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August 12,2017 Vol 8 Issue VIII

Poor rate of Basmati reduces cultivating area to half Choosy Asians lift Japan’s rice exports to record high Rice basmati strengthens on rising demand Bangladesh inks 1m-tonne Thai rice deal, backs FTA Green revolution poised to boost agriculture production in Pakistan Huge potential for Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore U.S. rice group wants drastic market liberalization in Japan Rice stocks down 14.08%–PSA Price of rice still high Cambodia fixing strategy to get BD rice order Anand asks officials to expedite rice procurement Firm conditions prevail at wholesale grains market Row rice could help Sullivans, others improve rice production efficiency U.S. rice group wants drastic market liberalization in Japan Missouri Rice Field Day to Offer Growers Updates on Markets, Crop Management, Global Testing 5 lakh smart cards issued, but complaints of misuse continue Exports to Russia increases by 10pc in three months Indian Scientists Devise Novel Method to Extract Silver From Paddy PBA: KaTropa practising with two imports Anand asks officials to expedite rice procurement Dhaka, Bangkok want $1.8b two-way trade by 2021 Rising prices of essentials Consolidated Grain & Barge On the Thibodeaux farm LSU AgCenter welcomes Fedearroz delegation Rice Husk Ash Market 2017: Industry Demand, Insight & Forecast by 2022 Blocking pathogens in rice

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Poor rate of Basmati reduces cultivating area to half

In 2014, the area under Basmati was 8.61 lakh hectares before it went down to 7.63 lakh hectares in 2015 and then again to 4.96 lakh hectares in 2016. THE POOR rate of Basmati (fine quality aromatic rice) which Punjab farmers have been getting for the past few years has resulted in reduced acreage and, in the past four years, the area of cultivation has decreased to nearly half under the crop.

Scientists say that due to decrease in Basmati cultivation, the area under paddy rice (Parimal varieties) has increased automatically which is bad news for Punjab where 102 out of 141 agricultural blocks have already gone dry. This year, 29.26 lakh hectares were dedicated to rice cultivation in the state out of which close to 24.75 lakh hectares is under paddy (Parimal varieties) and nearly 4.5 lakh hectares under Basmati. Though Basmati is considered to be a major alternative to diverting area from paddy, the area is decreasing under it. In 2014, the area under Basmati was 8.61 lakh hectares before it went down to 7.63 lakh hectares in 2015 and then again to 4.96 lakh hectares in 2016. ―We could not go for Basmati due to downfall in the rates of the crop in the last three to four seasons as Basmati, which fetched around Rs 4,000-5,000 per quintal in 2013, the rate of the crop went down to Rs 2,000-3,000 per quintal in 2014, Rs 1,100-1,800 in 2015 and Rs 1,8002,300 in 2016,‖ said Jugraj Singh, a Basmati grower of Madaran village in Jalandhar. Though the

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rate of Basmati went up to around Rs 3,600 per quintal this April, farmers had already sold their crop by then and only traders reaped the benefit, said Satnam Singh, another farmer of Kapur village. ―Out of 29.26 lakh hectares area under rice cultivation, around 25 lakh hectares are under paddy rice which would be a big blow to our ground water as for growing one kilo paddy, we need at least 4,500 litres of water while half of the water is required to grow Basmati crop which is short duration and is sown in full rainy season requiring less groundwater,‖ said Block AgriculturalDevelopment Officer, Amrik Singh. G S Mangat, senior rice breeder at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, said when the area under paddy is not decreasing, they are inventing short duration paddy varieties now so that groundwater could be saved as the new PR126 variety of paddy takes around 123 days against the previous rice varieties which took 155160 days.

Punjab Agriculture Department Director J S Bains said due to poor rates of the cash crop in the past, farmers now do not want to take any risk and go for assured crops like paddy instead. More area under paddy is a cause of concern for underground water but farmers do need a secure market, he added. Farmers said the government should fix the minimum support price (MSP) for Basmati so that they can also benefit from the fluctuation. They said currently there was no MSP and the rates are fluctuating but small farmers cannot hold the crop for long by waiting for rates to improve. Punjab needs to bring down its rice cultivation to nearly 17-18 lakh hectares against 29-30 lakh hectares at present, said experts.

Choosy Asians lift Japan’s rice exports to record high Hong Kong, Singapore lead fan base, but subsidy policy could hinder growth Japan still ships out less than 1% of what the U.S. does. Rice from Akita prefecture.

TOKYO -- Japanese rice exports climbed 28% on the year to 5,589 tons for the six months ended in June, an all-time high for the first half, but growth is slowing as often exorbitant prices drive consumers to cheaper alternatives. The largest share went to Hong Kong, with shipments up 24% to 1,906 tons, Japanese government data released Thursday shows. Singapore ranked second at 1,400 tons, a 25% increase.

Exports have grown as Japanese cuisine has taken off abroad, meeting demand from consumers seeking rice that is safe and flavorful. Kobe-based Shinmei, the country's largest exporter with a roughly 30% share, ships around 3,000 tons of rice overseas annually. Subsidiary Genki Sushi's

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conveyor-belt sushi restaurants have expanded into Hong Kong, and the company's high-end Sen-Ryo sushi chain uses Japanese rice.

Japanese rice can cost nearly three times as much as locally grown rice in China.Agricultural cooperative JA Minaho teamed with Shinmei to begin exporting to China this year. Wholesaler Kitoku Shinryo's rice shipments to China grew 10% on the year to 690 tons in the first half. The National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations, better known as Zen-Noh, aims to lift rice exports by around 60% to 4.5 billion yen ($41.1 million) between this fiscal year and fiscal 2019. But growth this year trails last year's 51% rise as farmers shifted their focus to rice for animal feed. And with domestic prices climbing, it has become tougher to secure rice to send abroad, according to Kitoku Shinryo.

The Japanese government lumps rice for export and for animal feed together in the same category. But it subsidizes only the latter, since World Trade Organization rules forbid direct export subsidies. This money, which can reach as much as 105,000 yen per tenth of a hectare, has spurred many rice farmers to prioritize fodder. Another issue is that Japanese rice is pricier than that grown elsewhere, owing to higher production costs on top of shipping expenses and fees paid to local wholesalers.

At one Chinese supermarket, a 2kg bag of locally grown rice is priced at 54 yuan ($8.12), while the same quantity of Koshihikari rice from Japan's Toyama Prefecture costs nearly three times as much at 148 yuan. Even with rice exports hitting a record high, Japan still ships out less than 1% of what the U.S. does. Shinmei President Mitsuo Fujio said "10,000 tons a year is a very small amount," echoing a common lament in the market. Competing effectively with major rice exporters such as Thailand and India will require bringing prices down by cutting production costs. https://asia.nikkei.com/Japan-Update/Choosy-Asians-lift-Japan-s-rice-exports-to-record-high

Rice basmati strengthens on rising demand Rice basmati prices advanced by up to Rs 200 per quintal at the wholesale grains market today on increased demand from stockists. However, barley slipped on reduced offtake by consuming industries.

