Friday, October 14, 2016

14th October,2016 daily global,regional and local rice e-newsletter by riceplus magazine

PHL rice inventory declined by 9% in September

by Jasper Y. Arcalas - October 13, 2016
The country’s rice inventory as of September 1 declined to 1.78 million metric tons (MMT), compared to 1.96 MMT recorded in the same period last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Despite the decline, the PSA said in its monthly report titled Rice and Corn Stocks Inventory, the country’s rice inventory in September was enough for 51 days.
“The total rice inventory for this month would be adequate for 51 days. Stocks in the households would be good for 18 days, those in commercial warehouses for 15 days, and those in NFA [National Food Authority] depositories for 18 days,” the report read.
Of the rice inventory as of September 1, the PSA said 35.37 percent were with households and 29.42 percent were in commercial warehouses, while 35.21percent were stored in NFA warehouses. Almost 80 percent of NFA stocks consisted of imported rice. PSA data showed that NFA stocks during the period reached 625,210 metric tons (MT), while commercial warehouses accounted for 522,450 MT. Rice in households reached 628,110 MT.

“Year-on-year, rice stocks in the households increased by 9.94 percent. However, stocks in commercial warehouses and in NFA depositories decreased by 10.17 percent and 22.10 percent, respectively,” the report read.
On a monthly basis, rice stocks in all sectors were lower, compared with those in August. The PSA said stocks in the households dropped by 9.44 percent, in commercial warehouses by 15.95 percent  and in NFA depositories by 20.66 percent. The lean season for rice started in July and ended last month. Local farmers usually do not harvest rice in the third quarter. The PSA data also showed that the country’s corn inventory as of September 1 grew by 15.67 percent to 380,570 MT, from 329,000 MT recorded a year ago. The September corn inventory is also 13.1 percent higher than last month’s inventory of 336,480 MT.
“Compared with last year, corn stocks in the households and in commercial warehouses increased by 3.61 percent and 25.19 percent, respectively. On the other hand, stocks in NFA depositories decreased by 96.80 percent,” the report read.
The PSA said 62.04 percent of total corn inventory in August were in commercial warehouses, while 37.95 percent were held by households.
Corn in commercial warehouses reached 236,100 MT, stocks in households accounted for 144,440 MT of the total inventory, while corn stored in NFA warehouses amounted to only 30 MT.



China OKs MoU for 200,000 Tons of Rice

China formally agreed to purchase 200,000 tons of rice annually from Cambodia to help the country’s rice farmers and millers grappling with falling prices and struggling to compete with the influx of cheaper rice from neighboring countries, said an official in the Ministry of Commerce yesterday.Soeng Sophary, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce said representatives from her ministry and China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation agreed on the draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) for China to start purchasing the 200,000 tons of rice.

 
Ms. Sophary told Khmer Times, the MoU came into effect on Tuesday, two days before China’s President Xi Jinping’s official visit to the Kingdom.“This agreement was made to pave the way for Cambodia to export 200,000 tons of rice yearly to the Chinese market,” she said.Chinese Premer Li Keqiang, in his meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Laos early last month, pledged to double China’s annual purchase of 100,000 tons of Cambodian rice to 200,000 tons, starting from next year. China also pledged a loan of $300 million to Cambodia’s rice millers for building warehouses with drying facilities.“The more rice we sell, the more income we will get. This will greatly help revitalize our rice sector,” said Ms. Sophary.

 
“The Ministry of Commerce, in the interest of the country’s economy, is constantly finding markets to export to,” she added.Hun Lak, vice president of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), clarified that that the agreement to sell 200,000 tons of rice to China was negotiated before the fall in market price of the grain.“Soon after the negotiations, the market price of rice fell – before the Pchum Ben holidays,” said Mr. Lak.“The rice exported to China is fragrant ‘Sen Kro Oup’ rice and it is priced between $560 and $600 a ton,” he said. “Though the price is high, Chinese consumers are keen to have this rice as they say it tastes good.”
 
Mr. Lak said CRF was working with the Ministry of Commerce to seek more markets for Cambodian rice.“We are negotiating with Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Recently, we have had orders from Malaysia,” he said


http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/30744/china-oks-mou-for-200-000-tons-of-rice/

Punjab to witness 35 per cent less basmati rice production this year

Farmers have demanded that government must fix a MSP for basmati on the lines of paddy crops as it will save significant underground water and bring more foreign exchange to the country.

Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba | Jalandhar | Updated: October 13, 2016 3:29 am
Last year, as per the Punjab Mandi Board (PMB) 30.78 lakh tonnes of Basmati was procured in the state, which was sown at 7.63 lakh hectares area of land.
Owing to a poor rate fixed for the basmati crop last two years, the farmers this year has decided to curtail the area to a significant level. The decision means that there will be around 35 per cent less production of the basmati crop in Punjab.
Farmers have demanded that government must fix a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for basmati on the lines of paddy crops as it will save significant underground water and bring more foreign exchange to the country.
Though there is a possibility that less production may hit the export this yea, however exporters said that last year’s stocks are available which will be carried forward. “There should be some fixed system and for every Rs 100 crores purchase of basmati Rs 10 crore must be kept for the welfare of farmers to provide them farm implements free of cost through a lottery system as it will encourage them to grow more basmati,” said Vijay Setia, former president and current governing body member of All India Export Association Area
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/punjab-to-witness-35-per-cent-less-basmati-rice-production-this-year-3079775/



Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open-Oct 13


Nagpur Foodgrain Prices - APMC & Open Market-October 13Nagpur, Oct 13 Gram and tuar prices firmed up in Nagpur Agriculture Produce andMarketing Committee (APMC)on increased buying support from local millers amid tight supply fromproducing region. Fresh rise in Madhya Pradesh pulses and enquiries from South-based millers
also jacked up prices, according to sources. 
 
               *            *              *              *
 
    FOODGRAINS & PULSES
 
    GRAM
   * Gram varieties zoomed up in open market on increased festival season demand from 
     local traders amid tight supply from millers.
 
     TUAR
   * Tuar Karnataka firmed up in open market on good demand from local 
     traders amid tight supply from producing belt.    
 
   * Batri dal reported down in open market on lack of demand from 
     local traders amid good arrival from producing region.
                              
   * In Akola, Tuar New - 6,700-7,100, Tuar dal (clean) - 11,200-11,500, Udid - 
     10,700-11,000, Udid Mogar (clean) - 13,400-13,700, Moong - 
     6,100-6,300, Moong Mogar (clean) 6,800-7,200, Gram - 9,800-10,200, 
     Gram Super best bold - 12,400-12,700 for 100 kg.
 
   * Wheat, rice and other commodities moved in a narrow range in scattered deals, 
     settled at last levels. 
 
