Thursday, August 02, 2018

2nd August,2018 daily global regional local rice e-newsletter




Governor Badaru Lists How Jigawa Achieve 5 Tons Of Rice Per Hectare

 

Gov. Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa says the state government has assisted farmers in the state to enhance their rice yield from 2.5 to 5 tons per hectare.The governor made the disclosure at the validation workshop on capacity gaps for implementing Holistic Empowerment for Livelihood Program (HELP), held on Wednesday in Kaduna.He said farmers are being clustered to produce rice by providing them with knowledge on agronomic practices, seeds, insecticides and fertilizer in order to increase competitiveness.
“This has also provided jobs to over 145 youths across the value chain. They have been trained on manual planters, per boiling and also act as service providers to plant and transplant rice for farmers.
“They are also connected with rice dealers/millers who sell to them at factory price.“I believe this workshop is meant for us, because we are in dire need of help, advice and guidance to record more successes in Agricultural development.“Hence, the need for me to come along with all stakeholders in the sector,” he said.Badaru disclosed that his counterpart governors in the Northwest region have met and agreed that the region’s future lies in agricultural development.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Jigawa has five functional rice mills and Dangote Group is presently building a 36 ton per hour rice mill.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Director, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Yemi Akinbamijo said it is as a result of the commitment demonstrated by Jigawa and Oyo State governments that FARA developed the HELP initiative.According to him, the philosophy behind HELP is the promotion of triangular collaboration involving the private sector, universities, research centres and policy makers in Africa, in collaboration with international agencies.
He stated that HELP also offers the opportunity to exchange information on relevant agricultural technologies and innovations.“Already, FARA-Jigawa joint engagement with the Cuban government has yielded some positive results leading to the development of Afro-Cuba partnership for Agricultural Research and Development ,” he said.
Akinbamijo also noted that the workshop represents the first major step in the implementation of HELP during which capacity gaps earlier identified by the Arewa Research and Development Project will be validated.He said new gaps would be identified and partnership for realising the vision of HELP mapped out.According to him, the gathering is expected to come up with a draft that will eventually become country-specific work program aimed at guiding activities of all stakeholders for implementation.On his part, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Agriculture, Daniel Manzo, said a lot needs to be done in the sector.
He however said authorities have initiated innovations to boost value chains in tomatoes and maize, particularly in Kaduna and Kano States.“The gap in agricultural capacity has kept us in a circle of crippling poverty, if only our small farmers had capacity and are able to cluster themselves together, they can move the world.“Even as scattered and sporadic their efforts are, they still contribute significantly to the nation’s economy,” he said.The workshop had in attendance major stakeholders in the agricultural sector drawn from North-western Nigeria, International partners and top government officials.


Twilight Meeting To Feature Rice Farm Near East Cape

Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:30am admin

Blake Gerard of Cahokia Rice is teaming up with University of Illinois Extension to host the last of four twilight meetings at his farm near East Cape Girardeau.
The meeting is set for Monday, Aug. 20, starting at 6 p.m.
University of Illinois Extension local food systems and small farms educators Bronwyn Aly and Nathan Johanning have been working in partnership with area farmers over the past four years to provide four evening twilight meetings.
The meetings are designed to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises throughout Southern Illinois.
The Extension educators noted that anyone who is involved in, or interested in, local food production or learning more about farms in the region is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting.
Blake Gerard Farms/Cahokia Rice is located just north of East Cape Girardeau along the Mississippi River in Alexander County. 
The farm is located behind a rest area along Illinois Route 3 at 26845 Ditch Rd., McClure. The farm is 11 miles south of the intersection of Illinois Route 146 and Illinois Route 3 at Ware, and three-quarters of a mile north of the junction of Routes 3 and 146 at East Cape Girardeau.
U of I Extension noted that the Aug. 20 program will be provided at no cost. Preregistration is appreciated. 
Preregistration is requested by no later than Friday, Aug. 17, and is available online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ghhpsw/ or by calling 618-695-6060.
Gerard has been row crop farming full time since he was 20 years old. He currently farms a total of 2,200 acres, with 1,100 acres in rice production.
He was the first farmer to grow rice in Illinois. Until three years ago, Gerard was the only rice farmer in the state.
When he saw a demand for local, Illinois grown products in other commodities, Gerard began to grow a high protein rice variety. The variety is marketed as Cahokia Rice.Cahokia Rice is custom milled in small batches and has found its way into local  businesses, restaurants and a few grocery stores in Illinois.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Gerard has a passion for growing and managing this unique Illinois crop.Over the course of the evening on Aug. 20, Gerard will share his experience with rice production in Illinois and how he has expanded his operation over the years.Topics which will be covered include production practices, water management strategies, post-harvest handling and marketingFor more information about the twilight meeting, contact Bronwyn Aly at baly@illinois.edu or 618-695-6060 or Nathan Johanning at njohann@illinois.edu or 618-687-1727.

Global Ready to Eat Rice Market 2018 Mars, Inc, Gu Long Foods, Gu Da Sao, Shanghai Meilin, VegaFoods, Yamie, Tasty Bite

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 Hiren July 31, 2018

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Global Frozen Glutinous Rice Ball Market 2018 Sanquan Food, General Mill, Synear, Hai Pa Wang, Kawan Food Berhad

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Hiren July 31, 2018

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Global Clarified Rice Syrup Market | Competitive Analysis, Industry Dynamics, Growth Factors & Opportunities by 2025

 Ajinkya Ghule August 1, 2018
The Clarified Rice Syrup market research report analyzes the Global Clarified Rice Syrup Market 2018 economy standing and prediction categorizes the Clarified Rice Syrup market size by vital players, varieties of types, application and Clarified Rice Syrup market distribution by top vital regions. The Clarified Rice Syrup research study stipulates a clear overview of the current Clarified Rice Syrup market including the past and the projected future of Clarified Rice Syrup market size concerning volume, technological advances, and economic elements in the Clarified Rice Syrup industry. The Clarified Rice Syrup report also provides an extensive analysis of different sections and sub-segments which offers profound insights toward the historic Clarified Rice Syrup market scenarios along with the future growth and prospects. The Clarified Rice Syrup worldwide industry is appreciated at xx million US$ in 2017 and can hit xx million US$ at the end of 2025, developing at a CAGR of XX% throughout 2018-2025.
The leading manufacturers of Clarified Rice Syrup market are characterized on the basis of their product portfolios, Clarified Rice Syrup marketing strategy, and latest advancements. The Clarified Rice Syrup report also provides Clarified Rice Syrup business overview and monetary data of each of these manufacturers.
Key Vendors in Global Clarified Rice Syrup Market:
BioPharma Industries
Malt Products Corporation
Marigold Inc.
Khatoon Industries
Sweet Nature Inc.
AG Commodities Inc.
Shafi Gluco Chem Limited
Wuhu Deli Foods Co Ltd
Segmentation Analysis of Clarified Rice Syrup Market Type:
White rice
Brown rice
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Food and beverage industry
Nutritional supplements
Energy drinks
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Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Europe: Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
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Global Organic Rice Market | Industry Size, Analysis 2012-2017, Future Scope 2018-2023

 Michael Dulaney July 31, 2018
Organic Rice Market research report provides professional outlook of present competition of Organic Rice market with emerging market trends, raw materials analysis, manufacturing process, regional outlook and comprehensive analysis on different market segments. The Organic Rice market report provides complete analysis of market overview, market drivers, opportunities, potential applications with forecast during (2018-2023).
Top Manufacturers leading Organic Rice Market are:
Doguet?s Rice
Randallorganic
Sanjeevani Organics
Kahang Organic Rice
RiceSelect
Texas Best Organics
CAPITAL RICE
YINCHUAN
URMATT
Vien Phu
SUNRISE foodstuff JSC
KHAOKHO TALAYPU
BEIDAHUANG
Yanbiangaoli
Jinjian
HUICHUN FILED RICE
Dingxiang
Heilongjiang Taifeng
Heilongjiang Julong
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 The regional distribution of Organic Rice industries is across the globe are considered for this market analysis, the result of which is utilized to estimate the performance of the International market over the period from 2018 to forecasted year.
The Organic Rice market research report shed light on Foremost Regions: North America, Organic Rice marketplace in Europe, Organic Rice marketplace in the Middle East and Africa, Organic Rice marketplace in Latin America and the Asia Pacific. This report segregates the Organic Rice marketplace based on type, competitive players, regions, and application. This sort of report especially specializes in Organic Rice industry within the global market. Toward the beginning, the record covers the pinnacle Organic Rice fabricating industry players from regions like United States, EU, Japan, and China.
Organic Rice Market in World, presents critical information and factual data about Organic Rice Industry, with an overall statistical study of this market based on market drivers, market limitations, and its future prospects. The widespread trends and opportunities are also taken into consideration in Organic Rice Market study.
Some Important Table of Contents included are:
1 Organic Rice Market Overview
1.1 Global Market Size (Value) of Organic Rice (2012-2023)
1.2 Global Revenue Status and Outlook (2012-2023)
1.3 Global Market Competition by Manufacturers
2 Global Organic Rice Capacity and Share by Manufacturers (2012-2017)
2.1 Global Production and Share by Manufacturers (2012-2017)
2.2 Global Revenue and Share by Manufacturers (2012-2017)
3 Manufacturers Organic Rice Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area and Product Type
3.1 Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.2 Market Concentration Rate with Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3.3 Organic Rice Market Share of Top 3 and Top 5 Manufacturers
4 Global Organic Rice Capacity, Production, Revenue (Value) by Region (2012-2017)
4.1 Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
4.2 Revenue (Value) and Market Share by Region (2012-2017)
4.3 Global Supply (Production), Consumption, Export, Import by Region (2012-2017)
4.4 Global Production, Revenue (Value), Price Trend Analysis by Type
5 Market Drivers and Opportunities
5.1 Potential Applications
5.2 Emerging Markets/Countries
6 Market Drivers and Opportunities
6.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
6.2 Main Business/Business Overview
7 Organic Rice Manufacturing Cost Analysis
7.1 Organic Rice Key Raw Materials Analysis
7.2 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
7.3 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
7.4 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials
7.5 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
7.6 Raw Materials & Labor Cost
7.7 Manufacturing Expenses
7.8 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Organic Rice
8 Industrial Chain, Sourcing Strategy and Downstream Buyers
8.1 Organic Rice Industrial Chain Analysis
8.2 Upstream Raw Materials Sourcing
8.3 Raw Materials Sources of Organic Rice Major Manufacturers in 2018
8.4 Downstream Buyers
9 Marketing Strategy Analysis, Distributors/Traders
9.1 Marketing Channel
9.2 Direct Marketing & Indirect Marketing
9.4 Marketing Channel Development Trend
9.5 Organic Rice Market Positioning
9.6 Pricing Strategy & Brand Strategy
9.8 Target Client & Distributors/Traders List
10 Market Effect Factors Analysis
10.1 Technology Progress/Risk
10.2 Substitutes Threat
10.3 Technology Progress in Related Industry
10.4 Consumer Needs/Customer Preference Change
10.5 Economic/Political Environmental Change
11 Global Organic Rice Market Forecast (2018-2023)
11.1 Global Market Capacity, Production, Revenue Forecast (2018-2023)
11.2 Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2023)
11.3 Global Organic Rice Price and Trend Forecast (2018-2023)
The product range of the Organic Rice industry is examined based on their production chain, pricing of products and the profit generated by them. Various regional markets are analysed in Organic Rice market research report and the production volume and efficacy for Organic Rice market across the world is also discussed.

