Thursday, November 12, 2015

12november 2015 daily exclusvie oryza news

Former Thai PM Yingluck Defends Herself in Open Letter Posted on Facebook

Nov 11, 2015

In an open letter posted on Facebook, Former Thai Prime Minister (PM) Yingluck Shinawatra  defended herself to junta leader Prayath Chan-ocha. Yingluck is potentially looking at serving 10 years in prison for criminal charges related to her management of the rice scheme starting in 2011 which saw Thailand waste billions of dollars and amass tens of millions of tons of rice.
In the letter, Yingluck says the losses of the rice scheme are still yet unknown and the attorney general was “rushing the legal process,” according to Reuters.
A trial date has not yet been set. The Thailand Supreme Court said it will review evidence until November 2016. In September, Yingluck filed criminal charges against the attorney general alleging the charges against her were unfair.  Later that month, the court dismissed her case saying it found no evidence of mishandling by prosecutors. 
Yingluck is likely to continue to fight charges against her, part of a larger saga between the royalist Thai military establishment and the Shinawatra family.

Asia Rice Export Quotes Remain Unchanged Today

Nov 11, 2015

Asian rice exporters have kept their quotes unchanged from yesterday.
5% Broken Rice
Thailand 5% rice is indicated at around $350 - $360 per ton about $20 per ton discount on Vietnam 5% rice shown at around $370 - $380 per ton. India 5% rice is indicated at around $345 - $355 per ton, about $25 per ton premium on Pakistan 5% rice shown at around $320 - $330 per ton.
25% Broken Rice
Thailand 25% rice is indicated at around $345 - $355 per ton, about $10 per ton discount on Vietnam 25% rice shown at around $355- $365 per ton. India 25% rice is indicated at around $325 - $335 per ton, about $35 per ton premium on Pakistan 25% rice shown at around $290 - $300 per ton.
Parboiled Rice            
Thailand parboiled rice is indicated at around $350 - $360 per ton. India parboiled rice is indicated at around $340 - $350 per ton, about $65 per ton discount to Pakistan parboiled rice last shown at around $405 - $415 per ton.    
                    
100% Broken Rice
Thailand broken rice, A1 Super is indicated at around $320 - $330 per ton, about $10 per ton discount to Vietnam 100% broken rice shown at around $330 - $340 per ton. India's 100% broken rice is shown at around $285 - $295 per ton, about $5 per ton premium on Pakistan broken sortexed rice shown at around $280 - $290 per ton.

Rice Traders Use UAE to Import Indian Basmati Rice into Iran

Nov 11, 2015

In an effort to get around Iran’s restrictive  import permits on India’s basmati rice, Indian rice is first being shipped to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and then on to Iran, according to the Business Standard. 
Iran imports about 100,000 tons of basmati rice on average each month; in August-September 2015, Iran imported about 81,000 tons from the UAE, up from 18,000 tons the same period a year ago. 
Iran stopped issuing import licenses for Indian basmati rice in October 2014 but is soon expected to lift restrictions as they are viewed as pointless since Iranian rice imports are still finding a way to bring Indian rice into the country.   However, Iran’s restrictions have reduced India’s basmati rice exports from about 1.4 million tons in 2013-14 to 930,000 tons in 2014-15, according to India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, and have also severely weighed on domestic basmati prices.

Oryza CBOT Rough Rice Futures Recap - Chicago Rough Rice Futures Go Nowhere as Traders Continue to Weigh Impact of Yesterday's S&D Update; Grains Rebound as Selloff May have been Overdone

Nov 12, 2015

Chicago rough rice futures for Jan delivery settled unchanged at $11.880 per cwt (about $262per ton). The other grains finished the day higher as the market looks to reverse a portion of losses sustained as a result of yesterday’s bearish S&D update; Soybeans closed about 0.6% higher at $8.6075 per bushel; wheat finished about 0.8% higher at $4.9475 per bushel, and corn finished the day about 0.9% higher at $3.6225 per bushel.U.S. stocks traded in a range Wednesday, trying to hold mild opening gains while declines in oil prices and disappointing Macy's earnings weighed. Energy fell more than 1.5% as the greatest decliner in the S&P 500, while consumer discretionary was also among the laggards. The S&P held slightly higher in early afternoon trade, with industrials leading advancers. Crude oil fell more than 2% in midday trade after the American Petroleum Institute showed a greater-than-expected build in U.S. crude stocks. Brent traded about 2% lower. The federal government's Energy Information Administration will release official inventory data Thursday due to Wednesday's Veterans Day. Chinese data out overnight showed firmness in the consumer, with retail sales up 11% year-over-year in October, up slightly from 10.9% in September. Industrial production edged lower in October and missed Reuters expectations. Investors also awaited a slew of Federal Reserve speakers scheduled for Thursday, which include Fed Chair Janet Yellen's opening remarks at the U.S. central bank's conference. In early afternoon trade, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 24 points, or 0.14%, to 17,782. The S&P 500 traded up 3 points, or 0.15%, to 2,085, with industrials leading seven sectors higher and energy leading laggards. The Nasdaq gained 20 points, or 0.4%, to 5,103. Gold is seen trading about 0.4% lower, crude oil is seen trading about 2.8% lower, and the U.S. dollar is seen trading about 0.3% lower about  1:00pm Chicago time.
Tuesday, there were 2,671 contracts traded, up from 960 contracts traded on Monday. Open interest – the number of contracts outstanding – on Tuesday increased by 632 contracts to 12,523.
Global Rice Quotes
November 11th, 2015
Long grain white rice - high quality
Thailand 100% B grade           360-370           ↔
Vietnam 5% broken     370-380           ↔
India 5% broken          345-355           ↔
Pakistan 5% broken     320-330           ↔
Myanmar 5% broken   405-415           ↔
Cambodia 5% broken 415-425           ↔
U.S. 4% broken           490-510           ↔
Uruguay 5% broken    535-545           ↔
Argentina 5% broken   530-540           ↔
Long grain white rice - low quality
Thailand 25% broken 345-355           ↔
Vietnam 25% broken   355-365           ↔
Pakistan 25% broken   290-300           ↔
Cambodia 25% broken            400-410           ↔
India 25% broken        325-335           ↔
U.S. 15% broken         500-510           ↔
Long grain parboiled rice
Thailand parboiled 100% stxd             350-360           ↔
Pakistan parboiled 5% broken stxd      405-415           ↔
India parboiled 5% broken stxd           340-350           ↔
U.S. parboiled 4% broken       590-610           ↔
Brazil parboiled 5% broken     545-555           ↔
Uruguay parboiled 5% broken             NQ       ↔
Long grain fragrant rice
Thailand Hommali 92%           785-795           ↔
Vietnam Jasmine         470-480           ↔
India basmati 2% broken         NQ       ↔
Pakistan basmati 2% broken    NQ       ↔
Cambodia Phka Mails 830-840           ↔
Brokens
Thailand A1 Super       320-330           ↔
Vietnam 100% broken             330-340           ↔
Pakistan 100% broken stxd     280-290           ↔
Cambodia A1 Super    355-365           ↔
India 100% broken stxd          285-295           ↔
Egypt medium grain brokens   NQ       ↔
U.S. pet food   330-340           ↔


