Tuesday, October 18, 2016

18th October,2016 daily global,regional and local rice enewsletter by riceplus magazine

No place to store paddy as mills stop operations


Mon,17 Oct 2016

  Summary: Now, the government wanted millers to refund the drying charges which government had paid them during the past five years. Earlier mills were paid drying charges at the rate of Rs 10 per quintal. After the meeting, officials said it was agreed upon that the state administration would take a final decision in the matter within the next two days after holding talks with government officials concerned.Around 4,000 rice millers across the state stopped operations on October 16 in protest against the state government’s policy to regulate the rice industry. “The district administration will comply with whatever directions are issued by the state government,” he said.According to Hardoi-based state president of the rice millers association Rakesh Agrawal, chief secretary Bhatnagar had sought two days’ time from the office-bearers of rice millers association to find a solution to their demands and would hold discussions with officials concerned. PILIBHIT: With rice millers shutting down operations across the state, the district administration as well as the food and marketing department here are grappling with the problem of continuing the paddy procurement process as the government purchase centres do not have any storage facility.In order to resolve the matter, chief secretary, UP government, Rahul Bhatnagar met state office-bearers of the rice millers association in Lucknow on Monday afternoon.

PILIBHIT: With rice millers shutting down operations across the state, the district administration as well as the food and marketing department here are grappling with the problem of continuing the paddy procurement process as the government purchase centres do not have any storage facility.In order to resolve the matter, chief secretary, UP government, Rahul Bhatnagar met state office-bearers of the rice millers association in Lucknow on Monday afternoon. After the meeting, officials said it was agreed upon that the state administration would take a final decision in the matter within the next two days after holding talks with government officials concerned.Around 4,000 rice millers across the state stopped operations on October 16 in protest against the state government’s policy to regulate the rice industry. State’s rice millers association had earlier announced to go on an indefinite strike till their six-point demands were addressed by the state government.When asked how the administration would cope with the situation as the procurement agencies have no storage facilities, district magistrate, Masoom Ali Sarvar said he would wait for the decision of the state government. 


“The district administration will comply with whatever directions are issued by the state government,” he said.According to Hardoi-based state president of the rice millers association Rakesh Agrawal, chief secretary Bhatnagar had sought two days’ time from the office-bearers of rice millers association to find a solution to their demands and would hold discussions with officials concerned. Agrawal said his prime demand was connected with the active participation of rice millers in government procurement process as was provisioned in previous years.Explaining the problems faced by millers, Pilibhit district president of rice millers association Girish Kumar had earlier told TOI the mills physically derive 63% to 65% of rice out of paddy after processing whereas they have to give 67% of rice to the government.Kumar went on to add that the government had fixed processing charges for the mills at the rate of Rs 10 per quintal in 2010-11 and till date this has not been revised despite rise in cost of labour, electricity, maintenance of plant and transportation costs.The miller said when the provisional rates of acquisition cost of custom milled rice which had been announced in 2010-11 were finalized this year, drying charges were dropped. Earlier mills were paid drying charges at the rate of Rs 10 per quintal.
 

http://www.nyoooz.com/bareilly/635947/no-place-to-store-paddy-as-mills-stop-operations

No place to store paddy as mills stop operations

Keshav Agrawal| TNN | Updated: Oct 18, 2016, 10:19 IST
(Representative image)
PILIBHIT: With rice millers shutting down operations across the state, the district administration as well as the food and marketing department here are grappling with the problem of continuing the paddy procurement process as the government purchase centres do not have any storage facility.In order to resolve the matter, chief secretary, UP government, Rahul Bhatnagar met state office-bearers of the rice millers association in Lucknow on Monday afternoon. After the meeting, officials said it was agreed upon that the state administration would take a final decision in the matter within the next two days after holding talks with government officials concerned.

Around 4,000 rice millers across the state stopped operations on October 16 in protest against the state government's policy to regulate the rice industry. State's rice millers association had earlier announced to go on an indefinite strike till their six-point demands were addressed by the state government.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/No-place-to-store-paddy-as-mills-stop-operations/articleshow/54904746.cms?