Rice: Ebonyi’s untapped goldmine

Nigeria has about 12.2 million rice farmers expected to substantially bridge the gap in its seven million metric tonnes rice demand.
Obinna Odogwu, Abakaliki
A rice mill located somewhere along the popular Ogoja Road in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, is a beehive of activities. On a daily basis, millers, merchants and other people who have one business or the other to do in the commercial centre, gather for transaction.
Milling machines commence operation from 9 a.m. and are switched off at 1pm or thereabout while the buying and selling of milled rice continue till 6 p.m. each day.
There is division of labour in the mill. There are engine operators who man the milling machines; those who parboil the rice; workers who evacuate the husks, those who stitch the bags and some others.A worker, Mr Martin Okohu who hails from Oriuzor community in Ezza North Local Government Area said different species of rice are always available in the milling centre. They include R8 CP, 308, Max and Apia.
According to him, people come from far and near to patronise the operators in the mill. While some come to supply harvested rice for onward processing, some others simply come to purchase the finished product.
“There are different prices to each of the specie. You can get a bushel of R8 for between N5,000 and N5,200. If it is CP or 308, you can get it from N5,600. You can get max from N6,000. It has different types of colours.
“In this rice mill, the highest rice you can get that will meet your expectation when cooked is Abakaliki rice. That is, rice grown in Abakaliki soil. Before now, we called it Ikwo rice because the people of Ikwo specialise in the cultivation of such rice. But it is not only Ikwo people that cultivate it. Ezza, Izzi, Ezzamgbo and others do the same,” he said.
Okohu who is also a rice farmer explained that rice merchants come from different parts of the country to buy rice of whatever quantity. Why they come from far and near is because whatever quantity one wants in a day, even if you want one million bags, it will be provided unlike some other places in other states where you will have to spend two days or more,” said he.
A milling machine operator, who simply gave his name as Makojo, explained that in the course of removing husks from the paddy, series of processes are involved.
He said any operator who has a mastery of the milling processes would not have the challenges of having broken grains.
“When you are milling the rice and they are breaking, you reduce the blade here (pointing to the portion of the engine responsible for such.) If the paddy didn’t dry well while spread in the sun, you should remove the blade.”
Aside milling of rice, there is also de-stoning section responsible for the removal of stones and other impurities from the rice.
“De-stoning business is all about removing stones, the chaff, and other impurities. We also do polishing. After the destoning, you can polish them to make them look like the foreign rice,” he said.

Stakeholders in the Rice Mill, some of who include Chief William Ihewuokwu, Mr Obasi Augustine, and Mr Sunday Odii, an engineer, praised the state government for their efforts in ensuring improved rice productivity in the state.
This year, the state government has commenced the implementation of its agricultural policies to ensure that food is available to its countrymen. The Government said it targets two million metric tonnes of rice.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Emmanuel Nwobo, said the Governor David Umahi, has developed key strategies to boost agricultural productivity.
To further swell the exploits in rice production, he disclosed that the administration has mapped out a total of 58,437 hectares of land for the cultivation of rice and cassava in the 2018 farming season.
Nwobo told Daily Sun that already, a total of 35,636 farmers have been profiled to embark on the farming exercise for phases one and two of the farming sections, even as more hectares of land would be made available in subsequent phases.
“Every part of the state, whether upland or lowland, must be cultivated this year. We are going to procure hundreds of thousands of new breed of rice, FARO 44, and other breeds of rice to be shared to farmers.
“We are already producing fertilizer here: NPK 12:12:17 and NPK 20:10:10. And these are to be shared to the farmers for application to their crops. We have surveyed every available land space for agriculture especially for rice farming,” he said.

Challenges, pains

When the Presidential Task Force on Rice and Wheat inspected rice farm projects in Ebonyi State in November 2016, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh said time will come when the state will generate N6 to N7 billion monthly on the local supply of rice.
Umahi also said the recent ban on sale and consumption of foreign rice in the state has stimulated demand for the local staple and enriched farmers in the state.
“The policy has created money in the hands of our farmers as a result of high demand of rice produced in the state,” he said.
Regardless, our investigation revealed that the challenges of the Ebonyi rice farmer are numerous. He lacks access to reliable supply of high-quality local paddy particularly as dry season
production is almost inexistent in the state; credit facilities are far-fetched, land preparation remains his nightmare; and post-harvest processing among others.
The administration of Chief Martin Elechi established three state-of-the-art rice mills in the three senatorial districts: Ikwo (Central), Iboko (North) and Oso Edda (South), but unfortunately, two of them have remained idle since installation. Many farmers also complained that they hardly get value for their efforts because of poor yield.
Nigeria has about 12.2 million rice farmers expected to substantially bridge the gap in its seven million metric tonnes rice demand. The country spends over $22 billion (N7 trillion) annually on importation of various food items like wheat, rice, fish, and poultry products among others, but the Muhammadu Buhari administration has placed 70 per cent import duty on rice.
Ogbeh recently said government’s strategic interventions, especially through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Anchor Borrowers’ programme had reduced rice import from 644,000 to 20,000 metric tons, according to reports from the Thai Rice Exporters Association.

Scientists Develop A Strain Of Genetically Modified Rice That Neutralizes HIV

BOULENGER XAVIER/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
By Rosie McCall
An international team of researchers has come up with an innovative solution to the HIV pandemic – genetically modified rice. GMO rice has already been developed to tackle malnutrition and climate change. Now scientists from the US, UK, and Spain have developed a new strain to manage HIV symptoms in countries where traditional medicines can be hard to access. The results of a new study were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences earlier this week.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 36,900,000 people living with HIV in 2017, 25,700,000 of whom were in Africa. And while the spread of the immunocompromising virus has stalled since the epidemic of the 1980s, there were still 2.1 million people newly infected with HIV in 2015. 
Right now, exciting new drugsvaginal implants, and experimental HIV vaccines to prevent and manage the virus are in development – human trials for the latter are expected to start in 2019. As of 2018, however, medics rely on two methods, sexual health education and oral medication, to control the spread of the virus.
Only one person has ever been fully cured but patients with HIV typically take an antiretroviral drug that prevents the virus from replicating inside the body, essentially stalling the onset of AIDS. If properly treated, the virus can be managed and patients can expect to live a long and healthy life. The problem is not everybody has access to these drugs. The team says their GMO rice could offer an effective – and affordable – solution to HIV positive patients in developing countries. 
It works because the rice seeds produce three proteins – the monoclonal antibody 2G12, and the lectins griffithsin and cyanovirin-N – which preliminary in vitro tests show bind to gp120 (the glycoprotein that enables the virus to target cells) and neutralize HIV. These seeds can be ground up to form a paste that can then be applied as a topical cream, which counterbalances the virus in the exact same way as the antiretroviral medication.
Importantly, when the crops are fully grown, the seeds can be produced on-site for almost no cost, making the treatment extremely accessible to those who might otherwise have to travel miles to reach a medical clinic. Cereal seeds, the researchers explain, are some of the most suitable materials for producing medication because the infrastructure is already there.
There are a few hurdles researchers will have to jump before the rice becomes widely available, not least people's aversion to anything GMO. Scientists will first have to show that there are no harmful side effects and second have to meet the various regulatory restrictions in place in the countries they hope to reach – but the results so far are promising.
“This groundbreaking strategy is realistically the only way that microbicidal cocktails can be manufactured at a cost low enough for the developing world, where HIV prophylaxis is most in demand," the study authors explain.


