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Pakistan to export 100 tons hybrid rice seeds for first time in
April
21.03.2018 | UkrAgroConsult
Pakistan is all set to export the first ever consignment of 100
tons heat-tolerant rice seeds to the Philippines next month, a senior industry
official said – a shipment that is long-awaited since the country begun
experimenting hybrid technology over a decade back.
“The first ever consignment of 100 tons high-yielding hybrid rice
seed is expected to be exported to the Philippines in April, which will be
sufficient to cultivate about 15,000 acres of land,” Shahzad Ali Malik, chief
executive officer (CEO) of hybrid seed company Guard Agricultural Research and
Services told journalists early this week.
The success of Pakistani scientists in developing prime rice seed
varieties was a result of partnership with Chinese researchers, led by Yuan
Longping, in 2004 after development of hybrid seed breeding technique across
the coastal belt of Sindh.
The country was expecting to ship the maiden consignment of hybrid
rice seeds last year, but it was delayed because officials said it takes a long
process from harvesting and grading to regulatory procedures before such seed
gets ready for the plantation.
Malik said as the hybrid seed is produced in harsh weather of
coastal belt it is suitable for plantation in changing climate of China and
other Far Eastern countries of Asia, offering lucrative exports market. “India
can also take huge benefits from this seed technology.”
Guard Agricultural Research’s chief, while talking about climate
change and its impact on agro-ecosystems, said the need to develop
heat-tolerant and drought-resistant hybrid rice seed varieties becomes
immensely important due to climate change. Production of premium quality seed
by the private sector is a big achievement as public sector institutions or
multinationals monopolise the seed development. Malik said his company also
carried out hybrid rice trials for seed multiplication in South-Central
districts of Punjab.
“The step would prove very beneficial in increasing area of hybrid
rice in Punjab by offering low cost of production to growers,” he added.
“Consequently, production of hybrid rice varieties would lead to opening of
more export avenues, a win-win situation for researchers, farmers and the
economy.” Hybrid seed varieties, being cultivated in Sindh coastal belt, have a
very healthy production capacity of seven to eight tons/hectare. One of the
varieties has strong roots and stem systems, enhancing its endurance against
high winds.
Chinese researchers are also helping their Pakistan counterparts to
introduce super-hi hybrid variety of rice with 18 tons/hectare yield potential.
Philippines, one of the world’s biggest rice producers and
importers, is facing invariable import supplies, keeping the country at the
risk of food shortages. Introduction of hybrid seed on vast scale is seen as a
solution to the problem. The south east Asian nation’s rice crop season would
start during the next month. It wants to increase area under hybrid rice
cultivation to 30 percent. Only high-yielding hybrid rice varieties could help
in tremendously increasing yields without increasing acreage, achieving
vertical growth potential. In the recent years, even Thailand and some other
major producers had to import rice to meet its demand mainly due to
inconsistent performance of agriculture due to multiple factors.
Health
Canada approves GM Golden Rice, not intended for sale in Canada
Thursday, 22 March, 2018, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
Ottawa
Health Canada has given its nod to genetically-modified (GM) or
genetically-engineered Vitamin A-enhanced Golden Rice, although it is not
intended for sale in Canada and has not yet been approved by regulators in the
intended markets.
“Health Canada should not be spending public resources to assess
the safety of GM foods that will not be sold in Canada,” said Lucy Sharratt of
the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN).
Golden Rice is genetically engineered to have Vitamin A and is
promoted as part of a solution to Vitamin A deficiency, which is a serious
public health problem in many developing countries, but not in Canada. Golden Rice
is intended for distribution in the Philippines, as well as other countries,
including Bangladesh, India and Indonesia, where rice is a major staple food.
Farmers’ and consumers’ rights networks in the Philippines have
expressed alarm about Canada’s approval. The networks are concerned that a
national policy loophole could enable proponents to use Canada’s approval as a
safety stamp to introduce Golden Rice in the Philippines and start feeding
trials, including with children and pregnant women.
“We also question why the International Rice Research Institute is
seeking safety approval from Canada, Australia and the United States, while
farmers and consumers in Asia who plant and eat rice as a staple are left in
the dark. Promoting readily available, diverse and safe Vitamin A food sources
from sustainable and ecological farming is the long term solution to combat
malnutrition, ensure food security and health, not genetically modified crops
like Golden Rice,” said Cris Panerio of MASIPAG, a farmers’ network in the
Philippines which is part of the Stop Golden Rice! Network, a pan-Asian network
of over 30 groups.
Health Canada, which posted its approval decision recently, follows
a 2017 approval by Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
“The Canadian government has just waded into a huge global
controversy that should be left to Asian farmers and consumers to decide, not
Canadian regulators,” said Eric Chaurette of international development group
Inter Pares.
In a recent letter responding to a request from CBAN for a
rationale for the departmental review of Golden Rice, Health Canada said,
“Developers often choose to seek authorisation in Canada as a first step in
their regulatory plan even if they do not plan to sell the product in Canada.”
“This precedent could set Canada up as a global regulatory haven
for companies that want a seal of approval for their GM product,” said Thibault
Rehn of Quebec network Vigilance OGM, adding, “The government should consult
the farmers and consumers to decide which GM foods it should evaluate.”
While Health Canada has stated that the GM rice is not intended for
sale in Canada, they state their safety assessment was conducted in order to
determine whether this rice variety could be sold in Canada as food.
“We need to first give the people and government of the Philippines
time to assess and debate Golden Rice, before we weigh in,” said Chaurette.
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Kyzylorda rice producers to manufacture animal feed from rice
hulls
BY STAFF REPORT in BUSINESS on 22
MARCH 2018
ASTANA – The Kyzylorda region Chamber of Entrepreneurs will be
putting the phrase reduce-reuse-recycle into action. The organisation, which
studied the leading rice-producing countries, found many South Korean farmers
use a processing technology that recycles the hulls. The chamber plans to help
its own growers by covering half the expense of the equipment.
“We came out with a proposal to subsidise 50 percent of the
cost, stimulating farmers to install the Korean facility,” said chamber head
Galymbek Zhaksylykov at a regional meeting.
The equipment is in demand by Korean and Kazakh rice producers.
The cost varies from $122,925 to $221,220 and the acquisition will ensure the
growth of rice farmers’ incomes and increase tax deductions. By assisting in
negotiations with suppliers and providing a portion of the funding, the chamber
hopes to motivate farmers to make the purchase.
Rice hulls contain lignin, a complex polymer substance, and
Kyzylorda farmers have long faced the problem of how to use them. Lignin is
unsuitable for animal feed, nor does it decompose in the open air or soil.
While the hulls contain 20 percent lignin, they also have 70 percent nutrients,
including various medicinal components. The recycled hulls can be used as an
easily digested additive in animal feed.
“There are two ways to dispose of lignin in the rice hull, to
chop or to destroy the lignin form under high pressure compression. We found
the facility in a South Korean company,” said Zhaksylykov.
“About 530,000 tonnes of rice were harvested in Kyzylorda region
in 2017. Ninety thousand tonnes of rice hull remain after the grain processing
that are burned or thrown away,” he added.
Approximately 600 million tonnes of rice hulls are buried or
burned annually around the world, causing negative effects on the environment
and human health as the silicon dioxide they contain does not decompose under
the ground. The substance does not conduct heat, however, and is widely used in
construction and manufacturing electrical products.
Regional scientists discovered another way to use rice hulls
last summer. They created a new technology where the grain coverings would be
mixed with liquid glass and calcium chloride to form papercrete, a lightweight
concrete used in construction. Using the hulls would reduce the cost, making papercrete an
economical and environmentally friendly product.
SCIENTISTS SHED LIGHT ON THE ROLE OF
ABSCISIC ACID IN RICE DISEASE RESISTANCE
Lesion mimic mutants exhibit
spontaneous cell death, thus, can be studied to understand the mechanism of
cell death and disease-resistance. Although these mutants have been
characterized in rice, the
relationship between lesion formation and abscisic acid (ABA) is quite unknown.
A team led by Liao Yongxiang from Sichuan Agricultural University in China
identified a rice mutant, named lesion mimic mutant9150 (lmm9150). The
mutant exhibits spontaneous cell death, enhanced growth, and resistance to
rice bacterial and blast diseases.
Researchers found that cell death in the mutant was accompanied
with excessive accumulation of hydrogen peroxide. Enhanced disease-resistance
and upregulation of defense-related genes were also found to be associated with
cell death. ABA levels in the lmm9150 mutant were also significantly reduced.
Further analysis revealed a point mutation in the OsABA2 gene,
a vital gene for
ABA synthesis, in the lmm9150 mutants.
Through CRISPR-Cas9 knockout
of OsABA2, the researchers generated gene-edited lines with similar
phenotypes to lmm9150, proving that OsABA2 was truly
responsible for the lmm9150 mutant.
This data revealed the connection of ABA deficiency to cell
death and provided insights into the role of ABA in rice disease-resistance.
Philippines seeks May arrival for 250,000 T
rice imports
Higher rice prices added pressure to Philippine
inflation
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By Enrico dela Cruz, Reuters News
MANILA -
The Philippines said on Thursday the 250,000 tonnes
of rice it had planned to import should arrive in May, a month
earlier than previously announced, to ensure there is ample government stocks
ahead of the country's lean harvest season.
The Philippines, a
frequent rice importer, saw domestic prices of the staple grain
increase by 3-4 percent in late January and rise further in the succeeding
weeks, as state stockpiles dropped to their lowest in more than two decades.
Higher rice prices added pressure to
Philippine inflation, which hit an annual pace of 3.9 percent in February, the
fastest in more than three years.
Rice imports will boost
the buffer stock of the National Food Authority (NFA), the state grains
procurement agency supplying cheaper rice to the local market, Jonas
Soriano, assistant secretary at the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, told
reporters.
The arrival of rice imports should
help keep domestic prices stable before and during the lean harvest season
starting July, he said.
"Even with sufficient supply
of rice for the entire country today, the NFA management is directed
to start their procurement process," said a statement by Cabinet Secretary
Leoncio Evasco, which Soriano read at a media briefing.
Evasco chairs the NFA Council, a
panel of government economic managers, that approves riceimports.
Soriano said the NFA's stocks
have hit a level that can cover just less than two days of domestic
consumption, well below the required 15-day inventory.