Traders said increased demand from stockists against restricted supplies from producing belts mainly kept rice basmati prices higher. In the national capital, rice basmati common and Pusa-1121 variety strengthened to Rs 6,300-6,400 and Rs 4,950-5,025 from previous levels of Rs 6,200-6,300 and Rs 4,8004,825 per quintal, respectively. On the other hand, barley fell by Rs 25 to Rs 1,450- 1,460 per quintal.

Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal): Wheat MP (desi) Rs 2,100-2,350, Wheat dara (for mills) Rs 1,780-1,785, Chakki atta (delivery) Rs 1,785-1,790, Atta Rajdhani (10 kg) Rs 260-300, Shakti Bhog (10 kg) Rs 255-290, Roller flour mill Rs 970-980 (50 kg), Maida Rs 1,010-1,020 (50 kg)and Sooji

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5 Rs 1,040-1,045 (50 kg). Basmati rice (Lal Quila) Rs 10,700, Shri Lal Mahal Rs 11,300, Super Basmati Rice Rs 9,800, Basmati common new Rs 6,300-6,400, Rice Pusa (1121) Rs 4,950-5,025, Permal raw Rs 2,150-2,175, Permal wand Rs 2,200-2,225, Sela Rs 2,300-2,400 and Rice IR-8 Rs 1,825-1,850, Bajra Rs 1,170-1,175, Jowar yellow Rs 1,400-1,450, white Rs 2,800-2,900, Maize Rs 1,310-1,320, Barley Rs 1,450-1,460. http://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-rice-basmati-strengthens-on-rising-demand-2527735

Bangladesh inks 1m-tonne Thai rice deal, backs FTA DHAKA: Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy 1 million tonnes of Thai rice a year, and agreed to start talks with Thailand on forming a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA),... Please credit and share this article with others using this link:http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/1304111/bangladesh-inks-1m-tonne-thai-ricedeal-backs-fta. http://goo.gl/9HgTd and http://goo.gl/ou6Ip. © Post Publishing PCL. All rights reserved.

Green revolution poised to boost agriculture production in Pakistan Salim Ahmed Lahore A declining economy and growing food insecurity in the country, Vice President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik has called for Green Revolution since one of the best solutions would be heightened research and investments in the agricultural sector to boost yields.

He also demanded the government to grant interest free agricultural loans on soft terms and conditions to farmers at their doorsteps besides especial relief in water and power consumption.

Iftikhar Ali Malik, who is also Chairman United Business Group and veteran trade leader, has made this observation in context with the 70th Independence Day during his meeting with a delegation of progressive farmers headed by Muzaffar Ali Sial here at his residence on Friday.

He asked farmers to adopt scientific methods to enhance food grain production and reduce imports by using one-fifth of their farming land to cultivate lentils.

Underlining the greater readiness to take the bold steps needed to build a prosperous future of Pakistan he has given the call for ―Green Revolution‖, in the country ―which implies productivity improvement in perpetuity without ecological and social harm.

He said our farmers are still lagging behind in terms of availability of good quality seeds, adequate water, power, availability of proper price and market for their produce. ―We need to deal with not only the way the world produces food but the way it is distributed, sold and

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consumed, and we need a green revolution that can boost yields by working with rather than against nature,‖ he added.

He noted that over half of the food produced today is lost, wasted or discarded as a result of inefficiency in the human-managed food chain. ―Unless we prepare a balanced and a comprehensive integrated plan, we will not be able to change the lives of farmers,‖ he added.

Stressing the urgent need for use of scientific methods for farming to increase productivity, Iftikhar said it was high time that the country goes for green revolution.

He said the import bill of oil, machinery and food rose 21 per cent year-on-year in the first half year of 2016-17 despite drop in global prices.

He said Pakistan can save over $1.2 billion annually by encouraging the domestic edible oil sector. He was of the view that proper farming, production, processing and marketing of oilseeds can not only reduce dependence on imports but also help earn foreign exchange as Pakistan is located in the food deficient region.

Pitching for ‗per drop, more crop‘, he stressed the need for research in the field of agriculture to determine the health of soil and its needs in terms of seeds, water quantity, amount of fertilization etc.

He also emphasised on the need to focus on enhancing food grain production by adopting scientific methods. ―Research is important in the agriculture sector. And this cannot happen only in one place. We have to see how can we make our agriculture more scientific and increase productivity and solutions are there for these issues,‖ he added.

He further stated that to achieve the goal of food security by ending hunger and to promote sustainable agriculture, it is important that in the field of social protection as well as the scientific measures needed for achieving food and nutrition security, we should move from the green to an ‗evergreen revolution‘ approach. He said that Guard Rice and Research Division headed by former President Lahore Chamber Shahzad Ali Malik in collaboration with Chinese agricultural scientists is engaged in evolving a new one the best another variety of hybrid rice for bumper crops.

Iftikhar Ali Malik said agriculture, nutrition and health should be brought together in terms of design and delivery systems relating to public health and agriculture production. ―Anticipatory research for climate change adaptation and mitigation, participatory research for integrating farmers‘ wisdom with modern technology and translational research to fill the gap between knowledge and its application are all important for global food security,‖ he concluded

Huge potential for Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore VNA FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 - 20:17:00

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Harvesting rice in Vi Thanh commune, Vi Thanh district of the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – There remains considerable potential for Vietnam to export rice to Singapore, according to a Vietnamese delegation which visited Singapore in early August to seek ways to boost the shipment of agricultural products to this country The delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Vietnam Food Association, along with eight leading rice exporting companies.

They had working sessions with relevant agencies of Singapore such as the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), the International Enterprise Singapore (IES) and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) to learn about the management policy, the export-import situation and the transit mechanism for rice in Singapore.

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The Vietnamese delegation also met representatives of local biggest retail chains like NTUC Fair Price, Giant and Sheng Siong to set up relations and learn about ways to directly export Vietnamese goods to these supermarkets, instead of via foreign traders.

Le Xuan Minh, a representative of the Vietnam Northern Food Corporation, said they found that Singapore has great potential and demand for Vietnam‘s high-quality rice products, especially fragrant rice.

Meanwhile, the Singaporean side also highly evaluated the quality of Vietnamese agricultural products, noting that a large number of Vietnamese goods such as rice, aquatic products, fruits and vegetables are being sold at their supermarkets.