Scientists Figured Out How to Use Rice to Prevent HIV

Abbey Interrante 
New research reveals that genetically modified rice could provide a way to prevent HIV.In a paper published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists from the United States, United Kingdom and Spain explained their technique to genetically modify a strain of rice for this benefit. The modified rice is able to produce HIV-neutralizing proteins, the latest in the long-fought battle to help curb the HIV epidemic.
According to the World Health Organization, at the end of 2017, about 36.9 million people globally were living with HIV. That’s about 0.8 percent of adults between 15 and 49 years old. Africa accounts for nearly two-thirds of people with HIV, as almost 1 in every 25 adults there are living with HIV. In 2017, 940,000 people died from HIV-related illnesses. Despite these numbers, a lot of progress has been made in HIV treatment. For example, in the U.S., new HIV infections dropped from 135,000 in 1985 to around 50,000 in 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
However, a vaccine still isn’t available for HIV, so oral medications and increasing public knowledge about how the disease spreads have been the best defense. Oral medications aren’t always available in developing countries, so more options are still needed. This new strain of rice contains the same HIV-neutralizing proteins that the oral medication does, allowing for a new potential pathway to HIV eradication.
The rice produces two types of proteins and one kind of antibody that can bind to HIV viruses. This stops the HIV virus from interacting with human cells. The rice can be made into a topical cream that can be applied to the skin, and these special proteins will enter the body, protecting that person from HIV.
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The rice is a good option for those in developing countries because people could grow the rice and make the paste to apply. This removes the need to travel to a clinic to receive a medication produced in a different country, which might not always be available. Areas with high rates of infections could have the option to develop the treatment themselves. 
The rice paste isn’t quite ready for public introduction yet. The scientists need to confirm that the paste won’t introduce anything to the body that could have a negative effect, as well as overcome any regulations in each country that the scientists would introduce the rice. 

The Effects of CO2 and Temperature on Rice Yields

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Wang, B., Li, J., Wan, Y., Li, Y., Qin, X., Gao, Q., Waqas, M.A., Wilkes, A., Cai, W., You, S. and Zhou, S. 2018. Responses of yield, CH4 and N2O emissions to elevated atmospheric temperature and CO2 concentration in a double rice cropping system. 
European Journal of Agronomy 96: 60-69.
Much remains to be learned about the relationship between temperature, atmospheric CO2 and crop yields, which topic was the focus of a recent paper by Wang et al. (2018).
Writing in the European Journal of Agronomy, the eleven scientists conducted an open-top chamber study where they grew rice (Oryza sativa) at the Jingzhou Agro-meteorological Experimental Station in Hubei Province, China, under two different temperatures (ambient or ambient +2 °C) and two atmospheric CO2 concentrations (ambient or ~60 ppm above ambient) over a period of two years. In each year, two separate cultivars were grown and harvested under these conditions, an early (cv Liangyou 287) and late (cv Xiangfengyou 9) season cultivar, which resulted in yield data from four separate harvests in the two-year experimental period.
The results of the study are presented in the figure below, where it can be seen that, compared to ambient conditions, elevated CO2 alone boosted rice yields by 19.7% in 2013 and 11.4% in 2014 for the early rice variety and by 14.4% and 11.4% for the late season variety. Elevated temperature alone had no impact on early rice in 2013 and only a slightly negative impact on yields in 2014. In contrast, higher temperatures increased yields of the late season cultivar in both years by 6-9%.
In the combination elevated CO2 and elevated temperature treatment, yields of both rice cultivars were consistently higher than those observed in the elevated temperature treatment alone, whereas compared with the elevated CO2alone treatment, yields were smaller for early rice, but larger for late season rice.
Given the above findings, it is likely that future rice yields in both the early and late season will be enhanced. This outcome becomes even more probable when one recognizes that the +60 ppm increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide utilized in the authors' experimental design is far below the likely 300 ppm increase that is projected to occur by the end of this century. The additional 240 ppm increase in atmospheric CO2 will only further serve to increase the yields above the enhancements observed here. Nevertheless, it is also important to note that this small 60 ppm increase in CO2 was sufficient to totally ameliorate the negative impacts of elevated temperature on the yields of early rice and was an additive enhancement on yields for late season rice.

Figure 1. Yield responses of early and late season rice to changes in atmospheric CO2 and temperature conditions. Legend: CK = ambient temperature and ambient CO2, CC = ambient temperature and elevated CO2, CT = elevated temperature and ambient CO2, and CTC = elevated temperature and elevated CO2. The percent change in yield between growing condition pairs CC and CK, and CTC and CT, are shown in red text above the CC and CTC columns for each rice growing season. Graphic created using data presented in Table 3 of Wang et al. (2018).

Imran Khan-The way forward


Tariq Osman Hyder

August 01, 2018
Imran Khan , Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf - the Party of the Movement for Justice which he founded, is poised to become Prime Minister of Pakistan. He has done remarkably well in the National and Provincial elections. The PTI is the largest party by far in the National Assembly and though lacking an absolute majority it will be able to put together a coalition to govern the country. It has an majority in the Province of Kyber-Pakhtunkhwa, which it has governed the last five years, made a strong showing in Sindh which is still dominated by the Pakistan Peoples Party and within striking range of controlling Punjab, in which the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), the former ruling party of the now incarcerated Nawaz Sharif has marginally more seats. The PTI would be able form the Provincial government with a coalition taking in independents. Taking Punjab along, the most populous of Pakistan’s four provinces, with a 100 million population, is vital for effective governance and reform.
Before the elections there was an apprehension that a fragmented national assembly and fragile coalition would lead to instability. But now Imran Khan is well placed to initiate the ambitious and detailed reform agenda of the PTI’s electoral manifesto towards a ‘Naya’ or ‘new’ Pakistan; an agenda based on transforming governance, strengthening the Federation, inclusive economic growth, uplifting agriculture-building dams and conserving water, revolutionizing social services and ensuring Pakistan’s national security. Internally the reform agenda has at its heart turning Pakistan into a welfare state where the rule of law, meritocracy and transparency are guaranteed to all and a social welfare safety net is provided to the marginalized and the elderly. A just order where equal opportunity exists for all citizens in all fields – from health to education to security of life and property. Justice to ensure that women, minorities, the poor, the differently-abled, the dispossessed and disadvantaged are not exploited or discriminated against. With the legacy of misrule by a corrupt inept elite relegated to the dustbin of history it seeks to form a country able to stand on its own feet, not reliant on foreign aid.
Externally Pakistan’s core national interests are defined as territorial integrity & sovereignty; socio-economic development; the resolution of the Kashmir dispute; and protection of its citizens wherever they may happen to be. It’s for a ‘Naya’ Pakistan, confident in itself and at peace with its neighbours on the basis of mutual reciprocity, that seeks friendly relations with all states, including the USA on the basis of transparency, mutuality of interests and respect for sovereignty. A Pakistan premised on a strong strategic deterrence but which will seek conflict resolution; and that will not fight others’ wars or act as a surrogate for any power.
It is a multidimensional and integrated reform agenda. Implementation requires sequencing as there cannot be simultaneously movement on all fronts. Pragmatism is required to tackle the gap between objectives and ground realities like increasing expenditure on the social sectors and decreasing foreign aid, depends on enhanced revenues. This requires a long haul, reforming the bureaucracy through skills enhancement, motivation, accountability and freedom from political influence. Foreign assistance is declining and is now tilted towards the soft sectors, strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and the social sectors, mainly through NGOs. A filtering process should check that the donors’ agendas are in synch with those of Pakistan.
In his post-elections speech Imran Khan has been conciliatory, looking to the future rather than blaming for the past, ready to cooperate in response to allegations of poll rigging by opponents, and calling for better relations with neighboring India and Afghanistan and with the major powers including the USA. It’s early days but till the Indian elections nine months hence as an anti-Pakistan plank is part of the BJP electoral campaign, not much can be expected. Pakistan is already working on Afghan reconciliation but it all depends on the USA deciding its own Afghan policy, whether if it will move decisively towards supporting reconciliation rather than a kinetic approach to attrite the Taliban to force them to come to terms- a tactic which has not worked these last 15 years. America views its bilateral relations with Pakistan through the prism of Afghanistan and is reviewing its policy towards this region while China remains the cornerstone. There is a slow but upward curve in relations with Russia.
Though security issues have empowered the military apparatus, the previous government was criticized for ceding ground to the military on important foreign policy issues, not unexpectedly as for the major part it had no foreign minister. The PTI bolstered by strong electoral backing and a flock of competent potential Foreign Ministers is positioned to have a tighter control of foreign relations.
Imran’s main attribute as a sportsman, humanitarian and then politician has been consistent focus. But that intensity should not turn into rigidity. The PTI does not have the two thirds majority to push through constitutional amendments needed for some reforms on its agenda including making South Punjab a separate Province. That will require both caution and skillful maneuvering to put together coalitions on these issues. It should not fall prey to the temptation of encouraging a forward block of its main opposition the PML(N). That would lead to the same polarization, demonstrations, dharnas/sit-ins, and gridlock that the PTI used to erode the previous government. In suspected criminal and civil cases, investigative procedures linked to political opponents should be more thorough and arrests not made for public effect, fair play must be there and seen to be here. A humane approach should be the overarching hall mark, including towards political opponents, men and especially women, reflecting the Muslim tradition of chivalry.
Imran Khan has been given this opportunity by a broad cross section of all ages and walks of life because they felt that it was time for a change, that he should be given a chance. It is not coincidental that these days the most popular and uplifting song - of hope - is a poem of Pakistan’s famous poet and revolutionary, Faiz Ahmed Faiz- ‘Hum Dekhenge- We will see’, which begins , “We shall witness ,it is certain that we too will witness the promised day, When the mountains of tyranny blow away like cotton”.He has a tremendous responsibility to bring Pakistanis together to make it a stronger, more respected and equitable country.

The writer is a retired Pakistani diplomat.


Grain to Glass, Local Brewery Debuts "Golden Grain" Ale Made with Arkansas Rice
By Lauren Waldrip Ward

LITTLE ROCK, AR -- More than 2,000 Arkansans attended the fifth annual Stone's Throw Brewing Block on Rock festival here last Saturday where they had the opportunity to drink their rice.  Co-sponsored by the Arkansas Rice Council, the street festival is a celebration of the brewery's "birthday," offering a giant biergarten, and, new this year, the Block on Rock Collaboration Beer Fest that benefited the Ales for ALS fund and local non-profit, Preserve Arkansas.

