beta carotene in Golden Rice can even be converted to vitamin A in the bodies of badly undernourished children. There also has been little research on how well the beta carotene in Golden Rice will hold up when stored for long periods between harvest seasons, or when cooked using traditional methods common in remote rural locations. Stones says that, as the development of Golden Rice creeps along, the Philippines has managed to slash the incidence of Vitamin A deficiency by non-GMO methods. Golden Rice: in whose interest? The evidence presented here might lead us to question why supporters of Golden Rice continue to smear critics and engage in abuse and emotional blackmail when they are not to blame for the failure of Golden Rice to reach the commercial market. It begs the question of whether they capable of carrying out the ―unbiased assessments‖ that Stone mentions. Whose interests are they really serving in pushing so hard for this technology? In 2011, Marcia Ishii-Eiteman, a senior scientist with a background in insect ecology and pest management asked a similar question: ―Who oversees this ambitious project, which its advocates claim will end the suffering of millions?‖ She answered her question by stating: ―An elite, so-called ―Humanitarian Board‖ where Syngenta sits – along with the inventors of Golden Rice, Rockefeller Foundation, USAID and public relations and marketing experts, among a handful of others. Not a single farmer, indigenous person or even an ecologist, or sociologist to assess the huge political, social, and ecological implications of this massive experiment. And the leader of IRRI‘s Golden Rice project is none other than Gerald Barry, previously Director of Research at Monsanto.‖ 73
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 What we should be doing is finding out what would be best for malnourished children rather than pushing a failing technology on behalf of transnational agritech companies that has thus far been 24 years in the making. While highlighting the reasons why Golden Rice would be an economic and ecological disaster for Asia, Sarojeni V. Rengam, Executive Director of Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific, also called on the donors and scientists involved to wake up and do the right thing: ―Golden Rice is really a ‗Trojan horse‘; a public relations stunt pulled by the agri-business corporations to garner acceptance of GE crops and food. The whole idea of GE seeds is to make money… we want to send out a strong message to all those supporting the promotion of Golden Rice, especially donor organizations, that their money and efforts would be better spent on restoring natural and agricultural biodiversity rather than destroying it by promoting monoculture plantations and genetically engineered (GE) food crops.‖ In 2013, the Soil Association highlighted short-term measures that have been successful in reducing vitamin A deficiency, while indicating what could be done in the long-term to eradicate it. It concluded by saying: ―… there are already effective cures for vitamin A deficiency, both short-term and long-term, we know that these work, and we know that the long-term solutions solve not just the problem of vitamin A deficiency, which does not occur in isolation, but the wider problem of multiple vitamin deficiency.‖ If all the resources poured into Golden Rice had been diverted to facilitating these solutions, perhaps even greater progress would have now been achieved in tackling vitamin A deficiency and addressing the broader issues of poverty. However, one obstacle has been the Philipinne government‘s cooptation to the agenda of transnational corporations and the WTO and the revolving door that exists between government, academia and corporations (as Belinda Espiritu outlines here). In order to tackle disease, malnutrition and poverty, you have to first understand the underlying causes – or indeed want to understand them. Walden Bello notes that the complex of policies that pushed the Philippines into an economic quagmire over the past 30 years is due to ‗structural adjustment‘, involving prioritizing debt repayment, conservative macroeconomic management, huge cutbacks in government spending, trade and financial liberalization, privatization and deregulation, the restructuring of agriculture and export-oriented production.
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Daily Global Rice E-Newsletter 2016 Whether it concerns The Philipinnes, Ethiopia, Somalia orAfrica as a whole, the effects of IMF/World Bank ‗structural adjustments‘ have devastated agrarian economies and made them dependent on Western agribusiness, manipulated markets and trade. And GMOs are now offered as the ‗cure‘ to ‗boost productivity‘ or to tackle poverty-related diseases. These are the huge issues that the pro-GMO agritech lobby does not like to discuss, though, not least because it advocates such policies and benefits from them, as Espiritu demonstrates in her piece. But any discussion of these issues brings up the predictable abuse of it all being just ―anticapitalist twaddle―. But that‘s the whole point isn‘t it? Anything to close down open debate. Colin Todhunter is an independent writer Keep up to date with the news you're not supposed to know via RINF on Facebook, on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for our videos. Trending Articles and Offers http://rinf.com/alt-news/editorials/false-promises-smears-golden-rice-solution-disease-povertymalnutrition/