All prices USD per ton, FOB vessel, oryza.com

Brazil half grain           NQ       ↔ 

12th November ,2015 Daily Exclusive ORYZA Rice E_Newsletter by Riceplus Magazine

Former Thai PM Yingluck Defends Herself in Open Letter Posted on Facebook

Nov 11, 2015

In an open letter posted on Facebook, Former Thai Prime Minister (PM) Yingluck Shinawatra  defended herself to junta leader Prayath Chan-ocha. Yingluck is potentially looking at serving 10 years in prison for criminal charges related to her management of the rice scheme starting in 2011 which saw Thailand waste billions of dollars and amass tens of millions of tons of rice.
In the letter, Yingluck says the losses of the rice scheme are still yet unknown and the attorney general was “rushing the legal process,” according to Reuters.
A trial date has not yet been set. The Thailand Supreme Court said it will review evidence until November 2016. In September, Yingluck filed criminal charges against the attorney general alleging the charges against her were unfair.  Later that month, the court dismissed her case saying it found no evidence of mishandling by prosecutors. 
Yingluck is likely to continue to fight charges against her, part of a larger saga between the royalist Thai military establishment and the Shinawatra family.

Asia Rice Export Quotes Remain Unchanged Today

Nov 11, 2015

Asian rice exporters have kept their quotes unchanged from yesterday.
5% Broken Rice
Thailand 5% rice is indicated at around $350 - $360 per ton about $20 per ton discount on Vietnam 5% rice shown at around $370 - $380 per ton. India 5% rice is indicated at around $345 - $355 per ton, about $25 per ton premium on Pakistan 5% rice shown at around $320 - $330 per ton.
25% Broken Rice
Thailand 25% rice is indicated at around $345 - $355 per ton, about $10 per ton discount on Vietnam 25% rice shown at around $355- $365 per ton. India 25% rice is indicated at around $325 - $335 per ton, about $35 per ton premium on Pakistan 25% rice shown at around $290 - $300 per ton.
Parboiled Rice            
Thailand parboiled rice is indicated at around $350 - $360 per ton. India parboiled rice is indicated at around $340 - $350 per ton, about $65 per ton discount to Pakistan parboiled rice last shown at around $405 - $415 per ton.     
                    
100% Broken Rice
Thailand broken rice, A1 Super is indicated at around $320 - $330 per ton, about $10 per ton discount to Vietnam 100% broken rice shown at around $330 - $340 per ton. India's 100% broken rice is shown at around $285 - $295 per ton, about $5 per ton premium on Pakistan broken sortexed rice shown at around $280 - $290 per ton.

Rice Traders Use UAE to Import Indian Basmati Rice into Iran

Nov 11, 2015

In an effort to get around Iran’s restrictive  import permits on India’s basmati rice, Indian rice is first being shipped to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and then on to Iran, according to the Business Standard. 
Iran imports about 100,000 tons of basmati rice on average each month; in August-September 2015, Iran imported about 81,000 tons from the UAE, up from 18,000 tons the same period a year ago. 
Iran stopped issuing import licenses for Indian basmati rice in October 2014 but is soon expected to lift restrictions as they are viewed as pointless since Iranian rice imports are still finding a way to bring Indian rice into the country.   However, Iran’s restrictions have reduced India’s basmati rice exports from about 1.4 million tons in 2013-14 to 930,000 tons in 2014-15, according to India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, and have also severely weighed on domestic basmati prices.

Oryza CBOT Rough Rice Futures Recap - Chicago Rough Rice Futures Go Nowhere as Traders Continue to Weigh Impact of Yesterday's S&D Update; Grains Rebound as Selloff May have been Overdone