The official beer of Block on Rock is called "Golden Grain," and made with Arkansas-grown rice. The rice beer got a big thumbs up from the partying crowd as attendees consumed 480 pints of the locally-sourced ale.
Rice from Cross County, Arkansas, is an integral part of Golden Grain, creating a light-bodied ale with a smooth flavor that has a splash of color and breadiness from the malt.  Pound for pound, this is the most locally-grown of ingredients found in an Arkansas beer.
"Consumers are increasingly interested in the entire farm to table process including from grain to glass," said Eric Vaught, Arkansas Rice Council member and Cross County rice farmer.  "Our partnership with Stone's Throw Brewing is an excellent opportunity to tell that story.  Arkansas is the top rice-producing state, and this local collaboration is a natural fit for us."
Golden Grain, made with Arkansas rice, is a crowd pleaser

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Scientists create GMO rice that neutralises HIV

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Cheaply made and readily available, this strand of GMO rice is set to bring relief to those suffering from HIV.

According to the World Health Organization, 36,900,000 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2017, 25,700,000 of whom were in Africa. And while the spread of the virus has stalled since the epidemic of the 1980s, the question of treatment becomes an important one to answer, particularly in places where the right medicine is hard to come by.Scientists from the US, UK, and Spain have developed a new strain of GMO rice to manage HIV symptoms. The outstanding results of the study were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences earlier this week.
It works because the rice seeds produce three proteins which have neutralised HIV in vitro tests. The beauty is the ease of availability, as these seeds can be grown and applied as a topical cream, which counterbalances the virus in the exact same way as the antiretroviral medication.Now, the cynic in all of us raising its bony hands at the point, asking about the price, accessibility and the chances of a large conglomerate of some type will buy the tech and bury it forever.Well, when the crops are fully grown, the seeds can be produced on-site for almost no cost. Cereal seeds, the researchers explain, are some of the most suitable materials for producing medication because the infrastructure is already there.
As with anything worth our interest, the researchers have one more thing to scale – our own collective ignorance. They will have to prove that the genetically modified product poses no harm to those it hopes to save.Fingers crossed.

Global Basmati Rice Market by 2023 Hit New Highs (Product Type, Applications, Revenue, Opportunities, Players, Regions)

July 31, 2018
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The competition in the global Basmati Rice market is led by some Basmati Rice manufacturers supplying Basmati Rices globally. Additionally, key players in the Basmati Rice market are LT Foods, Best Foods, Kohinoor Rice, Aeroplane Rice, Tilda Basmati Rice, Matco Foods, Amar Singh Chawal Wala, Hanuman Rice Mills, Adani Wilmar, HAS Rice Pakistan are also profiled in their financial data and respective industry strategies. Also, Basmati Rice industry report provides manufacturers profile with market shares and revenue.
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Kalimbeza loses over half a million worth of rice to floods

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on 01 Aug 2018 
Albertina Nakale
WINDHOEK – The early floods experienced this year have destroyed unharvested rice fields worth more than N$500 000 at the Kalimbeza Rice Project in Zambezi Region.
Kalimbeza farm manager, Patrick Kompeli, who is also the agricultural research technician in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry confirmed the financial losses experienced due to heavy deluge that flooded fields planted with three rice varieties.
The rice farm in the Zambezi Region around March experienced heavy floods after the recent heavy rains, forcing the project to resort to manual harvesting as mechanical harvesters cannot be used in water and mud.
He said that this year’s flood was very high and the project lost 10 hectares of Irga rice (medium grain), 8 hectares of Basmati rice and 11 hectares of Supa rice (long grain).
Kompeli revealed that out of the rice varieties lost, the farm had planted about 50 hectares of Supa rice, which could not be harvested and has translated into a loss of N$227 700. The Irga rice was planted on 48 hectares, and the loss of unharvested crop is estimated at N$138 888, while the loss of 10 hectares of basmati rice amounted to N$165 600. The three loses translate into a total of N$532 188 of lost produce.
However, he was quick to say the long grain was ready for harvesting during the flood and harvesting was delayed as it was done manually.
For the 2018/19 financial year, government allocated an amount of N$4.2 million for the Kalimbeza Rice farm.
Regarding drought experienced over the past three years countrywide, Kompeli said the project is not affected by drought since it is an irrigation project, as it does not rely on rainwater. He noted that over the past three years, production has been steady but affected by the number of issues such as high number of birds and recently by the floods. Asked on some of the planned activities for this year at the project, he mentioned the development of the new area for vegetable production, repairing of the damaged fence and construction of the drying slab and of course increase the hectares for long grain rice.
On some of the major challenges that project faces which hampers its full production as mandated by government, he said the main problems are birds, weeds, uneven land surface that makes irrigation difficult and huge electrical bills.
Over the past couple of years, the issue of elephants destroying the fence has been reported as rampant. However, Kompeli said the elephants are no longer destroying the fence.

Kalimbeza loses over half a million worth of rice to floods

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01 Aug 2018 View Original
Albertina Nakale
WINDHOEK – The early floods experienced this year have destroyed unharvested rice fields worth more than N$500 000 at the Kalimbeza Rice Project in Zambezi Region.
Kalimbeza farm manager, Patrick Kompeli, who is also the agricultural research technician in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry confirmed the financial losses experienced due to heavy deluge that flooded fields planted with three rice varieties.
The rice farm in the Zambezi Region around March experienced heavy floods after the recent heavy rains, forcing the project to resort to manual harvesting as mechanical harvesters cannot be used in water and mud.
He said that this year’s flood was very high and the project lost 10 hectares of Irga rice (medium grain), 8 hectares of Basmati rice and 11 hectares of Supa rice (long grain).
Kompeli revealed that out of the rice varieties lost, the farm had planted about 50 hectares of Supa rice, which could not be harvested and has translated into a loss of N$227 700. The Irga rice was planted on 48 hectares, and the loss of unharvested crop is estimated at N$138 888, while the loss of 10 hectares of basmati rice amounted to N$165 600. The three loses translate into a total of N$532 188 of lost produce.
However, he was quick to say the long grain was ready for harvesting during the flood and harvesting was delayed as it was done manually.
For the 2018/19 financial year, government allocated an amount of N$4.2 million for the Kalimbeza Rice farm.
Regarding drought experienced over the past three years countrywide, Kompeli said the project is not affected by drought since it is an irrigation project, as it does not rely on rainwater. He noted that over the past three years, production has been steady but affected by the number of issues such as high number of birds and recently by the floods. Asked on some of the planned activities for this year at the project, he mentioned the development of the new area for vegetable production, repairing of the damaged fence and construction of the drying slab and of course increase the hectares for long grain rice.
On some of the major challenges that project faces which hampers its full production as mandated by government, he said the main problems are birds, weeds, uneven land surface that makes irrigation difficult and huge electrical bills.
Over the past couple of years, the issue of elephants destroying the fence has been reported as rampant. However, Kompeli said the elephants are no longer destroying the fence.
Surging rice prices hit households
Posted : 2018-08-01 17:07
Updated : 2018-08-02 10:18
By Nam Hyun-woo

Shin Young-ja, 54, a housewife in Seoul, recently had a startling experience after ordering a 20 kilogram pack of rice from an online shopping mall because the price was far higher than what she remembers when she ordered a similar pack a year ago.
"What I remember is around 30,000 won ($27) last summer, since we don't eat that much rice these days, I didn't realize the price had changed so much in a year," she said.

What she remembers is correct. The country's rice prices are rising steeply from that of last year, casting concerns not only for households but also the government, which appears to be wavering between farmers demand for the "normalization of the price of rice," and a consumer prices hike expected in the second half of the year.

According to Statistics Korea, the wholesale price of rice was 44,263 won per 20 kilograms as of July 25, up 38 percent from a year earlier. The retail price also rose to 47,825 won per 20 kilograms as of July 10, up also 38 percent from a year earlier.

Traditionally, rice prices go down in summer as demand declines, but the recent price surge is at odds with the seasonal effect, industry officials said.

The rising rice prices have also affected the cooked rice market, with companies saying they have no option but to raise product prices.

According to CJ CheilJedang, it raised the prices of Hetbahn cooked rice and other food products using Hetbahn by an average 9 percent in March.

"Rice prices are the most critical factor in deciding Hetbahn prices," an official at CJ CheilJedang said. "Though companies are attempting to withstand hikes in costs by not reflecting them right away, rice prices are rising steeper than estimated."

The rising price is attributable to a decline in rice growing. Last year, Korea produced 3.97 million tons of rice, down 5.3 percent from 2016. This was the first time that the yearly rice crop dropped below 4 million tons in 37 years.

The decrease is related to the declining demand. Yearly per capita rice consumption plunged to 61.8 kilograms last year, almost halve that of 1988 when a Korean consumed 122.2 kilograms.

The low demand also brought a reduction in rice growing areas. These have been on a steady decline from 950,000 hectares in 2007 to 755,000 hectares in 2017.

Along with the long-term changes in dietary habits, short-term government policies are also to blame for the hike.

The government has been setting rice price targets and paying subsidies to farmers if the actual price falls below this _ last year, it paid out 1.49 trillion won. The current target is 47,000 won per 20 kilograms and is expected to be raised later this year.

To raise rice prices to the level of the target and to cut the subsidies, the government has decided to store 720,000 tons of rice after purchasing it at higher than the market price in October.

However, the price hike came sooner than expected, and the government released 84,000 tons of stored rice on the market in March, but to little effect.

While the rising rice prices are weighing on households, farmers are saying the prices are "normalizing," adding that last year's price was close to that of 30 years ago.

Another concern for the government is the expected consumer prices hike in the second half.

Stemming from soaring oil prices, city gas has already gone up by 3.9 percent from two months ago and other public utility charges are expected to rise. Vegetables, livestock and fishery products prices are also anticipated to shoot up due to a heat wave baking the country.

"Given the rice price is expected to remain strong in the second half, the agriculture ministry will consider the release of more stored rice," an official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said. 