As of Feb. 1, however, the
country's overall rice inventory, which includes those held by
private traders and households, stood at nearly 1.8 million tonnes, sufficient
for 53 days, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
As discussed earlier, the NFA
will conduct a tender to buy rice among producers and traders, such
as those from Vietnam and Thailand, the Philippines' traditional suppliers
of the grain.
(Reporting by Enrico dela Cruz;
Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
On Duterte's orders, NFA Council
speeds up rice procurement
The National Food Authority Council targets the arrival of fresh
rice stocks by mid-May
Published 11:43 AM, March 22, 2018
Updated 1:00 PM, March 22, 2018
TALKING RICE. President Rodrigo Duterte shares a light moment
with National Food Authority (NFA) Council Chairman and Cabinet Secretary
Leoncio Evasco Jr on the sidelines of an NFA Council meeting. Malacañang photo
MANILA, Philippines – Upon the orders of President Rodrigo
Duterte, the National Food Authority (NFA) Council authorized the start of
procurement of 250,000 metric tons of rice, targeting arrivals by mid-May.
Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr told Rappler on Thursday,
March 22, that Duterte ordered the "immediate" procurement of the
250,000 metric tons to replenish NFA rice stocks.
The NFA Council has standby authority to activate the
procurement.
"The council ordered immediately. That was after the
meeting, to start the procurement activities….The earlier resolution was
to let the 250,000 MT of rice arrive in June. This time, because of the order
of the President, we made it earlier, so they arrive middle of May,"
Evasco said in a phone call.
The President met with the NFA Council and NFA Administrator
Jason Aquino on Monday, March 19. Evasco was tasked by Duterte to head the NFA
Council.
During the Monday meeting, he gave the order for the immediate
importation but he allowed the NFA Council to decide on the procurement method.
Evasco said Aquino insisted on government-to-government (G2G) procurement but
the council prefered government-to-private (G2P) importation, which prevailed.
Safeguarding vs corruption
Aquino had also wanted to amend the terms of reference for G2P
importation but Evasco said doing so would further delay the procurement
process because the council would have to discuss the changes.
"It was made clear in front of the President that the
council does not want G2G because it bleeds government finances," said
Evasco.
In G2G, the Philippine government will have to take out a loan
in order to purchase rice from another government, for instance, Vietnam or
Thailand.
Evasco said corruption can taint even G2P importation if put in
the hands of unscrupulous private importers, but added that the terms of reference approved
by the council ensure safeguards and transparency measures. G2G procurement,
meanwhile, is less transparent.
"At least with the terms of reference, it can obstruct any
attempt to take advantage of the monetary change during the bidding. It is an
international bidding where there are international observers so we can really
get the lowest price of rice," explained Evasco.
He said NFA management appeared to be siding with those who want
to make money out of G2G importation.
"They really intend to take advantage of the purchase of
rice for some people to make money," he said.
When asked who seem to be taking advantage of the system, Evasco
said, "Management, because they are pushing for G2G."
Aquino has yet to respond to Rappler's request for comment on
the allegation, as of posting.
'NFA Council not blocking rice'
Evasco was also frustrated with newspaper articles, columns, and
social media posts claiming he and the NFA Council are "delaying" or
"blocking" the importation of rice to the detriment of poor Filipino
households who need cheap NFA rice.
He vehemently denied this.
"I was so surprised that in newspapers, social media, they
are saying we blocked the purchase of
rice. Hindi naman ganoon (It's not like that)," he said.
He said that the NFA Council's go signal for procurement
activities to begin, so that rice imports arrive in May, is proof that it is
not blocking the process. – Rappler.com
Rice price to fall further, says Food Minister
UNB NEWS
Wednesday 21 March, 2018 05:28:58 pm
Food Minister Qamrul Islam inaugurates 3 concurrent events
organised by CEMS Global at ICCB on Wednesday. Photo: UNB
Dhaka, Mar 21 (UNB) - Food Minister Qamrul Islam on Wednesday
assured the consumers that the price of rice would decrease further.
“Comparing to the neighbouring countries, rice prices are not
higher in Bangladesh and the price of rice is currently decreasing. We have
started importing rice and the price will decrease further,” the minister said.
He was speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of concurrent three
exhibitions on food and agriculture, organised by CEMS Global - Conference and
Exhibition Management Services Ltd. in the Seminar Hall of International
Convention Centre Bashundhara (ICCB).
The three events are- '3rd Food & Agro Bangladesh
International Expo 2018', '3rd Agro Chem Bangladesh Expo 2018’ and '3rd
International Poultry & Livestock Expo 2018’.
Qamrul Islam said the United Nations World Food and Agriculture
Organization had published a report on the situation of global food security.
The organization had also identified the consistency of Bangladesh's progress
in achieving food security for long periods, which is an example for the world.
He said “Currently the farmers are getting electricity,
fertilizer, water whatever are needed to work in the field. The government has
done whatever it needs to do for the farmers. The country is now
self-sufficient in food production.”
Stressing on maintaining the rice price in a standard level, the
minister said, “Rice is the staple in the country. And the farmers make their
living through this rice. If they do not get the price of rice properly they
will turn away from rice production.”
Chairman of Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) Mohammad
Mahfuzul Hoque, Director-General of Rural Development Academy (RDA, BOGRA) M.
A. Matin, CEO of CEMS Global USA and Asia Pacific Shahid Sarwar were present
among others.
A huge number of agents, distributors, importers, trading
companies, wholesalers, retailers, hotels, business representatives, the
consumers and other bulk purchaser assembled.
Around 130 exhibitors from nine countries namely Thailand,
Indonesia, USA, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, China, Russia and Vietnam are
showcasing their products and services.
Concurrently, CEMS Global and BSAFE Foundation will jointly
organise a concurrent seminar titled 'FoodCon Bangladesh 2018' on Thursday.
A discussion will be held on the topic ‘Safe Food and Clean
Environment through Sustainable Agriculture’.
The show will remain open for traders and public visitors from
10.30 am to 8.30pm every day from until March 24.
Subsidy amounting to Rs. 60 lacs 8 thousand will
be provided to farmers for procuring modern agricultural equipments : Maan
TWO FARMERS MACHINERY BANKS WILL BE ESTABLISHED TO
PROVIDE AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENTS AT LOW RENT
Web Admin
5 Dariya News
S.A.S. Nagar
(Mohali) , 21 Mar 2018
Farmers in district SAS Nagar will
be encouraged to stop burning of wheat & rice stubble in field. On the
other hand subsidy amounting to Rs. 60 lacs 8 thousand will be provided to
farmers for procuring modern machinery like Paddy Straw Chopper/ Multure
Sub-Soiler, Super Straw Management System, Hydraulic MB Plough, Happi-seeder
etc. This will help in protecting the environment from harmful gases produced
during burning of stubble and will also maintain the soil fertility resulting
in lesser use of chemical fertilisers. This was stated by Additional Deputy
Commissioner (General) Charandev Singh Maan while presiding over a meeting at
District Administrative Complex with a committee formed for the implementation
of Sub-Mission on Agricultures Mechanism in district SAS Nagar.Additional
Deputy Commissioner said that, President of this committee will be Deputy
Commissioner Mohali Smt. Gurpreet Kaur Sapra whereas Chief Agriculture Officer
Parminder Singh will be member secretary and Deputy director horticulture will
serve as joint member secretary.
Representatives from Animal
Husbandry Department, Agriculture Science Centre, Cooperative Societies, Lead
Bank Mohali, Deputy Project Director (AATMA) Safal Kisan/ Self Help Groups have
been included as member of committee. This committee will monitor the scheme
and Agriculture and Farmer welfare department will work as nodal agency. S.
Maan said that under the scheme, two farmer machinery banks will be established
which will provide modern machinery at lesser rents tot the farmers. He said
that modern machinery worth Rs. 10 lacs will be kept under 1 bank under the
scheme, upon which govt.
will provide subsidy of Rs. 8 lacs.
he said that these banks will provide rental machinery on reduced rates to the
farmers which will help in increasing the income of farmers by using modern
machinery.During the meeting Tarsem Chand & Yashpal Sharma PCS (Under
Training), Deputy Director Dairy Sewa Singh, Senior Officer Fishery, Deputy
Director Horticulture Tarlochan Singh, Deputy Director Animal Husbandry
Parmatma Saroop, Veterinary Officer Dr. Tejinder Chattan, Chief LEad Bank
Manager Sh. Sanjeev Agarwal, Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Amrik
Singh, Deputy Director Agriculture Science centre Mohali Dr. Yashwant Singh,
Progressive Farmer & representatives of Self Help Groups were also present.
Smugglers Cheer as Nigeria Tries to
Keep Foreign Rice Away
Photographer: Xaume Olleros/Bloomberg
Smugglers Cheer as Nigeria
Tries to Keep Foreign Rice Away
By
Paul Wallace
and
Ruth Olurounbi
March 22, 2018, 4:01 AM GMT+5 Updated on March 22, 2018, 4:29 PM GMT+5
·
Buhari wants Nigeria
to be self-sufficient in rice this year
·
Smuggling from
much-smaller neighbor Benin has soared
At Nigeria’s normally manic border post of Seme, Lasisi Fanu
says business has all but ground to a halt.
He and other customs agents who help clear goods coming into
Africa’s biggest economy from its smaller neighbor Benin
say the long lines of trucks loaded with rice that used to jam the crossing
have dwindled. The slowdown is a result of import restrictions and tighter
border policing as President Muhammadu Buhari seeks to diversify the
oil-dependent economy by boosting agriculture, especially rice production.
Two years ago, Buhari set 2018 as a target to end Nigeria’s
status as the world’s second-largest importer of the grain after China and
become self-sufficient. He’s since overseen investments of almost $1 billion in
farming and milling, virtually banned rice importers from buying foreign
exchange, raised tariffs to as high as 60 percent and pushed the central bank
to lend to farmers. Confident his administration is making progress, he told
growers this month that “our policies are working.”
Thai Rice
But the numbers tell a different story: they suggest smuggling
is rife because local producers are struggling to meet growing demand in the
nation of 180 million people, where rice is favored over traditional staples
such as yams and cassava by an increasingly urbanized population.
Nigeria grew 3.7 million metric tons of rice in 2017, a 4
percent increase from a year earlier, according to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. At the same time, imports rose 19 percent to 2.5 million tons, the
USDA said.
Many imports are smuggled in from Benin, which despite a
population of 11 million -- barely 5 percent of Nigeria’s population -- is now
the world’s biggest buyer of rice from Thailand, the number two exporter
globally. Official shipments to Nigeria have plummeted by more than 95 percent
in the past four years, while those to Benin have surged, according to the Thai
Rice Exporters Association.