Nov 12, 2015

Chicago rough rice futures for Jan delivery settled unchanged at $11.880 per cwt (about $262per ton). The other grains finished the day higher as the market looks to reverse a portion of losses sustained as a result of yesterday’s bearish S&D update; Soybeans closed about 0.6% higher at $8.6075 per bushel; wheat finished about 0.8% higher at $4.9475 per bushel, and corn finished the day about 0.9% higher at $3.6225 per bushel.U.S. stocks traded in a range Wednesday, trying to hold mild opening gains while declines in oil prices and disappointing Macy's earnings weighed. Energy fell more than 1.5% as the greatest decliner in the S&P 500, while consumer discretionary was also among the laggards. The S&P held slightly higher in early afternoon trade, with industrials leading advancers. Crude oil fell more than 2% in midday trade after the American Petroleum Institute showed a greater-than-expected build in U.S. crude stocks. Brent traded about 2% lower. The federal government's Energy Information Administration will release official inventory data Thursday due to Wednesday's Veterans Day. Chinese data out overnight showed firmness in the consumer, with retail sales up 11% year-over-year in October, up slightly from 10.9% in September. Industrial production edged lower in October and missed Reuters expectations. Investors also awaited a slew of Federal Reserve speakers scheduled for Thursday, which include Fed Chair Janet Yellen's opening remarks at the U.S. central bank's conference. In early afternoon trade, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 24 points, or 0.14%, to 17,782. The S&P 500 traded up 3 points, or 0.15%, to 2,085, with industrials leading seven sectors higher and energy leading laggards. The Nasdaq gained 20 points, or 0.4%, to 5,103. Gold is seen trading about 0.4% lower, crude oil is seen trading about 2.8% lower, and the U.S. dollar is seen trading about 0.3% lower about  1:00pm Chicago time.
Tuesday, there were 2,671 contracts traded, up from 960 contracts traded on Monday. Open interest – the number of contracts outstanding – on Tuesday increased by 632 contracts to 12,523.
Global Rice Quotes
November 11th, 2015
Long grain white rice - high quality
Thailand 100% B grade           360-370           ↔
Vietnam 5% broken     370-380           ↔
India 5% broken          345-355           ↔
Pakistan 5% broken     320-330           ↔
Myanmar 5% broken   405-415           ↔
Cambodia 5% broken 415-425           ↔
U.S. 4% broken           490-510           ↔
Uruguay 5% broken    535-545           ↔
Argentina 5% broken   530-540           ↔
Long grain white rice - low quality
Thailand 25% broken 345-355           ↔
Vietnam 25% broken   355-365           ↔
Pakistan 25% broken   290-300           ↔
Cambodia 25% broken            400-410           ↔
India 25% broken        325-335           ↔
U.S. 15% broken         500-510           ↔
Long grain parboiled rice
Thailand parboiled 100% stxd             350-360           ↔
Pakistan parboiled 5% broken stxd      405-415           ↔
India parboiled 5% broken stxd           340-350           ↔
U.S. parboiled 4% broken       590-610           ↔
Brazil parboiled 5% broken     545-555           ↔
Uruguay parboiled 5% broken             NQ       ↔
Long grain fragrant rice
Thailand Hommali 92%           785-795           ↔
Vietnam Jasmine         470-480           ↔
India basmati 2% broken         NQ       ↔
Pakistan basmati 2% broken    NQ       ↔
Cambodia Phka Mails 830-840           ↔
Brokens
Thailand A1 Super       320-330           ↔
Vietnam 100% broken             330-340           ↔
Pakistan 100% broken stxd     280-290           ↔
Cambodia A1 Super    355-365           ↔
India 100% broken stxd          285-295           ↔
Egypt medium grain brokens   NQ       ↔
U.S. pet food   330-340           ↔

All prices USD per ton, FOB vessel, oryza.com

contents are published with permission of ORYZA.com with thanks Brazil half grain           NQ       ↔ 

11th November,2015 Daily Global,Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter by Riceplus Magazine-Latest Rice News

Rice News Headlines...
·         DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost
·         Cross River, Thai Firm to Build First Rice City in Africa
·         SA considers support for climate change resolution
·         DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost
·         Easing trade restrictions
·         Hassad Food aims to supply 15% of rice in local market
·         Belarus values Pakistan as reliable partner in Asia Economy
·         10 Natural Ways To Sweeten Any Food
·         Rice price drops in global markets
·         Govt Begins Rice Imports as Stockpiles Decline
·         Rice investors groan, as smuggled produce flood market
·         Indonesia imports rice as El Nino hits country
·         Vietnam: Rice exports for year remain lackluster
·         Basmati rice exports to Iran via Dubai soar
·         11/11/2015 Farm Bureau Market Report
·         Everything you wanted to know about the benefits of rice

News Detail...

DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost

November 11, 2015 3:15pm
Tags: riceproduction, philrice

The country must have a lower production cost of rice to be competitive for the ASEAN market, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala told researchers, scientists, and other personnel of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to sustain their efforts to achieve a production cost of P9 per kilogram before 2017. At P9/kg, farmers are in the sweet spot to increase production and make the sector competitive within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.
PhilRice is now running a “Palayabangan” project which to level up rice production at 10 tons per hectare with an input cost of P5/kg of palay.“Kung mapapanatili natin ang halaga ng produksyon ng palay sa P5 kada kilo, magiging mas mababa pa ito sa production cost ng Vietnam na nasa P6.53 bawat kilo. Naniniwala ako na kung mailalagay natin sa P9 kada kilo bago mag-2017 ay magiging competitive tayo,” Alcala noted.PhilRice produced 70 rice varieties in the last 30 years, and developed 24 rice machines and 23 patents in rice research and distribution. – Jon Viktor Cabuenas/VS, GMA News

 

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/543968/money/economy/da-seeks-p9-kg-rice-production-cost#sthash.dPYfeAuC.dpuf

 

 

Cross River, Thai Firm to Build First Rice City in Africa

10 Nov 2015

Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade
Description: 211014F-Ben-Ayade.jpg - 211014F-Ben-Ayade.jpgThe Cross River State Government and a Thai firm, Thai-Africa Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of what would be the first Rice City in Africa, in the south-south state.The agreement was signed at a ceremony in Bankok, the capital of Thailand.Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade signed on behalf of his state while Ms. Pantipa Dhangom, the Executive Director of the Thai – Africa Corporation, signed on behalf of the organisation.

Since assuming office, Ayade, had on assumption of office, pledged to make Cross River State the number one rice producing state in the country.According to the MoU, Thai-Africa, the core investor, will develop the Rice City project in partnership with Cross River State Government.Details of the project as highlighted in the MoU indicated that the Rice City will have a solar mediated and automated rice seedling and nursery propagation centre, rice plantation with irrigation infrastructure and mill including packaging and distribution.