       
 Nagpur foodgrains APMC auction/open-market prices in rupees for 100 kg
 
     FOODGRAINS                 Available prices     Previous close   
     Gram Auction                9,000-9,340         8,800-9,300
     Gram Pink Auction            n.a.           2,100-2,600
     Tuar Auction                5,500-6,500         5,500-6,400
     Moong Auction                n.a.                6,400-6,600
     Udid Auction                n.a.           4,300-4,500
     Masoor Auction                n.a.              2,600-2,800
     Gram Super Best Bold            12,500-12,800        12,200-12,600
     Gram Super Best            n.a.            n.a.
     Gram Medium Best            11,800-12,000        11,500-11,800
     Gram Dal Medium            n.a.            n.a
     Gram Mill Quality            9,700-9,800        9,500-9,600
     Desi gram Raw                9,500-9,600         9,500-9,600
     Gram Yellow                 12,800-13,200        12,400-12,900
     Gram Kabuli                12,700-14,000        12,700-14,000
     Gram Pink                        12,000-12,500        11,700-12,300    
     Tuar Fataka Best-New             11,700-12,000        11,700-12,000
     Tuar Fataka Medium-New        11,100-11,500        11,100-11,500
     Tuar Dal Best Phod-New        10,000-10,500        10,000-10,500
     Tuar Dal Medium phod-New        9,400-9,800        9,400-9,800
     Tuar Gavarani New             8,550-8,750        8,550-8,750
     Tuar Karnataka             8,750-8,900        8,700-8,850
     Tuar Black                 11,800-12,300        11,800-12,300 
     Masoor dal best            6,700-6,800        6,700-6,800
     Masoor dal medium            6,200-6,500        6,200-6,500
     Masoor                    n.a.            n.a.
     Moong Mogar bold (New)        7,100-7,500         7,100-7,500
     Moong Mogar Medium            6,300-6,800        6,300-6,800
     Moong dal Chilka            6,100-6,500        6,100-6,500
     Moong Mill quality            n.a.            n.a.
     Moong Chamki best            7,000-7,200        7,000-7,200
     Udid Mogar best (100 INR/KG) (New) 13,000-13,500       13,000-13,500 
     Udid Mogar Medium (100 INR/KG)    11,500-12,600        11,500-12,600    
     Udid Dal Black (100 INR/KG)        7,800-8,000        7,800-8,000     
     Batri dal (100 INR/KG)        6,200-6,500        6,400-6,800
     Lakhodi dal (100 INR/kg)          4,800-5,000         4,800-5,000
     Watana Dal (100 INR/KG)            3,100-3,200        3,100-3,200
     Watana White (100 INR/KG)           3,400-3,600           3,400-3,600
     Watana Green Best (100 INR/KG)    4,000-4,500        4,000-4,500   
     Wheat 308 (100 INR/KG)        1,900-2,000        1,900-2,000
     Wheat Mill quality (100 INR/KG)    1,950-2,050        1,950-2,050   
     Wheat Filter (100 INR/KG)         1,750-1,950        1,750-1,950
     Wheat Lokwan best (100 INR/KG)    2,250-2,450        2,250-2,450    
     Wheat Lokwan medium (100 INR/KG)   1,950-2,250        1,950-2,250
     Lokwan Hath Binar (100 INR/KG)    n.a.            n.a.
     MP Sharbati Best (100 INR/KG)    3,200-3,800        3,200-3,800    
     MP Sharbati Medium (100 INR/KG)    2,700-3,000        2,700-3,000           
     Rice BPT best New(100 INR/KG)    3,000-3,400        3,000-3,400    
     Rice BPT medium (100 INR/KG)        2,500-2,800        2,500-2,800    
     Rice Luchai (100 INR/KG)         2,300-2,600        2,300-2,600
     Rice Swarna best (100 INR/KG)      2,150-2,450        2,150-2,450   
     Rice Swarna medium (100 INR/KG)      1,850-2,050        1,850-2,050   
     Rice HMT best New (100 INR/KG)    3,600-3,800        3,600-3,800    
     Rice HMT medium (100 INR/KG)        2,800-3,000        2,800-3,000    
     Rice Shriram best New(100 INR/KG)    4,400-4,700        4,400-4,700 
     Rice Shriram med New(100 INR/KG)    3,900-4,300        3,900-4,300   
     Rice Basmati best (100 INR/KG)    9,000-13,500        9,000-13,500     
     Rice Basmati Medium (100 INR/KG)    6,500-8,000        6,500-8,000    
     Rice Chinnor best New(100 INR/KG)    5,300-5,700        5,300-5,700    
     Rice Chinnor med. New (100 INR/KG)    4,900-5,200        4,900-5,200    
     Jowar Gavarani (100 INR/KG)        1,900-2,200        1,900-2,200    
     Jowar CH-5 (100 INR/KG)         1,700-1,850        1,700-1,850
 
WEATHER (NAGPUR)  
Maximum temp. 33.5 degree Celsius (92.3 degree Fahrenheit), minimum temp.
16.2 degree Celsius (61.2 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity: Highest - n.a., lowest - n.a.
Rainfall : Nil
FORECAST: Mainly clear sky. Maximum and minimum temperature would be around and 34 and 16 degree
Celsius respectively.
 
Note: n.a.--not available
(For oils, transport costs are excluded from plant delivery prices, butincluded in market prices)
http://in.reuters.com/article/nagpur-foodgrain-idINL4N1CJ3FV



Rice Prices

as on : 14-10-2016 12:44:14 PM
Arrivals in tonnes;prices in Rs/quintal in domestic market.
Arrivals
Price
Current
%
change
Season
cumulative
Modal
Prev.
Modal
Prev.Yr
%change
Rice
Bhivandi(Mah)
2800.00
-34.88
108685.00
2500
2400
21.95
Gadarpur(Utr)
2503.00
19.36
130950.00
2122
1885
3.26
Bangalore(Kar)
1271.00
0.79
159931.00
3900
3900
-9.30
Bazpur(Utr)
369.30
-64.35
63892.46
2010
2241
4.42
P.O. Uparhali Guwahati(ASM)
90.00
-5.76
4412.00
2230
2230
6.19
Saharanpur(UP)
80.00
17.65
5207.00
2250
2250
5.14
Srirampur(ASM)
60.00
NC
2220.00
3000
3000
0.67
Lanka(ASM)
45.00
12.5
2950.00
2000
2000
12.68
Gauripur(ASM)
30.00
-34.78
2543.00
4500
4500
NC
Yusufpur(UP)
30.00
100
1300.00
2150
2160
8.31
North Lakhimpur(ASM)
15.50
158.33
1870.90
1900
1900
NC
Giridih(Jha)
15.28
-40.87
353.14
3500
3500
NC
Kolhapur(Laxmipuri)(Mah)
11.00
-8.33
2190.00
3000
3000
-
Cherthalai(Ker)
8.50
13.33
423.00
2200
2200
-12.00
Chandoli(UP)
8.50
-5.56
125.50
2170
2175
14.81
Mirzapur(UP)
8.00
14.29
1617.10
2170
2175
9.32
Dibrugarh(ASM)
7.60
-41.54
1639.80
2450
2450
-
Alibagh(Mah)
3.00
NC
177.00
4000
4000
14.29
Murud(Mah)
3.00
NC
261.00
3000
4000
87.50
Darjeeling(WB)
2.20
-33.33
120.30
2950
2950
9.26
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/article9219107.ece

APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1575


                    
Market Watch
Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 12-10-2016
Domestic Prices
Unit Price : Rs per Qty
Product
Market Center
Variety
Min Price
Max Price
Rice
1
Dhekiajuli (Assam)
Fine
2400
2700
2
Junagarh (Orissa)
Other
2100
2200
3
Sainthia (West Bengal)
Common
1860
1885
Wheat
1
Dehgam (Gujarat)
Other
1745
1800
2
Gorakhpur (Madhya Pradesh)
Other
1550
1550
3
Dibrugarh (Assam)
Other
1920
2000
Papaya
1
Zira (Punjab)
Other
1800
2200
2
Jajpur (Orissa)
Other
800
1200
3
Bhuntar (Himachal Pradesh)
Other
3200
3400
Carrot
1
Palayam (Kerala)
Other
2700
2850
2
Jagraon (Punjab)
Other
1400
1800
3
Surat (Gujarat)
Other
1750
2250

APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1576

Market Watch
Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 12-10-2016
Domestic Prices
Unit Price : Rs per Qty
Product
Market Center
Variety
Min Price
Max Price
Rice
1
Dhekiajuli (Assam)
Fine
2400
2700
2
Junagarh (Orissa)
Other
2100
2200
3
Sainthia (West Bengal)
Common
1860
1885
Wheat
1
Dehgam (Gujarat)
Other
1745
1800
2
Gorakhpur (Madhya Pradesh)
Other
1550
1550
3
Dibrugarh (Assam)
Other
1920
2000
Papaya
1
Zira (Punjab)
Other
1800
2200
2
Jajpur (Orissa)
Other
800
1200
3
Bhuntar (Himachal Pradesh)
Other
3200
3400
Carrot
1
Palayam (Kerala)
Other
2700
2850
2
Jagraon (Punjab)
Other
1400
1800
3
Surat (Gujarat)
Other
1750
2250




CPRMA to go for indefinite shutdown of rice mills



Source: The Hitavada      Date: 13 Oct 2016 11:18:07
Business Reporter,
RAIPUR,
Oct 12,
Rice millers have been demanding revision in the existing Kharif Marketing-2016-17 policy for sacks, custom milling rate,transportation charges and out-turn ratio (Jhadti per cent) ahead of the commencement of milling process

FEARING unavoidable losses in custom milling for 2016-17 under the existing conditions, the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Rice Millers’ Association (CPRMA) would go for an indefinite shutdown of rice mills if their pending issues are not settled within November 10. Since, the lifting of paddy from procurement centres across the State and custom milling will commence from November 15, rice millers have been demanding revision in the existing Kharif Marketing-2016-17 policy for sacks, custom milling rate, transportation charges and out-turn ratio (Jhadti per cent) ahead of the commencement of milling process.

The unanimous decision of an ultimatum of November 10 to resolve the issues related to custom milling for 2016-17 was taken in the meeting held in Raipur on Wednesday. CPRMA President Yogesh Agrawal chaired the meeting. Yogesh Agrawal said that the CPRMA members have strongly voiced their concern over the anti-rice miller’s policy of the government for Custom Milling-2016-17 which will incur losses to the millers. Apart from the milling related issues, the increase in power tariff and wages of labourers will also add to the burden on the mill owners. Thus, with no change in suitable milling policy, it would become impossible to avoid losses which are looming large over the millers for the current fiscal, he added.