“This is Nigeria and people are cutting corners,” said Fanu, the
customs agent. “They bring in the rice through the many unofficial border
crossings further north. They’re everywhere. The government knows it. It’s very
difficult to police.”
More Production or More Smuggling?
Nigeria's official imports of Thai rice have plummeted, while
Benin's have soared
Source: Thai Rice Exporters
Association
With its far lower tariffs and better-run ports, Benin has a
long history of smuggling goods to Nigeria, from frozen chicken to tomatoes and
cars.
Edward George, Ecobank Transnational Inc.’s London-based head of
research, estimates that 90 percent of Benin’s rice is bound for its bigger
neighbor. Smugglers offload Thai and Indian rice from the port of Cotonou and
take most of it to Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos, which sits just across the
Seme border in the south. Some even truck it as far as Niger, where they
collude with customs officials before taking it to northern Nigerian cities such
as Kano.
“A text message comes saying: ‘Go!,”’ says George. “And they
drive through. The border gates are open and the guards are looking in the
other direction. The evidence is very clear that smuggling is continuing on a
large scale. It’s a massive problem.”
Once it enters Nigeria, traders often repackage and sell it as
local rice.
While the government touts the decline of official imports as
evidence that Nigeria is producing more rice, smuggling fills the gap between
demand and supply, according to Ade Afeko, a member of the nation’s main
manufacturing body.
“It seriously needs to be curbed,’’ Afeko said from Kano, which
he says is “swamped’’ with foreign rice.
While smuggling from Benin and Niger has increased, it’s still
feasible to end rice imports this year, said Olukayode Oyeleye, a spokesman of
the Ministry of Agriculture.
George at Ecobank thinks the powerful smuggling industry will be
difficult to curb. “There are so many vested interests in the smuggling
of rice and there’s so much demand,” he said.
Bad Roads
Nigeria faces a tough task reviving its agricultural sector,
which went into decline when oil was discovered in the 1950s. Farmers battle
with a host of problems: poor-quality seeds, a dearth of financing to buy or
borrow equipment such as tractors, bad roads and a lack of warehousing.
Most farmers harvest their crop by hand on an average 0.4
hectares (1 acre) of land, which makes it difficult to achieve economies of
scale, according to Dimieari Von Kemedi, managing director of Alluvial.
Alluvial is buying crops in central and southeastern Nigeria
with the aim of supplying half a million tons of rice a year to millers by
2020. It’s targeting yields of 4 tons per hectare, almost double what growers
currently achieve, but still only half what efficient Asian farmers produce.
“We need to get better yields,” said Von Kemedi. “If you don’t,
it’s hard to make money. It’s why, despite the tariffs and currency
restrictions, you can’t keep foreign rice at bay.”
Other companies moving into large-scale rice farming include
Dangote Group, controlled by Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote,
Singapore-based Olam International Ltd. and TGI Group, a local conglomerate.
Dangote Investments
Dangote is investing almost $300 million this year to boost
production and set up processing plants in the north, targeting a million tons
annually by 2020. To achieve that, it needs to help farmers get access to cheap
loans and good seeds, improve their irrigation systems and mechanize
production, according to Robert Coleman, a former tobacco planter in Zimbabwe
who oversees Dangote’s rice operations.
“We see smuggling of rice through our borders as a real threat
to local production and we are counting on the government to mitigate this
threat,” said Coleman. Growers need to “transition from being subsistence
farmers to successful small businessmen. Once you can achieve this, there will
be an agricultural revolution.”
Fanu, the customs agent at Seme, says the government is right to
increase local production, but he isn’t convinced import restrictions are the
way to go.
“Almost everyone eats rice -- it’s the common man’s food,” he
says. “The issue is whether we can grow enough at the moment.”
— With assistance by Hayley Warren
ODISHA IMPORTS WHEAT,
CEREALS TO MEET NEEDS
Thursday,
22 March 2018 | PNS | BHUBANESWAR |
in Bhubaneswar3
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Odisha has
been importing wheat, cereals, edible oils and potato from other States for
long to meet people’s day-to-day needs.This was revealed from the information
furnished in the State Assembly by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister
Surjya Narayan Patro in response to a question of Congress MLA Naba Kishore Das
on Wednesday.
As per data of
NSS 68th Round survey, the State’s onion and sugar productions were more than
requirement in 2014-15. However, the State imported onion and sugar in 2015-16
and 2016-17 as productions were less than requirement. However, it limped back
during the current year, 2017-18, when 3.78 lakh metric tonne of onion and 2.36
lakh MT of sugar have been produced compared to requirement of 3.36 lakh MT and
2.11 lakh MT, respectively.
The data said
the State has remained self-sufficient in rice production for long, excepting
2015-16 when 5.18 lakh MT of rice was imported. However, the State’s pulses
production has remained more than requirement uninterruptedly for the last four
years. The State produced 79.19 lakh MT of rice and 8.01 lakh MT of pulses against
annual needs of 67.37 lakh MT and 2.79 lakh MT, respectively, during the
current year, 2017-18.
Odisha
imported 5.12 lakh MT of wheat against annual need of 5.19 lakh MT and 64.48
lakh metric tonne of cereals against annual need of 73.46 lakh MT in 2017-18.
Similarly, it imported 0.17 lakh metric tonne of edible oil and 9.51 lakh
metric tonne of potato against annual needs of 2.45 lakh MT and 12.53 lakh
metric tonne respectively.
The Minister
informed that Odisha imports wheat mostly from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
and Bihar and pulses from Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Similarly, edible oil
is procured from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and onion
from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. However, potato is imported from
West Bengal only, he said.
The State had
targeted to produce 95.75 lakh MT rice, 0.18 lakh MT wheat, 11.54 lakh MT
cereals, 10.20 lakh MT pulses and 8.48 lakh MT edible oil seeds during the
current year.
ISLAMABAD: Indonesia has allocated a higher quota of rice imports
from Pakistan under the preferential trade agreement.As per agreement, eight
Pakistani rice exporters got orders for 6,250 tonnes each, totalling 50,000 tonnes
after the bidding process.An official statement issued by the Ministry of
Commerce said that this single transaction will be worth around $22.5m.It is
expected that after the notification of an additional 20 tariff lines, which
include Pakistan’s top export potential by the Indonesian authorities,
exporters of these products will benefit from it.
The notification of the 20 tariff lines will be issued by the
Indonesian authorities after completing official formalities.
Meanwhile, kinno exports have already increased due to longer
available time limit for exports allowed by the Indonesian authorities this
year.
The PTA, signed in February 2012 and operationalised in September
2013 will bring more opportunities for the Pakistani exporters, helping reduce
trade deficit between the two countries. After bilateral negotiations, the
Commerce Division was successful in getting greater market access to Indonesian
market.
The negotiations to get unilateral market access on 20 high
priority tariff lines and increased access for Pakistan’s agricultural products
were initiated in 2017.
These culminated during the visit of the Indonesian President Joko
Widodo on January 26-27.
Published in Dawn, March 22nd, 2018
Evasco plays with fire
JOJO ROBLES
IT’S already been reported that
President Rodrigo Duterte is unhappy with some of his Cabinet members, though
he didn’t really say if he’s firing anyone soon. I’m guessing, however, that
Duterte must be very unhappy with Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr. these
days—and that Evasco himself seems hell-bent on going to the head of the line
that leads out of the Duterte Cabinet.Last Monday, Duterte presided for the
first time over a meeting of the National Food Authority Council, the governing
body of a bunch of agencies in charge of, among other things, rice importation.
Duterte had one message to the council: replenish the depleted rice stocks of
the National Food Authority by importing 250,000 metric tons of rice
immediately.
But after the president left the
NFAC meeting, the assembled officials, led by Evasco, did not act on Duterte’s
directive. There was no resolution passed by the body authorizing NFA
Administrator Jason Aquino to start the importation process, which is a
requirement for such transactions.
The council is headed by Evasco,
the former rebel priest and Maribojoc, Bohol, town mayor who is believed to be
one of the officials closest to Duterte. And this is not the first time that
Evasco has acted in direct opposition to Duterte’s orders in the matter of rice
importation.
Last year, Duterte declared in a
press conference that he was firing Evasco’s undersecretary, Maia Halmen
Valdez, for engineering the extension of the importation permits of private
companies under the Minimum Access Volume scheme at the height of the rice
harvest season. As Evasco’s deputy and designated representative in the
council, Valdez reportedly forced Aquino to allow two shipments of rice to be
imported, over and above the objections of the NFA.
(Note: the NFA is only one of the
agencies under the council. Evasco is council chairman representing the
president himself, just like he is also chairman of the Housing and Urban
Development Coordinating Council as Duterte’s alter ego.)
Evasco should have learned
something from his subordinate’s firing. But he didn’t, as his subsequent
inaction on Duterte’s directive last February to import 250,000 metric tons of
rice to address the NFA’s severe buffer stock shortage.
In the first week of February,
Duterte directed the council to start the process of government-to-government
importation in response to reports from Aquino that NFA stocks had fallen to
critical levels. If the NFA had been allowed by the council to start the
paperwork right away, the stocks would have arrived by the end of March, at the
latest.
But Evasco convinced the council to
delay the importation until June, once again effectively countermanding a
direct order from the president. Furthermore, the secretary got the council to
agree that any importation should be done by private importers in a MAV-like
scheme, even if Duterte had specifically wanted a government-to-government
importation, which would be cheaper and less prone to corruption and the
“hijacking” of NFA stocks to private retailers, who mix the cheap rice with
more expensive, well-milled varieties in order to jack up prices.
Evasco remains convinced that NFA
rice, which has vanished from retail outlets, should remain scarce to the point
where people no longer look for it and get used to buying more expensive
commercial varieties. But this goes against the NFA’s mandate to stockpile the
staple to provide the poor with cheaper alternatives and to be able to
immediately deploy rice during times of calamity.
Then Duterte presided over last
week’s NFAC meeting, where he essentially repeated the importation order in
person. But Evasco, as one news report said, decided to “recalibrate” the
president’s directive with the support of the heads of the other agencies that
make up the NFAC.