 

Etela warns erring rice millers


By Express News Service  |   Published: 18th October 2016 03:19 AM  |  
Last Updated: 18th October 2016 05:50 AM  |   A+A A-   |  
HYDERABAD: Civil supplies minister E Rajender warned of registering cases against erring rice millers under Prevention Detection (PD) Act, if they divert levy rice.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat here on Monday after a review with civil supplies officials, Rajender said millers should take paddy and supply rice to the government.  However, some millers were not giving the entire rice to the government. “Such millers will be booked under PD Act,” he said. For the first time, the state government took back 98 per cent of the rice from the millers for the paddy given to the millers under levy scheme. “We took back rice worth `400 crore recently,” Rajender said.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2016/oct/18/etela-warns-erring-rice-millers-1529085.html?pm=331

Economic managers must walk the talk in removal of rice QR


by BusinessMirror Editorial - October 17, 2016
The rice-import quota—a nontariff barrier that the Philippines has enjoyed for more than two decades—would expire in less than a year. If we are to believe the recent pronouncements of economic managers pushing for the removal of the quantitative restriction (QR) on rice traded under the World Trade Organization (WTO), it appears that it is already a done deal. All it lacks is the nod of the President to fast-track the process of eliminating the power of the government to limit the entry of rice imports.
Those advocating for its removal point to the need to feed millions of poor Filipinos who cannot afford to buy meat products, such as pork and chicken. With the removal of the import quota, experts and economic managers expect that rice sold at the retail level would be cheaper. Consider this: The Philippines recently bought milled rice from Vietnam and Thailand at an average of $450 per metric ton, or $0.45 a kilogram. At the current exchange rate, $0.45 is equivalent to P21, cheaper than the local regular-milled rice being sold at P36 per kilo, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
The Cabinet and the President himself have yet to make a pronouncement regarding the scrapping of the rice QR. While economic managers appear to have made up their minds not to negotiate for its extension, they have yet to present a viable plan on how to help the 2.6 million Filipino rice farmers compete with their Vietnamese counterparts, who enjoy subsidies from their government, such as exemptions from irrigation charges and tariff rates of 0 percent to 5 percent for imported agricultural machines and equipment.
The government’s strategies must also focus on ensuring the country’s food security amid the challenges posed by climate change. Philippine officials were taught a lesson in 2008, when they were forced to buy rice at more than $1,000 per metric ton because international supply was tight, following the export restrictions imposed by India and Vietnam. India had to limit its rice exports after its wheat crop was destroyed by a typhoon, while Vietnam banned new export sales due to unseasonably cold weather in the first quarter of 2008, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Unfortunately, more than 20 years and three administrations later, farmers’ groups complain that they remain unable to compete with their Asean counterparts. The Duterte administration has less than a year to prepare 2.6 million Filipino rice farmers for a major change. The same determination exhibited by economic managers in scrapping the QR must also be seen in the preparations to help rice farmers survive the removal of the protection they have enjoyed for decades. Consistency in words and actions on the part of the government will give the rice farmers something to lean on as they prepare for the deluge of imported cheap rice. As the cliché goes—walk the talk. http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/economic-managers-must-walk-the-talk-in-removal-of-rice-qr/





Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open- Oct 17

Nagpur Foodgrain Prices - APMC & Open Market-October 17
 
Nagpur, Oct 17 Gram and tuar prices showed weak tendency in Nagpur Agriculture
Produce and Marketing Committee (APMC)on poor demand from local millers amid good supply from
producing belts. High moisture content arrival and fresh fall in Madhya Pradesh pulses also
affected sentiment, according to sources. 
 
               *            *              *              *
 
    FOODGRAINS & PULSES
 
    GRAM
   * Gram varieties moved down in open market here on poor demand from local traders amid 
     release of stock from stockists.
 
     TUAR
   * Tuar varieties declined sharply in open market here in absence of buyers amid good 
     supply from producing region.
 
   * Masoor varieties too quoted weak on poor demand from local traders amid good supply 
     from producing belt. 
                              
