Presents
Seminar on
Role of Media and Society in Building Innovative Pakistan – Science, Technology and
Innovation
Date:
19th January, 2016 (Tuesday) Time: 10:30am-01.00pm
Venue: University of Management and
Technology, Lahore
The aim of the SATHA Seminar is to
highlight critically important but generally neglected area of Science,
Technology and Innovation Policies and Practices in Pakistan. The seminar will
bring attention of stakeholders towards the undeniable role of science,
technology and innovation for the socio-economic development of the country and
hence, will advocate promotion of research and innovation
for the benefit of the industry and public at large.
Tentative Program
10:30am: Registration
– Seating - Recitation
11:00am: Welcome
by President SATHA
11:10am: Highlights
of the PCST-IRP joint study on “Encouraging Problem Solving Research in
Pakistan” by Dr. Tariq Bashir, PCST
The study was jointly conducted by PCST and IRP on how
to encourage and promote need-based R&D and innovation in Pakistan. The
data was collected from 350-400 experts of 150+ organizations of industry,
academia and public sector through consultative workshops held allover Pakistan.
11:25am: Competiveness
of Rice Sector of Pakistan and Role of Research Institutions by Dr. Hamid Malik
CEO, Induss Pak
11:40am: Role of Media in Building Innovative
Pakistan by Mr. Habib Akram Executive Editor, Dunya TV
11:55am: Role
of Media in Building Innovative Pakistan by Saleem Bokhari, Editor, The Nation
12:10pm: Role
of Society in S&T –Akhuwat Triple Helix Model - Society, Academia and Govt.
Collaboration by Dr. Amjad Saqib, Executive Director, Akhuwat
12:25pm: Address by Guest of Honor- Dr. Anwar ul Hassan
Gilani, Chairman, PCST
12:40pm: Address
by Chief Guest - Fahd Husain, Executive Director, Express News
12:55pm: Note
of Thanks by Mr. Rashid Khan, Assistant Professor, Media Dept., UMT
01:00pm: Closing
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Anum Akmal, Program Coordinator,
SATHA–ORIC, UMT, Lahore
University
of Management and Technology, Lahore
C II,
Johar Town, Lahore
Asia
races to find drought-resistant rice
Amy
Kazmin
January
13, 2016 11:02 am
The
monsoon rains are essential for growing rice in India, but their inconsistency
affects production
Half
of all people in the world, mostly those living in Asia, depend on rice as a
staple food, eaten up to three times a day.But, compared with other food grains, global production of
rice has always been finely balanced against demand, with little surplus traded
on the market. As Asian weather patterns, especially the distribution of
monsoon rains, become more erratic due to climate change, policymakers are
concerned about the stability of global rice production and the long-term
welfare of rice farmers and consumers.The International Rice Research Institute
(IRRI), based in the Philippines, is working to develop seeds for new rice
varieties that will be able to resist the kind of climate stresses, such as
floods, drought and soil salinity, that are expected to become more frequent
due to global warming.
Flood-resistant
rice strains, whose development by the IRRI started in the late 1970s, are
already paying off in India, Bangladesh and Nepal, where millions of farmers
now grow rice varieties that can survive total submergence in water for between
14 and 20 days. Previously popular high-yielding rice varieties would be
destroyed after just four or five days under water.Uma Shankar Singh, who leads
the IRRI mission in India and Nepal, says researchers are also making progress
in developing drought-resistant rice varieties, which could be available to
farmers within a few years.“The world talks about climate change adaptation,
but we hardly have anything to show on the ground,” says Mr Singh, the regional
co-ordinator for IRRI’s Stress Tolerant Rice for Africa and South Asia (STRASA)
project, which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “This is a
direct example.”