Vietnam is currently the third biggest rice exporter to Singapore, after India and Thailand, with 80,000-90,000 tonnes of rice worth nearly 80 million SGD each year, making up 20 percent of the local rice market.

Lim Hock Leng, Managing Director of Sheng Siong Group Ltd, said his firm has imported rice from Vietnam since 2010. Its supermarkets are also selling other Vietnamese products such as groceries, fruits and vegetables.

The Singaporean market relatively prefers Vietnamese rice, he stressed, adding that the sales of Vietnamese rice at the Sheng Siong markets have been on the rise. Vietnamese rice has competitive prices and high quality, he added.

According to Singaporean officials and business leaders, to export more rice to the country, Vietnam needs to build its own rice brands while ensuring quality and competitive prices.

They also affirmed their willingness to cooperate with the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vietnam‘s trade office in Singapore to organise Vietnamese goods fairs or weeks at their supermarket chains.-VNA http://en.vietnamplus.vn/huge-potential-for-vietnams-rice-exports-to-singapore/116217.vnp

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U.S. rice group wants drastic market liberalization in Japan 33 pm, August 11, 2017 Jiji PressCHICAGO (Jiji Press) — U.S. rice farmer group leader Elizabeth Ward has urged her country‘s government to urgently start negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement with Japan to win drastic market liberalization measures for rice.

The USA Rice Federation wants to see far stronger market-opening measures under the proposed FTA both in quality and quantity than those that the United States won from Japan through Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Ward, federation president and chief executive officer, said in a recent interview.

Under the TPP treaty signed last year, Japan promised to set a new rice import quota of 70,000 tons per year for the United States.

Many U.S. farm industry organizations backed the TPP. But the USA Rice Federation did not clearly say whether it supported the deal, as the federation was dissatisfied at Japanese marketopening measures for rice.

U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew his country from the regional free trade deal earlier this year.

In the interview, Ward said the federation‘s long-term goal is to obtain free access to the Japanese rice market.

Rice produced in the United States is low-priced while it satisfies quality and food safety requirements no different from those in Japan, she added.

http://www.the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003875659

Rice stocks down 14.08%–PSA

By Jasper Y. Arcalas AUGUST 10, 2017

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A worker passes a sack of rice to other workers inside a National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse in Taguig City The country‘s rice inventory as of July 1 declined by 14.08 percent to 2.347 million metric tons (MMT), from 2.732 MMT recorded a year ago, according to the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Despite the decline in stocks, the PSA said the total rice inventory during the period is equivalent to the rice-consumption requirement of Filipinos for 69 days. ―Stocks in the households would be enough for 29 days, those in commercial warehouses for 35 days and those in National Food Authority [NFA] depositories for five days,‖ the PSA said in its monthly report, titled ―Rice and Corn Stocks Inventory July 2017,‖ published on Thursday.

Of the rice inventory as of July 1, the PSA added 42.37 percent were with the households, 51.03 percent were in commercial warehouses and 6.60 percent were in NFA depositories. Almost 70 percent of NFA stocks consisted of imported rice.

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PSA data showed that NFA stocks during the period reached 154,960 metric tons (MT), while commercial warehouses accounted for 1.198 MMT. Households accounted for 994,830 MT. ―Compared with the previous year, rice stocks in the NFA depositories dropped by 83.04 percent,‖ the report read. ―However, stocks in households and in commercial warehouses grew by 1.47 percent and 42.83, respectively,‖ it added.On a monthly basis, rice stocks across all sectors were lower compared to their levels in June.

The PSA said stocks in the households were down by 7.84 percent, while stocks held in commercial warehouses declined7 percent.

Rice stocks in NFA depositories declined by almost a quarter, or by 24.49 percent, month-onmonth.Data from the PSA showed that the total rice inventory as of July 1 is 8.75 percent lower than the 2.572 MMT posted in June.The government periodically monitors rice inventory to determine whether it would need to import the staple to boost local stocks.

During the period PSA data showed that total corn-stock inventory tripled to 683,620 MT, from last year‘s record of 215,920 MT. However, the corn-stock inventory as of July 1 was also 30.16 percent lower than the 978,860 MT recorded in June.

The PSA said the bulk of corn-stock inventory in July, or 89.71 percent, was in commercial warehouses, while households accounted for 9.48 percent. NFA depositories accounted for only 0.81 percent.

Corn stocks in commercial warehouses amounted to 613,270 MT, 64,810 MT in households and 5,540 MT in NFA warehouses.

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―Corn stocks in all sectors increased compared with their levels the previous year. Stocks in the households grew by 36.35 percent, in commercial warehouses by 264.97 percent and in NFA depositories by 1,487.97 percent,‖ the report read. ―Month-on-month, corn stocks in the households in commercial warehouses and in NFA depositories decreased by 29.40 percent, 30.37 percent and 12.96 percent, respectively,‖ it added http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/rice-stocks-down-14-08-psa/

Bangladesh inks 1m-tonne Thai rice deal, backs FTA August 11, 2017 MTNV Staff Contributor Rice at Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok. Bangladesh wants to import one million tonnes of Thai rice a year. SEKSAN ROJJANAMETAKUN DHAKA: Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy 1 million tonnes of Thai rice a year, and agreed to start talks with Thailand on forming a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which would double trade value to US$2 billion (66.5 billion baht) by 2021.

Speaking at a Thai-Bangladesh Joint-Trade Committee (JTC) meeting, Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn said the countries had agreed to hold negotiations that could lead to an FTA within the next few years.

On the sidelines of the meeting, Bangladeshi Food Minister Qamrul Islam also signed an MoU with Ms Apiradi for Bangladesh to buy 1 million tonnes of Thai rice a year in government-togovernment (G-to-G) contracts to secure its food staple. ―Under the MoU, Thailand agrees to sell rice through a G-to-G deal of up to 1 million tonnes of all kinds of Thai rice annually to Bangladesh and Thailand is happy to be the supplier to Bangladesh,‖ Ms Apiradi said.

However, a deal for Bangladesh to buy an additional 200,000 tonnes of Thai rice has yet to be sealed as the two countries are still negotiating a price.

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The proposed FTA is likely to cover a wide range of fields including agriculture, foodprocessing, fishery, construction, energy and tourism.

With a population of 160 million, Bangladesh has had annual GDP growth averaging 6% a year over the past 10 years.

It is Thailand‘s third-biggest trade partner among South Asian countries after India and Pakistan, with annual two-way trade with Thailand worth US$1 billion last year, up 10.4% from the previous year.

Thai exports to Bangladesh were worth around US$940 million. Major exports are plastic pellets, chemical products, cement, textiles, steel, tapioca products and cosmetics.