The centre will also have an Agriculture Training Centre, which will oversee the development of various economic crop projects including but not limited to oil palm, sugar cane, cassava, maize, soya beans and more.It will also have a full mechanised site clearing, planting, weeding and harvesting equipment.Thai-Africa Corporation is to facilitate international funding for the execution of the various projects.The business relationship is expected to attract multi-billion dollarsinvestment into Cross River State.
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/cross-river-thai-firm-to-build-first-rice-city-in-africa/225265/

 

SA considers support for climate change resolution

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 9:41 pm
The Student Association will be voting on whether to add its name to the Resolution on Climate Change, a petition put forth by the Texas Drought Project. The SA’s endorsement would make it one of 120 organizations and groups who have signed the resolution, bringing the Texas Drought Project closer to its 250 signature goal. 

According to the Texas Drought Project’s website, the resolution calls for the U.S. government to take a stance against the emission of greenhouse gases and in support of the movement away from fossil fuels at the 2015 United Nations Climate Conference, to be held this December in Paris. he conference aims to arrive at a universal agreement on climate change, following a similar conference in Copenhagen in 2012 that postponed the signing of an agreement until this year, to go into effect in 2020.The SA legislation would also call upon the Faculty Senate and the Graduate Student Association to join the SA in their support of the resolution, as well as for the university as a whole to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


The resolution would be in line with the 100-Year Sustainability Plan passed by the SA in its 2011-2012 session. According to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, that plan led to a series of actions and resolutions aimed at improving campus sustainability.

http://www.ricethresher.org/news/sa-considers-support-for-climate-change-resolution/article_224ec82c-8826-11e5-ab76-4bd69ed44986.html

DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost


November 11, 2015 3:15pm
Tags: riceproduction, philrice
The country must have a lower production cost of rice to be competitive for the ASEAN market, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala told researchers, scientists, and other personnel of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to sustain their efforts to achieve a production cost of P9 per kilogram before 2017. At P9/kg, farmers are in the sweet spot to increase production and make the sector competitive within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.

PhilRice is now running a “Palayabangan” project which to level up rice production at 10 tons per hectare with an input cost of P5/kg of palay.“Kung mapapanatili natin ang halaga ng produksyon ng palay sa P5 kada kilo, magiging mas mababa pa ito sa production cost ng Vietnam na nasa P6.53 bawat kilo. Naniniwala ako na kung mailalagay natin sa P9 kada kilo bago mag-2017 ay magiging competitive tayo,” Alcala noted.PhilRice produced 70 rice varieties in the last 30 years, and developed 24 rice machines and 23 patents in rice research and distribution. – Jon Viktor Cabuenas/VS, GMA News
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/543968/money/economy/da-seeks-p9-kg-rice-production-cost


Easing trade restrictions


11/9/2015 - by Arvin Donley
Since December 2014, when the U.S. and Cuba announced the intention to restore diplomatic ties for the first time in more than 50 years, the U.S. has taken steps to ease restrictions on trade, remittances and travel to Cuba. The actions have generated a wave of enthusiasm about the economic opportunities that a more normal relationship between the two countries could create.
A report released in June by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) examines the potential impacts of more commercial ties between the two countries on bilateral agricultural trade.The report, titled “U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade: Past, Present and Possible Future,” said a more normal trade relationship would lead to an increase in U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba through several channels.

 First, U.S. exporters would be allowed to extend credit to their Cuban buyers, enhancing U.S. competitiveness. Second, the U.S. would export a broader range of agricultural products – products currently provided by other countries. Third, to the extent that relaxation of economic restrictions on Cuba spurs economic growth there, demand for U.S. agricultural products is likely to grow, including for higher-value commodities like meat and dairy products, and for commodities traded during the 2000s but not recently, such as wheat, rice and dried beans.

Trading history
Prior to the Cuban Revolution of 1959, bilateral agricultural trade featured large volumes of sugar and smaller volumes of tobacco and pineapple from Cuba, and rice, dried beans, wheat and wheat flour from the U.S. But after the revolution, U.S.-Cuba relations quickly deteriorated when Cuba’s new government took power. Cuba expropriated U.S. economic assets, including farms and sugar mills, as part of its efforts to institute a socialist economic system, and the U.S. imposed economic sanctions against Cuba and broke diplomatic relations. That is essentially where things stood until October 2000, when the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TRSA), which authorized certain sales of food, medicines and medical equipment to a number of countries, including Cuba, was signed into law.


TRSA’s exemptions to the embargo quickly led to the reestablishment of U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba. However, TRSA does not include a legal framework for the resumption of U.S. agricultural imports from Cuba.The ERS report said U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba averaged $365 million per year from 2012-14. Exports are heavily concentrated in four basic commodities, with chicken meat, corn, soybean meal and soybeans accounting for 84% of total exports during that period in terms of value. Corn, soybean meal and soybeans are all feedstuffs used in livestock production in Cuba. In some years during the TRSA period, U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba have included substantial quantities of rice, wheat, pork, dried beans and soybean oil. But U.S. restrictions on extending credit to Cuban buyers have made it harder for U.S. agricultural exporters to sell a larger volume and broader variety of commodities to Cuba, the report said.


From 2012-14, the U.S. was the second leading supplier of agricultural imports to Cuba behind the European Union ($383 million), while Brazil was third ($348 million). Those three trade partners supplied 61% of Cuba’s agricultural imports during that three-year period, the report said.The report noted that a major inhibitor of U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba is the TRSA’s restrictions on the terms of payment and financing. TRSA specifies that the only payment or financing terms that U.S. persons may provide for agricultural exports to Cuba are payment of cash in advance or financing by third-country financial institutions.

The U.S. prohibition on extending credit to Cuba’s agricultural importers continues to hamper efforts to export agricultural products to Cuba, it said. From 2005-07, the U.S. exported an average of 124,000 tonnes of rice, 275,000 tonnes of wheat, and 33,000 tonnes of soybean oil to Cuba. From 2012-14, however, it noted that the U.S. exported hardly any rice, wheat or soybean oil, even though Cuba purchased many thousands of tonnes of these products from Brazil and European countries.