Climatic
stress is acute in South Asia, home to about 37 per cent of the world’s
rice-growing area and prone to floods, drought, salinity, or some combination
of those problems.Floods are increasingly frequent, but so are periods of severe
dryness during monsoon seasons. Many days can go by between rains, a contrast
to the predictable daily downpours that older farmers say they remember. “It’s
not that the total amount of rainfall has changed,” says Mr Singh. “But its
uneven distribution is creating both flood and drought.”Rice-consuming
countries saw the impact of disruptions in the global supply of rice in 2008,
when Bangladesh, the Philippines and parts of west Africa all suffered food
riots triggered by spiralling
global rice prices that
had jumped 300 per cent, from $300 to $1,200 per ton, over four months.The price
spike had several causes, one of which was the imposition of export restrictions by India.
Another factor was panic buying by several
large rice-consuming countries including Bangladesh, which was facing a rice
shortage after severe flooding in the summer of 2007 caused damage to 2.2m
acres of cropland.In fact, global rice stocks were not very low at the time and
both the panic and prices subsided after a few months. But it was a warning
about the kind of global ripple effect that could ensue should a shortfall
occur. “There is not much surplus rice for the international trade,” says Mr
Singh. “If there is any serious flood in China or India, no one can supply the
rice. What rice is produced is consumed; the situation is tight.”IRRI’s plan to
develop rice that can tolerate extreme weather relies on a bank of seeds from
around 127,000 traditionally cultivated rice varieties, known as “landraces”, as well as on wild rice
collected from around the world.
Many
of the traditional varieties are disdained by contemporary farmers due to
low-yields or poor grain quality. But, having adapted over centuries in various
climactic conditions, some have evolved to be able to withstand local climactic
stresses.Abdelbagi Ismail, head of the STRASA project, describes IRRI’s seed
bank as “a treasure collected from all over the world, adding: “It has all the
diversity and all the traits we look for in rice.”For decades, IRRI scientists
had searched for rice varieties that could combine the genes required for flood
tolerance with those of other high-yield varieties developed during the Green
Revolution of the 1960s, which transformed wheat and rice farming in irrigated
parts of north India.
Then,
in 2002, researchers identified the precise gene in a landrace from eastern
India that allowed it to survive a submergence of up to 20 days. By 2006, IRRI
had combined that gene with a popular high-yielding rice variety and had
provided 200 grammes of the seed to the Indian government’s own rice research
institute. By 2013, nearly 5m Indian farmers had some fields planted with this
flood-tolerant rice, covering about 1.7 to 2m hectares in total.The institute
is now using similar methods in its effort to develop drought-resistant rice
and the process has been accelerated by recent developments in genetic mapping.
“We are now testing lines that are both drought and flood tolerant,” Mr Singh
says. “We must make a variety that can tolerate any condition.”
It’s not
that the total amount of rainfall has changed, but its uneven distribution is
creating both flood and drought
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Uma Shankar Singh, leader of the IRRI mission in India and Nepal
The
challenge is not merely scientific, but also political and logistical. South
Asian governments must approve new seed varieties, then distribute these seeds
to farmers, who must in turn be educated about their benefits and correct
use.In the past, regional governments have subjected new IRRI seed varieties to
years of additional testing before approving them for use by their own farmers.
But India has shortened the testing period and in 2014 the governments of
India, Nepal and Bangladesh agreed that seed varieties approved for use in one
country will be automatically approved for use in all.“We want these new
varieties to reach the farmers as fast as possible,” Mr Singh said. “The
biggest challenge we are facing is making seeds locally available to farmers in
remote area and taking information about these new varieties to the farmers. We
have to gear up the whole system to do this.”
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/dea46c3e-982a-11e5-9228-87e603d47bdc.html#axzz3xJOZFUOg
01/13/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report
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Rice Comment
Rices prices closed lower again
today. The market continues to be pressured by yesterday's bearish USDA report
that raised carry out for this year. While a recent pick up in export demand
has helped provide support, the market will be looking for this to conitnue in
tomorrow's export sales report. As we approach mid January the market needs to
see strength as the average price from January 15 to February 15 will be the
prices used to determine margin coverage in the new insurance product.