Thailand, meanwhile, imported covered garments, fertiliser and livestock from Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is not only a potential trade partner, but due to it sharing a boundary with India, it is also seen as a gateway to the Middle East and African countries https://mtnvnews.com/bangladesh-inks-1m-tonne-thai-rice-deal-backs-fta/124761/

Price of rice still high

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Delay in cutting duty unhelpful

The flash floods in March wiped out 90 percent of the Boro crop resulting in 1 million tonnes of crops. Then we had the fungal outbreak in some 19 districts which did further damage. Now it is August and the government is about to sign a deal with Cambodia for import of a million tonnes of rice. What has come as a shock for the market is that private importers have 7,000 tonnes of rice imported from India waiting on trucks at Hili in Dinajpur and Benapole in anticipation of a further cut in duty. That decision is still pending as the National Board of Revenue has not received any such order.

This is not the way to go about business during a market crisis where the price of coarse rice per kilo has been hovering around Tk45 for the last two weeks, which is a rise of more than 40 percent. Yes, we understand that a slew of agreements are in the making with a number of countries, but why is there so much confusion about slashing of import duty between the ministry of food and the government? As we are facing a crisis of rice stocks, is it not prudent to expedite agreement on import duty so that those trucks can get moving to wholesale markets and citizens can breathe a little easier with some form of price stabilisation? We urge authorities to decide quickly on the import tariff because our public granaries are depleting fast http://www.thedailystar.net/editorial/price-rice-still-high-1446694

Cambodia fixing strategy to get BD rice order Published : 11 Aug 2017, 00:52:24 The Cambodian apex rice industry body has been meeting this week to discuss ways of nailing down a potentially massive deal with Bangladesh, which earlier this month inked a memorandum of understanding to purchase 1.0 million tonnes of Cambodian rice over the next five years.

Bangladesh has been shopping around to fill its silos after devastating floods earlier this year reportedly wiped out a potential 700,000 tonnes of rice under cultivation, leading to a severe food shortage. Its government has reportedly discussed import deals with Thailand, Vietnam and India, but has yet to settle on a supplier.

The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) convened on Tuesday for a strategy session aimed at clinching Bangladesh's initial order of 250,000 tonnes of rice, according to a report by phnompenhpost.com.

The shipment calls for 200,000 tonnes of white rice and 50,000 tonnes of parboiled rice to be delivered in October.

CRF Vice President Hun Lak said the federation's board and members discussed whether Cambodia was capable of filling the large order, and if it could compete on price.

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"According to our members, we have sufficient rice to supply Bangladesh, but we must first see what the terms and prices are," he said yesterday. "It's too early to make any conclusions on our [offer] price as we're waiting to see how prices fluctuate on the international market."Lak said the CRF was working with state-owned rice exporter Green Trade to prepare the offer price as well as its terms, with Green Trade to take the lead on firming up a contract with Bangladesh.

Norng Veasna, director of sales and marketing at Nikoline Rice Mill, said local millers were ready to supply rice to Bangladesh but would need support - such as reduced electricity tariffs or logistics costs - to lower their price http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/08/11/79515/Cambodia-fixing-strategy-to-get-BDrice-order

Anand asks officials to expedite rice procurement THE HANS INDIA | Aug 10,2017 , 08:41 PM IST

Anand asks officials to expedite rice procurement Hyderabad: Commissioner for Civil Supplies C.V. Anand asked officials to take steps to see that 100% of CMR Rice is procured before August 31. He said till 9th of this month millers submitted 54% of rice and the remaining 46% should be submitted before the deadline. The Commissioner conducted video conference with Joint Collectors, DCSO‘s, District Managers, FCI, Rice Millers, NIC Representatives to discuss on Rice Procurement, E-Pos, Deepam and other issues on Thursday.

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Anand said, ―In last Kharif season, except from one rice mill in Jagityal, rice millers submitted 99.94% of rice to government before deadline; the same spirit should be continued by millers in this Rabi season also. Now millers cannot go with the excuse of shortage of space in godowns.

On the frequent complaints from millers on space shortage in FCI, several meetings were held with FCI Officials which was taken to the notice of Central Government and they made available sufficient space in godowns to store the procured CMR Rice from Millers. But millers have not submitted rice to the sufficient space to FCI godowns, they should submit before the deadline.

As per the request of state government FCI godowns will be open on holidays also, officials should see that rice millers also work in holidays and submit boiled rice in huge quantities.‖ This year in Rabi season 37.16 Lakh Metric Tons of rice was procured through purchasing centers which was given to millers, for which they have to submit 25.27 Lakh Metric Tons of CMR Rice to government. Till 9th of August 13.67 LMTs rice has been handed over to FCI, which is not sufficient, and more speed is required in rice procurement he said.

The Commissioner said only 16 days more are left for the deadline and on average daily only 0.20 Lakh Metric Tons of rice is submitted to godowns. If 70,000 Metric Tons of rice is procured daily, then only we can achieve the target, officials and millers should take necessary steps in this view.

In Medchal, Gadwal, Nagarkurnool, Mahaboobnagar, Nalgonda, Kothagudem, Khammam districts rice procurement is going on in full pace. But in Nirmal, Manchiryal, Kamareddy, Medak, Sangareddy and Peddapally districts, the procurement is slow. Anand said ration dealers should be supplied rice without shortage. ―Action will be taken against godown incharge and District Managers for any deficiencies. Establishing of weigh bridges at godowns is in process.

Till then, alternate weigh bridges should be used by paying them rent. Shortage upto 2 to 3 Kgs of rice per quintal is being reported from ration dealers. This should not be repeated,‖ the Commissioner said http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-10/Anand-asks-officials-to-expedite-riceprocurement/318113

Firm conditions prevail at wholesale grains market PTI | Jul 6, 2017, 02.52 PM IST New Delhi, Jul 6 () Firm conditions prevailed at the wholesale grains market today as prices of rice basmati and wheat spurted by up to Rs 200 per quintal on increased offtake.

A few other bold grains also increased on pick up in demand from consuming industries.

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Traders said increased offtake against tight stocks positions on fall in supplies from producing regions mainly pushed up rice basmati and wheat prices.

In the national capital, rice basmati common and Pusa- 1121 variety edged up to Rs 5,700-5,800 and Rs 6,800-7,100 from previous levels of Rs 5,600-5,700 and Rs 6,600-6,900 per quintal, respectively.

Wheat dara (for mills) also rose by Rs 15 to Rs 1,740- 1,745 per quintal. Atta chakki delivery followed suit and traded higher by Rs 20 to Rs 1,750-1,755 per 90 kg.

Other bold grains like bajra and barley too went up by Rs 20 each to Rs 1,120-1,130 and Rs 1,420-1,440 per quintal, respectively.

Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal): Wheat MP (desi) Rs 2,100-2,345, Wheat dara (for mills) Rs 1,740-1,745, Chakki atta (delivery) Rs 1,750-1,755, Atta Rajdhani (10 kg) Rs 255-290, Shakti Bhog (10 kg) Rs 255-290, Roller flour mill Rs 950-960 (50 kg), Maida Rs 960-970 (50 kg) and Sooji Rs 1,020-1,030 (50 kg).

Basmati rice (Lal Quila) Rs 10,700, Shri Lal Mahal Rs 11,300, Super Basmati Rice Rs 9,800, Basmati common new Rs 6,800-7,100, Rice Pusa (1121) Rs 5,700-5,800, Permal raw Rs 2,2252,250, Permal wand Rs 2,275-2,300, Sela Rs 2,500-2,600 and Rice IR-8 Rs 1,850-1,900, Bajra Rs 1,120-1,130, Jowar yellow Rs 1,450-1,500, white Rs 2,900-3,100, Maize Rs 1,285-1,295, Barley Rs 1,420-1,440. SUN KPS SRK

Row rice could help Sullivans, others improve rice production efficiency Father-son team finding furrow-irrigated rice can pay dividends when Mother Nature serves up lemons.

Forrest Laws | Aug 11, 2017 Management Research Unit at Arkansas State University have taught him and his son, Ryan, they don‘t have to keep water pumped to the levee gates to grow rice successfully.

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That goes against everything Mike was taught when he first started growing rice in the 1980s.

But new practices such as multiple-inlet rice irrigation, alternating wetting and drying and now furrow-irrigated or row rice are helping them and other growers save on water and pumping costs.

Sullivan told farmers attending the Mississippi County Water Management meeting Tuesday (Aug. 8) that planting into a lightly-tilled bed, rolling out polypipe and watering the row rice up proved beneficial in what proved to be a challenging year for pulling conventional levees in their rice.

To watch other video from the meeting, click

on http://www.deltafarmpress.com/rice/savin http://www.deltafarmpress.com/rice/row-rice-could-help-sullivans-others-improve-rice-productionefficiency

U.S. rice group wants drastic market liberalization in Japan inShare

6:33 pm, August 11, 2017 Jiji PressCHICAGO (Jiji Press) — U.S. rice farmer group leader Elizabeth Ward has urged her country‘s government to urgently start negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement with Japan to win drastic market liberalization measures for rice.

The USA Rice Federation wants to see far stronger market-opening measures under the proposed FTA both in quality and quantity than those that the United States won from Japan through Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Ward, federation president and chief executive officer, said in a recent interview.

Under the TPP treaty signed last year, Japan promised to set a new rice import quota of 70,000 tons per year for the United States.

Many U.S. farm industry organizations backed the TPP. But the USA Rice Federation did not clearly say whether it supported the deal, as the federation was dissatisfied at Japanese marketopening measures for rice.

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U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew his country from the regional free trade deal earlier this year.

In the interview, Ward said the federation‘s long-term goal is to obtain free access to the Japanese rice market.

Rice produced in the United States is low-priced while it satisfies quality and food safety requirements no different from those in Japan, she added http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/aug/11/in-delta-governor-calms-on-nafta201708/?f=business

Missouri Rice Field Day to Offer Growers Updates on Markets, Crop Management, Global Testing August 10, 2017 | Agriculture, Campus, Home Page, Science/Tech/Ag Rice — including market acceptance, varieties for this region, and research and production in southeast Missouri — will be the focus at the Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council‘s Annual Rice Field Day Aug. 24 at the Missouri Rice Research Farm in Glennonville, Missouri.Anyone with an interest in rice production is invited to this free event. The farm is located about 10 miles west of Malden, Missouri, on Highway J in northern Dunklin County.

The day begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. Trailers will load at 8 a.m., with presentation tours scheduled for 8:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch will follow.

Featured lunch presentations will be given by Greg Yielding with the U.S. Rice Producers Association, who will give a U.S. Rice Producers Association update, and Eric Hover who will present a Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council update.

Various field presentations to be discussed during the tours, including row rice and market acceptance, mid-season using sensors, rice varieties for Missouri, rice straw management, weed control, rice markets and farm program payments, irrigation scheduling of row rice with a crop water use application, managing rice to reduce chalkiness in grain, rice diseases, and global agricultural testing of rice products.

Speakers will include Dr. Michael Aide, soil scientist with the Southeast Department of Agriculture; Samuel Atwell of the University of Missouri Extension Service; Anserd Foster of Kansas State University; Dr. Christian De Guzman, rice breeder with the Southeast Department

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of Agriculture; David Dunn of the University of Missouri Soil Testing Laboratory; James Heiser with University of Missouri Weed Science; David Reinbott, agriculture business program with the University of Missouri Extension, Southeast Region; Matthew Rhine, University of Missouri agronomy professor; Dr. Gene Stevens from the University of Missouri Fisher Delta Research Center; Yeshi Wamishe, University of Arkansas plant pathology; and Ken Cote of Intertek Ag Services.

The Missouri Rice Council will host the Missouri Rice Research Station Annual Field Day with support from Southeast Missouri State University, University of Missouri Fisher Delta Research Center and University of Missouri Extension.

For more information, contact the Southeast Department of Agriculture at (573) 651-2106 http://news.semo.edu/missouri-rice-field-day-to-offer-growers-updates-on-markets-crop-managementglobal-testing/

5 lakh smart cards issued, but complaints of misuse continue TNN | Updated: Aug 11, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

MADURAI: As many as 5.31 lakh smart cards have been distributed in Madurai district between March 31, and Aug 7, this year, and though it is claimed that computerization of the Public distribution system, will have many benefits including prevention of bogus billing people, which though still continues to be in practice, depriving the real beneficiary of his due.

There are 92351 ration cards in use in Madurai north, including 75320 cards for rice and 2905 antyodaya ration cards, and 588 no commodity cards are in use. Similarly, in the Madurai west zone 118431 cards are in circulation, including 698 police cards and 725 no commodity cards. In

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Madurai east there are 84875 families benefitting from the system. Also, in the Madurai central zone there are 63490 rice cards, 4050 Antyodaya cards, 11357 sugar cards, 436 police cards, 488 no commodity cards totaling 79821. Melur block as 83488 cards, Peraiyur 62300, Thirumangalam block 66521 cards, Usilampatti block 66269, Vadipatti block 64722 cards, are in use.

The total number of cards used by the people of Madurai district are 851505 which include 707616 rice cards, where people prefer rice along with other commodities and 3287 no commodity cards where people use it for an address proof for documentation process. When the smart card system was introduced it was said that the computerization would have several benefits including abolishing fake cards, duplication of names, and also misuse of the system, where the real beneficiary would not get access to the commodity, but even after all this people still fail to get their due with someone else having received their commodity, which they come to know through surprise SMSs.