   * In Akola, Tuar New - 6,200-6,300, Tuar dal (clean) - 10,800-11,200, Udid - 
     10,700-11,000, Udid Mogar (clean) - 13,400-13,700, Moong - 
     6,100-6,300, Moong Mogar (clean) 6,800-7,200, Gram - 9,000-9,500, 
     Gram Super best bold - 11,400-11,700 for 100 kg.
 
   * Wheat, rice and other commodities moved in a narrow range in 
     scattered deals, settled at last levels. 
 
       
 Nagpur foodgrains APMC auction/open-market prices in rupees for 100 kg
 
     FOODGRAINS                 Available prices     Previous close   
     Gram Auction                7,000-8,300         7,200-8,500
     Gram Pink Auction            n.a.           2,100-2,600
     Tuar Auction                5,000-6,110         5,000-6,200
     Moong Auction                n.a.                6,400-6,600
     Udid Auction                n.a.           4,300-4,500
     Masoor Auction                n.a.              2,600-2,800
     Gram Super Best Bold            11,700-12,000        12,000-12,300
     Gram Super Best            n.a.            n.a.
     Gram Medium Best            11,200-11,500        11,400-11,700
     Gram Dal Medium            n.a.            n.a
     Gram Mill Quality            9,600-9,700        9,700-9,800
     Desi gram Raw                9,000-9,100         9,100-9,200
     Gram Yellow                 12,300-12,700        12,500-13,000
     Gram Kabuli                12,700-14,000        12,700-14,000
     Gram Pink                        12,000-12,500        12,000-12,500    
     Tuar Fataka Best-New             11,200-11,500        11,400-11,700
     Tuar Fataka Medium-New        10,600-11,000        10,800-11,200
     Tuar Dal Best Phod-New        10,000-10,500        10,000-10,500
     Tuar Dal Medium phod-New        8,500-9,000        8,700-9,200
     Tuar Gavarani New             6,400-6,500        6,600-6,800
     Tuar Karnataka             6,750-6,900        6,900-7,100
     Tuar Black                 11,800-12,300        11,800-12,300 
     Masoor dal best            6,400-6,500        6,700-6,800
     Masoor dal medium            6,000-6,200        6,200-6,400
     Masoor                    n.a.            n.a.
     Moong Mogar bold (New)        6,800-7,200         6,800-7,200
     Moong Mogar Medium            6,300-6,600        6,300-6,800
     Moong dal Chilka            6,200-6,500        6,300-6,600
     Moong Mill quality            n.a.            n.a.
     Moong Chamki best            6,500-7,000        6,500-7,000
     Udid Mogar best (100 INR/KG) (New) 12,500-13,000       12,500-13,000 
     Udid Mogar Medium (100 INR/KG)    10,500-11,600        10,500-11,600    
     Udid Dal Black (100 INR/KG)        7,200-7,500        7,200-7,500     
     Batri dal (100 INR/KG)        6,200-6,500        6,200-6,500
     Lakhodi dal (100 INR/kg)          4,800-5,000         4,800-5,000
     Watana Dal (100 INR/KG)            3,100-3,200        3,100-3,200
     Watana White (100 INR/KG)           3,400-3,600           3,400-3,600
     Watana Green Best (100 INR/KG)    4,000-4,500        4,000-4,500   
     Wheat 308 (100 INR/KG)        1,900-2,000        1,900-2,000
     Wheat Mill quality (100 INR/KG)    1,950-2,050        1,950-2,050   
     Wheat Filter (100 INR/KG)         1,750-1,950        1,750-1,950
     Wheat Lokwan best (100 INR/KG)    2,250-2,450        2,250-2,450    
     Wheat Lokwan medium (100 INR/KG)   1,950-2,250        1,950-2,250
     Lokwan Hath Binar (100 INR/KG)    n.a.            n.a.
     MP Sharbati Best (100 INR/KG)    3,200-3,900        3,200-3,900    
     MP Sharbati Medium (100 INR/KG)    2,700-3,100        2,700-3,100           
     Rice BPT best New(100 INR/KG)    3,000-3,450        3,000-3,450    
     Rice BPT medium (100 INR/KG)        2,500-2,850        2,500-2,850    
     Rice Luchai (100 INR/KG)         2,300-2,600        2,300-2,600
     Rice Swarna best (100 INR/KG)      2,200-2,500        2,200-2,500   
     Rice Swarna medium (100 INR/KG)      1,900-2,100        1,900-2,100   
     Rice HMT best New (100 INR/KG)    3,600-3,900        3,600-3,900    
     Rice HMT medium (100 INR/KG)        2,800-3,100        2,800-3,100    
     Rice Shriram best New(100 INR/KG)    4,400-4,800        4,400-4,800 
     Rice Shriram med New(100 INR/KG)    3,900-4,400        3,900-4,400   
     Rice Basmati best (100 INR/KG)    9,000-13,500        9,000-13,500     
     Rice Basmati Medium (100 INR/KG)    6,500-8,000        6,500-8,000    
     Rice Chinnor best New(100 INR/KG)    5,400-5,700        5,400-5,700    
     Rice Chinnor med. New (100 INR/KG)    5,000-5,200        5,000-5,200    
     Jowar Gavarani (100 INR/KG)        1,900-2,200        1,900-2,200    
     Jowar CH-5 (100 INR/KG)         1,700-1,850        1,700-1,850
 