USA
Rice Visits U.S. Officials and Key Mexican Customers; Conducts International
Planning Meetings
MEXICO
CITY, MEXICO -- All week, USA Rice staff and members have conducted meetings
and market visits here in the United States' number one rice market to learn
more about that market and to share programs and generate new promotion
ideas.First were meetings with officials from the USDA Foreign Agricultural
Service (FAS) stationed here, followed by a trip to the sprawling Central
Market for a conference with officers at El Alazan y El Rocio, one of the
largest wholesale rice distributors in Mexico. Finally, the group met
with Mr. Pedro Schettino, the largest rice miller in Mexico and with Mr.
Ricardo Mendoza, Executive Director of the Mexican Rice Council.At every stop,
the talks were frank, focusing on quality of U.S. rice, current competition
from Uruguay, potential future market changes that could result from an enacted
Trans Pacific Partnership, and promotional opportunities in Mexico for U.S.
rice.
Members
and staff also then visited area markets to see rice being sold, including open
air and wholesale markets and traditional supermarkets.The group then set down
to the business of planning, with a day and a half of meetings for USA Rice's
International Promotion Committee and staff where strategies and priorities for
the year ahead were reviewed. Washington, DC-based FAS staff and
Mexico-based Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) staff also
participated in the planning meetings.
"With
about half of our crop exported each year, it is vital we ensure our promotion
programs and trade servicing activities stay fresh, relevant, and nimble,"
explained John Valpey, chair of the USA Rice International Promotion Committee,
who attended the meetings. "It's no coincidence that we held our
planning meeting in the capital city of our largest export destination.
As always, we had productive meetings in a wonderful city.
Rice
meetings set for Jan. 21
Posted: Tuesday, January 12,
2016 6:34 pm
By Andrew
Creasey/acreasey@appealdemocrat.com
It's been an eventful year for rice
growers.From the drought to policy updates from Sacramento and Washington,
D.C., the latest news on issues affecting California rice farmers will be
presented during the annual grower meetings hosted by the California Rice
Commission.The morning session will start at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at
the Bonanza Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel at 1001 Clark Ave., Yuba City. An
identical afternoon session will start at 1 p.m. that same day at the Colusa
Casino Resort Conference Center at 3770 Highway 45, Colusa. Registration will
be 30 minutes prior to each meeting."These meetings are very informative.
We hope all rice growers can attend, to get the latest updates on issues vital
to our industry," said Jim Morris, communications manager for the rice
commission. "With the ongoing drought, water has been a dominant subject
in the Sacramento Valley. We will provide the latest information in this
critical area, in addition to updates on crop insurance, as well as key state
and federal issues."Those attending will receive an update on farm policy
from Tyson Redpath of The Russell Group. Louie Brown of Kahn, Soares and Conway
will relay new developments at the state capital. Northern California Water
Association President David Guy will review water issues. Additionally, Richard
Neves of Gig 7 Crop Insurance Services will make a presentation.For more
information, contact Morris at 916-387-2264 or jmorris@calrice.org.
CONTACT reporter Andrew Creasey at
749-4780 and on Twitter @AD_Creasey.
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/rice-meetings-set-for-jan/article_30ca2e56-b99e-11e5-9ba3-5ffc488263dc.html
Reach for these
rice recipes
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:00:00 EST AM
This
time of year is when a bowl of rice is real nice.On its own with a dollop of
butter and sprinkling of fresh cheese is as comforting as you can get. And
recent studies show people who consume the most have diets richer in potassium,
magnesium, fibre and less saturated fat and sugar.Rice is healthy and its
affordable that 1.6 billion people consume worldwide.
"Canadians won't sacrifice taste for health and are learning that healthy and tasty can be inclusive when they take a bite out of the world around them," says registered nutritionist and culinary writer Theresa Albert, noting that nearly 70% of our rice is from south of the border.
Rice, is a practical grain that goes with everything and is a healthier option than other starches. According to a study published in Food and Nutrition Sciences, rice consumption was associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake than seen in non-rice consumers.
"Canadians won't sacrifice taste for health and are learning that healthy and tasty can be inclusive when they take a bite out of the world around them," says registered nutritionist and culinary writer Theresa Albert, noting that nearly 70% of our rice is from south of the border.
Rice, is a practical grain that goes with everything and is a healthier option than other starches. According to a study published in Food and Nutrition Sciences, rice consumption was associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake than seen in non-rice consumers.