House terminates debates on rice tariffication bill

 
RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Aug 01 2018 09:24 PM
MANILA - The House of Representatives on Wednesday terminated sponsorship and debates on the proposed rice tariffication law.Lawmakers are expected to vote on the measure on Monday.House Bill 7735 seeks to put in place safety nets for Filipino rice producers by imposing tariffs in lieu of quantitative restrictions on rice imports.It mandates the National Food Authority as the sole authority to undertake the direct importation of rice for the purpose of ensuring food security and maintaining sufficient national buffer stocks.
It also authorizes the NFA to allocate import permits among certified and licensed importers for importation other than maintaining buffer stocks. It mandates the NFA to issue guidelines for the exportation of rice and corn by certified and licensed experts.The measure creates the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund or RICE fund which shall consist of all duties collected from the importation of rice under the act.The bill was sponsored by Agriculture Committee Chair Jose Panganiban and counts Speaker Arroyo as one of the authors.

NFA: Rice imports must be fast-tracked


BY EIREENE JAIREE GOMEZ ON AUGUST 1, 2018
State-run National Food Authority (NFA) is pushing for the earlier importation of rice to boost the country’s buffer stocks and avoid shipping and distribution delays that may be caused by unfavorable weather.“Right now, the typhoons are lining up like people buying NFA rice,” spokesperson Rex Estoperez said in a telephone interview.“If we want to avoid similar delays, we must import now,” he added.The NFA has so far secured approvals to import 500,000 metric tons (MT) of rice — 250,000 MT from Vietnam and Thailand through government-to-government deal and another 250,000 via the private sector.
Delivery of the first tranche was supposed to be completed in June and the rest is expected to be brought in by the end of August. However, inclement weather hampered the arrivals and distribution, which was meant to stabilize prices of rice in the retail market.“Right now, we are distributing rice as they arrive… unlike before that we had the inventory and the distribution volume,” Estoperez said.Last month, NFA Administrator Jason Aquino said he was proposing another 500,000-MT shipment, to be delivered by October, to prevent a repeat of an inventory depletion that saw the agency’s stocks reduced to just two and a half day’s worth of consumption.
By law, the NFA is mandated to have at least 15 days worth of consumption at any given time and 30-day buffer during the lean season that starts in July and ends in September.The new imports still have to be approved by the NFA Council. Estoperez said a decision could be made by next month.Government-subsidized NFA rice is sold at P27 and P32 per kilogram, much cheaper than commercial rice that is typically sold at P38 to P40 and above.

Burst Laos dam floods some Vietnam rice fields, damage limited

HANOI (Reuters) - Floods from a burst dam in Laos have inundated thousands of hectares of paddy fields in Vietnam’s rice-growing Mekong Delta region, officials said on Wednesday, although the damage is limited and not expected to affect the country’s export crop.
FILE PHOTO: Parents carry their children as they leave their home during the flood after the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam collapsed in Attapeu province, Laos July 26, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
A saddle dam that was part of Laos’ $1.2 billion Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydropower project collapsed last week, sending torrents of water crashing into neighboring villages.At least 11 people were killed in the accident, and a further 120 people are still missing, the state-run Vientiane Times in Laos reported on Wednesday.“The flood water is hampering the ongoing harvest of the summer-autumn rice crop in some areas, especially in Dong Thap, Long An and An Giang provinces,” Tran Xuan Dinh, deputy head of the Department of Crop Production under Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, told Reuters.
The Mekong Delta is the largest rice-growing area in Vietnam, which is the world’s third-largest rice exporter after India and Thailand.The water level in the Mekong Delta region has risen by 7-10 centimeters (3-4 inches) since the dam burst, Dinh said.Although heavy rains and excess waters from the dam in Laos have damaged crops, the impact of the floods will not significantly impact rice production, said Nguyen Si Lam, deputy director of An Giang province’s agricultural department.Farmers in the delta provinces have planted more than 1.69 million hectares of rice for the summer-autumn crop, with unhusked paddy output estimated at 9.51 million tonnes, an increase of 3 percent in terms of output from a year ago, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.Farmers in the Mekong Delta have brought in more than 40 percent of the summer-autumn rice crop and the harvest is expected to end in 15-20 days, Dinh said.“The flooding season in the Mekong Delta was previously forecast to begin around August 5-7, but the water from Laos made it start sooner,” he said.
Tariff on imported rice to rake in P20-B yearly
By Filane Mikee Cervantes  August 2, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- The proposed tariff system may bring in at least PHP20 billion every year to the agricultural sector, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol told lawmakers on Thursday.
During the budget deliberations of the House appropriations committee on the DA's proposed PHP49.8-billion budget for 2019, Piñol said the duties collected from importing the food staple under the proposed tariffication bill shall be channeled to the rice competitiveness enhancement fund (RCEF), which is meant to increase farmers' productivity by providing necessary support services.
"We just urge Congress to make sure that the tariffs collected from the imported rice should go to RCEF, because as I’ve said earlier kung mabibigyan po tayo ng enough funds for the rice industry at mabigyan natin ng magandang binhi ang ating mga magasasaka, magi-improve yung ating ani (if the rice industry would be given enough funds, and we provide good seeds to our farmers, then they could improve their crop yields)," Piñol said.
"We will be able to provide free seeds, free fertilizer and subsidize machine and equipment needed by our farmers," he added.
He said the rice tariffication bill, which President Rodrigo R. Duterte certified urgent, could also help bring down the price of rice by as much as PHP7 per kilo.
"Kaya nga sabi ko yung PHP7 na reduction sa presyo achievable yun (The PHP7 reduction in the [price of rice] is achievable) but it’s not going to happen tomorrow. It is going to be the result of providing the needed interventions of the rice industry to increase productivity so that the production cost would go down," he added.
The DA chief said if only all the proceeds of the tariff system would be turned over to the RCEF, the rice industry "will surely be boosted."
Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said the bill should be amended by ensuring that all proceeds from the said fund shall be released automatically by the Department of Budget and Management on a periodic basis.
The bill seeks to put in place safety nets for Filipino rice producers and rice consumers by imposing tariffs in lieu of quantitative restrictions on rice imports.
The RCEF shall be allocated and disbursed as follows: 20 percent of the fund will be set aside for a rice endowment fund; 20 percent as credit subsidy or grants for purposes of increasing rice farms modernization, mechanization, and production efficiency; 20 percent for rice crop finance; 20 percent for postharvest facilities, logistics, storage, transportation facilities, and infrastructure projects; 10 percent for rice scholarships and vocational education; and 10 percent for research and development.
Under the bill, the country’s minimum access volume (MAV) for rice will revert to its 2012 level of 350,000 metric tons (MT) as indicated in the Philippines' commitment to the World Trade Organization (WTO), from the current 805,000 MT.The bill proposes to set the bound tariff rate at 35 percent for imported rice originating from member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, aligned with the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), regardless of volume.
It also proposes to impose a most-favored nation (MFN) tariff rate of 40 percent for in-quota rice imports from non-ASEAN WTO member countries, while a 180 percent MFN tariff rate shall be imposed for volumes imported outside the MAV.DA's cash-based budget for next year went down by 1.8 percent compared to last year's cash-based equivalent of PHP50.7 billion. (PNA)

Rice prices to go down with tariffs in place: solon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 2018 09:47 AM
Government-subsidized rice is sold at a Quezon City market. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
MANILA -- Taxing rice imports will help bring down the price of the staple grain by P7 to P8 per kilo, a lawmaker who is pushing for the tariff said Thursday.A bill seeking tariffs on rice in place of import quotas will be put to a vote on second reading next week, said House Agriculture and Food Committee chairman Jose Panganiban, who represents the ANAC-IP party list.Revenue from tariffs will be used to fund subsidies for farmers, Panganiban told ANC's Headstart.
Without tariffs, imported rice costs P27 per kilo, lower than the P34 to P35 per kilo production cost of local rice, he said.President Rodrigo Duterte's economic managers are also pushing for rice tariffs to help tame inflation.

Global Electric Rice Cooker Market 2018 Scenario – Toshiba Corporation, Panasonic, Bajaj Electricals, Pigeon Corporation

AUGUST 2, 2018 SAMADHAN
    
A recently published titled Global Electric Rice Cooker Market 2018 Research Report by Fior Markets is an in depth study providing entire analysis of the industry for the period 2018 to 2023. The market research data included in the Electric Rice Cooker report is the result of substantial primary and secondary research activities. A market is completely evaluated in terms of forthcoming trend, past data, ongoing growth factors, static and industry Electric Rice Cooker market data, and experts opinions.
To begin with, the report considers all the major factors related to industry trends, market dynamics and competitive scenario. It contains several properties, giving specialized and financial points of interest to the industry. Electric Rice Cooker Market growth, market scope, and Electric Rice Cooker revenue are cited in this report. Electric Rice Cooker Market Research Report is parted by top Electric Rice Cooker manufacturers, type, applications, and regions to provide all crucial details to the readers.
The worldwide market for Electric Rice Cooker is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly xx% over the next five years, will reach xx million US$ in 2023, from xx million US$ in 2017.
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·       Toshiba Corporation
·       Panasonic
·       Bajaj Electricals
·       Pigeon Corporation,
·       Zojirushi America Corporation
·       Cusinart
·       Tiger Corporation
·       Sunbeam Products
·       Aroma Housewares Company
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Chapter 4, Regional assessment with sales, revenue and market share of Electric Rice Cooker for each region, from 2013 to 2018;
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Chapter 12,Market forecast by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2018 to 2023;
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New Mexico research site gets US grant for climate research

The Associated Press
August 02, 2018 01:37 AM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. 
A $6.4 million federal grant for a New Mexico research project will provide $6.4 million for work looking at how climate change affects arid land ecosystems.The five-year National Science Foundation grant to the Sevilleta (she-vee-YEH-ta) Long-Term Ecological Research site located in central New Mexico was announced Wednesday by U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich.
The research will examine ecological consequences of rising temperatures and increasingly variable rainfall on drylands and be led by University of New Mexico scientists collaborating with ecologists from Northern Arizona University and Rice University in Houston.
The research will be conducted in and near the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge located north of Socorro.The refuge is 55 miles (89 kilometers) south of Albuquerque