* * *
I don’t know why Evasco thinks he
can keep pushing for the corruption-riddled private importation of rice and for
basically taking the position that he can ignore the direct orders of the
president, who has merely delegated to him all the power he has as the Cabinet
Secretary. All I know is, this is just the sort of official misbehavior that
has given people like Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno and National Irrigation
Authority Peter Tiu Laviña a one-way ticket out of their government jobs; and
even Evasco will admit that Sueno and Laviña are close and longtime associates
of Duterte, as well.
If Evasco doesn’t mend his ways, he
could very well be the next Cabinet member that gets fired. At the very least,
he can’t say—like the others in the ever-lengthening list of those who think their closeness to the president makes them immune to
removal—that he wasn’t warned.
Farmers Defying Suggestions that Apples Can’t
Be Grown in PNG
A farmer showing off locally
grown apples. Photo credit: Lydia Paul
As Papua New Guinea’s National Agriculture
Research Institute (NARI) continues limited studies into apple production, the
fruit is already being cultivated in various parts of the country on a small
scale.
In Morobe, Western Highlands,
Jiwaka and Eastern Highlands, farmers are defying long-held suggestions that
apples can’t be grown in Papua New Guinea.
In Hakwange in Menyamya District of the Morobe Province, a
farmer brought apple samples to a public gathering. While he didn’t get the
support he wanted, he told more than 200 people that he had planted more than
20 trees on the mountainside across the river.
He said it was difficult to get to but it was a start and he
wanted government support.
Recently, more pictures have emerged of other farmers in
Menyamya who have been growing apples in abundance.
For NARI, this is an encouraging development despite the fact
that there is very little government support in this area of research.
“This is not considered as a priority,” says Dr Sim Sar, of the
National Agriculture Research Institute in Lae. “The key aspect of apple
growing is that the flowering is triggered by seasonal change during winter.
“In Papua New Guinea, commercial farming can happen but there
has to be good management using hormonal treatment to induce flowering.
“But it is encouraging to see that farmers are growing apples
from the seeds in high altitudes where the climate is good.”
Apples are not the only “foreign” fruits being grown in Papua
New Guinea.
In Jiwaka, Morobe and Eastern Highlands provinces, families are
farming grapes. The backyard vineyards are challenging lethargic government
agricultural priorities.
After being unseated in the 2017 elections, Former Morobe
Governor, Kelly Naru began a small venture producing beverages using locally
grown grapes in the Boana area of Nawaeb District.
“We must appreciate the abundance in talent, wisdom, capacity
and the blessings from the creator. Papua New Guineans must learn to utilize
these opportunities to our benefit,” he told the Post Courier.
With the Papua New Guinea Government’s push for import
reduction, local companies are slowly making the shift at the commercial level.
Mainland Holdings, which has a diversified portfolio of products
including poultry, crocodiles, chickens and feed, has begun growing sorghum to
reduce import dependence on Australia.
Trukai, PNG’s biggest rice distributor is also expanding local
production. By the end of 2018, 200 hectares of rice in Morobe will be ready
for harvesting. This is just part of a 500-hectare production farm in just one
province.
Other provinces have also begun planting rice as part of
Trukai’s push to reduce its dependence on rice imports from Australia.
Marion Maurice Blocker
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Marion Maurice Blocker, 61, of Roe, Ark., passed from this life
Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at his home. The son of the late Floyd Blocker, he was
born in Caraway and raised in Elaine. A 1974 graduate of Elaine High School, he
later graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in
Agronomy. He had been a Stuttgart area resident since 1991 and was a Program
Associate 3 for the University of Arkansas Rice Research and Extension Center.
Family was very important to Maurice as he stayed in touch with his many
cousins and lifelong friends and considered his co-workers as family.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Jo Laffoon Blocker of
Stuttgart and many close cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at the
Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville with the Rev. Larry Davis
officiating. Burial will follow in Leachville Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Thursday from noon until service
time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Maurice's Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity brothers.
Rice import from India: some
realities
Bangladesh should not entirely rely on rice import from
India and try to explore new opportunities. Photo: Star/file
In 2017, a large quantity of rice
was imported from India and mainly from the bordering state of West Bengal.
Exact figures of imported rice from India are not known yet and, most probably,
it will not be known and, as always, approximate figures are the basis for
following the trend in Indo-Bangladesh trade in rice. One is left with this
impression based on the experience of rice imports from India during 1998
floods.
In 1998, government figures showed
4.2 million tonnes of rice were imported from India. Of this amount, 2.2
million tonnes were imported to make up for the shortage created by floods and
2 million tonnes to cover the usual annual deficit in domestic rice production.
At that time, the only land port of entry of Indian rice into Bangladesh was
Benapole. Bangladesh's customs authority at this checkpoint provided figures of
Indian rice imports that don't match official government statistics. When the
Indian central bank (as sole authority of opening letter of credit) was approached
to verify which estimates were correct, it provided a different figure. It
shows uncontrolled border trade played a significant role in entry of Indian
rice into Bangladesh. It is likely this scenario may also play out in current
situation.
Last year when price of coarse rice
was rising rapidly, I had the opportunity to observe the coarse rice auction
systems in Bardhaman district of West Bengal auction place and the price at
auction was Rs 20-21 per kg subject to availability of rice in the auction place.
Sometimes the price rose to Rs 22-23 during short supply. The price of rice in
the local market of West Bengal at that time was Rs 28-30/kg. Price of one kg
was equivalent to Bangladeshi Tk 26-27. In the local market of Bangladesh rice
price during the same period was Tk 42-43. I was told that upon reaching
Benapole border rice price increases to Rs 26-27 per kg, which is equivalent to
Tk 34-35. Price of one kg rice within Bangladesh until it reaches local market
increased Tk 9-10 taka. The issue is here whether there is any scope to reduce
the cost of transportation and handling of the merchandise during transit so as
lower the retail price of imported rice in local markets.
India's total rice production in
2016-2017 (October/September) was 107-107.5 million tonnes against the demand
of 99 million tonnes. It means India has a maximum exportable surplus of 8.5
million tonnes of rice, of which 4.5 million tonnes are Basmati rice. In other
words, only 4 million tonnes of conventional rice is available for export. As
India maintains close friendly relations with other countries to further its
geo-strategic interests, Bangladesh should be mindful of a stark reality that
India cannot be taken as granted as the sole source of importing rice.
Additionally, India has its some own internal problems in different states in
handling rice issues.
For example, the central government
of India requested West Bengal state government to provide it with some
quantity of rice for supply in other rice-deficit states of India. For its
part, the West Bengal government has its mid-day meal programmes and supply of
rice to the people living below the poverty line. The West Bengal state
government's programme of subsidising rice to poor people is larger in scope
than the central government's programme.
However, the state government has
been facing some problems to run these two programmes. The system of
procurement in West Bengal is as follows: farmers sell their paddy to the
millers and millers sell milled rice to the government. However, this year, due
to higher price in local market, farmers are not giving the paddy to the
millers. The system is that millers should buy rice only from real farmers
(government provides identity card to the real farmers) and not from
individuals other than farmers.
Farmers are not happy with this
approach because very often millers do not buy farmers' rice saying quality is
not good, moisture contents are high and lack of money to the millers and
delays in cashing miller cheques received from the government by selling milled
rice to the government as government has no money in their account. In these
circumstances, farmers incur losses in labour and transportation costs for
bringing paddy to the millers. Media reports say in some places, to avoid this
situation, a group of farmers sell their rice to the middlemen and certify that
he/she is authorised by farmers to sell their rice to the millers. This system
also did not work due to dishonesty of the middlemen.
Because of above situations both
social safety net programmes of the state government are under threat and
government has very little options to overcome this situation. However, one of
the options may be to reduce export of rice to Bangladesh in future.Other
points to take into account for long run rice import from India is that the MSP
(minimum support price) of rice has been increased 1.5 times of the cost of
production and will be effective since October 2018. It has been announced in
the recent budget of 2018-2019.
It may cause rice price hike in
India.
Another point is that rice is grown
in India mainly in monsoon period and is considered as rainfed crop and the
major winter crop of India is wheat and not rice. In view of that production
and productivity performance of rice depends mainly on rainfall distribution in
the country. In India only 40 percent of rice areas are irrigated. The third
point is that the geo-political landscape has been changing very rapidly in
this region. It may stand as one of the weighty factors of receiving rice from
any country including India.
Considering the above situation,
Bangladesh should not entirely rely on rice import from India and try to open
up new opportunity for importing rice. We have to remember that Bangladesh's
efforts to import rice from Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand in 2017
were less successful. It says policies in this regard should be more
straightforward and transparent and country capacity to negotiate import deals
will also play a crucial role.
The writer is the former senior technical
officer of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. He can
be reached at subashdasgupta@gmail.com.
Keep
it real
Arkansas Approves Resolution to Establish Identity for Rice,
Protect Consumers
By Lesley Dixon
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- This week, Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a
resolution to establish a standard of identity for rice using the common
understanding of the term "rice."
The resolution outlines measures the State legislature will take to
establish a definition of rice that aligns with international standards.
CODEX, the international food safety standard of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization, defines
rice as "whole or broken kernels from the Oryza sativa L. plant," but
unlike most commercial grains, rice has no standard of identity in the United
States.
This has emboldened purveyors of what the rice industry calls
"rice pretenders;" food that has gone through the process of being
"riced" but that contains no rice at all, such as so-called
"cauliflower rice."
Any regulation Arkansas passes as a result of this resolution will
lay the groundwork for establishing a standard of identity for rice on the
national level."This resolution is important because we are seeing a
definite clash in the marketplace from the confluence of consumers wanting to
know exactly what they are eating and advances in food science that allows
developers to chase any kind of trend and spit out a product," said
Michael Klein, vice president of domestic promotion at USA Rice. "Rice is a grain, not a shape."
The State resolution will be delivered to each member of the U.S.
Congressional delegation from Arkansas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, and Commissioner of the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration Scott Gottlieb.
Although the language of the resolution also includes four species
of grasses from the genus Zizania known as wild rice, it does not currently
mention African rice (Oryza glaberrima), a separate but related heirloom
species grown in small quantities in the U.S.
According to Lauren Waldrip Ward, executive director of the
Arkansas Rice Federation, the resolution is not intended to exclude such
varieties. "It's a first step for
the Arkansas legislature to establish a statewide, and someday a nationwide,
standard of identity that eliminates any lack of clarity in the marketplace
about what rice truly is. The purpose is
not to exclude other rice types, but to hold rice imposters accountable."