"Not
only is whole grain rice itself more nutrient-rich than some other starches common
at our dinner tables, but it also is typically served with highly nutritious
items like beans, fish, tomatoes and greens," says Albert, adding
"It's that cascading inspiration of adding rice which opens the door to
other nutritious foods. Cuisines all over the world benefit from this
"company rice keeps" and Canadians know a good thing when they see
and taste it."In Canada, we do not have to look far for rice recipe
inspiration, thanks to our diverse cultural landscape. Here's a selection of
easy and delicious recipes courtesy of USA Rice that highlight the flavours of Greece, Italy,
Portugal and the Middle East:
Australia's
SunRice planning IPO
KAORI
TAKAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer
New South Wales rice grower Peter Draper says securing sufficient
water is vital for Australia's rice growers.
SYDNEY -- Australia's Ricegrowers, a leading rice production and
sales company trading as SunRice, is planning an initial public offering to
raise funds to diversify its business portfolio and expand exports to Asia. The
company is seeking to widen the scope of its businesses because rice production
in Australia is vulnerable to declines in rainfall.The move is also aimed at
boosting exports to Asia by capitalizing on the signing of the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade pact, expected to happen this year.The Riverina region in
Australia's New South Wales is the country's rice production center. Located in
southeastern Australia, the Riverina accounts for 98% of the country's rice
production.
To ensure a good crop, rice farmer Peter Draper has to check his
vast rice paddies every day in blistering heat. The summer temperature
frequently rises above 40 C. In
Australia, farmers plant rice in October and ship new rice in May. The fact
that the seasons in Australia are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere
gives Aussie rice a major competitive edge in international markets, Draper
said. Rice farmers in Australia face a
tough challenge. Securing the large amounts of water needed to farm the grain
in a drought-prone country comes at a high cost. The price of water traded
between farmers often soars due to scant rainfall. A spell of dry weather
forces rice growers to cut back on production. Rice production in Australia
from April through this coming March is seen plunging 58% to 305,000 tons
because of drought, according to an estimate by the Australian Bureau of
Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences. Rice requires far more water to grow than
other summer cash crops like sorghum and cotton. This puts it at the top of the
list of production-cut candidates during dry weather.
http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Australia-s-SunRice-planning-IPO
Rice industry
growth hampered by disunity
Wed,
13 January 2016
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), the apex body of the
nation’s rice industry, is looking to bring all relevant stakeholders under one
unifying vision for the sector, citing the lack of cooperation among its
members as a key reason for missing last year’s 1 million-tonne milled rice
export target.“There is a lack of cooperation and confidence, with some members
not following the CRF’s policy, which remains a challenge to reach our export
target,” CRF vice president Hun Lak told reporters yesterday.
He said a common approach would help build confidence among
farmers, maintain quality standards and improve the branding of Cambodian
rice.“If we can fix these obstacles we will reach this target in the next five
years,” he said.One of the biggest challenges faced by the federation,
according to Lak, was managing the country’s supply and demand of rice paddy.
He cited instances where millers could not purchase paddy given that the
farmers desperate for cash had already sold it to millers in neighbouring
countries.To remedy this scenario and achieve the export target of 1 million
tonnes of milled rice per year, Lak said the federation’s members would need
about $550 million for paddy procurement.
He said the capital would be used to purchase 2.5 million tonnes
of paddy, assuming that it costs 1,250 riel and 800 riel per kilo of fragrant
and white rice, respectively.CRF president Sok Puthyvuth said the capital
requirement was just a ballpark figure based on a preliminary assessment of the
sector’s requirements. “We are still studying this, but once we agree on a
specific number the government will play an important role to facilitate it,”
he said.Taing Chhung Ngy, director of market promotion at rice exporter LBN
Angkar (Kampuchea), said unity was essential to the federation’s effectiveness.