WEATHER (NAGPUR)  
Maximum temp. 34.2 degree Celsius (93.6 degree Fahrenheit), minimum temp.
16.2 degree Celsius (61.2 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity: Highest - n.a., lowest - n.a.
Rainfall : Nil
FORECAST: Partly cloudy sky. Maximum and minimum temperature would be around and 34 and 16
degree Celsius respectively.
 
Note: n.a.--not available
(For oils, transport costs are excluded from plant delivery prices, butincluded in market prices)
http://in.reuters.com/article/nagpur-foodgrain-idINL4N1CN36D



Cigars, Rum, and Tractors, but Why Not Rice? 


WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week the Obama Administration announced a number of new directives that will bolster trade between the United States and Cuba, and while one is particularly welcome, others point to the continued exclusion of rice - a potentially top export to the island if only remaining hurdles can be cleared.

On the positive side, trade vessels will now be permitted to return to the U.S. in fewer than 180 days after loading or unloading freight at Cuban ports. Previously, vessels would be required to stay at sea for a minimum of six months after stopping in Cuba.  This rule that discouraged trade and added logistical complexity for the maritime industry is now history.

Another adjustment to regulations clears the way for agricultural items such as pesticides and tractors to be exported to Cuba without being paid for cash in advance or through third-country financial institutions.  While expensive high tech farming equipment may be out of reach for much of Cuba at the moment, the ability to import sophisticated agricultural technology produced in the U.S. will help to strengthen Cuba's own agriculture industry moving forward.

The change does not apply to commodities such as rice. 

"While we think the Administration's tweaks to Cuba-related regulations are a sign of goodwill, U.S. agriculture has been excluded again and we just became the most disadvantaged industry in this situation," said Ben Mosely, vice president of government affairs for USA Rice.  "This move further solidifies how singled out U.S. farmers are within the Cuba discussion; we can now buy their prized exports like rum and cigars but they can't buy our crops? It's up to Congress to act this year to level the playing field for U.S. ag, giving us the same ability to extend credit that other products now have."