Cuba’s rice situation

Cuba’s diversification away from U.S. rice imports represents a loss of lucrative export opportunity for U.S. rice growers, since Cuba has the highest per capita rice consumption of any country in the western hemisphere. Annual capita rice supply (milled equivalent) is about 61 kilograms in Cuba, compared with 7 kilograms in the U.S., according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Cuba imports about half of its annual rice consumption, with rice imports averaging about 435,000 tonnes per year from 2010-14. Vietnam supplies 70% or more of Cuba’s rice imports, while Brazil supplies most of the remainder, the report said.In 2013-14, Cuba produced 423,000 tonnes of rice (milled basis), nearly unchanged from the previous year but up 18% from 2000-01.

Cuba plants two rice crops a year. The main crop is planted in April-July and harvested August-December. The second crop is planted in December-February and harvested in March-June.Since 2009-10, rice area has averaged 203,000 hectares per year, up from an average of 144,000 hectares during the previous five years. The ERS report said the Cuban government wants to boost domestic rice production and reduce imports, especially after the 2007-08 price spike and export bans by some rice exporting countries, and has received technical assistance dedicated to the rice sector from several rice producing countries including Brazil, Japan and Vietnam.With establishment of a more normal trading relationship, the U.S. rice industry might be able to regain a large share of Cuba’s import market, but only if U.S. suppliers are able to provide competitive terms of credit, the report said.


It said several factors favor U.S. rice suppliers in the Cuban market. First, it is a consistent year-round supplier of high quality rice. Second, the U.S. enjoys a distinct transportation advantage over Cuba’s current rice suppliers, with export time being only two days compared to as many as 30 days from Asia. However, the report notes that this advantage is offset to a degree by the higher price of U.S. rice. Third, the U.S. has the potential to export rough rice to Cuba, which could be fully milled there. The fourth and final factor is if Cuba opens up further as a tourist destination, demand for high-quality rice would increase, supporting increased U.S. sales.


U.S.-Cuba possible future

The report said the executive actions announced in December 2014 by the U.S. were a small step toward establishing normal trade relations (NTR), formerly referred to as most-favored-nation (MFN) status, between the two countries. For agricultural trade, NTR includes the application of MFN tariffs to any imports originating in the other country.While the executive actions modify the payment and financial restrictions governing U.S. exports to Cuba and provide for additional exemptions to the U.S. economic embargo, they provide no opportunities for U.S. agricultural imports from Cuba, except for the small purchases that licensed travelers to Cuba are allowed to bring home, the report said.The ERS said the new U.S. approach to Cuba contains several key elements that have the potential to affect U.S.-Cuba agricultural trade, albeit in small ways. Several of these elements are intended to remove outright obstacles in bilateral trade, others are designed to reduce transaction costs, and still others aim at fostering greater growth in the Cuban economy.


The first element is the effort to reestablish diplomatic relations with Cuba. In January 2015, a U.S. delegation met with Cuban officials to discuss a wide range of issues and several subsequent rounds of meetings have been held. While these efforts alone do not ensure increased agricultural trade between the two countries, they portend a more favorable economic and policy environment for bilateral agricultural trade over the medium and long term, the report said.The second element is the relaxation of some U.S. restrictions on traveling to Cuba. The loosening of travel restrictions could have a small, positive impact on U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba by making it easier for people pursuing authorized export transactions to travel there, the ERS noted. Increased travel involving private foundations, research or educational institutions, and the dissemination of information might not immediately result in more U.S. agricultural sales to Cuba, but could strengthen Cuban ties with the U.S. agribusiness and academic sectors, which could help the further development of production agriculture in Cuba, the report said.The third element consists of additional exemptions to the embargo on U.S. exports to Cuba.

New items authorized for export include certain building materials for private residential constructions, goods for use by entrepreneurs in the Cuban private sector, and tools and equipment for private-sector agricultural activity. The ERS said these new exemptions could also stimulate additional agricultural trade between Cuba and the U.S. For instance, small-scale poultry producers who import farm equipment may increase their feedstuff imports from the U.S.The fourth element is the further relaxation of U.S. restrictions on remittances to Cuba. Remittances are transfers of money sent by a migrant or immigrant to people in his or her country of origin. Increased remittances to Cuba could increase consumer budgets, thereby enabling additional foreign agricultural sales to Cuba. Also, some remittances could be used to invest in agricultural production or retail establishments, the ERS said.


The fifth element is a set of policy changes intended to facilitate authorized transactions between the U.S. and Cuba. The regulatory definition of the statutory term “cash in advance” was revised to specify that it means “cash before transfer of title.” This regulatory change addresses the concern that the revised definition of the term issued in February 2005 adversely affected U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s interpretation in 2005 required that cash payments be made before the goods left a U.S. port, whereas the revised interpretation more reflective of normal cash-in-advance arrangements. In addition, U.S. institutions will now be permitted to open correspondent accounts at Cuban financial institutions to facilitate the processing of authorized transactions, and U.S. credit and debit cards will be permitted for use by travelers to Cuba. These changes will lower the transaction costs for U.S. exports by reducing the liquidity constraint of the payment method and opening new avenues for cash flows, thereby increasing the opportunities for trade, the ERS said.

The sixth element of concern is the intention of the U.S. government to assist with providing Internet access to a greater share of the Cuban population. The commercial export of certain consumer communications devices, related software, applications, hardware, services and items for the establishment and update of communications-related systems will be permitted. These changes are intended to improve telecommunications between Cuba and the rest of the world, which may also facilitate U.S.-Cuba trade, said the ERS. In addition, wireless telecommunications in the developing world is key to helping buyers and sellers of agricultural products find better prices.