He said that while some exporters would agree to a common
policy, such as unified rice prices, during meetings their actions did not
match their commitments.“We cannot walk on the same path unless we understand
each other’s problems well,” he added.The Cambodia Rice Federation was
established in May, 2014, and currently comprises 230 members.The federation
has an operating budget of $700,000 for two years ending May, 2016, which is covered
by a one-time Ministry of Economy and Finance allocation, membership fees and
from contributions by its 17 board members.Additionally, the federation
collects $1 per tonne of fragrant rice exported and $0.50 per tonne on white
rice from its members.
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-industry-growth-hampered-disunity
Nigeria Can Produce 10 Million Metric Tons of Rice Annually,
Says IFAD President
By Vincent Ujumadu
Awka — President of International
Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, Dr. Kanayo Nwanze, has said that
Nigeria has the potential to produce 10 million metric tons of rice annually if
the required infrastructure was put in place.Nwanze, during a visit to the rice
processing clusters at Omor and Anaku rice producing areas in Anambra State,
explained that the country currently produces three million metric tons of rice
and consumes about six million metric tons, adding that with the prevailing
ideal environment for rice production in many parts of the country, attaining
the 10 million metric tons target would be met soon to make Nigeria a net
exporter of rice.
According to him, the Country
Programme Manager of IFAD, Dr. AtsukoToda, had expressed her determination to
assist the country achieve the desired objective.During the visit, Nwanze was
presented with the vision of Anambra State Value Chain Development Programme
for the rice processing clusters in the state by the state programme
Coordinator of IFAD, Mr. Nnamdi Agwuncha.Agwuncha said that the state Value
Chain Programme was anchored on the Federal Government's strategic vision for
strengthening the agricultural sector in order to achieve food security,
increase production, expand and improve rural economy for employment and income
generation, as well as increase export and reduce food importation.He said that
participatory rural appraisal had already been conducted, adding that the
constraints of the rice processing clusters had also been identified
http://allafrica.com/stories/201601130240.html
Chinese Firm Plans $300m Rice Project In Nigeria
A Chinese Company,Hellog Jiang Pingyuan Rice Group has proposed
a $300 million rice project in Nigeria.According to a release made available to
The Tide in Port Harcourt recently, the facilitator of the meeting and the
consular-General of Nigeria in China, Ambassador Ali Ocheni said some states
namely, Imo, Cross River and Akwa Ibom had shown interest in the proposal which
transfers technology, apart from making profits.The Chief Executive Officer of
the Chinese group, Mr. Wang Jing Xin disclosed the proposal when he led a
delegation of the company to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development in Abuja.
The company according to the release, apart from the investment
would also collaborate with the ministry in building a research institute, help
local farmers to improve themselves and equally provide job and opportunities
to Nigerians.Responding, the minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
Chief Audu Ogbeh stated the need to take every step to ensure that states in
Nigeria partner with the company on the proposed rice project. He stated that
an expanse of land earlier mapped out for vice production in Bayelsa
State would be considered for the project.
The minister said Kebbi, Zamfara and Ogun States respectively
could be encouraged to collaborate with the company.He also requested the
Chinese firm to consider the production of vegetables.Chief Ogbeh said
agriculture was not only about relying on rain fall but also irrigation and
advised the company to think along irrigation projects since Nigeria does a lot
of dry season farming.He said villages should be included in the our grower
programme so that they could sell their products to the company.
http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2016/01/13/chinese-firm-plans-300m-rice-project-in-nigeria/
Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open-Jan 13
Nagpur, Jan 13 Gram and tuar prices
firmed up again in Nagpur Agriculture Produce
and Marketing Committee (APMC) here
increased buying support from local millers amid weak supply
from producing regions. Healthy
rise in Madhya Pradesh pulses and repeated enquiries from
South-based millers also jacked up
prices, according to sources.
FOODGRAINS & PULSES
GRAM
* Gram varieties ruled steady in open market here but demand was poor.
TUAR
* Tuar gavarani moved down in open market on lack of demand from local
traders amid
high moisture content arrival.
* Rice Swarna reported higher in open market on good seasonal demand
from local
traders amid thin supply from producing regions.