Global Rice Market Status And Prognosis, Collaboration And Acquisitions Research Forecast To 2026


The Worldwide Rice Market — Global Business Prospect, Extensive Analysis, and Forecast 2017-2026 throughout the foreseen period and Rice market report offers thorough research updates and information associated to bolster increases, demands, and opportunities over the globe.
The Global Rice Market report provides deep insights and study on developments affecting enterprises and businesses on the regional and worldwide level. The review includes the Rice market execution regarding revenue contribution from different sections and conveys a comprehensive analysis of important trends, drivers, and constraints, and changes impacting earnings rise of the worldwide Rice market. This report proposes that the Rice market size, global Rice industry status and prognosis, contention landscape and increase aspects. This research report describing the Rice market by organizations, region, type, application and end-use trade.
The study includes step by step Rice competitive scenario for example company profiles of the key players operate globally. Key players outlined in the Rice report comprises: KRBL Limited, Inc, K. Rice Mill and Ash Co Ltd, LT Foods Limited, A.P Foods Ltd, American Rice, Riceland foods Inc, EBRO Foods Inc, Riviana Foods Inc, Agistin Biotech Pvt Ltd and Asia Golden Rice Co Ltd.
The study provides in-depth segmentation of this global Rice market-depends on rice length, type, distribution channel, and region
Segmentation by rice length:
Long grain
Medium grain
Short grain
Segmentation by type:
Arborio rice
Black rice
Jasmine rice
Brown rice
Rosematta rice
Red cargo rice
Parboiled rice
Sushi rice
Others (including wild rice, valencia rice, glutinous rice etc.)
Segmentation by distribution channel:
Retail stores
Specialty store
Department store
Super market
Hypermarket
E commerce
Key region-wise sections analysed in this Rice research included using its new classification as above stated and important Rice market nations as Colombia, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, Italy, UAE, Mexico, India, Chile, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Benelux, France, China, Brazil, Australia, Germany, UK, Italy, Argentina, South-East Asia and The United States. This segmentation includes the requisite for Rice allegation on various services and products in most areas and states. Europe has regulated Rice markets in 2017. North America and the Asia Pacific are rising at a tremendous speed in Rice market as a result of employment, traditional tools, and improvement.
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Rice Transplanter Machine Market Future Growth, Size, Revenue & Sales Projection To 2021

Rice Transplanter Machine Market covers the present market trendsgrowth opportunities for business development in the Rice Transplanter Machine market space. Market data like key players, promising regions (APAC, EMEA & Americas), sales & revenue, market size is mentioned in this report to have an insight into the Rice Transplanter Machine Market. Analyses done in this report can help to effectively increase the CAGR of the Rice Transplanter Machine Market.
Significant market data like market scope, market summary & market sizing can be extracted to formulate a successful business strategy. Furthermore, segmentation by end-user & segmentation by application is provided to make it easy for the reader to draw important conclusions about the Rice Transplanter Machine Market.
No. Of Pages: 101                        Forecast Period: 2017-2021
About Rice Transplanter Machine
The rice transplanter machine was introduced in Japan by Kubota during the 1960s. It is specifically designed for transplanting rice seedlings in paddy fields. Farmers are required to drive the machine along a straight line to transplant the seedlings in rows. The rice planter comprised of three parts, namely the motor, running gear, and transplanter device. The transplanter consists of a seedling tray, seeding tray shifter, and pickup forks. The seedlings are fed into the seedling trays from where they are picked up by the forks and placed into the ground.
Industry analysts forecast the global rice transplanter machine Market to grow at a CAGR of 9.35% during the period 2017-2021.
Market driver
·       Shift toward mechanization
·       For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market challenge
·       Lack of finances for small farmers to replace old machinery
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Market trend
·       Product innovation
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Leading Brands of Rice Transplanter Machine Market space: Kubota, Iseki, Yanmar, TYM, Jiangsu World Agriculture Machinery, CLAAS, Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery, Changfa Agricultural Equipment, Shandong Fuerwo Agricultural Equipment, Dongfeng Agricultural Machinery,
Table of content:
PART 01: Rice Transplanter Machine Market Executive Summary
PART 02: Scope Of The Rice Transplanter Machine Market Report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Rice Transplanter Machine Market Landscape
• Market ecosystem
• Market characteristics
• Market segmentation analysis
PART 05: Rice Transplanter Machine Market Sizing
• Market definition
• Market sizing 2021
• Market size and forecast 2017-2021
PART 06: Rice Transplanter Machine Market Segmentation By Application
• Segmentation by application
• Comparison by application
PART 07: Customer Landscape
PART 08: Regional Landscape
• Geographical segmentation
• Regional comparison
• Americas – Market size and forecast 2017-2021
• EMEA – Market size and forecast 2017-2021
• APAC – Market size and forecast 2017-2021
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In addition, the report makes use of following exhibit for further aiding the reader’s understanding:
·       Exhibit 1: Rice Transplanter Machine Parent Market
·       Exhibit 2: Segments of global Rice Transplanter Machine Market
·       Exhibit 3: Market characteristics
·       Exhibit 4: Market condition & Size 2017
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House debates under way for 2ndreading of rice tariff bill
August 1, 2018 | 10:23 pm
PHILSTAR
THE HOUSE of Representatives was working on the approval on second reading of a bill seeking to impose tariffs on rice imports, a scheme which has been estimated to cut retail prices by up to P7 per kilo.As of early evening Wednesday, the House was debating provisions of House Bill 7735, the “Revised Agricultural Tarrification Act,” which is among the priority bills identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council.
Its counterpart measure, Senate Bill 1839, authored by Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian, is pending at the committee level.
If passed, the proposed measure will replace the current system for importing rice via government procurement. The new import arrangements will be opened up to private parties, while inbound shipments will be subject to tariffs, to protect local farmers and also to raise funds to improve their productivity and competitiveness.
The bill provides for the creation of the “Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund,” financed from the duties collected.
The tariffs will also finance an endowment fund for credit subsidies and crop financing, among others. — Camille A. Aguinaldo

Boro rice output hits new record

Rice production in the immediate past boro season shot up to a new high of 1.95 crore tonnes, pulling the total output of the staple to 3.62 crore tonnes in the immediate past fiscal year, enough to meet domestic demand.The latest production estimate of boro is 8.67 percent higher than 1.80 crore tonnes harvested in 2016-17, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
“Based on the production figures, we should have a surplus of about 30 lakh tonnes,” said Md Shahjahan Kabir, director general of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), the state agency responsible for developing improved rice varieties.The BRRI estimates that the country's annual demand for rice stands at 3.30 crore tonnes.
“The area for plantation increased in the last boro season. There is also improvement in the yield,” Kabir said.Farmers grew rice on 48.59 lakh hectares of land in the last boro season, up 8.58 percent from a year ago, BBS data showed.Areas dedicated to the previous two crops – aus and aman – had also risen amid farmers' enthusiasm to cultivate rice on the back of higher prices prevailing in the domestic market for more than a year.
Rice production in the aus season shot up 27 percent year-on-year to 27.09 lakh tonnes in 2017-18. Aman output rose 2.46 percent to 1.39 crore tonnes in the just concluded fiscal year.Kabir said the increased area for plantation, favourable weather, and increased use of quality seed contributed to the good crops.He said farmers and agricultural extension officials were trained on safe boro cultivation in the haor areas in the northeast region following floods that washed away crops in 2017 boro season.
BRRI's 78 scientists and officials of state-run Department of Agricultural Extension were in the field to monitor the crop situation and tackle pest attacks and other problems quickly. The government continuously monitored the cultivation situation, he said.Kabir said aus paddy, which is now on the field, also looks promising and its acreage has increased further this year, spurred by the higher price and the government's incentive to promote the farming of the crop.DAE data showed that aus area under plantation exceeded the target of 11.40 lakh hectares in 2018-19.
As a result, aus production will rise, said Kabir, adding that transplantation has completed on 20 percent of the area so far.The boro season starts in December-February and ends in April-May.Planting of aus starts in April-May and the harvesting takes place in July-August, while the aman season begins in April-May and ends in November-December.

Global Basmati Rice Market Research Analysis and Growth Forecast by Manufacturers & Geographical Regions from 2018-2023

The “Global Basmati Rice Market” isolates the business based on the regions by development, product types and applications, over the estimated time period (2018-2023) of the Basmati Rice industry. It breaks down each real aspect of the worldwide Basmati Rice by particulars of the product, limitations, difficulties, and growth opportunities. Company profiles of the real driving player with Basmati Rice investment forecast, most recent innovation patterns, and future gauge. The point by point analyzes of the Basmati Rice market on a global scale based on current and future size(revenue) and Basmati Rice showcase figure plot as a rundown of diagrams and tables, pie-graphs to encourage hopefuls and driving Basmati Rice market players in settling on vital and development choices.
The exploration, for the most part, covers Basmati Rice market in North America (United States, Canada and Mexico), Basmati Rice Europe industry (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy), Asia-Pacific (Southeast Asia, China, Korea, India and Japan), Basmati Rice South America industry (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia), Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa). The Basmati Rice report likewise performs SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) with XX CAGR esteems, and XX USD of past(2013-2017) and Basmati Rice forecast(2018-2023) based on development and economic situation following with the measure of Basmati Rice market.
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âžœ The additional aspect is covered in this research that is included trends analysis, investment feasibility analysis, investment return analysis, recommendations for growth, SWOT analyses and opportunity analysis of the competitor. 
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Key Players Of the Basmati Rice Market:
LT Foods, Amira Nature Foods, Best Foods, KRBL Limited, Kohinoor Rice, Aeroplane Rice, Tilda Basmati Rice, Amar Singh Chawal Wala, Hanuman Rice Mills, Adani Wilmar, Galaxy Rice Mill, Dunar Foods, Sungold
Global Basmati Rice Market Analysis: By Type 
Indian Basmati Rice, Pakistani Basmati Rice
Global Basmati Rice Market Analysis: By Application
Direct Edible, Deep Processing
The Chapter-Wise Arrangement of Basmati Rice Market
➤ The first section Describes the basic Basmati Rice overview, market dynamics, market analysis by type, application, and global regions. The entire content of this report by giving Basmati Rice product introduction, definition, the scope & market opportunities, risk & market driving forces of the Basmati Rice market.
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➤ The last chapter of Basmati Rice market 2018 research report summarizes important research findings, results, Basmati Rice research conclusions, Basmati Rice research data source and appendix of the Basmati Rice industry.
While the conclusion of the report discussed the deep research on the Global Basmati Rice market driving forces, limiting factors to the market growth, all the subjective and quantitative information identified with Basmati Rice industry. All the relevant points related to Basmati Rice industry performers, competitive market scenario, segmented analysis, consumer volume, Basmati Rice manufacturing cost, and innovative strategies followed by key players are assessed in this report.