Klein said, "USA Rice has already raised this issue several
times on the federal level with both the FDA and USDA, including directly with
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. We will
continue to press for a standard of identity for rice and proper product
representation in the marketplace and can now point to the Arkansas resolution
as positive steps."
2,200-Year-Old ‘Rice Wine’ Found in China
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A team of researchers from the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of
Archeology in China has unearthed a bronze kettle with liquor dating back to
the Qin
Dynasty (221-207 BC).
2,200-year-old liquor. Image credit: Li Yibo, Xinhua.
The 2,200-year-old bronze kettle is a sacrificial vessel among 260
other items found in Qin Dynasty tombs in China’s Shaanxi province.
“The kettle had its opening sealed with plants and natural
fibers,” said Dr. Zhang Yanglizheng, an archaeologist with the Shaanxi
Provincial Institute of Archeology.
“Surprisingly, we found about 10 fl oz (300 ml) of liquor in it.”
“The liquor was milky white when we found it, and was a little
muddy,” he said.
“Later test showed that it was composed of high concentration
amino acid substances and also small amounts of protein and fatty acids, which
made it similar to yellow rice wine we drink nowadays.”
The team also unearthed a 2-foot (60 cm) long bronze sword with
‘octahedrons in the middle to increase the weapon’s effectiveness.’
“This copper sword should have been a combat weapon,” Dr. Zhang
said.
“There are obvious signs of wear on the sword, which suggests that
it was used in a lot of wars by its owner.”
“Another important find was a 5.5-inch (14 cm) long turtle
plastron shell with a dozen punches inside the shell and burn marks on its edge
suggesting that it was used by a fortune-teller for divination.”
March 22, 2018
RICE consumption rate in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has increased to
63 per cent compared to global rice consumption.Managing Director for
Innovative Agro Industries Limited (IAI) Ilan Weiss said the high consumption
rate has shown that PNG is spending a lot on imports and less on exports.“PNG’s
rice consumption is going at 63 per cent rate than the global rice consumption
therefore we need to grow rice locally,” Mr Weiss said.
In a presentation at the National Planning summit in Lae, Mr
Weiss said the establishment of a local rice industry in the country will
create over 8000 employment opportunities for the people and importantly
generate foreign currency.
He said creating agricultural industries locally would see more
money parked in the country then going out on exports.
“The development of agricultural industries would create other
economic benefits and capacity building for the country,” Mr Weiss said.
IAI is currently operating a local milk manufacturing company
outside Port Moresby and is now embarking on developing rice in the country and
has identified potential areas suitable for the project.
“The company is currently reviewing locations throughout the
country for its first ever highly mechanised commercial rice project in the
country,” Mr Weiss said.
Mr Weiss said in order to generate revenue that remains in the
country; the company is operating a dairy project in Port Moresby that is
manufacturing milk locally in the nation’s capital, Port Moresby.
https://postcourier.com.pg/png-rice-consumption-rate-increasing/
March 22, 2018
RICE consumption rate in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has increased to 63 per cent compared to global rice
consumption.Managing Director for Innovative Agro Industries Limited (IAI) Ilan
Weiss said the high consumption rate has shown that PNG is spending a lot on
imports and less on exports.
“PNG’s rice consumption is going at 63 per cent rate than the
global rice consumption therefore we need to grow rice locally,” Mr Weiss
said.In a presentation at the National Planning summit in Lae, Mr Weiss said
the establishment of a local rice industry in the country will create over 8000
employment opportunities for the people and importantly generate foreign
currency.
He said creating agricultural industries locally would see more
money parked in the country then going out on exports.“The development of
agricultural industries would create other economic benefits and capacity
building for the country,” Mr Weiss said.IAI is currently operating a local
milk manufacturing company outside Port Moresby and is now embarking on
developing rice in the country and has identified potential areas suitable for
the project.“The company is currently reviewing locations throughout the
country for its first ever highly mechanised commercial rice project in the
country,” Mr Weiss said.Mr Weiss said in order to generate revenue that remains
in the country; the company is operating a dairy project in Port Moresby that
is manufacturing milk locally in the nation’s capital, Port Moresby.
Rice Prices
as on : 22-03-2018 12:24:33 PM
Arrivals in tonnes;prices in Rs/quintal in domestic market.
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Arrivals
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Price
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Current
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%
change
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Season
cumulative
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Modal
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Prev.
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%change
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Rice
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Bindki(UP)
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500.00
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-44.44
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17608.00
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2250
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2260
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-
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Varanasi(Grain)(UP)
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370.00
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-2.63
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4653.00
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2240
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2200
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4.19
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Manjeri(Ker)
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290.00
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NC
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1450.00
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3700
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3700
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NC
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Jasra(UP)
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225.00
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800
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528.50
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2450
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2400
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-
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Gondal(UP)
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220.00
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51.72
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4457.50
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2150
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2140
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NC
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Gorakhpur(UP)
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215.00
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34.38
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1582.50
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2140
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2160
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1.90
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Siliguri(WB)
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162.00
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-1.82
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2902.00
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2700
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2700
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NC
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Bharthna(UP)
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150.00
|
200
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5484.00
|
2350
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2320
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-
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Kalipur(WB)
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77.00
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-9.41
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813.00
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2700
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2700
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17.39
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Rampurhat(WB)
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75.00
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NC
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735.00
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2500
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2500
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19.05
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Beldanga(WB)
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70.00
|
27.27
|
420.00
|
2800
|
2850
|
16.67
|
|
Jangipura(UP)
|
60.00
|
114.29
|
488.00
|
2120
|
2110
|
-
|
|
Risia(UP)
|
57.70
|
-61.53
|
4006.30
|
1650
|
1700
|
-
|
|
Ghaziabad(UP)
|
55.00
|
-21.43
|
1745.00
|
2645
|
2625
|
12.55
|
|
Basti(UP)
|
53.00
|
-15.2
|
1549.50
|
2150
|
2150
|
2.14
|
|
Samsi(WB)
|
53.00
|
-1.85
|
815.50
|
3300
|
3300
|
10.00
|
|
Gauripur(ASM)
|
47.00
|
4.44
|
1091.00
|
4500
|
4500
|
NC
|
|
Cachar(ASM)
|
40.00
|
NC
|
1400.00
|
2400
|
2400
|
9.09
|
|
Sahiyapur(UP)
|
36.50
|
14.06
|
1175.00
|
2150
|
2145
|
-
|
|
Gajol(WB)
|
32.10
|
-30.37
|
731.70
|
3550
|
3450
|
22.41
|
|
Muzzafarnagar(UP)
|
32.00
|
52.38
|
687.00
|
2710
|
2685
|
-
|
|
Lakhimpur(UP)
|
32.00
|
6.67
|
837.00
|
2180
|
2170
|
2.83
|
|
Jayas(UP)
|
31.00
|
14.81
|
795.50
|
2050
|
2040
|
2.50
|
|
Chorichora(UP)
|
26.50
|
6
|
316.00
|
2150
|
2140
|
-
|
|
Balrampur(UP)
|
25.00
|
525
|
78.00
|
2300
|
1960
|
6.48
|
|
Madhoganj(UP)
|
21.00
|
-40
|
2013.50
|
2165
|
2150
|
-0.23
|
|
Jaunpur(UP)
|
20.00
|
-33.33
|
656.30
|
2125
|
2140
|
2.16
|
|
Kayamganj(UP)
|
20.00
|
42.86
|
299.00
|
2260
|
2290
|
0.44
|
|
Naanpara(UP)
|
20.00
|
11.11
|
731.00
|
2150
|
2150
|
-
|
|
Raiganj(WB)
|
20.00
|
-20
|
472.00
|
3250
|
3400
|
30.00
|
|
Tamkuhi
Road(UP)
|
19.00
|
-32.14
|
459.00
|
2150
|
2150
|
-
|
|
Tamluk
(Medinipur E)(WB)
|
18.00
|
5.88
|
96.00
|
2800
|
2700
|
21.74
|
|
Rampur(UP)
|
16.00
|
6.67
|
146.50
|
2340
|
2350
|
-
|
|
Karsiyang(Matigara)(WB)
|
15.80
|
NC
|
232.80
|
3000
|
3000
|
11.11
|
|
Saharanpur(UP)
|
15.00
|
-21.05
|
541.00
|
2700
|
2685
|
14.41
|
|
Islampur(WB)
|
15.00
|
-25
|
402.50
|
3350
|
3500
|
48.89
|
|
Kolaghat(WB)
|
15.00
|
NC
|
92.00
|
2800
|
2800
|
21.74
|
|
Champadanga(WB)
|
12.00
|
-25
|
139.00
|
3400
|
3400
|
25.93
|
|
Badayoun(UP)
|
11.00
|
-8.33
|
215.00
|
2400
|
2360
|
-
|
|
Allahabad(UP)
|
10.00
|
-88.89
|
3455.00
|
2600
|
2550
|
16.07
|
|
Sirsaganj(UP)
|
10.00
|
-33.33
|
374.00
|
2560
|
2550
|
12.53
|
|
Deogarh(Ori)
|
9.00
|
NC
|
177.00
|
2500
|
2500
|
NC
|
|
Mirzapur(UP)
|
8.00
|
-11.11
|
255.50
|
2130
|
2135
|
-
|
|
Dibrugarh(ASM)
|
7.70
|
-23
|
298.60
|
2400
|
2400
|
6.67
|
|
Khurja(UP)
|
7.00
|
-12.5
|
383.00
|
2600
|
2615
|
-
|
|
Muradabad(UP)
|
7.00
|
NC
|
142.00
|
2420
|
2400
|
-
|
|
Chitwadagaon(UP)
|
7.00
|
16.67
|
111.70
|
2000
|
2000
|
-
|
|
Silapathar(ASM)
|
6.60
|
247.37
|
59.70
|
2600
|
2600
|
-13.33
|
|
Unnao(UP)
|
6.00
|
NC
|
111.10
|
2125
|
1950
|
3.66
|
|
Vishalpur(UP)
|
6.00
|
-3.23
|
34.50
|
2400
|
2345
|
-
|
|
Farukhabad(UP)
|
5.50
|
NC
|
104.80
|
2310
|
2300
|
4.52
|
|
Kosikalan(UP)
|
5.50
|
-38.89
|
14.50
|
2510
|
2520
|
-
|
|
Kottayam(Ker)
|
5.00
|
-16.67
|
37.00
|
4000
|
4000
|
-9.09
|
|
Paliakala(UP)
|
4.80
|
-60
|
782.60
|
2180
|
2150
|
-
|
|
Kalyanpur(Tri)
|
4.00
|
14.29
|
40.00
|
2990
|
2980
|
6.79
|
|
Bonai(Bonai)(Ori)
|
3.00
|
20
|
65.90
|
3000
|
3000
|
20.00
|
|
Robertsganj(UP)
|
2.80
|
-82.5
|
206.80
|
2245
|
2210
|
-
|
|
Jahangirabad(UP)
|
2.00
|
NC
|
60.50
|
2580
|
2575
|
11.93
|
|
Balarampur(WB)
|
1.82
|
-1.09
|
29.55
|
2680
|
2640
|
14.53
|
|
Tundla(UP)
|
1.50
|
-16.67
|
65.50
|
2620
|
2510
|
-
|
|
Kasganj(UP)
|
1.00
|
-75
|
29.00
|
2600
|
2650
|
-
|
|
Billsadda(UP)
|
1.00
|
25
|
108.80
|
2250
|
2230
|
-
|
|
Fatehpur
Sikri(UP)
|
0.70
|
-12.5
|
15.80
|
2540
|
2570
|
-0.78
|
Published on March 22, 2018
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rice-prices/article23319158.ece
COLOMBIA: Country Begins White Rice Exports To Canada
3/20/2018 5:48 PM ET
(Agencia CMA Latam) - Colombia made its first export of white
rice to Canada after four years of joint work between public and private
sectors to open that market.