According to the CPRMA President, delegations of rice millers met the administration officials at different levels and apprised them of the problems and demanded early settlement of the issues for last eight months.
But besides assurances at the official level, the issues are still not taken-up on priority resulting in reaching a serious stage. Despite millers co-operating with the state administration, the announcement of a new policy that goes against the millers have forced the CPRMA members to go for an indefinite shut-down, said Agrawal.
During the meeting, the millers said that the rate of milling of normal rice (Arwa) was not reduced below Rs 40 per quintal for last 15 years. However, apart from increase in production cost for the current year, the rate of Arwa rice milling has been reduced to Rs 25 from Rs 40 per quintal. Apart from the milling rate, policy related to sacks and outcome ratio while being framed for 2016-17, were not discussed with the millers for a mutual fixation, Agrawal added.

General Secretary of CPRMA Devraj Sankhla, Secretary Pramod Jain and Vijay Tayal, Mahaveer Agrawal, Treasurer Roshan Chandrakar, Mohan Agrawal, Shrawan Agrawal, Kailash Agrawal, Dhamendra Kakariya, Murari Bhutda, Gopal Mosi, Dilip Agrawal, Devendra Bhai, Kailash Rungta, sarvesh Singh Chauhan, Poonam Agrawal, Bholaram Mittal anod other prominent millers were also present in the meeting.





Customs PRO denies report on reverse of rice ban

Posted By: Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezieon: October 14, 2016In: IndustryNo Comments

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has not reversed the ban on  rice.Its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Wale Adeniyi, a Deputy-Comptroller, was reacting to a report which  indicated that the Customs had reversed the ban on rice import through land borders.Adeniyi, in a statement in Abuja, denied the reports which allegedly emanated from him, saying he never issued such a statement.He said the reports which were published last weekend were the ones he granted last October.
Adeniyi said the service suspected that some forces behind rice smuggling were at work, recycling old reports under a different circumstance to create confusion. “It is necessary to restate the true position in view of the confusion, which these publications may create in the industry. It is even more expedient to provide this clarification, given that the service has taken a firm position earlier in the week through a joint news conference with stakeholders.
“We like to reiterate the position that importation of rice remains banned through our land borders and we have the commitment of partner government agencies and stakeholders to enforce this restriction,” Adeniyi said.
He added that while the restriction is in force, rice imports through the ports are still allowed, subject to payment of extant charges.
“The service will, therefore, advocate a total ban on rice importation into Nigeria with effect from 2017.  It is our belief that continuous waste of scarce Foreign Exchange (forex) on a commodity that can be produced locally makes no economic sense, most especially at a period of recession,” Adeniyi stated.
Nigeria spends $2 billion yearly on riceimportation.President Muhammadu Buhari, who made this known recently in Abuja, said to achieve domestic self-sufficiency in rice and other staples by 2018, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had been mobilised to encourage local production of rice, maize, sorghum, millet and soya beans.
The president said farmers in 13 out of 36 states were receiving credit support through the CBN’s Anchor Borrowers Programme.
This must have encouraged Adeniyi to restate the confidence that customs had in the ability of Nigerian Rice Producers (NRP) to fill the sufficiency gaps in the supply of the product.
According to him, Customs had noted the ongoing rice revolution undertaken by many state governments and strategic interventions by Federal Government agencies.
He said the service was convinced that the bumper harvests expected from these efforts will address the supply gap next year, urging Nigerians to watch out for similar antics as the stand on rice smuggling would pitch their selfish interest against national interest.
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Customs impounds 37 vehicles of smuggled rice

October 13, 2016



Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta
No fewer than 37 vehicles loaded with illegally imported bags of rice have been impounded by men of the Ogun State command of Nigeria Customs Service, while three suspects were also arrested in connection with the crime.Briefing journalists at its Idi-Iroko Border Station on Wednesday, the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Mohammed Gagyo, said the vehicles loaded with the contraband were seized by officers of the command while on surveillance patrol along Ipokia, Idi-Iroko/Owode and Alaari/Ifonyintedo axis.