Tariff on imported rice to rake in P20-B yearly
By Filane Mikee Cervantes  August 2, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- The proposed tariff system may bring in at least PHP20 billion every year to the agricultural sector, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol told lawmakers on Thursday.During the budget deliberations of the House appropriations committee on the DA's proposed PHP49.8-billion budget for 2019, Piñol said the duties collected from importing the food staple under the proposed tariffication bill shall be channeled to the rice competitiveness enhancement fund (RCEF), which is meant to increase farmers' productivity by providing necessary support services.
"We just urge Congress to make sure that the tariffs collected from the imported rice should go to RCEF, because as I’ve said earlier kung mabibigyan po tayo ng enough funds for the rice industry at mabigyan natin ng magandang binhi ang ating mga magasasaka, magi-improve yung ating ani (if the rice industry would be given enough funds, and we provide good seeds to our farmers, then they could improve their crop yields)," Piñol said.
"We will be able to provide free seeds, free fertilizer and subsidize machine and equipment needed by our farmers," he added.
He said the rice tariffication bill, which President Rodrigo R. Duterte certified urgent, could also help bring down the price of rice by as much as PHP7 per kilo.
"Kaya nga sabi ko yung PHP7 na reduction sa presyo achievable yun (The PHP7 reduction in the [price of rice] is achievable) but it’s not going to happen tomorrow. It is going to be the result of providing the needed interventions of the rice industry to increase productivity so that the production cost would go down," he added.
The DA chief said if only all the proceeds of the tariff system would be turned over to the RCEF, the rice industry "will surely be boosted."
Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said the bill should be amended by ensuring that all proceeds from the said fund shall be released automatically by the Department of Budget and Management on a periodic basis.
The bill seeks to put in place safety nets for Filipino rice producers and rice consumers by imposing tariffs in lieu of quantitative restrictions on rice imports.
The RCEF shall be allocated and disbursed as follows: 20 percent of the fund will be set aside for a rice endowment fund; 20 percent as credit subsidy or grants for purposes of increasing rice farms modernization, mechanization, and production efficiency; 20 percent for rice crop finance; 20 percent for postharvest facilities, logistics, storage, transportation facilities, and infrastructure projects; 10 percent for rice scholarships and vocational education; and 10 percent for research and development.
Under the bill, the country’s minimum access volume (MAV) for rice will revert to its 2012 level of 350,000 metric tons (MT) as indicated in the Philippines' commitment to the World Trade Organization (WTO), from the current 805,000 MT.
The bill proposes to set the bound tariff rate at 35 percent for imported rice originating from member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, aligned with the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), regardless of volume.
It also proposes to impose a most-favored nation (MFN) tariff rate of 40 percent for in-quota rice imports from non-ASEAN WTO member countries, while a 180 percent MFN tariff rate shall be imposed for volumes imported outside the MAV.
DA's cash-based budget for next year went down by 1.8 percent compared to last year's cash-based equivalent of PHP50.7 billion. (PNA)
Surging rice prices hit households
Posted : 2018-08-01 17:07
Updated : 2018-08-02 10:18

By Nam Hyun-woo

Shin Young-ja, 54, a housewife in Seoul, recently had a startling experience after ordering a 20 kilogram pack of rice from an online shopping mall because the price was far higher than what she remembers when she ordered a similar pack a year ago."What I remember is around 30,000 won ($27) last summer, since we don't eat that much rice these days, I didn't realize the price had changed so much in a year," she said.

What she remembers is correct. The country's rice prices are rising steeply from that of last year, casting concerns not only for households but also the government, which appears to be wavering between farmers demand for the "normalization of the price of rice," and a consumer prices hike expected in the second half of the year.

According to Statistics Korea, the wholesale price of rice was 44,263 won per 20 kilograms as of July 25, up 38 percent from a year earlier. The retail price also rose to 47,825 won per 20 kilograms as of July 10, up also 38 percent from a year earlier. Traditionally, rice prices go down in summer as demand declines, but the recent price surge is at odds with the seasonal effect, industry officials said.

The rising rice prices have also affected the cooked rice market, with companies saying they have no option but to raise product prices.According to CJ CheilJedang, it raised the prices of Hetbahn cooked rice and other food products using Hetbahn by an average 9 percent in March."Rice prices are the most critical factor in deciding Hetbahn prices," an official at CJ CheilJedang said. "Though companies are attempting to withstand hikes in costs by not reflecting them right away, rice prices are rising steeper than estimated."

The rising price is attributable to a decline in rice growing. Last year, Korea produced 3.97 million tons of rice, down 5.3 percent from 2016. This was the first time that the yearly rice crop dropped below 4 million tons in 37 years. The decrease is related to the declining demand. Yearly per capita rice consumption plunged to 61.8 kilograms last year, almost halve that of 1988 when a Korean consumed 122.2 kilograms.

The low demand also brought a reduction in rice growing areas. These have been on a steady decline from 950,000 hectares in 2007 to 755,000 hectares in 2017.Along with the long-term changes in dietary habits, short-term government policies are also to blame for the hike. The government has been setting rice price targets and paying subsidies to farmers if the actual price falls below this _ last year, it paid out 1.49 trillion won. The current target is 47,000 won per 20 kilograms and is expected to be raised later this year.

To raise rice prices to the level of the target and to cut the subsidies, the government has decided to store 720,000 tons of rice after purchasing it at higher than the market price in October. However, the price hike came sooner than expected, and the government released 84,000 tons of stored rice on the market in March, but to little effect.

While the rising rice prices are weighing on households, farmers are saying the prices are "normalizing," adding that last year's price was close to that of 30 years ago. Another concern for the government is the expected consumer prices hike in the second half.

Stemming from soaring oil prices, city gas has already gone up by 3.9 percent from two months ago and other public utility charges are expected to rise. Vegetables, livestock and fishery products prices are also anticipated to shoot up due to a heat wave baking the country."Given the rice price is expected to remain strong in the second half, the agriculture ministry will consider the release of more stored rice," an official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said. 

House terminates debates on rice tariffication bill

 
RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
 Aug 01 2018 09:24 PM
MANILA - The House of Representatives on Wednesday terminated sponsorship and debates on the proposed rice tariffication law.Lawmakers are expected to vote on the measure on Monday.House Bill 7735 seeks to put in place safety nets for Filipino rice producers by imposing tariffs in lieu of quantitative restrictions on rice imports.It mandates the National Food Authority as the sole authority to undertake the direct importation of rice for the purpose of ensuring food security and maintaining sufficient national buffer stocks.
It also authorizes the NFA to allocate import permits among certified and licensed importers for importation other than maintaining buffer stocks. It mandates the NFA to issue guidelines for the exportation of rice and corn by certified and licensed experts.
The measure creates the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund or RICE fund which shall consist of all duties collected from the importation of rice under the act.The bill was sponsored by Agriculture Committee Chair Jose Panganiban and counts Speaker Arroyo as one of the authors.

Burst Laos dam floods some Vietnam rice fields, damage limited
AUGUST 1, 2018 / 3:51 PM
Khanh Vu
HANOI (Reuters) - Floods from a burst dam in Laos have inundated thousands of hectares of paddy fields in Vietnam’s rice-growing Mekong Delta region, officials said on Wednesday, although the damage is limited and not expected to affect the country’s export crop.FILE PHOTO: Parents carry their children as they leave their home during the flood after the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam collapsed in Attapeu province, Laos July 26, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
A saddle dam that was part of Laos’ $1.2 billion Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydropower project collapsed last week, sending torrents of water crashing into neighboring villages.

At least 11 people were killed in the accident, and a further 120 people are still missing, the state-run Vientiane Times in Laos reported on Wednesday.

“The flood water is hampering the ongoing harvest of the summer-autumn rice crop in some areas, especially in Dong Thap, Long An and An Giang provinces,” Tran Xuan Dinh, deputy head of the Department of Crop Production under Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, told Reuters.
The Mekong Delta is the largest rice-growing area in Vietnam, which is the world’s third-largest rice exporter after India and Thailand.The water level in the Mekong Delta region has risen by 7-10 centimeters (3-4 inches) since the dam burst, Dinh said.

Although heavy rains and excess waters from the dam in Laos have damaged crops, the impact of the floods will not significantly impact rice production, said Nguyen Si Lam, deputy director of An Giang province’s agricultural department.

Farmers in the delta provinces have planted more than 1.69 million hectares of rice for the summer-autumn crop, with unhusked paddy output estimated at 9.51 million tonnes, an increase of 3 percent in terms of output from a year ago, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Farmers in the Mekong Delta have brought in more than 40 percent of the summer-autumn rice crop and the harvest is expected to end in 15-20 days, Dinh said.“The flooding season in the Mekong Delta was previously forecast to begin around August 5-7, but the water from Laos made it start sooner,” he said.