"This export of rice is in line with our policy of
diversification of the exportable supply, but also shows the deepening of our
Trade Agreement with Canada, where the income of this product is tax-free,"
said the Colombian Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Mar?a Lorena
Gutierrez.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,
Juan Guillermo Zuluaga, said that "this is the first market, because we
are doing a job to open other international destinations such as Ecuador, Peru,
Cuba, Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Chile, although we already have
eligibility with Canada and Venezuela."
In 2017, Canada imported 389,797 tons of rice and its main
supplier was the United States with 227,765 tons, followed by Thailand with
90,001 tons.
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Thai Commerce Ministry considers rice stock release
VNA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 -
14:50:00 PRINT
A Thai man dries paddy rice (Photo: Bangkokpost.com)
Bangkok (VNA) - The Commerce Ministry of Thailand plans to hold talks with the
Thai Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) on releasing
900,000 tonnes of hom mali rice to encourage farmers to delay selling their
stocks, thus curbing any negative effects on premium rice prices.
The BAAC has set aside more than 80 billion baht (2.56 billion USD) in loans and
grants for rice farmers who delay selling their 2017-2018 rice harvest.
Under the loan scheme, 21 billion baht has been offered to delay selling paddy,
3 billion baht earmarked for farmers, 12.5 billion baht to buy paddy to
increase rice prices and 47.3 billion baht in grants available to those rice
growers signed up for the programme.
The credit package was offered based on average rice prices for the past three
years — 10,800 baht a tonne offered for hom mali and glutinous paddy, 7,200
baht per tonne for white rice paddy and 8,500 baht per tonne for Pathum Thani
fragrant paddy.
Retail rice farmers are each limited to 300,000 baht in loans, while
agriculture cooperatives, farmer clusters and community enterprises are capped
at 300 million baht, 20 million baht and 5 million baht, respectively.-VN
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/thai-commerce-ministry-considers-rice-stock-
On Buhari’s Food Security Council
Mitro Ofada rice
Last week’s announcement by
President Muhammadu Buhari that he would inaugurate and head a National Food
Security Council has sparked debates among stakeholders in the green community
or agricultural space. The move coming at a time when the Food and Agriculture
Organisation has declared that 29 African countries, including Nigeria are
among 37 countries in the world in dire need of external food aid is
instructive and demonstrates the President’s commitment to not just food
self-sufficiency but monumental growth in the agricultural sector, which holds
all the aces to Nigeria’s long march towards economic diversification.
In his 2018 budget presentation speech at the National Assembly
last November, the President did not leave anyone in doubt as to his unwavering
commitment towards food security.
“Food Security is an important aspect of this Administration’s
National Security agenda. Any person involved in smuggling of food items is a
threat to our National Security and will therefore be dealt with accordingly. A
Committee chaired by the Vice President is working on this matter. A key part
of their work will be the reactivation of the Badagry Agreement signed between
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin in 2003,” Buhari had told his audience at the
packed Senate chambers, venue of the joint session of the National Assembly.
That declaration appears set to be achieved by the Council.
While playing host to the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, Rice Millers
Association and Rice Distributors, the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefile
and Governors Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa and Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi in Abuja,
Buhari had reechoed the link between food security and national security.
“Our experiences today of clashes between farmers and herdsmen
or the challenges fishermen face due to global warming and other environmental
factors clearly demonstrates that our quest for food security has a direct link
to our national security objectives,” the president said.
In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, after the meeting, the presidency said that
the committee members include 6 governors, 7 cabinet ministers, security
chiefs, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria among others.
According to the statement, the broad objectives of the Council
will include, developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes;
Climate Change and Desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas
and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage and its impact on Niger
Delta Fishing Communities; piracy and banditry; agricultural research
institutions and extension services and the problem of smuggling. The Council
will also take interest in regional and global policies and trends that bear
implications for food security in Nigeria.
However, a careful study of the council’s membership and mandate reveals some
loopholes that could stand in the way of any meaningful impact by the council.
.
That the council has the President and other key government
functionaries as members is laudable. But the inclusion of too many government
officials with no private sector representation is to say the least,
counterproductive. In a move, typical of an afterthought, government has said
that the private sector’s role will be purely advisory. This is certainly not
the way to go if we need serious policy dialogue in the council. From Kano to
Lagos, Enugu to Port Harcourt, a lot of private sector initiatives that have
tremendously impacted Nigeria’s drive towards food security dot her landscape.
It is therefore a poor choice made in the compilation of membership for a
council whose work clearly cannot be achieved without private sector input. In
an age when the most desirable model for development, locally and
internationally, is public private partnership, such an anomaly is a threat to
the actualisation of the council’s mandate.
Again, there is the fear that the council may be unable to meet
regularly to deliberate on this all-important national agenda as it is peopled
by persons who have a lot in their hands already.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s headship of the council could slow
down its pace of work. The president heads among others his government, the
Federal Executive Council, National Security Council, National Council of
State, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Heading this council will further
put a strain on the president who has repeatedly blamed his perceived sluggishness
on his advanced age.
Given that the inclusion of the Delta State Governor in the
Council is to reflect geographical representation, it is my opinion that the
Edo State Governor should have represented the South-South region in the
council. While it is arguable that Delta State does not have as much impactful
agricultural ventures as Edo, it is on record that the former has not come
under attacks from the Fulani herdsmen as the latter. Same argument could be
made against Plateau Governor’s inclusion in the council as opposed to his
counterpart from Nigeria’s Food Basket, Benue. In a bid to tackle smuggling,
the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service should have been named
as a member as against his Immigration Service counterpart.
On the eve of a general elections year in Nigeria, the selection
of six first-time governors who may be seeking re-election is another miss for
the council. From practice, governance takes a back seat or subsumed by
politicking in a pre-election year. Most of these council members will spend a
better part of the year rallying for votes in a bid to stave off defeat at the
ballots. We must learn to halt the practice of assembling persons who are too
busy to function into critical committees such as this. For example, in its
more than two months in existence, what tangible results could be attributed to
the Vice President’s committee on farmer-herder clashes or the Dave Umahi-led
sub-committee empaneled by that committee?
The exclusion of interested parties in the sector such as
farmers and the nomadic cattle breeders is another flaw which should be
addressed if the committee is to effectively address the challenges for which
it has been created.With just a woman in the council, gender activists are once
again spited by the Buhari administration that has gained notoriety for not
pursuing the affirmative action. This is more saddening when we consider the
fact that women are pillars in food security as recognised last year in Abidjan
when two women were awarded the 2017 Africa Food Prize for their outstanding
effort to improve farming in Africa.
“It gives me immense pride that this year’s winner are both
women. This is a clear demonstration that women in Africa are at the forefront
in terms of connecting the rising food needs and the continent’s vision for
prosperity that is driven by agriculture and agri-business,” said former
Nigerian president and Chairperson of the Prize Committee, Olusegun Obasanjo at
the award presentation.
The council’s mandate appears to be a worse challenge when
compared to its membership.
The council seeks to address issues relating to agricultural
research institutions. Yet, there is no representation from any of the
agricultural research institutions, the twenty-three agencies under the Federal
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development or even Agricultural specialists
from the universities.
Where does the Committee chaired by the Vice President on the
farmer-herder clashes with the governors of Taraba and Ebonyi as members stand
in this Council, given that the Vice President is not named as a member? Again,
why is the Vice President who currently chairs a committee to curb smuggling,
one of the core mandates of the council excluded from the council?
It therefore appears that the Council is one that duplicates the
functions already outsourced to committees months ago as could be seen from the
mandates of the two committees chaired by the Vice-President.
It is imperative to note that for a successful policy dialogue
in the proposed council and any of such council in the future, issues such as
these must be addressed if we are keen about setting national agenda and
achieving same in record time.
Osita Odafi is a journalist. He writes from Lagos.
Customs intercepts exotic
vehicles, trailers of rice, others worth N2.5bn in March
ON MARCH 22, 201812:50 AMIN NEWS1 COMMENT By Godfrey Bivbere &
Esther Onyegbula lagos—Federal Operations Unit, FOU, the anti-smuggling arm of
the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted exotic vehicles, trailer load
of imported rice, poultry products and other products with Duty Paid Value, DPV
of over N2.5 billion between March 1st and 19th. Customs Area Controller, CAC,
of the Unit, Garba Uba Mohammed, who disclosed this, said the seized items
included 16 exotic vehicles mostly 2017 model, 7201 bags of foreign parboiled
rice, 12 trailers, 1,172 cartons of frozen poultry products, 1,352 jerry cans
of vegetable oil, 72 bales of used clothing, 464 pieces of used tyres, 407
sacks of Pangolin scales and 629 pieces of textile Ankara material among
others. Customs The vehicles included two Lexus jeep (2016, 2017 model), one
Rolls Royce, one Lincoln limousine (2014), three Toyota Camry (2009, 2013 and 2017 models) one Toyota Rav 4, one
Toyota Avalon (2016) one Dogde. The 16 exotic vehicles alone have a DPV of over
N340 million. While six vehicles were impounded based on intelligence at a shop
along Lekki – Epe expressway, the remaining 10 were intercepted while on
information patrol at various locations. According to Mohammed, “the ban on the
importation of foreign rice through the land was to encourage local production.’’