Rice Prices as on : 07-06-2016 08:10:48 PM Arrivals in tonnes;prices in Rs/quintal in domestic market. Arrivals Current
Price
% Season Prev. Prev.Yr Modal change cumulative Modal %change
Rice Bazpur(Utr)
1450.00
20.73
43886.06
1885
1916
1.89
Nalbari(ASM)
130.00
4.84
1282.50
2100
2100
5.00
Kalipur(WB)
108.00
-1.82
5851.00
2250
2250
15.38
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62.00 -11.43
5403.00
2240
2230
4.67
Kesinga(Ori)
60.00
20
580.00
2400
2300
-15.79
Pandua(WB)
45.00 -13.46
2156.00
2750
2700
1.85
Beldanga(WB)
42.50
6.25
2065.00
2280
2310
-0.87
Purulia(WB)
36.00
20
2082.00
2160
2300
-3.57
Jaunpur(UP)
35.00
9.38
1428.00
2000
1990
-0.50
Robertsganj(UP)
30.00
20
370.00
1875
1870
0.81
Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs)(WB)
25.00
13.64
920.50
2300
2300
6.98
Lohardaga(Jha)
18.00
-10
1002.00
1700
1700
-15.00
Kolaghat(WB)
18.00
5.88
631.00
2300
2300
4.55
Tamluk (Medinipur E)(WB)
18.00
NC
668.00
2300
2300
9.52
Lakhimpur(UP)
14.00
-30
513.50
2235
2215
4.20
Kaliaganj(WB)
14.00
-6.67
703.00
2250
2200
-6.25
Dibrugarh(ASM)
12.00
53.85
1208.20
2450
2450
-
Champadanga(WB)
10.00
-37.5
900.00
2550
2550
NC
Deogarh(Ori)
9.50
5.56
463.00
2500
2500
NC
North Lakhimpur(ASM)
7.60
33.33
1473.70
1900
1900
-
Bolangir(Ori)
7.50
NC
289.70
2400
2400
9.09
Tusura(Ori)
6.50
8.33
317.00
2400
2400
9.09
Mirzapur(UP)
6.00
20
1322.10
1980
1975
NC
Karimpur(WB)
3.00
NC
64.00
3150
3150
NC
Rahama(Ori)
2.60
13.04
48.81
2350
2400
6.82
Sardhana(UP)
1.00
NC
81.90
2260
2250
6.60
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Rice Prices as on : 08-06-2016 01:47:44 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)
2105.00
-1.5 124459.00
4100
4100
-1.20
Srirampur(ASM)
240.00
33.33
4775.00
2700
2600
5.88
Siliguri(WB)
165.00
-2.94
5877.00
2600
2600
-
Nalbari(ASM)
143.00
10
1425.50
2100
2100
5.00
Mathabhanga(WB)
120.00
NC
4690.00
2150
2150
4.88
Kalipur(WB)
110.00
1.85
5961.00
2250
2250
15.38
Pilibhit(UP)
96.50
12.21
19364.50
2195
2195
0.69
Kalna(WB)
95.00
5.56
1311.00
2180
1750
19.13
Lucknow(UP)
93.00 -12.26
4626.00
2270
2225
4.37
Dhing(ASM)
83.00
-9.78
3199.20
1900
1800
-5.00
Aligarh(UP)
80.00
NC
3620.00
2260
2250
20.53
Ghaziabad(UP)
80.00
NC
3005.00
2225
2200
3.49
P.O. Uparhali Guwahati(ASM)
74.80
-1.58
3606.30
2230
2100
6.19
Thodupuzha(Ker)
70.00
NC
2940.00
2650
2650
-8.62
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55.00
-8.33
2775.00
2200
2200
-8.33
Pandua(WB)
48.00
6.67
2204.00
2750
2750
5.77
Gauripur(ASM)
42.00
16.67
2710.00
4500
4500
NC
Jaunpur(UP)
40.00
14.29
1468.00
2000
2000
-0.74
Gazipur(UP)
38.00
11.76
1873.00
2020
2020
0.50
Khatra(WB)
37.00
-2.63
914.00
2200
2200
-2.22
Bishnupur(Bankura)(WB)
32.00
6.67
1762.00
2100
2050
10.53
Cachar(ASM)
30.00
-25
1940.00
2500
2700
-7.41
Purulia(WB)
30.00 -16.67
2112.00
2160
2160
-3.57
Dhekiajuli(ASM)
24.00
-6.25
1025.60
1900
1800
0.53
Mekhliganj(WB)
24.00
-4
757.00
2100
2100
13.51
Ramgarh(Jha)
23.00 -28.12
440.00
3000
2800
7.14
Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs)(WB)
21.00
-16
941.50
2300
2300
6.98
Karimganj(ASM)
20.00
NC
1700.00
2150
2150
-6.52
Lakhimpur(UP)
17.00
21.43
530.50
2225
2235
3.73
Kolhapur(Laxmipuri)(Mah)
16.00
-20
1865.00
3750
3600
-
Kaliaganj(WB)
16.00
14.29
719.00
2150
2250
-10.42
Naugarh(UP)
14.50
31.82
748.00
2030
2015
5.18
Champadanga(WB)
14.00
40
914.00
2550
2550
NC
Etah(UP)
10.00
25
155.00
2080
2100
3.48
Shahjahanpur(UP)
10.00 -87.95
40742.20
2250
2320
11.94
Deogarh(Ori)
9.00
-5.26
472.00
2500
2500
NC
Firozabad(UP)
9.00
12.5
640.00
2200
2140
8.37
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8.80 -26.67
1217.00
2450
2450
-
Bolangir(Ori)
8.00
6.67
297.70
2400
2400
9.09
Raibareilly(UP)
8.00
23.08
305.00
2060
2050
2.49
Buland Shahr(UP)
8.00
NC
426.50
2060
2050
1.23
North Lakhimpur(ASM)
7.90
3.95
1481.60
1900
1900
-
Tusura(Ori)
7.00
7.69
324.00
2400
2400
9.09
Chengannur(Ker)
6.50
8.33
572.50
2300
2300
-8.00
Nimapara(Ori)
6.50
44.44
213.50
1900
2000
NC
Gangarampur(Dakshin Dinajpur)(WB)
6.00
-50
40.00
2250
2050
-
Mirzapur(UP)
4.50
-25
1326.60
1970
1980
-0.76
Alibagh(Mah)
3.00
NC
120.00
4000
4000
23.08
Murud(Mah)
3.00
NC
192.00
3000
3000
87.50
Islampur(WB)
3.00
-25
289.90
2350
2350
11.90
Karimpur(WB)
3.00
NC
67.00
3150
3150
NC
Rahama(Ori)
2.65
1.92
51.46
2350
2350
6.82
Sardhana(UP)
1.20
20
83.10
2270
2260
7.08
Kasipur(WB)
1.10
-8.33
35.60
2200
2200
10.00
Shillong(Meh)
0.80
NC
55.40
3500
3500
NC
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