* In Akola, Tuar New - 8,400-8,700, Tuar dal New - 13,700-14,300, Udid -
12,600-13,100, Udid Mogar (clean) - 14,800-17,000, Moong -
8,600-8,800, Moong Mogar (clean) 9,800-10,100, Gram - 4,300-4,500,
Gram Super best bold - 5,800-6,200 for 100 kg.
* Wheat, other varieties of 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
3,200-4,550 3,200-4,500
Gram Pink Auction
n.a. 2,100-2,600
Tuar Auction
8,000-9,410 7,900-9,300
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
6,000-6,500 6,000-6,500
Gram Super Best
n.a. n.a.
Gram Medium Best
5,700-5,800 5,700-5,800
Gram Dal Medium
n.a. n.a
Gram Mill Quality
4,700-4,900 4,700-4,900
Desi gram Raw
4,750-4,900 4,750-4,900
Gram Filter new
5,100-5,300 5,100-5,300
Gram Kabuli
5,800-7,800 5,800-7,800
Gram Pink
6,300-7,200 6,300-7,300
Tuar Fataka Best-New
14,100-14,600 14,100-14,600
Tuar Fataka Medium-New
13,200-13,800 13,200-13,800
Tuar Dal Best Phod-New 12,500-12,800 12,500-12,800
Tuar Dal Medium phod-New
11,000-12,000 11,000-12,000
Tuar Gavarani New
9,000-9,100 9,050-9,150
Tuar Karnataka
9,600-9,700 9,600-9,700
Tuar Black 14,900-15,300 14,900-15,300
Masoor dal best
6,500-6,800 6,500-6,800
Masoor dal medium
6,100-6,300 6,100-6,300
Masoor
n.a. n.a.
Moong Mogar bold 9,600-10,500 9,600-10,500
Moong Mogar Med
9,000-9,700 9,000-9,700
Moong dal Chilka
8,500-9,500 8,500-9,500
Moong Mill quality
n.a. n.a.
Moong Chamki best
8,500-8,700 8,500-8,700
Udid Mogar Super best (100 INR/KG)
15,000-17,500 15,000-17,500
Udid Mogar Medium (100 INR/KG)
12,300-14,800
12,300-14,800
Udid Dal Black (100 INR/KG)
9,400-10,700
9,400-10,700
Batri dal (100 INR/KG)
5,700-6,100 5,700-6,100
Lakhodi dal (100 INR/kg)
4,400-4,850 4,400-4,850
Watana Dal (100 INR/KG)
3,200-3,350 3,200-3,350
Watana White (100 INR/KG)
3,200-3,400 3,200-3,400
Watana Green Best (100 INR/KG)
3,300-3,800
3,300-3,800
Wheat 308 (100 INR/KG)
1,700-1,800 1,700-1,800
Wheat Mill quality (100 INR/KG)
1,675-1,775 1,675-1,775
Wheat Filter (100 INR/KG)
1,650-1,850 1,650-1,850
Wheat Lokwan best (100 INR/KG)
2,100-2,450
2,100-2,450
Wheat Lokwan medium (100 INR/KG)
1,950-2,200 1,950-2,200
Lokwan Hath Binar (100 INR/KG)
n.a. n.a.
MP Sharbati Best (100 INR/KG)
3,600-3,950
3,600-3,950
MP Sharbati Medium (100 INR/KG)
3,000-3,200
3,000-3,200
Rice BPT best New(100 INR/KG)
2,600-2,850
2,600-2,850
Rice BPT medium (100 INR/KG)
2,100-2,300
2,100-2,300
Rice Parmal (100 INR/KG)
1,800-2,000 1,800-2,000
Rice Swarna best (100 INR/KG)
2,200-2,450
2,100-2,400
Rice Swarna medium (100 INR/KG)
1,850-2,250
1,800-2,200
Rice HMT best New (100 INR/KG)
3,100-3,400
3,100-3,400
Rice HMT medium (100 INR/KG)
2,600-2,900
2,600-2,900
Rice Shriram best New(100 INR/KG)
4,400-4,500 4,400-4,500
Rice HMT medium New(100 INR/KG)
3,700-4,000
3,700-4,000
Rice Basmati best (100 INR/KG)
9,800-11,700
9,800-11,700
Rice Basmati Medium (100 INR/KG)
7,800-8,000
7,800-8,000
Rice Chinnor best New(100 INR/KG)
4,600-4,850
4,600-4,850
Rice Chinnor med. New (100 INR/KG)
4,000-4,400
4,000-4,400
Jowar Gavarani (100 INR/KG)
1,800-2,200
1,800-2,200
Jowar CH-5 (100 INR/KG)
1,700-1,800 1,700-1,800
WEATHER (NAGPUR)
Maximum temp. 30.2 degree Celsius
(86.4 degree Fahrenheit), minimum temp.