Therefore, the need to support the Federal Government policy on rice is to
encourage local rice farmers, the millers and patronize our own nutritional
rice cannot be over emphasized.” Among the seizures was the interception of
eight trucks laden with 3,351 bags rice and 669 jerry cans of vegetable oil
along Iseyin, Oyo/Osun Axis and also the evacuation of 1,253 bags of rice from
a warehouse in Ogbomosho. based on credible intelligence despite resistance.
Also, 407 sacks of Pangolin scales weighing 10,263kg was evacuated from an
apartment at 64 Opebi road off Toyin street, Ikeja Lagos within the period
under review with a DPV of N2,1 billion (two billion ninety four million, two
hundred and forty three thousand, four hundred and fifty six naira, sixty kobo.
In the spirit of inter agency cooperation the pangolin scales and the suspects
will be handed over to Nigeria environment standards and regulatory enforcement
agency (NESREA) for further investigation in collaboration towards protecting
our natural habitat and protecting our endangered species. Five suspects were
arrested in connection with these 89 seizures.
Business
Pakistan to export 100 tons hybrid rice seeds for first time in
April
LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to export the first ever consignment
of 100 tons heat-tolerant rice seeds to the Philippines next month, a senior
industry official said – a shipment that is long-awaited since the country
begun experimenting hybrid technology over a decade back.
“The first ever consignment of 100 tons high-yielding hybrid rice
seed is expected to be exported to the Philippines in April, which will be
sufficient to cultivate about 15,000 acres of land,” Shahzad Ali Malik, chief
executive officer (CEO) of hybrid seed company Guard Agricultural Research and
Services told journalists early this week.
The success of Pakistani scientists in developing prime rice seed
varieties was a result of partnership with Chinese researchers, led by Yuan
Longping, in 2004 after development of hybrid seed breeding technique across
the coastal belt of Sindh.
The country was expecting to ship the maiden consignment of hybrid
rice seeds last year, but it was delayed because officials said it takes a long
process from harvesting and grading to regulatory procedures before such seed
gets ready for the plantation.
Malik said as the hybrid seed is produced in harsh weather of
coastal belt it is suitable for plantation in changing climate of China and
other Far Eastern countries of Asia, offering lucrative exports market. “India
can also take huge benefits from this seed technology.”
Guard Agricultural Research’s chief, while talking about climate
change and its impact on agro-ecosystems, said the need to develop heat-tolerant
and drought-resistant hybrid rice seed varieties becomes immensely important
due to climate change. Production of premium quality seed by the private sector
is a big achievement as public sector institutions or multinationals monopolise
the seed development. Malik said his company also carried out hybrid rice
trials for seed multiplication in South-Central districts of Punjab.
“The step would prove very beneficial in increasing area of hybrid
rice in Punjab by offering low cost of production to growers,” he added.
“Consequently, production of hybrid rice varieties would lead to opening of
more export avenues, a win-win situation for researchers, farmers and the
economy.” Hybrid seed varieties, being cultivated in Sindh coastal belt, have a
very healthy production capacity of seven to eight tons/hectare. One of the
varieties has strong roots and stem systems, enhancing its endurance against
high winds.
Chinese researchers are also helping their Pakistan counterparts
to introduce super-hi hybrid variety of rice with 18 tons/hectare yield
potential.
Philippines, one of the world’s biggest rice producers and
importers, is facing invariable import supplies, keeping the country at the
risk of food shortages. Introduction of hybrid seed on vast scale is seen as a solution
to the problem. The south east Asian nation’s rice crop season would start
during the next month. It wants to increase area under hybrid rice cultivation
to 30 percent. Only high-yielding hybrid rice varieties could help in
tremendously increasing yields without increasing acreage, achieving vertical
growth potential. In the recent years, even Thailand and some other major
producers had to import rice to meet its demand mainly due to inconsistent
performance of agriculture due to multiple factors.
Bennigan’s
Signs Multi-Location Agreement To Expand Into The Islamic Republic Of Pakistan
Master franchising agreement is
latest bold move in brand’s global expansion.
March 20, 2018 // Franchising.com //
DALLAS - Bennigan’s has long been one of the most popular American restaurant
brands across the globe. Its focus on chef-driven food, innovative drinks and
friendly Irish hospitality has helped it stand apart from other concepts that
have come and gone over the years.
On St. Patrick’s Day, Bennigan’s - the largest Irish-themed
casual dining brand in the U.S. - executed a Master Franchise Agreement with
Baila Group of Companies to open four locations in all the major cities of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The first of these locations is expected to open
within a year’s time in Punjab, Pakistan.
The current plan is to expand into the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, but the Baila Group of Companies is also looking into the growth and
demand of bringing Bennigan’s into other central Asian markets.
“We are confident that Bennigan’s will be enthusiastically embraced
in Pakistan,” said Junaid Parvez, Deputy Managing Director of Baila Group of
Companies. “We chose to franchise with Bennigan’s for a variety of reasons.
Bennigan’s has an impressive history of success internationally thanks to its
distinct atmosphere, architecture, and the food is truly phenomenal. The brand
has a very compelling ROI and offers a world class level of support and
training. Possibly the biggest reason for why we chose Bennigan’s was because
of the heartwarming memories that I cherish from frequently visiting Bennigan’s
when I was a child. We want to share those memorable experiences with everyone
in Pakistan.”
The Baila Group of Companies is based in Sialkot, Pakistan. Its
main business includes agriculture, rice processing and export, and ceremonial
halls. The owners of the Baila Group also have a prominent presence in the
construction industry of the state of Qatar.
“The Pakistani market is limitless,” said Parvez Iqbal, Managing
Director of Baila Group of Companies. “And all of us Pakistani’s that are
oversees have an obligation to show the Pakistani people what the world has to
offer.”
The menu in the new restaurants will be strict to Pakistani
culture and religion. The entire menu will be Halal; pork and alcohol will not
be offered.
“We simply couldn’t ask for a better franchise partner than
Junaid to introduce our brand to Pakistan,” said Paul Mangiamele, Bennigan's
President & CEO. “Bennigan’s is one of the few American brands that is just
as popular overseas as it is at home. That’s because of extraordinary
franchisees like Junaid who have a passion for ‘bleeding green’ and understands
the importance of delivering memorable dining experiences to every guest, every
meal, every day.”
The chef-driven neighborhood restaurant chain renowned for its
generous portions and Irish hospitality is redefining casual dining across the
United States and in locations throughout Mexico, Central America, Asia and the
Middle East.
Since the end of 2012, the company has opened new franchise
locations in Clarksburg and Frederick, Md.; Sacramento, Calif.; Melbourne,
Fla., Lexington, Ky.; Veracruz, Mexico; Larnaca, Cyprus; Obarrio, Panama; Doha,
Qatar; Dubai, UAE; and a corporate location in Panama City, Fla.
Additional restaurants are planned for Florida, Tennessee, Texas
and South Carolina; and internationally in Mexico, Central America, Bahrain,
Australia and India.
For your nearest location, menu, hours and additional
information, visit Bennigans.com.
You’re with friends at Bennigan’s. The American Legend!
About Bennigan’s
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Food group exports post 21.74pc growth in 8 months
Last Updated On 21 March,2018 03:18 pm
During
the period from July-February, 2017-18 food commodities worth US$ 2.842 billion
were exported
ISLAMABAD (APP): Food group
exports from the country during 8 months of current financial year grew by
21.74 percent as compared the corresponding period of last year.
During the period from July-February, 2017-18 food commodities
worth US$ 2.842 billion were exported as compared to the exports of US$ 2.334
billion of same period of last year, according the data of Pakistan Bureau of
Statistics.The rice exports increased by 22.14 percent as 2,669,935 metric tons
of rice valuing US$ 1.261 billion exported as compared the exports of 2,395,029
metric tons worth of US$ 1.033 billion of same period last year, it added.
Meanwhile, the exports of basmati rice grew by 10.61 percent and
about 258,586 metric tons of basmati rice worth of US$ 272.422 million were
exported in last eight months of current financial year as against the exports
of 256,848 metric tons valuing US$ 246.296 million of same period last year.About
108,262 metric tons of fish and fish preparation worth US$ 264.188 million
exported as compared the exports of 89,032 metric tons valuing US$ 239.788
million of same period last year, the data reveled.
The other commodities which had witnessed positive growth in
their respective exports including vegetables by 39.78 percent, tobacco by
123.62 percent, oil seed and nuts by 8.60 percent respectively.
The country earned US$ 137.650 million by exporting about
418,775 metric tons of vegetables in first eight months of current financial
year as compared the exports of US$ 98.475 million and 363,506 metric tons of
same period last year.
On the other hand, food commodities worth US$ 437.087 million
exported in month of February, 2018 as compared the exports of US$ 318.448
million of same month of last year, showing an increase of 37.48 percent.
Meanwhile, imports of the food commodities into the country
during last eight months grew by 6.32 percent as food commodities worth US$
4.216 billion were imported into the country as compared the imports of US$
3.965 million of same period last year, the data added.
March
21, 2018
Following various national
regulatory procedures, the first consignment is expected to be exported in
April PHOTO:EXPRESS
LAHORE: Pakistan is
all set to become a member of the elite hybrid rice seed exporting club next
month, after executing the pioneering trade deal with the Philippines.
Following various national regulatory procedures, the first high yielding
hybrid rice seed consignment of 100 tons is expected to be exported in April.
This seed
will be sufficient to cultivate about 15,000 acres of land. As this hybrid seed
is produced in harsh weather conditions of Sindh’s coastal areas, it is
suitable for plantation in the changing climate of China and other far eastern
countries of Asia, offering tremendous export market. Even, our
neighbouring country, India can take huge benefits from this seed technology,
said Guard Agricultural Research and Services CEO Shahzad Ali Malik.
Published in The Express
Tribune, March 21st, 2018.
97 percent of national rice assistance distributed
Reporter: antara 20th
March 2018
Illustration. Rice for the poor
(raskin) in Cipinang Rice Market Market, East Jakarta. (ANTARA PHOTO/Fakhri
Hermansyah)
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The distribution of social
assistance in the form of rice for the poor, during the period of January-March
2018, has reached 97 percent of the nationwide distribution coverage.