The seventh element updates the application of U.S. sanctions on Cuba in third countries. U.S.-owned entities in third countries will be generally licensed to provide services to, and engage in, financial transactions with Cuban individuals in third countries. In addition, general licenses will unblock the accounts at U.S. banks of Cuban nationals who have relocated outside of Cuba, permit U.S. persons to participate in third country professional meetings and conferences related to Cuba, and allow foreign vessels to enter the U.S. after engaging in certain humanitarian trade with Cuba. The ERS said the end of these restrictions may have unknown but positive implications for U.S.-Cuba agricultural trade.

http://www.world-grain.com/articles/news_home/Features/2015/11/Easing_trade_restrictions.aspx?ID=%7BDE4771B4-8D2F



Hassad Food aims to supply 15% of rice in local market

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ahmed bin Abdullah al-Mahmoud visits Hassad Food’s stand at the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition, accompanied by Nasser Mohamed al-Hajri, chairman and managing director of Hassad Food.
By Joseph Varghese

Staff Reporter
Hassad Food will soon launch different varieties of rice in the local market from one of its subsidiaries, ‘Senwan Pakistan’, disclosed the chairman of the company.The company aims to supply 15% of the total market demand for rice in the country.Speaking to Gulf Times, Nasser Mohamed al-Hajri, chairman and managing director of Hassad Food, noted that the company has a production unit in Lahore, Pakistan.He explained, “Senwan Pakistan will present several of its rice brands in the market soon. We are a miller.
We buy raw products from local companies and farmers in Pakistan. We process the products into fine rice and sell it in the local market in Qatar.”He continued “In the local market, the total demand for rice comes to 110,000 tonnes per year. We will provide 15% of the total demand in the coming years. The company has already made arrangements with Al Meera Group of hypermarkets and supermarkets to sell the products.
”Al-Hajri said that the whole process is in the beginning stage. “The production process has just started. It is already made available but the formal launch will take place soon and the products will be available through the Al Meera outlets,” he pointed out.The official also said that the company will be supplying different varieties of rice. “At present, we are planning to supply two varieties of rice. We will launch parboiled rice as well as basmati rice.
We will also be supplying the long grain rice from India. We will be supplying the 1121, the longest rice grain available in the market from India,” he added.Hassad Food has a diverse set of high quality products from several of its subsidiaries: Hassad Australia is chilled carcasses, and live “Awassi” Syrian sheep, while Hassad Qatar is high quality fodder products. Premium dates and olive oil are produced at Mahaseel, while Roza Hassad is an subsidiary with a selection of finest flowers freshly harvested from its greenhouses in Shahaniya.

Belarus values Pakistan as reliable partner in Asia Economy
10.11.2015 | 17:47 fvkoktgm Andrei Kobyakov ISLAMABAD, 10 November
(BelTA) – Belarus values Pakistan as a reliable partner in the Asian region. Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov made the statement during the 3rd Belarusian-Pakistani business and investment forum on 10 November, BelTA has learned. Andrei Kobyakov noted that Belarus views Pakistan as a reliable partner in the Asian region. The year 2015 was a real breakthrough for expanding economic and political relations between the two countries. “We have created a solid foundation for bringing the countries closer in various spheres: economy, politics, science, education, and culture,” noted the Prime Minister of Belarus. In his words, there are real prerequisites for full-value and promising development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation between the countries.
 “We have everything necessary to greatly increase the trade turnover and set up joint ventures. In the medium term it is feasible to secure a trade turnover as large as $1 billion,” the Belarusian head of government was convinced. Andrei Kobyakov stated that the Belarusian side is ready to supply MTZ tractors, Gomselmash harvesters, MAZ trucks, Amkodor road construction machines, Belshina tires, and products made by the light industry concern Bellegprom. Andrei Kobyakov noted: “We traditionally import textile products from Pakistan as well as rice, vegetables, and fruits. We are ready to buy more of those as well as raw materials and components for the light industry, primarily cotton yarn, footwear top intermediates. Pakistan prides itself on growing excellent mango. The demand for the fruit is strong on the Belarusian market.

” In his words, the Belarusian side is ready to regularly work to bring closer the countries' stance on pricing for the sake of increasing mutual trade in various commodities. Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov is in Pakistan on an official visit on 9-11 November. The Belarusian head of government is expected to meet with the Pakistan president today. The opening of a Belarusian culture center in the National Library of Pakistan is part of the visit's itinerary. After visiting Pakistan Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov will go on a working visit to Turkey on 11-12 November. Andrei Kobyakov is expected to meet with Turkey's leaders as well as top managers of Turkish companies.
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10 Natural Ways To Sweeten Any Food

Description: 10 Natural Ways To Sweeten Any Food|PakistanTribe.com
Sugar and sweetening products are always blamed for everything from obesity to hypertension.  Due to which, most of us are looking for alternatives to traditional refined sugar. Hence, natural sweeteners are gaining more and more popularity; the selection of sweeteners has multiplied from powders, syrups, and liquids.
Here we give you 10 best natural sweeteners which are tastier, healthier, and even environmentally-friendly.

Blackstrap molasses
Blackstap molasses is what you get after sugarcane has been boiled three times. It has a strong flavor, and can be a good sweetener for oatmeal and cereals.
Brown rice syrup
It is made when cooked rice is refined with enzymes, which helps to break the starch present in rice, which results in a thick syrup.It is not very sweet but has a distinct (but mild) butterscotch flavor.
Fructose
This is made from fruit sugars, this is sweeter than refined sugar. Mostly found in many food stores in granulated form, in case you don’t want to go the extra mile and just use the fruit itself.
Coconut sugar
It is made from the juice of coconut flower buds. It is high in potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron and due to lower-glycemic property it is a healthier alternative.
Date sugar
It is a sweetener made of dried, crushed dates. It is rich in iron, potassium and vitamins.
Fruit juice concentrates
Made from the juice of fruit. Available in many food stores, which is full of flavors and nutritional value.
Fruit source
Made from a natural blend of grape and rice carbohydrates. It is a new natural sweetening product.
Turbinado sugar
They are brown crystals, renowned as raw sugar, this is partly processed sugar that contains some molasses.
Evaporated cane juice
It is a lighter-colored version of turbinado sugar. It contains some nutrients and vitamin B12.
Xylitol
A natural sweetener that occurs in fruits and some vegetables. Xylitol is stored in crystalline form in many food stores and is very beneficial for diabetes patients.
http://pakistantribe.com/life-style/45163/10-natural-ways-to-sweeten-any-food