11.6 degree Celsius (52.9 degree
Fahrenheit)
Humidity: Highest - n.a., lowest -
n.a.
Rainfall : n.a.
FORECAST: Mainly clear sky. Maximum
and minimum temperature would be around and 30 and 11 degree Celsius
respectively.
Note: n.a.--not available
(For oils, transport costs are
excluded from plant delivery prices, butincluded in market prices.)
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cumulative |
Modal
|
Prev.
Modal |
Prev.Yr
%change |
|
|
Rice
|
||||||
|
Gadarpur(Utr)
|
1994.00
|
42.43
|
48697.00
|
2065
|
1993
|
10.43
|
|
Bazpur(Utr)
|
1330.00
|
454.17
|
13352.90
|
1714
|
1416
|
-
|
|
Etawah(UP)
|
780.00
|
11.43
|
10620.00
|
2250
|
2250
|
-
|
|
Barasat(WB)
|
60.00
|
NC
|
905.00
|
2200
|
2200
|
-
|
|
Lanka(ASM)
|
55.00
|
-8.33
|
1115.00
|
1775
|
1775
|
-
|
|
Kasimbazar(WB)
|
45.00
|
-1.1
|
520.50
|
2350
|
2360
|
-9.62
|
|
Dibrugarh(ASM)
|
27.00
|
-13.46
|
326.20
|
2550
|
2550
|
-
|
|
Mirzapur(UP)
|
24.00
|
14.29
|
457.00
|
1920
|
1915
|
6.67
|
|
Howly(ASM)
|
23.00
|
-57.8
|
1599.70
|
1300
|
1300
|
-13.33
|
|
Naugarh(UP)
|
19.00
|
46.15
|
276.50
|
2040
|
2045
|
8.51
|
|
Alipurduar(WB)
|
18.00
|
5.88
|
89.00
|
2200
|
2200
|
-
|
|
North
Lakhimpur(ASM)
|
17.00
|
-22.73
|
607.70
|
1900
|
1900
|
-
|
|
Yusufpur(UP)
|
15.00
|
-50
|
230.00
|
1865
|
1865
|
-1.84
|
|
Mannargudi(Ker)
|
10.00
|
NC
|
225.00
|
2600
|
2600
|
-
|
|
Tamluk
(Medinipur E)(WB)
|
10.00
|
NC
|
241.00
|
2300
|
2300
|
-
|
|
Deogarh(Ori)
|
9.50
|
5.56
|
214.00
|
2500
|
2500
|
NC
|
|
Cherthalai(Ker)
|
8.50
|
13.33
|
149.00
|
2300
|
2350
|
-
|
|
Jeypore(Kotpad)(Ori)
|
3.40
|
-54.05
|
85.20
|
3250
|
3250
|
138.97
|
|
Darjeeling(WB)
|
2.30
|
4.55
|
34.20
|
2800
|
2800
|
-
|
|
Siyana(UP)
|
1.50
|
-40
|
32.50
|
2065
|
2060
|
-
|
|
Jeypore(Ori)
|
1.30
|
-61.76
|
87.20
|
325
|
325
|
-
|
|
Kondapi(AP)
|
1.00
|
-
|
1.00
|
3900
|
-
|
-
|
|
Bonai(Bonai)(Ori)
|
1.00
|
NC
|
8.10
|
2000
|
2000
|
-25.93
|
|
Sardhana(UP)
|
1.00
|
NC
|
35.10
|
2075
|
2080
|
-
|
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/article8101413.ece