The suspects are, Olowe Oluwabunmi, Bibilari Olaniyi and Rasheed Abiola.Gagyo, who explained that the anti-smuggling operation lasted a week, further added that each of the vehicles were conveying between 100 and 60 bags of illegally imported rice before the command’s operatives intercepted them along the bush path.Also displayed were confiscated motorcycles used for smuggling, and a Volkswagen truck with number plate LXD 8870 SR, whose chassis compartment was used to conceal 50 bags of smuggled rice.Meanwhile, Gagyo said that the ban on importation of rice through the land borders is still in force, warning smugglers to desist from the criminal act or face a stiff sanction from the state command of Nigeria Customs


http://punchng.com/customs-impounds-37-vehicles-smuggled-rice/







               10/13/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report

Rice
High
Low
Long Grain Cash Bids
- - -
- - -
Long Grain New Crop
- - -
- - -


Futures:
ROUGH RICE
High
Low
Last
Change
Nov '16
1024.5
1012.0
1023.0
+5.0
Jan '17
1046.5
1035.0
1045.5
+4.5
Mar '17
1070.0
1061.0
1068.5
+2.5
May '17
1089.0
+2.5
Jul '17
1108.0
+3.5
Sep '17
1115.5
+3.5
Nov '17
1115.5
+3.5
   

Rice Comment

November rice recovered a bit today after charting a bearish key reversal yesterday. The monthly supply/demand report showed increased beginning stocks, and production resulting in a net increase in ending stocks for the 16/27 marketing year. Ending stocks are now forecast to be 120.7 million metric tons. Export sales were 43,100 tons for the week, down slightly from a week ago and certainly not enough to spark buying interest. November is hovering around support at $10


Fortified U.S.-Grown Rice Promoted at Food Aid Conference 


DES MOINES, IA -- This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) held a joint 2016 International Food Assistance and Food Security Conference where USA Rice heavily promoted advances in fortified rice.  

The gathering provided an ideal setting for information sharing and collaboration by the broader food aid industry stakeholders, including USA Rice.  Both USDA and USAID work independently to carry out a number of international food aid programs that often utilize U.S.-grown rice as part of their food distribution packages including Food for Peace, McGovern-Dole Food for Education, and Food for Progress programs.
 
Several hundred participants attended multiple break-out sessions and panels that focused on the importance of in-kind food aid.  One panel looked at increasing the operational efficiency of in-kind food assistance and another provided examples for the many private voluntary organizations (PVOs) that help deliver food aid overseas to better leverage the availability of in-kind contributions.
 
During his presentation on Food Aid Quality Review, Dr. Rufino Perez, USAID's Food Technologist and one of the leads on the initiative to promote fortified rice, emphasized the benefits of fortified rice for future U.S. government sponsored feeding programs.  Specifically, Dr. Perez noted that rice is a unique commodity, already consumed by millions, and the addition of fortified rice to the USAID and USDA master list of approved commodities holds the potential to "make significant strides in the fight against malnutrition."  

He went on to say that there will be increasing quantities of rice in future food assistance programs as "USAID has committed to use this product and will change all future rice procurement to include fortified rice."  USDA is already beginning to use fortified rice in McGovern-Dole school feeding programs.  Dr. Perez will become the lead on all USAID nutrition programs in the office of Food for Peace in 2017. 
 
"It's important for the U.S. rice industry to attend these broader stakeholder events to learn about the ongoing development of technologies and other innovative solutions to increase the nutritional composition of U.S. food aid," said Sarah Moran, senior director for international promotion with USA Rice who attended the conference.  "Dr. Perez further solidified the importance of programming fortified rice into food aid packages, as a new, cost-effective, and innovative way to reverse global malnourishment in children."

USA Rice continues to advocate to USDA and USAID for the prioritization of U.S.-grown rice through their international food aid programs. This year, industry has seen the first increase in food aid shipments of rice in the last five years due to USA Rice efforts, exporting nearly 90,000 MT of rice


Eat our local rice, GRIB urges public


By Gideon Ahenkorah, GNA
Accra, Oct. 13, GNA - The Ghana Rice inter-Professional Body (GRIB) has called on consumers to patronize locally produced rice to ensure the viability and growth of industry.It said the low patronage of local rice is a great disservice to small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) who have invested their resources into its production.Speaking at the third annual Ghana National Rice Festival held in Accra, Mr Imoro Amoro, the President of GRIB, said there has been improvements in the production and packaging of local rice and this is geared at meeting the demands and tastes of consumers.The two-day event dubbed, ‘To promote made in Ghana rice’ was held under the theme: "Eat Quality Ghana Rice for A Healthy Life". 

Mr Amoro said with the improved state in the industry it is incumbent upon government to make more investments in the local rice industry and to make it the preferred choice for consumers."Today rice is eaten 7 days a week, [yet] the country imports tons of rice every year", he said.  Mr Amoro called on government to support the initiatives of GRIB as it seeks to establish mechanization centers at all rice growing areas of the nation.He appealed for the imposition of special levies on rice imports saying it would boost local production as the nation currently spends over 500million dollars annually on rice imports.Mr Amoro said the nation’s first Ghana Rice Business center was commissioned in August at Asutsuare and it has made remarkable contributions to the production of local rice to feed consumers.