Madurai District Supply Officer, V Ponramar said that the district was planning to issue about three lakh cards by the end of this month. The delay was because the consumers had not provided the details like date of birth, Aadhaar card details, change of address and other details or because there were discrepancies.

He said that they had received over 200 complaints in the last four months, about misuse of the system, where the people had received SMSs saying they had purchased goods, when they had not. Enquiries had been conducted and the respective supervisor and salesman of the shops slapped with fines. The fine rates were Rs 25 for each kilogram of rice, Rs 50 for a liter of palmoil, Rs 50 for a kilogram of sugar and Rs 75 for every kilogram of dhals purchased through fake bills.

The DSO said that the people who had no commodity cards, which they did not use to purchase goods also had to get their cards upgraded into smart cards, which they could do by approaching the e-service centres in the district, by the end of this month http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/5-lakh-smart-cards-issued-but-complaints-of-misusecontinue/articleshow/60016713.cms

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Exports to Russia increases by 10pc in three months P AR V EZ J A B R I

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's exports to Russia increased by 10 percent in June, 2017 as compared to May 2017, which showed positive sign for enhancing the trade ties between the two countries. Pakistan and Russia have agreed to sign Free Trade Agreement for increasing bilateral trade and improving long term economic ties, said senior official of Ministry of commerce here on Thursday. "Russian President Vladimir Putin during his meeting with then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) offered the

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agreement, which Pakistan accepted," he added.

He said the trade turnover between Russia and Pakistan has slightly increased and both of the countries have huge potential for economic cooperation in future, he said. He said that Pakistan is exploring Russian markets to boost exports of food products to take advantage of the vacuum created after Moscow banned food imports from European countries.

The official said that Pakistani citrus, rice, potatoes and mangoes are making their way into the Russian market. He said Pakistan had huge opportunity to export fresh meat and poultry, vegetables which include carrot, cabbage and beet-root, and fruits including dates, dry fruits, apple and plum in Russian market. The government is committed to support Pakistani exporters for gaining facilities to increase excess and competitiveness in the Russian markets.

Both sides were also willing to sign Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) before the FTA to get excess to Russian market for enhancing trade facilities to the exporters. The official said that Pakistani citrus, rice, potatoes and mangoes are making their way into the Russian market.

He said Pakistan had huge opportunity to export fresh meat and poultry, vegetables which include carrot, cabbage and beet-root, and fruits including dates, dry fruits, apple and plum in Russian market. The government is committed to support Pakistani exporters for gaining facilities to increase excess and competitiveness in the Russian markets. Both sides were also willing to sign Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) before the FTA to get excess to Russian market for enhancing trade facilities to the exporters.

http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/10/364309/exports-to-russia-increases-by-10pc-in-three-months/

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Indian Scientists Devise Novel Method to Extract Silver From Paddy © AP Photo/ Anupam Nath

ASIA & PACIFIC 11:39 10.08.2017(updated 12:11 10.08.2017

Researchers claim that as much as 15 mg of silver can be extracted from a kilogram of the Garib-sal variety of rice which accumulates an unusual quantity of the noble metal in its aleurone layer.

New Delhi (Sputnik) – Indian scientists have rediscovered a rice variety that accumulates an unusually high quantity of silver in the grains. The test conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) could become a novel method of bio-extraction of silver metal.

Indian Scientistsiscover Supercluster of Galaxies ―Our study of 505 native rice landraces showed that nine of them accumulate

silver at a high concentration when grown in the same soil. Among these, a medicinal rice landrace from West Bengal, Garib-sal was found to accumulate silver at an especially high concentration in the grains. Cultivation of Garib-sal rice in three successive years in Basudha

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farm in the rice growing period of June–October confirmed that for the same concentration of silver in the soil (∼0.15 mg/kg), Garib-sal accumulates it in the grains to the extent of ∼15 mg/kg,‖ reads the report published in science journal — ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

“The rice variety has the ability to accumulate silver about 100 times more than any other rice.

It is possible to extract 14.60 mg per kg of silver from the rice using a cheap and simple chemical method. This is a unique way of extracting silver through agriculture. With further research, it may be possible to find better ways of enhancing the bioaccumulation of silver,” Prof. T. Pradeep told The Hindu.

To detect the location of deposition of silver in the grains, scientists had performed secondary ion mass spectrometry where it is revealed that silver is concentrated in the aleuronic layer of the rice bran. Its concentration decreases in the sub-aleurone and becomes negligible in the endosperm. ―Accumulation of silver does not alter the grain morphology and chemical characteristics. The metal may be extracted from the bran after milling of the rice, thereby causing no loss of the foodstuff,‖ the research paper claims.

Garib-Sal was once grown in West Bengal and was recommended as a diet for patients with gastrointestinal infections and the presence of silver in rice might have had a therapeutic effect by killing pathogenic microbes in the human gut. https://sputniknews.com/asia/201708101056341772-indian-scientists-silver/

PBA: KaTropa practising with two imports August 12, 2017 | Filed under: PBA | Posted by: Tempo Online

By JEROME LAGUNZAD Perennial title contender TNT is making the most of its nearly three-week respite in the 2017 PBA Governors Cup, with the KaTropa intent on covering all the bases.And that includes the possibility of replacing do-it-all import Michael Craig with American compatriot Glen Rice Jr., the proud son of former three-time NBA All-Star Glen who has already joined the team‘s recent training sessions. ―At this point, we‘re keeping our options open,‖ said TNT‘s first-year coach Nash Racela in a phone interview yesterday, keeping the cards close to his chest ahead of their August 20 showdown with Rain or Shine at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. ―Wala pa naman kaming (final) decision kung maglalaro siya or hindi. All factors will be put into consideration. At least we still have a few days to work on it.‖ Currently running at the upper half of the 12-team field with a 2-1 mark alongside Grand Slamseeking San Miguel Beer from fifth to sixth spots, TNT could be searching for the missing piece

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that could propel them to the top following the KaTropa‘s finals stint in the Commissioner‘s Cup and a semifinals finish in the season-opening Philippine Cup. And that could be the the 6-foot-4 Rice Jr., 26, the 2014 NBA Summer League MVP winner who suited up for the Washington Wizards for two seasons and saw action for at least three teams in the NBA Developmental League. ―He‘s a skillful and smart player,‖ said Racela of the former Georgia Tech standout who arrived in the country last Wednesday morning.