Rice price drops in global markets

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TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Reporting on the decline in rice prices in October, Secretary of Iran’s Rice Association Jamil Alizadeh Shayegh said Iran had not experienced any change in rice prices compared to the previous year.Jamil Alizadeh Shayegh said Indians have raised price due to Iran's need to import rice.“According to the latest figures released by FAO, the global prices of exported rice were experienced a decline in October while the cause of rise in price of Indian rice remains a question,” he added.Pointing to the higher price of Iranian, Korean and Japanese rice compared to other types, Shayegh said, “even in Iran, the price of rice has remained unchanged in comparison to the privious year.
"We must move in line with the global marke," he underlined.Pointing to the controversies existing among Rice Import Association, Ministry of Agriculture and the Rice Association over rice import, the official underlined, “We have come to an agreement with the Ministry over the issue and they have repeatedly announced their disagreement with the import of rice to Iran.”Iran was one of the biggest export markets for Indian basmati in the last two years, with close to 40 percent of exports, which totals around 2.2 million tons.
 HA/2964263
http://en.mehrnews.com/news/111868/Rice-price-drops-in-global-markets




Govt Begins Rice Imports as Stockpiles Decline

WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER, 2015 | 16:42 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The government has allowed imported shipments of rice to be distributed across several regions in Indonesia in order to ensure food security amidst the on-going El-Nino cycle that has caused incidents of severe drought across several areas. "Imported rice have begun to trickle in - not just in Jakarta, but also across regional ports," said Vice President Jusuf Kalla at the Vice President's Palace on Wednesday, November 11. According to Kalla, the decision was made to ensure that Indonesia's rural periphery has enough rice to go by, since the current drought has delayed the harvest season.

"It is the government's duty to ensure that Indonesia has enough rice reserves through whatever means necessary - including through imports," he said. Kalla went on to acknowledge that the drought between August and November 2015 has negatively impacted Indonesia's rice stockpiles for 2016. "We are doing this for the entire nation, so that rice prices would remain stable," said Kalla. It is known that on Wednesday, November 4, 4,800 tons of rice imported from Vietnam arrived in Manado, North Sulawesi. The Head of North Sulawesi Logistics Agency (BULOG), Sabaruddin Amrulla said that the amount should be enough to keep rice shortages at bay. Meanwhile on Sunday, November 8, Merauke's BULOG plans to import rice from Vietnam as well - as the drought interferes with local farmer's ability to meet the area's demand. "We plan to import some 3,000 tons of rice," said the Head of Merauke's BULOG, Zulkarnaen Nurdin.

http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2015/11/11/056717930/Govt-Begins-Rice-Imports-as-Stockpiles-Decline


Rice investors groan, as smuggled produce flood market


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The National Rice Millers Association of Nigeria, NRMAN, has expressed worry over smuggling of rice from across the Nigerian borders which it said has reached prohibitive levels, with hundreds of trailers plying back and forth from neighbouring countries carrying illegal shipments of the staple food.NRMAN stated that the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, erred in its decision to lift the ban on importation of rice through the land borders. Chairman of the association, Mohammed Abubakar, chided the NCS for allegedly overreaching its statutory mandate as an enforcement agency in taking such a policy decision.

Mr. Abubakar said if the customs succeeded in its decision, it would destroy Nigeria’s rice value chain attained by the previous administration.He attributed the problem of hamstringing rice investors to the Central Bank of Nigeria ban of foreign exchange for rice imports, among other products, which he noted is choking the importation supply chain.The nation’s supply gap was estimated at around 3 million tonnes by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and half that number by the FG earlier this year.t will be recalled that in 2013, the Federal Government increased the importation tariff to 110 per cent as against zero duty regime administered in Benin and Cameroon.However, legal importers paying full tariff of 70 per cent have not been able to compete with smugglers who enjoy a free ride into the market, aided by negligible tariffs in neighbouring Cameroon and Republic of Benin, taking advantage of porous borders.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/rice-investors-groan-as-smuggled-produce-flood-market/


Indonesia imports rice as El Nino hits country

JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has shipped rice from Vietnam to safeguard the country's rice reserves and stabilize rice price as El Nino hits the country.President Director of the National Logistic Agency Djarot Kusumayakti on Wednesday confirmed the importation of the staple food for most of the country's populations.He said that the importation could dismiss concern of lacking of rice supply and hike on price as drought in some areas in the country may lead to rice production decline."Yes, it is true, (import has been done). The most important thing is that the stockpile is sufficient. Prices will not rise," Djarot said.

El Nino has struck Indonesia since August and may end in December with the peak in September, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.Previously Indonesian Vice President Kalla has said the country's rice outputs may not be sufficient for meeting the demand.The prolonged dry season has caused over 200,000 hectares rice field across the country lack of water and 30,000 hectares of which has failed in harvest, according to the agriculture ministry.In 1998, El Nino hit Indonesia with severe impact, pushing the government to import 5 million tons of food, according to Kalla.


http://www.globalpost.com/article/6685487/2015/11/11/indonesia-imports-rice-el-nino-hits-country


Vietnam: Rice exports for year remain lackluster

11/11/2015 
Thai News Service
Vietnam exporters shipped 5 million metric tons of rice to foreign markets grossing US$2.079 billion for the ten months leading up to November 2015, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).The VFA said the figures dropped 300,000 metric tons in volume and US$300 million in value compared to the corresponding period in 2014.In just the month of October, The VFA reported overseas consignments jumped by roughly 100,000 metric tons to 687,663 metric tons fetching total revenue of US$269.5 million.The price of 5% broken rice hovered around VND8,000-8,100 per kg during the January-October period, 15% broken rice ranged VND7,800-7,900 per kg and 25% broken rice varied VND7,600-7,700 per kg. - VOV
http://www.world-grain.com/news/news%20home/LexisNexisArticle.aspx?articleid=2479798643


Basmati rice exports to Iran via Dubai soar

Iran had stopped issuing fresh licences for import of basmati rice since October 2014, citing reasons such as high pesticide content and self-sufficiency in production


Indirect export of basmati rice from India to Iran, via the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is helping India regain its basmati rice market. Four months after world leaders agreed to lift sanctions on Iran, Dubai has emerged the new stopover for India's basmati rice exports to Iran. There has been a sudden spurt in India's basmati rice export to the UAE, from an average of 15,000 tonnes a month in 2014 to nearly 80,000 tonnes at present, according to data from rice traders.
Description: Basmati rice exports to Iran via Dubai soar
The UAE is Iran's biggest non-oil trading partner. When sanctions on Iran were on, there had been a 30 per cent reduction in UAE's export to Iran, according to a 2012 consultation paper of the International Monetary Fund. Since the sanctions were lifted, the trade between two countries have returned to normalcy, which has given Indian basmati rice exporters the opportunity to use ports in Dubai to ship basmati rice to Iran. Direct exports of basmati rice to Iran are subject to permits by Iran to India, which had severely impacted Indian basmati rice exports. The rice exported to Iran via the UAE does not require permit.