He called on government to make concessional funding accessible to the rice industry as it would help us increase rice production.As part of its effort to increase the patronage of local rice, Mr Imoro Amoro said GRIB is launching a quality Ghana Rice Certification logo which bears the accreditations of Ghana Standard Authority, Food and Drugs Authority and Brand Ghana office of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.The event, which brought together many stakeholders and civil bodies, was sponsored by USAID-ADVANCE, John Agyekum Kuffuor Foundation, GIZ, Tara, Christian Aid, Wienco and Nestle Ghana Limited.
GNA









Research center attempts to plant grain on saline land

2016-10-14 09:30chinadaily.com.cn Editor: Xu Shanshan
A research and development center focusing on "sea rice" agriculture is expected to produce quality grain on saline and alkaline land, according to a signing ceremony on Wednesday in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province.
Based in Qingdao Licang District, the new center will invest 100 million yuan ($14.8 million) at the initiative stage and is expected to reach over 2 billion yuan in the future.
Yuan Longping, dubbed the "father of hybrid rice", serves as the director and chief scientist for the center.
Sea rice is a product created with genetic engineering technology. Irrigated by sea water with its salinity no lower than one percent, it can yield 200 to 300 kg per mu (0.06 hectares).
The center plans to start planting sea rice next April and it is expected to be harvested next autumn, said Yuan, who is also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
"Sea rice growing out of saline and alkaline land has more mineral content than ordinary rice because sea water contains high microelement," Yuan said.
"Besides, sea rice rows in a wild environment don't suffer [from] plant diseases and insect pests."
According to relevant research, inland China has 1.5 billion mu of saline and alkaline land and 200 million mu of the land has the potential to plant sea rice.
If the availability is at full capacity, a total of 50 billion kg more grain can be produced, which can feed 200 million people.
"Our aim is to develop a product of sea rice yielding of 300 kg per mu in three years," Yuan added.