Rice Jr., however, is expected to have his hands full in trying to gain the nod over Craig, the smallest import in the tourney so far at 6-foot-3 but is making up for it with solid numbers of 21.6 points anchored on 48.3 percent shooting clip on top of 16.7 boards, 6.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks against seven errors per game.

Craig dished out his best performance yet in TNT‘s thrilling 107-106 victory over Alaska last August 4, coming up with his third double-double performance of 28 points and 19 rebounds on top of four assists http://tempo.com.ph/2017/08/12/pba-katropa-practising-with-two-imports/

Anand asks officials to expedite rice procurement THE HANS INDIA | Aug 10,2017 , 08:41 PM IST

Anand asks officials to expedite rice procurement Hyderabad: Commissioner for Civil Supplies C.V. Anand asked officials to take steps to see that 100% of CMR Rice is procured before August 31. He said till 9th of this month millers submitted 54% of rice and the remaining 46% should be submitted before the deadline.The Commissioner conducted video conference with Joint Collectors, DCSO‘s, District Managers,

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FCI, Rice Millers, NIC Representatives to discuss on Rice Procurement, E-Pos, Deepam and other issues on Thursday.

Anand said, ―In last Kharif season, except from one rice mill in Jagityal, rice millers submitted 99.94% of rice to government before deadline; the same spirit should be continued by millers in this Rabi season also. Now millers cannot go with the excuse of shortage of space in godowns.

On the frequent complaints from millers on space shortage in FCI, several meetings were held with FCI Officials which was taken to the notice of Central Government and they made available sufficient space in godowns to store the procured CMR Rice from Millers. But millers have not submitted rice to the sufficient space to FCI godowns, they should submit before the deadline.

As per the request of state government FCI godowns will be open on holidays also, officials should see that rice millers also work in holidays and submit boiled rice in huge quantities.‖ This year in Rabi season 37.16 Lakh Metric Tons of rice was procured through purchasing centers which was given to millers, for which they have to submit 25.27 Lakh Metric Tons of CMR Rice to government. Till 9th of August 13.67 LMTs rice has been handed over to FCI, which is not sufficient, and more speed is required in rice procurement he said.

The Commissioner said only 16 days more are left for the deadline and on average daily only 0.20 Lakh Metric Tons of rice is submitted to godowns. If 70,000 Metric Tons of rice is procured daily, then only we can achieve the target, officials and millers should take necessary steps in this view.

In Medchal, Gadwal, Nagarkurnool, Mahaboobnagar, Nalgonda, Kothagudem, Khammam districts rice procurement is going on in full pace. But in Nirmal, Manchiryal, Kamareddy, Medak, Sangareddy and Peddapally districts, the procurement is slow.

Anand said ration dealers should be supplied rice without shortage. ―Action will be taken against godown incharge and District Managers for any deficiencies. Establishing of weigh bridges at godowns is in process. Till then, alternate weigh bridges should be used by paying them rent. Shortage upto 2 to 3 Kgs of rice per quintal is being reported from ration dealers. This should not be repeated,‖ the Commissioner said. http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-10/Anand-asks-officials-to-expedite-riceprocurement/318113

Dhaka, Bangkok want $1.8b two-way trade by 2021 2 countries to sign MoU on rice trade on G2G basis

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Bangladesh and Thailand have set a new target of increasing bilateral trade to US$ 1.8 billion by 2021 and expressed satisfaction with the steadily growing bilateral trade to the tune of US$ $ 1 billion between the two Bay of Bengal countries.

During the fourth Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on rice trade on G2G (government to government) basis for the period of 2017-2021 will be signed between Bangladesh and Thailand to complement and maintain stable rice markets of the two countries.

The MoU will be signed by Food Minister Qamrul Islam and Thai Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn, a government senior official said, reports UNB.

A list of 36 Bangladeshi products has already been handed over to the Thai side for duty-free-quota-free (DFQF) market access.Thai Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn arrived in Dhaka on Thursday to attend the fourth Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting between the two countries.

Apiradi Tantraporn is leading the Thai side with a 20-member trade delegation comprising high officials of the Thai government and top Thai chambers.The last JTC meeting was held in Bangkok in 2013.

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Rising prices of essentials 11 Aug 2017, 19:39:51 Syed Jamaluddin Prices of essentials are rising by leaps and bounds. Onions have become pricier in the markets of the capital by Tk 15 to Tk 20 a kg in one week alone. Last week, it sold at Tk 22 per kg at Khatunganj of Chittagong. Khatunganj is the biggest wholesale market of the country. Now it is selling at Tk 36 per kg. Market specialists say traders are raising prices on cooked-up grounds before Eid-ul-Azha. Consumers are calling for strict market monitoring. Because of recent floods and bad roads, onions have not reached arats (wholesale markets). Some traders have opened letters of credit for importing onions from Pakistan. This essential will reach Bangladesh before Eid. It was observed last Monday that at Shyambazar, Kawran Bazar, Shantinagar and Fakirapul that local variety of onions was selling at Tk 50 to Tk 55 per kg and the Indian onions were selling at Tk40/45. Water has entered the arats of Chittagong and the onions have been rotten.

The current year began with rising prices of rice. Gradually it went beyond the reach of lowincome group. Price of per kg coarse rice went up to almost Tk 50. Millers and traders manipulated the price hike. In March, coarse rice was selling at Tk 44/45.

Towards the end of the month, there was early flood and paddy was under water. At this time, information on low stocks in government godowns came out in the open. Seizing the opportunity, millers and traders increased price of rice. The price of course rice was selling at Tk 48 per kg. In June, the price rose from Tk 48 to Tk 50.

In order to reduce rice prices, the government lowered import duty on rice from 28 per cent to 10 per cent. It thought that if import increased in the private sector, prices would come down. But suddenly prices increased by US$30/40 per ton in India. As a result, although there were imports from India, it did not have any impact on the rice market. There is no crisis of rice in the market.

But the staple is in the hands of traders. The government will have to take measures to bring the rice from traders to the market. Import alone will not solve the problem. The Ministry of Food seems to be lacking in foresight.

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Because of rain, prices of vegetables have gone up by Tk 30 per kg. Spices have also become pricey ahead of Eid. Potato is now selling at Tk 25 per kg as against Tk 20 in last week. Price pf papaya is Tk 40 per kg. Brinjal has shot up to Tk 70 a kg. Karala is selling at Tk 70/80 rising from Tk 50 per kg. Mung dal is beyond the reach of the poor. This item is selling at Tk120/130 per kg. Masur dal is selling at Tk 125 per kg. Meat has gone up to Tk 500 from Tk 480 a kg.

Goat meat has risen up to Tk 750 from Tk 700.