Rice Prices

as on : 17-10-2016 08:11:08 PM
Arrivals in tonnes;prices in Rs/quintal in domestic market.
Arrivals
Price
Current
%
change
Season
cumulative
Modal
Prev.
Modal
Prev.Yr
%change
Rice
Gadarpur(Utr)
7056.00
72.73
153232.00
2025
1934
-1.46
Bhivandi(Mah)
5800.00
107.14
120285.00
2700
2500
31.71
Bangalore(Kar)
5269.00
314.56
170469.00
3900
3900
-9.30
Kanpur(Grain)(UP)
950.00
-5
19735.00
2110
2125
-3.21
Agra(UP)
220.00
-4.35
6259.00
2410
2280
19.31
Birbhum(WB)
181.00
1.69
4530.40
1870
1880
2.19
Azamgarh(UP)
160.00
33.33
6216.00
2200
2220
6.02
Rampurhat(WB)
85.00
-5.56
1940.00
2300
2200
25.00
Aligarh(UP)
80.00
-5.88
5920.00
2480
2450
14.81
Kalna(WB)
80.00
-11.11
2169.00
2171
2160
24.06
Saharanpur(UP)
76.00
-5
5359.00
2260
2250
5.61
Thodupuzha(Ker)
70.00
NC
4200.00
2900
2900
16.00
Ballia(UP)
70.00
-12.5
5340.00
2120
2100
7.61
Kalipur(WB)
70.00
-31.37
6995.00
2300
2350
24.32
Devariya(UP)
60.00
-14.29
2235.00
2185
2195
7.64
Kasimbazar(WB)
51.00
2
2523.00
2430
2450
4.52
Dadri(UP)
50.00
NC
1928.00
2250
2280
9.22
Pandua(WB)
48.00
-5.88
2748.00
2850
2800
18.75
Beldanga(WB)
45.00
-10
3490.00
2550
2550
9.68
Balrampur(UP)
37.50
15.38
1344.50
2050
2010
0.74
Kaliaganj(WB)
30.00
50
1011.00
2650
2700
-5.36
Yusufpur(UP)
25.00
-28.57
1420.00
2140
2140
6.47
Hardoi(UP)
19.00
-79.35
2766.20
2240
2160
3.70
Ramkrishanpur(Howrah)(WB)
17.50
-16.67
1280.40
2400
2400
-4.00
Falakata(WB)
15.60
32.2
280.00
2300
2280
17.35
Fatehpur(UP)
15.00
30.43
428.20
2175
2200
-2.03
Kolhapur(Laxmipuri)(Mah)
14.00
27.27
2218.00
3000
3000
-
Udala(Ori)
14.00
40
604.00
2800
2800
3.70
Champadanga(WB)
14.00
-6.67
1101.00
2700
2700
14.89
Bethuadahari(WB)
12.50
-6.02
189.80
3300
3250
11.86
Lalbagh(WB)
11.00
4.76
117.30
2340
2310
1.74
Cherthalai(Ker)
10.00
17.65
28.50
2250
11300
-76.80
Nilagiri(Ori)
10.00
NC
538.00
2300
2400
-8.00
Jayas(UP)
8.00
-68
102.00
1915
2075
-8.81
Islampur(WB)
8.00
-46.67
362.90
2500
2500
19.05
Sheoraphuly(WB)
8.00
NC
455.15
2850
2875
14.00
Raiganj(WB)
6.50
-7.14
906.00
2775
2750
-4.31
Karanjia(Ori)
6.00
25
412.60
2800
2800
-3.45
Mirzapur(UP)
6.00
-14.29
1643.10
2180
2175
10.38
Raibareilly(UP)
6.00
-29.41
327.00
2050
2090
-1.20
Buland Shahr(UP)
6.00
-25
369.50
2250
2240
11.39
Uluberia(WB)
6.00
7.14
216.80
2400
2400
-4.00
Farukhabad(UP)
5.50
22.22
120.90
2280
2300
5.31
Baruipur(Canning)(WB)
5.50
10
96.70
2800
2800
NC
Chandoli(UP)
5.00
-28.57
149.50
2175
2165
15.08
Muradabad(UP)
5.00
-44.44
526.70
2375
2370
8.45
Kayamganj(UP)
5.00
-
10.00
2280
-
-
Darjeeling(WB)
3.00
36.36
126.30
2950
2950
9.26
Auraiya(UP)
2.30
-92.33
313.60
2260
2300
0.44
Balarampur(WB)
2.30
NC
102.00
2400
2400
13.74
Mangaon(Mah)
2.00
-33.33
61.00
2800
2800
12.00
Jahangirabad(UP)
2.00
-
4.00
2260
-
-
Shillong(Meh)
1.50
150
70.60
3500
3500
NC
Rahama(Ori)
1.25
-10.71
57.02
2500
2500
8.70
Kalimpong(WB)
1.00
NC
40.60
2650
2650
17.78
Ernakulam(Ker)
0.85
51.79
10.88
3500
3500
7.69