Iran had stopped issuing fresh licences for import of basmati rice since October 2014, citing reasons such as high pesticide content and self-sufficiency in production. Iran has, however, decided to open a direct route to import basmati rice from India. Permits for Iranian importers are expected to be issued over the next two months.Between August and September, India exported 81,000 tonnes of basmati rice to the UAE, compared to 18,000 tonnes in the year-ago period. According to rice exporters, about 80 per cent of the exports are shipped to Iran. Iran's annual demand for basmati rice is close to 2.4 million tonnes (mt), and its own production is 1.4 mt. This means, an annual import requirement of 1 mt. Thus, Iran needs to import about 100,000 mt of basmati rice every month to meet its demand.

"With a substantial amount of basmati rice export taking place via Dubai, the system of permits for rice exports is gradually becoming redundant. Moreover, the demand for basmati rice in Iran is gradually increasing. Earlier, in the wake of sanctions, Iran had built a substantial stock of rice. As the sanctions are set to be removed, Iran has now resumed normal buying. The exports are almost same as that in the pre-permit regime if taken both from the UAE route and India," said Vijay Sethia, former president of All India Rice Exporters' Association.

Traditionally, basmati rice has been among India's top agri-export commodity, and Iran the biggest buyer. Following Iran's reluctance to buy basmati rice from India, exports have taken a major hit. In 2014-15, India exported 0.93 mt of basmati rice to Iran compared with 1.4 mt in 2013-14, according to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. The realisation from basmati rice exports to Iran in 2014-15 was Rs 6,759 crore, against Rs 10,976 crore in 2013-14 - a fall of 60 per cent.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/basmati-rice-exports-to-iran-via-dubai-soar-115111001536_1.html


11/11/2015 Farm Bureau Market Report
Rice
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Nov '15
1163.5
0.0
Jan '16
1198.0
1185.0
1188.0
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Mar '16
1224.5
1213.5
1215.0
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May '16
1244.5
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Jul '16
1270.0
1270.0
1270.0
-2.5
Sep '16
1245.5
-7.5
Nov '16
1245.5
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Rice Comment

Rice futures were mostly untested in today's trade. The USDA production report raised total US production by 3 million cwt to 190.8 million cwt due entirely to higher yields. Total long grain production was projected at 132.4 million cwt, with medium and short-grain production pegged at 58.4 million. Ending stocks are projected at 39.8 million cwt, which is unchanged from last month due to increased domestic use and export projections. The average long-grain price is projected down $1.30 from last month to $11.50 to $12.50. Global ending stocks for 15/16 were raised by 3 percent (2.7 million tons) due to an increase in beginning stocks and a decrease in consumption.


Everything you wanted to know about the benefits of rice

Mumbai Mirror  

Twice as rice (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)
Regular rice is much maligned and is fast being dropped in favour of its unpolished avatar. But are the charges valid?Sports nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar separates the grain from the husk

The Chinese eat rice with every meal, breakfast included, and the average Chinese on the street is thin, if not skinny. In our country, however, we are getting skeptical about rice and yes, we are all getting fatter. We either give up rice or replace it with wheat or 'brown' rice. What is wrong with this approach?


Replacing rice with wheat is not a good idea since it means reducing your intake of amino acids (protein's building blocks) and Vitamin B. As for brown rice, it has the outer layer (husk and bran) intact thereby making it high in fibre.

Description: Bowl of rice.jpgNow of course we want fibre but if your rice has more fibre than you can digest, brown rice will only cause indigestion. On the other hand, rice that emits blinding whiteness may not be the best source of nutrients either.Thus, to get the best of both worlds, polish your rice to the extent that helps it retain its nutrients (proteins, Vitamin B and fibre) and looks brownish or reddish. Remove the outer bran but allow the rice grain to show off its brown/red strains. Don't worry, this won't compromise the taste and yes, you can eat basmati rice with the brown/red strains as well.The protein in this rice (red-rice or hand-polished rice) is absorbed much better by your body than in brown rice. It is also way easier to cook and digest as compared to brown rice. It is easy to digest, easy to absorb, easy to assimilate proteins from and easier on your excretory system too. This is exactly how the farming community of India eats its rice.

In fact, Ayurveda uses rice based diets in treating various imbalances in the body. Dal-chawal is a nutritious meal, possessing the entire spectrum of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It also accelerates fat burning. In fact, the essential amino acid methionine found pre-dominantly in rice helps mobilize fat from the liver. As India is dominantly vegetarian, getting proteins from rice, especially the essential amino acid methionine and the conditionally essential amino acid (becomes essential under conditions of stress) tyrosine is crucial for us. Diabetics should also eat rice since they need these proteins.Know that rice is not a bad thing.

The bad thing is when we mindlessly decide if one thing is good for us and that if we do it a lot, it becomes only better. We do that with rice so often now. A humble dal-chawal meal is so satiating that it makes you eat slower and improves your chances of eating the right amount (the cornerstones of fat loss or accelerated metabolism, good digestion and health itself).Rice is auspicious in both China and India: the dead are offered rice to wish them good health for life outside their physical selves. It is sad then, that in India, even when we are still in our bodies, we make fads out of rice.


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