No government agency has taken any effective step to control prices. The Commerce Minister did not admit allegation of market manipulation and said prices of various items are not beyond the purchasing power of the consumers. The Commerce Ministry is alert about protecting the interest of the consumers, he said adding the markets will be stable during Eid festival. He said everything is normal.

Due to lack of purchasing power, people below poverty line can not buy nutritious items such as fish, meat, eggs and milk. They are also not in a position to buy vegetables now. It is our pride that poverty has been reduced but it is a matter of concern that the gap between the rich and the poor is increasing. The rich are building up their fortunes through tax fraud, bank loan default and money laundering. It is being said that along with rise in prices, incomes of the common people have also increased. Economists are of the view that wages have increased in specific sectors. Overall wage level has not increased. Wages of agricultural labour have not increased much. Agriculture-related work is seasonal. Price of food items should be kept within the reach of the poor and ultra poor. jamaluddinsyed23@yahoo.com.au http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/08/11/79564/Rising-prices-of-essentials

Consolidated Grain & Barge August 11, 2017 Colombia Rice Delegation Tours the Mid-South

By Sarah Moran MEMPHIS, TN -- More than two dozen Colombian farmers from Fedearroz, the Federation of Colombian Rice Farmers, traveled to Louisiana and Arkansas this week to learn about U.S. rice production.

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Dr. Steve Linscombe provided an overview of the Louisiana Rice Research Station at Louisiana State University, including current research trials, and showcased precision ag equipment located at the station.

Randy Thibodeaux, a rice farmer in Crowley, was able to take a break from a busy harvest to show off his farm and storage capabilities.

On the Thibodeaux farm In Arkansas, the Fedearroz delegation visited the University of Arkansas Rice Research Center in Stuttgart to learn about genetics and plant pathology, and at Windmill Rice Company in Jonesboro they were able to see milling and packaging of rice.

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Yony JosĂŠ Ă lvarez, chairman of the board of Fedearroz, expressed his appreciation for everyone taking the time to show their group the entire rice industry chain. USA Rice helped arrange the meetings during the week but Fedearroz self-funded the trip.

Alberto MejĂ­a, a rice farmer from Tolima, talked about the differences he saw between rice production in the U.S. and Colombia.

"We came here to try to compare rice production in our country with the U.S. but it's really hard to make the comparison when things are so different, such as the roads, infrastructure, machinery, and technology.

We learned a lot on this trip."

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LSU AgCenter welcomes Fedearroz delegation Horizon Ag Field Day - Focus on Trade and New Rice Varieties

By Josh Hankins

JONESBORO, AR -- The farm of Mark and Belinda Wimpy was the scene yesterday for Horizon Ag's Arkansas field day. Speakers provided research and market updates to the crowd of approximately 100 growers, eagerly awaiting updates on the new release of the Provisia™ rice system.

"Provisia™, the new companion technology to the Clearfield rice technology will work to prolong the Clearfield technology," said Sunny Bottoms, senior technical service representative for Horizon Ag. "The first varietal release in the 2018 season with the Provisia™ Rice herbicide resistant technology will be PVL01, currently in seed production this year. This will be a limited release, with a full release expected for 2019."

USA Rice COO Bob Cummings gave an overview of key trade priorities, including next steps with China now that the U.S. and China have signed a protocol to allow U.S. rice exports to China.

"Half the U.S. rice crop is exported, so we constantly need to look for new markets and preserve those that we have," said Cummings. "We are working very closely with U.S. exporters and USDA to make the first shipments of rice to China a reality now that the phytosanitary protocol has been signed. That means arranging and supporting a visit of Chinese inspectors to rice country in the Mid-South and California. China is the world's largest consumer and importer of rice and we hope to be shipping early in 2018 if things go smoothly." Cummings also stressed the importance of preserving the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, for the economic health of the U.S. rice industry. "Mexico is the number one market for U.S. rice, and

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this success is a direct result of NAFTA," he said. "Our message to the Trump administration is 'Do No Harm' when negotiators from Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. meet in Washington next week to start talks to modernize the agreement." Cummings also noted ongoing efforts by USA Rice to encourage consistent purchases of U.S. rice by Iraq's Grain Board and to achieve normal commercial relations with Cuba.

"While progress on Cuba has been slow, we continue to press for the lifting of U.S. policies that restrict our ability to sell to this key market. We're appreciative of the support and leadership of many in the Arkansas congressional delegation, including Senator Boozman and Congressman Crawford," concluded Cummings.

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Blocking pathogens in rice

BY VICTORIA RITTER ON 11 AUGUST 2017

What is known as ―rice blight‖ is a dreaded plant disease that endan-gers rice harvests throughout the whole of South-East Asia, especially India, as well as large parts of Africa and can thus lead to great hardship amongst the local population. The disease is caused by the bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae oryzae.

Professor Wolf B. Frommer, plant researcher at the Institute of Mo-lecular Physiology at HHU, has assembled an international research group to fight rice blight. The team includes scientists from Iowa State University and the University of Florida in the USA, the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement in Montpellier, France, Colombia‘s International Centre for Tropical Agriculture and the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines. The researchers have found a way to make plants resistant to the pathogen.

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Frommer is an expert on transport processes in plants. The sugar transporters known as SWEET identified by his research group play a key role in resistance. Plants need these transporters to bring the sugar produced during photosynthesis in the leaves to the seeds. And it is precisely this transport mechanism that the pathogens reprogramme for their own purposes.In independent studies, US-American researchers Professor Bing Yang and Professor Frank White (now at Iowa State University and the University of Florida) discovered that a protein (which later tran-spired to be SWEET) is responsible for plants‘ resistance to rice blight. Joint trials then revealed that the bacteria systematically activate the transporters in the rice cells and in so doing gain access to nutrients. If such activation is prevented, the bacteria cannot multiply.

Wolf B. Frommer says: ―This surprising discovery has provided us with a strategy for our joint research project: We cut off the patho-gens‘ route to their larder – the plants‘ sugar stores – and starve them out.‖ The research project ―Transformative Strategy for Controlling Rice Disease in Developing Countries‖ began on 1 August 2017. The pro-ject is supported by a four-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In the framework of the project, Frommer will concentrate especially on the production of elite varieties for India and Africa. He will mostly conduct his research work within the working group led by Dr. Joon Seob Eom at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne.

The research results can prove valuable beyond the specific topic of rice blight. Wolf B. Frommer: ―Our discovery might be just the tip of the iceberg. We could use the same approach to try and combat other plant diseases and in that way hopefully make a small contribution to protecting the world‘s food supply.‖ And that would also be good for the climate and the environment, since if plant diseases can be com-batted effectively, less pesticides and fertilisers would be needed worldwide to ensure sufficient harvests http://gearsofbiz.com/blocking-pathogens-in-rice/5481

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