Myanmar Rice Federation to assist in replanting paddy in flooded and inundated farms

REPORT
01 Aug 2018
The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) announced yesterday that it would assist in the replantation of paddy in time in flooded and inundated farms.Farmers who had their farms flooded or inundated should contact the MRF head office telephones 01-218266 to 68 and 01-2301128 and 29.
Commenting on the announcement to provide assistance, MRF general secretary U Ye Min Aung said, “At the moment, relief works are being conducted by the government together with relevant organisations in flooded and inundated areas. When the water recedes and re-development works are conducted, MRF will assist farmers in the rice-producing areas of Bago Region, Mon State and Kayin State, so that there would not be any effect on rice production.
That is why the announcement was made today to provide required inputs to farmers facing difficulties. To provide assistance effectively, it needs to be based on actual facts. Some news reported nowadays is speculative and opinionated and not based on facts. As such, we are discussing and coordinating with relevant organisations to obtain actual facts. Paddy can remain submerged underwater for a certain period. That is why the damage of the situation needs to be assessed when the water recedes. We will cooperate with government organisations, Hluttaw representatives and partner organisations. Preparations and studies are being conducted now so that timely replanting, if and where necessary, can be done.”
Shin Min

Basmati exporters fear volume hit



BENGALURU, AUGUST 1
With a sharp drop in the value of the Iranian currency and talk of implementation of stringent food norms in Saudi Arabia, exporters of basmati rice fear that shipments, in volume terms, for the year-ahead may get affected.
However, the government feels that despite these hiccups, basmati exports are likely to be maintained at last year’s levels.Basmati is the largest product in India’s farm produce export basket. Iran and Saudi are the top two buyers of Indian basmati rice accounting close to half of total shipments.
Currency woes
The Iranian Rial has witnessed a sharp fall of over 100 per cent against the dollar since March this year on return of US sanctions and worsening economic crisis. Also, the four-month seasonal ban on rice imports imposed by Iran every year to protect its domestic growers during the harvest season has come into effect from late July.
“The currency decline will definitely hurt the local demand in Iran and in turn will harm our exports. In fact, we feel that our exports could come down this year,” said Gurnam Arora, Joint Managing Director of Kohinoor Foods.
Also, the talk of tightening of norms in Dubai for pesticide residue has triggered concerns among exporters and could dampen Indian shipments, Arora said. “We have urged the government to take up the issue at the diplomatic level with Dubai,”he added.
However, AK Gupta, Director, Basmati Export Development Foundation under APEDA, sought to downplay the emerging developments in Iran and Saudi and said that they would not have any major impact on Indian exports.
“These developments are temporary ups and downs and will not threaten our exports,” Gupta said.
Basmati exports, which were trailing last year’s levels in April-May, have picked up in June in value terms but volumes are down when compared with corresponding last year.
In April-June, basmati shipments dropped marginally to 1.16 million tonnes from 1.25 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year. In rupee terms, exports were up by around 5 per cent at 8,585 crore and 1 per cent at $1.28 billion over the corresponding quarter last year.

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India's monsoon rain forecast cut, farm output seen at risk


AUGUST 1, 2018

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India is likely to receive below-normal monsoon rains in 2018, a private weather forecaster said on Wednesday, raising concerns over farm output and economic growth in Asia’s third-biggest economy, where half the farmland lacks irrigation.A man carrying an umbrella runs as he crosses a busy road during rain in Kolkata, July 10, 2018. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri
The monsoon delivers about 70 percent of India’s annual rainfall, critical for the farm sector that accounts for about 14 percent of India’s $2 trillion economy and employs more than half of the country’s 1.3 billion people.Lower rainfall could raise the price of food, which is weighted at nearly half of the consumer inflation index, and could add to pressure on central bank to raise interest rates.
India’s June-September monsoon season is likely to see only 92 percent of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall, down from earlier forecast of 100 percent, weather agency Skymet said in a statement.India’s weather office defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 percent and 104 percent of a 50-year average of 89 cm for the entire four-month season.
“The south-west monsoon is likely to go into a prolonged weak phase during August,” Skymet said.In August and September India could get 88 percent and 93 percent rainfall respectively of the LPA, the agency said.“As of now, the oceanic parameters are not at all favourable for enhancing monsoon rains during the second half of the season,” said Jatin Singh, managing director of Skymet.
In the first half of monsoon season India received 6 percent less rainfall than normal, according to the official state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD), which has forecast 97 percent rainfall during the season.India’s 260 million farmers depend on monsoon rains to grow crops such as rice, sugar cane, corn, cotton and soybeans.Lower farm incomes due to scanty rains could hit the demand for an array of consumer goods.Sowing of summer-sown crops has already been delayed by low rainfall in a few southern and northern parts the country.Farmers have planted summer crops on 73.8 million hectares of land as of July 27, down 7.5 percent from a year ago, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare said.India is the world’s biggest producer of cotton, pulses and second biggest producer of sugar and rice. It is also the world’s biggest importer of edible oils such as palm oil and soyoil.

https://in.reuters.com/article/india-gold/india-gold-demand-to-revive-in-h2-as-government-supports-farmers-wgc-idINKBN1KN0BU

July fails to deliver rain, clouds monsoon outlook

Monsoon dour An inundated tea plantation at Vandiperiyar in Kerala’s Idukki district V SAJEEV KUMAR

Monsoon dour An inundated tea plantation at Vandiperiyar in Kerala’s Idukki district V SAJEEV KUMAR

Prolonged weak phase likely to begin in Aug

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, AUGUST 1
Normally the rainiest monsoon month, July perpetuated the deficit from June, forcing weatherw agencies to re-assess their overall rain outlook for the 2018 monsoon season.The India Met Department (IMD) had expected July to return 101 per cent rainfall but it has ended up with only 94 per cent, with the West Coast and the North-Eastern States disappointing.Trend holds
July started off with a promising note with Central India and North-West India delivering normal to surplus rains but the West Coast as well as the North-East performed way below par.
The trend has continued till date, though some global models suggest continued sea-based activity off Odisha and Bengal, with a likely circulation maturing into another low-pressure area. It remains to be seen what August, the second rainiest month, can possibly yield.
Skymet’s predictions
How far down is the moot question now, the Equatorial Pacific seeing sustained warming, which presages progressively monsoon-unfriendly El Nino conditions.
Private for
ecaster Skymet Weather came out with a bleak outlook on Wednesday, predicting that the monsoon might go into a weak phase in August, with ‘break’ conditions thrown in.
‘Break monsoon’
‘Break monsoon’ conditions means rain shutting out over most parts of the country except in the North-East and along parts of East India, especially Tamil Nadu.
How long the ‘break’ conditions will linger decides the fate of the monsoon. A sustained shut-out will translate into a significant setback on the farm front.
The truant monsoon has impacted sowing of key kharif crops such as rice, pulses, oilseeds and cotton, among others. As of July 27, sowing was down by about 7.5 per cent at 737.96 lakh hectares as against 797.69 lakh ha in the corresponding period last year.
Skymet has predicted that August may end with only 88 per cent of the long-period average (LPA) against the 94 per cent made by IMD as stated in its second long-range forecast.
September could likely deliver 93 per cent, according to Skymet, which could prove too little, too late. IMD hasn’t taken a call on September, when the monsoon starts to withdraw.
Skymet quoted Jatin Singh, MD, as saying that the oceanic parameters are not at all favourable for enhanced monsoon rains during the second half of the season.
Dams in Kerala
The normally rainiest pockets of North-East India, which are already in deficit, and the West Coast, may sustain a trend in which they continue to perform poorer than usual.
Considering the present scenario, Skymet Weather has updated the forecast for monsoon 2018 to 92 per cent of the LPA.
Expected rainfall from a prevailing low-pressure area over central Uttar Pradesh and a preparatory circulation ahead of a successor off the Bengal-Odisha coast may help improve the situation.The Met has assessed that this circulation may concentrate into a fresh ‘low’ in another week’s time but it has already triggered activity along the Kerala coast and adjoining extreme South Peninsula.Dam authorities are keeping a strict watch over the evolving situation in Kerala.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/july-fails-to-deliver-rain-clouds-monsoon-outlook/article24574798.ece

Rice basmati rises on stockists' buying

New Delhi, Aug 1 () Rice basmati prices firmed up by up to Rs 200 per quintal at the wholesale grains market today on emergence of stockists' buying against restricted arrivals from producing regions. However, other grains moved in a narrow range in limited deals and pegged at the last levels.
PTI | Aug 1, 2018, 14:50 IST
New Delhi, Aug 1 () Rice basmati prices firmed up by up to Rs 200 per quintal at the wholesale grains market today on emergence of stockists' buying against restricted arrivals from producing regions.
However, other grains moved in a narrow range in limited deals and pegged at the last levels.
Traders attributed the rise in rice basmati prices on buying by stockists, driven by an uptick in demand against restricted supplies from growing regions.
In the national capital, rice basmati common and Pusa-1121 variety went up by Rs 200 and Rs 100 to Rs 7,400-7,500 and Rs 6,700-6,800 per quintal, respectively.
Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal):
Wheat MP (desi) Rs 2,300-2,400, Wheat dara (for mills) Rs 1,980-1,985, Atta Chakki(delivery) Rs 1,990-1,995, Atta Rajdhani (10 kg) Rs 250-280, Shakti Bhog (10 kg) Rs 275-310, Roller flour mill Rs 1,070-1,090 (50 kg), Maida Rs 1,170-1,180 (50 kg) and Sooji Rs 1,200-1,210 (50 kg).
Basmati rice (Lal Quila) Rs 10,700, Shri Lal Mahal Rs 11,300, Super Basmati rice Rs 9,900, Basmati common new Rs 7,400-7,500, Rice Pusa (1121) Rs 6,700-6,800, Permal raw Rs 2,425-2,450, Permal wand Rs 2,525-2,575, Sela Rs 3,050-3,150 and rice IR-8 Rs 2,025-2,075.
Bajra Rs 1,450-1,455, Jowar yellow Rs 1,800-1,850, white Rs 2,950-3,050, Maize Rs 1,320-1,325, Barley Rs 1,600-1,610. KPS DPL SDG SBT SBT

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