Indonesia Agricultural Machinery Market Outlook to 2020 – Ken Research

The report titled Indonesia Agricultural Machinery Market Outlook to 2020 – Integration of Small Farm holding Structure and Government Support to Foster Growthprovides a comprehensive analysis regarding the performance of the agricultural machinery and equipment market in Indonesia.  The revenues of the industry have been segmented on the basis of agricultural machinery including Tractors, Combine Harvesters, Rice Transplanters and Tractor Implements. Under each segment, aspects such as market size on the basis of revenue and sales volume have been computed. The report also covers market share in each segment along with the competitive landscape of major agricultural machinery manufacturers, country overview on the basis of macro-economic variables, pricing analysis, agricultural overview and business model of major agricultural machinery manufacturers.
 Market for Agricultural Machinery
The sale of 2 wheel tractors/power tillers was evaluated at ~ in 2010. This generated sales revenues worth USD ~ million during the same year. The sales of 2 wheel tractors/power tillers reached ~ in 2015, generating revenues amounting to USD ~ million during the same year. 2-wheel tractors are used throughout the country but majority of this demand comes from Java, Sulawesi and South Sumatra. The sales of hand tractors ranging from 5 hp to 8.5 hp contributed ~% to overall sales volume in 2015. Conversely, the sale of hand tractors ranging from 9 hp to 15 hp contributed ~% to overall sales volume during the same year. CV Karya Hidup Sentosa (Tractor Quick) sold ~ hand tractors in 2015, garnering a share of ~% in terms of sales volume in the two wheel tractor sales market. Yanmar accounted for a share of ~% in the two wheel tractor market in terms of sales volume in 2015. Two wheel tractors are the most demanded agricultural machinery in Indonesia and this trend is expected to continue in the future. The sales volume of hand tractors is estimated to reach ~ units in 2018 and ~ units by 2020.
The agriculture sector in Indonesia witnessed an upward trajectory, from subsistence and mixed farming towards semi-commercial and commercial farming. This resulted in an increased demand for farm machinery, leading revenues from the sale of 4 wheel tractors to enhance from USD ~ million in 2010 to USD ~ million in 2015. The total number of four wheel tractors sold in the country increased from ~ units in 2013 to ~ units in 2015. Tractors ranging from 81-100 HP are primarily demanded by commercial farmers and large agricultural cooperatives indulging in palm oil, sugar and rubber cultivation. Kubota and Yanmar sold ~ units and ~ units respectively in 2015. New Holland accounted for a share of ~% in the four wheel tractor market. Commercial farmers in Indonesia have mainly demanded high horsepower (81-100 hp) Massey Ferguson and John Deere tractors due to which they accounted for a share of ~% and ~% respectively for the overall four wheel tractor sales in 2015. The sale of four wheel tractors is estimated to increase to ~ units in 2018 and ~ units by 2020.
The revenue from the sale of combine harvesters augmented from USD ~ million in 2010 to USD ~ million in 2015, with sales volume posted at ~ during the same year. The sales of combine harvesters of 35 hp and below contributed ~% to sales volume in 2015. Combine harvesters ranging from 35 hp to 55 hp contributed ~% to overall sales volume in 2015. CV Karya Hidup Sentosa (Tractor Quick) had garnered a share of ~% in the combine harvester market in 2015 with total sales of ~ units. Kubota manufactures and sells three models (35 Hp, 60 Hp and 70 Hp) of combine harvesters in Indonesia and has helped the company to achieve a market share of ~% in terms of sales volume during the same period. Yanmar has managed to sell ~ units of its combine harvesters during the same period. The sale of combine harvesters is anticipated to increase from ~ units in 2018 to ~ units by 2020. During the same period, revenue generated by this market is projected to increase from USD ~ million during 2018 to USD ~ million by 2020.
The overall sales of rice transplanters in the country increased from ~ units in 2010 to ~ units in 2015, achieving a CAGR of ~% during the review period. The revenue generated from the sale of rice transplanters increased from USD ~ million in 2010 to USD ~ million in 2015, achieving a CAGR of ~% during the review period. Yanmar has total sales of ~ units in 2015. During the same year, Kubota sold ~ units of their Rice transplanter. The sales of rice transplanters are projected to increase from ~ units in 2018 to ~ units by 2020. The demand for these machines is expected to arise from certain areas in Java and Sulawesi by agricultural cooperatives and large/commercial farmers.
Majority of farmers that procure new 2 wheel and 4 wheel tractors purchase them with tractor implements. The revenue generated from the sale of tractor implements augmented from USD ~ million in 2010 to USD ~ million in 2015, achieving a CAGR of ~% during the review period. The total sales of tractor implements enhanced from ~ units in 2010 to ~ units in 2015, reporting a CAGR of ~% during the review period. Rotavators accounted for the share of ~% with respect to the sales of new tractor implements in 2015. The sale of tractor implements has been estimated to reach ~ units in 2018 and augment to ~ units by 2020.
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
 Gross Domestic Product of Indonesia, Distribution of GDP by Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services
Population Demographics, GDP Per capita and GDP Per Capita (PPP) in Indonesia
Logistics Cost
Total Land under Cultivation and Distribution by Major Crops
Changes in Cropping Patterns of Major Crops and Factors Driving Change
Farm Holding Structure
Agricultural Practices
Snapshot on Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Land In Indonesia
Existing Problems in Agricultural Development in Indonesia
Government Policy Impacting The Agricultural Machinery Market in Indonesia
List of Agriculture Universities in Indonesia
Indonesia Agricultural Machinery Market Size on the basis of Revenue and Sales Volume
Indonesia 2 Wheel Tractor/Power Tiller Market Size on the basis of Revenue and Sales Volume
Indonesia 4 Wheel Tractor Market Size on the basis of Revenue and Sales Volume
Indonesia Combine Harvester Market Size on the Basis of Revenues and Sales Volume,
Indonesia Rice Transplanter Market Size on the basis of Revenue and Sales Volume
Indonesia Tractor Implements Market Size on the basis of Revenue and Sales Volume
Snapshot on Power Threshers Market in Indonesia
Price Range at Category- Customer Price/ Dealer Price (USD)
Region Wise Channel Points of Major Players in Indonesia
After Sales Support Policies
Market Share and Competitive Landscape of Major Players in Indonesia Agricultural Machinery Market
Business Model Adopted by Major OEM’s in the Tractor Market
Tractor and Implement Channel Strategies in Indonesia
Status of Custom Hiring in Indonesia
Geographical Distribution of Category wise sales for Tractors and Other Machinery in Indonesia
Indonesia Agricultural Machinery Market Future Outlook and Projections
Customer Insight on Indonesia Agriculture Equipments
What Farmers Consider Before Purchasing New Agricultural Machinery in Indonesia
Usage Patterns for Major Agricultural Equipments in Indonesia
Analyst Recommendations
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