DOF wants private sector role in rice importation


Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:56 AM October 18, 2016

The Department of Finance (DOF) has thrown its support to plans of imposing a tariff on rice imports, saying this was more beneficial to the rice sector readying to become an open market.
At the Senate agriculture and food committee hearing on Monday, state-run think tank Philippine Institute of Development Studies (Pids) urged a shift from the current quantitative restriction (QR) regime, which puts a quota on imports.
Pids research fellow Lovely Ann C. Tolin recommended slapping a 35-percent tariff on imported rice after the QR lapses in July next year.
Tolin also urged providing a funding support for farmers, which could be sourced from the tariff collection.
The tariff system and funding support “can be authorized by suitable amendment to the Agricultural Tariffication Act with the proviso that the executive can specify implementation details,” Tolin said, referring to Republic Act No. 8178.
Finance Undersecretary Gil S. Beltran said the agency “supports removing import restrictions on rice and transferring rice importations to the private sector.”
Curbing corruption
“We believe that this will lessen opportunities for corruption and also incentivize greater investment in the rice sector. The uncertainty over the timing and levels of imports on domestic sales by the [National Food Authority] has resulted in underinvestment in milling, drying and storage,” Beltran said.
“Also, the uncertainty of business terms within the private sector has also diminished the investment incentives in rice markets. These deficiencies cannot be eradicated by simply removing quota management processes. They must be addressed through tariffication,” Beltran added.
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol, however, was seeking a grace period of “two more years starting now” before the QR on rice is removed to allow farmers to adjust to an expected influx of imports under an open market setup.
The National Economic and Development Authority earlier disclosed the decision of a majority of economic managers to remove the Philippines’ quota on rice importation, as the government moves to lower the price of the said Filipino staple food.
In 2014, the World Trade Organization (WTO) allowed the Philippines to extend its QR on rice until June 30, 2017 in a bid to buy more time for local farmers to prepare for free trade.
Meager supply
Since the government imposes a quota on rice imports, domestic prices are vulnerable to shocks resulting from meager supply.
The QR system puts the burden of rice supply and demand on the government, whereas market forces are limited by the quota system.
Pundits say importation should be done by the private sector in order to allow market forces to determine prices.
The extended QR slaps a 35-percent duty on imported rice under a minimum access volume (MAV) of 805,200 metric tons. Importation outside of the MAV limit are levied a higher tariff of 50 percent.
The Philippines’ most favored nation rate—the additional tariff imposed when imported outside of Asean—on the commodity remains at about 40 percent.
The WTO first allowed the Philippines to impose a 10-year quota system for rice importation in 1995. The QR was then extended in 2004 and then lapsed in 2012. It was renewed anew in 2014.

http://business.inquirer.net/216870/dof-wants-private-sector-role-in-rice-importation#ixzz4NQkoampU 
The rice harvest season at Ban Gioc Waterfall

VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists can see the rushing water flowing besides golden rice fields if they visit Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province now.

Ban Gioc is the fourth largest border waterfall after Iguazu Waterfall between Brazil and Argentina, Victoria Waterfall between Zambia and Zimbabwe, and Niagara between Canada and the U.S. It is one of the 10 most spectacular waterfalls in the world as rated by Touropia in 2015.

The waterfall has two parts. The main lower part is in Guangxi Province of China and the auxiliary higher part is in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province. The waterfall is 53 meters high and 300 meters wide and has three levels of smaller waterfalls.

Although this is not the rainy season, the beautiful scene of golden rice fields attracts tourists to Ban Gioc on this occasion.


 







The peaceful life of local people.
  




Golden sunset in Phong Nam, a border commune of Trung Khanh district. 




Dawn on Ngoc Con field, over 20km from Ban Gioc.



Dawn and dusk are the best time of the day to catch beautiful moments. 






A new day on Ngoc Con field.




The rice harvest season.


 Bamboo bridge.





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