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Puan Maharani,
explained during a press conference at the ministry`s office in Jakarta on
Tuesday that the distribution of non-cash food assistance has also reached 86
percent in 44 cities, with 1.2 million beneficiary families.
"With such an achievement, we are considering a plan to expand non-cash
food assistance to 24 additional districts and cities," she noted.
She stated that according to a survey, 90 percent of beneficiary families had
expressed satisfaction with the social assistance from the government, such as
non-cash food assistance, rice social assistance, and aid under the Family Hope
Program.
She remarked that currently, every beneficiary family can only use non-cash
food assistance to get eggs and rice.
She also revealed the government`s plan to distribute non-cash food assistance
to 24 additional districts and cities.
The government is also planning to add two million beneficiary families, so
that the total recipients of social assistance will reach 10 million
beneficiary families in 2018.
However, she emphasized that the addition of social assistance will depend on
the readiness of all parties, including the central government, channel banks,
and local governments.
Reported by Aditya Ramadhan
(M052/INE/B003)
(T.M052/B/KR-BSR/B003)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
Water saver: Millet scores over rice
TNN | Updated: Mar 21, 2018, 11:18 IST
Representative image
PANAJI:
Cultivation of climate smart crops with shorter durations can enable
sustainable water amidst climate-change induced droughts and interstate
disputes from imprudent use of this precious natural resource.
Presenting a paper on water resource management at a two-day national
conference on ‘changing environment: challenges, solutions and strategies’
organised by Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar, M G Chandrakanth,
director, Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC),
Bangalore said that a major portion (more than 80%) of water is utilised for
crop irrigation in India.
India as one of the large rice producers uses massive volumes of water for
irrigation. But with water from one acre of rice, at least four acres of
millets can be cultivated, he said.
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Chandrakanth, who compiled the paper jointly with Kiran Kumar R Patil,
assistant professor, University of Agricultural and
Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Shimoga said that millets being climate smart crops,
can be harvested within 70 to 90 days, as compared to 105 days for all other
food grains.
Millets, a low water crop, are fetching a better price for its dietary fibre,
vitamins, minerals and protein compared with rice and wheat, and urban
population prone to diabetes and health problems are increasingly consuming it.
Considering that the drinking water needs, which are much less than
agriculture, are the citizens fundamental right, Chandrakanth called for
promotion of such crops and removal of market imperfections to boost farmers
profits.
Irrigation water cost has been treated as virtually free, he said. “Farmers
need to be educated on choice of right crops, pumping right volume of water
through sound water budgeting, not maximizing output per acre, but maximizing
net returns per rupee of the water cost,” he said. The conference featured four
plenary sessions, 25 oral presentations and 12 poster presentations as speakers
from academic and research bodies such as NEERI, CSIR-NIO, NCAOR, National Institute
of Hydrology and Goa University, spoke.
Shalini Dhyani, scientist, National Environment Engineering Research Institute,
Nagpur, spoke on the need to integrate government initiatives to curb harmful
effects of climate change with people’s cooperation
Rice import from India: some realities
12:00
AM, March 22, 2018 / LAST MODIFIED: 10:47 AM, March 22, 2018
Bangladesh should not entirely rely on rice import from
India and try to explore new opportunities. Photo: Star/file
In 2017, a large quantity of rice
was imported from India and mainly from the bordering state of West Bengal.
Exact figures of imported rice from India are not known yet and, most probably,
it will not be known and, as always, approximate figures are the basis for
following the trend in Indo-Bangladesh trade in rice. One is left with this
impression based on the experience of rice imports from India during 1998
floods.
In 1998, government figures showed
4.2 million tonnes of rice were imported from India. Of this amount, 2.2
million tonnes were imported to make up for the shortage created by floods and
2 million tonnes to cover the usual annual deficit in domestic rice production.
At that time, the only land port of entry of Indian rice into Bangladesh was
Benapole. Bangladesh's customs authority at this checkpoint provided figures of
Indian rice imports that don't match official government statistics. When the
Indian central bank (as sole authority of opening letter of credit) was
approached to verify which estimates were correct, it provided a different
figure. It shows uncontrolled border trade played a significant role in entry
of Indian rice into Bangladesh. It is likely this scenario may also play out in
current situation.
Last year when price of coarse rice
was rising rapidly, I had the opportunity to observe the coarse rice auction
systems in Bardhaman district of West Bengal auction place and the price at
auction was Rs 20-21 per kg subject to availability of rice in the auction
place. Sometimes the price rose to Rs 22-23 during short supply. The price of
rice in the local market of West Bengal at that time was Rs 28-30/kg. Price of
one kg was equivalent to Bangladeshi Tk 26-27. In the local market of
Bangladesh rice price during the same period was Tk 42-43. I was told that upon
reaching Benapole border rice price increases to Rs 26-27 per kg, which is
equivalent to Tk 34-35. Price of one kg rice within Bangladesh until it reaches
local market increased Tk 9-10 taka. The issue is here whether there is any
scope to reduce the cost of transportation and handling of the merchandise
during transit so as lower the retail price of imported rice in local markets.
India's total rice production in
2016-2017 (October/September) was 107-107.5 million tonnes against the demand
of 99 million tonnes. It means India has a maximum exportable surplus of 8.5
million tonnes of rice, of which 4.5 million tonnes are Basmati rice. In other
words, only 4 million tonnes of conventional rice is available for export. As
India maintains close friendly relations with other countries to further its geo-strategic
interests, Bangladesh should be mindful of a stark reality that India cannot be
taken as granted as the sole source of importing rice. Additionally, India has
its some own internal problems in different states in handling rice issues.
For example, the central government
of India requested West Bengal state government to provide it with some
quantity of rice for supply in other rice-deficit states of India. For its
part, the West Bengal government has its mid-day meal programmes and supply of
rice to the people living below the poverty line. The West Bengal state
government's programme of subsidising rice to poor people is larger in scope
than the central government's programme.
However, the state government has
been facing some problems to run these two programmes. The system of
procurement in West Bengal is as follows: farmers sell their paddy to the
millers and millers sell milled rice to the government. However, this year, due
to higher price in local market, farmers are not giving the paddy to the
millers. The system is that millers should buy rice only from real farmers
(government provides identity card to the real farmers) and not from
individuals other than farmers. Farmers are not happy with this approach
because very often millers do not buy farmers' rice saying quality is not good,
moisture contents are high and lack of money to the millers and delays in
cashing miller cheques received from the government by selling milled rice to
the government as government has no money in their account. In these
circumstances, farmers incur losses in labour and transportation costs for
bringing paddy to the millers. Media reports say in some places, to avoid this
situation, a group of farmers sell their rice to the middlemen and certify that
he/she is authorised by farmers to sell their rice to the millers. This system
also did not work due to dishonesty of the middlemen.
Because of above situations both
social safety net programmes of the state government are under threat and
government has very little options to overcome this situation. However, one of
the options may be to reduce export of rice to Bangladesh in future.
Other points to take into account
for long run rice import from India is that the MSP (minimum support price) of
rice has been increased 1.5 times of the cost of production and will be
effective since October 2018. It has been announced in the recent budget of
2018-2019. It may cause rice price hike in India.
Another point is that rice is grown
in India mainly in monsoon period and is considered as rainfed crop and the
major winter crop of India is wheat and not rice. In view of that production
and productivity performance of rice depends mainly on rainfall distribution in
the country. In India only 40 percent of rice areas are irrigated. The third
point is that the geo-political landscape has been changing very rapidly in
this region. It may stand as one of the weighty factors of receiving rice from
any country including India.
Considering the above situation,
Bangladesh should not entirely rely on rice import from India and try to open
up new opportunity for importing rice. We have to remember that Bangladesh's
efforts to import rice from Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand in 2017
were less successful. It says policies in this regard should be more
straightforward and transparent and country capacity to negotiate import deals
will also play a crucial role.
The writer is the former senior
technical officer of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United
Nations. He can be reached at subashdasgupta@gmail.com.
Rice basmati slides on weak demand
Rice basmati prices drifted lower
by Rs 100 per quintal at the wholesale grains market today owing to slackened
demand. However, other grains remained steady in thin trade. Traders attributed
the fall in rice basmati prices to easing demand against adequate stocks
position. In the national capital, rice basmati common and Pusa-1121 variety
were down by Rs 100 each to Rs 7,600-7,700 and Rs 6,700-6,800 per quintal
respectively. Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal): Wheat MP (desi) Rs 2,080-2,280, Wheat dara
(for mills) Rs 1,770-1,775 Chakki atta (delivery) Rs 1,780-1,785, Atta Rajdhani
(10 kg) Rs 260-300, Shakti Bhog (10 kg) Rs 255-290, Roller flour mill Rs
960-970 (50 kg), Maida Rs 980-990 (50 kg)and Sooji Rs 1,040-1,050 (50 kg).
Basmati rice (Lal Quila) Rs 10,700, Shri Lal Mahal Rs 11,300, Super Basmati
Rice Rs 9,800, Basmati common new Rs 7,600-7,700, Rice Pusa (1121) Rs
6,700-6,800, Permal raw Rs 2,325-2375, Permal wand Rs 2,375-2,425, Sela Rs
2,900-3,100 and Rice IR-8 Rs 1,975-2,025, Bajra Rs 1,200-1,205, Jowar yellow Rs
1,400-1,450, white Rs 2,800-2,900, Maize Rs 1,440- 1,445, Barley Rs
1,490-1,500.
Thailand Sees Main Rice Crop Up 7 Percent
Thailand's main rice crop output in 2018-19 is estimated to rise
more than 7 percent to 25.81 million tons. (Reuters Photo/Sukree Sukplang)
Bangkok. Thailand's main rice crop output in 2018-19 is estimated
to rise more than 7 percent to 25.81 million tons, according to figures
from the country's agricultural economics office.
Thailand, the world's second-largest rice exporter, is estimated
to have produced 24.07 million tons of rice in its last main crop.
The current 2017-18 off-season crop, harvested between February
and April, is also estimated at 8.16 million tons, 180,000 tons more than an
earlier forecast in December due to heavy rainfall.
Thailand looks to intergovernmental deals to
boost rice exports
·
Supporting farmers is high on the agenda ahead of elections
·
APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer
·
· Supporting Thailand's farmers has
become a government priority ahead of elections next year. © Getty Images
· BANGKOK The Thai government plans to boost rice exports by
negotiating sales directly with other governments in a move intended to help
struggling farmers ahead of a general election to be held by February next
year.
