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23rd December,2015

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Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open-Dec 23 Nagpur Foodgrain Prices - APMC & Open Market-December 23 Nagpur, Dec 23 Gram and tuar prices reported down in Nagpur Agriculture Produce and Marketing Committee (APMC) here on poor buying support from local millers amid high moisture content arrival. Good overseas supply, easy condition in Madhya Pradesh pulses and release of stock from stockists also pushed down prices, according to sources. *

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FOODGRAINS & PULSES GRAM * Desi gram reported weak in open market on good supply from producing regions amid weak demand from local traders.

TUAR * Tuar black declined in open market on poor buying support from local traders amid good supply from producing regions. * Batri dal quoted weak in limited deals in open market in absence of buyers amid ample stock in ready position. * In Akola, Tuar - 9,000-9,300, Tuar dal - 15,300-15,700, Udid 13,600-13,900, Udid Mogar (clean) - 17,000-17,600, Moong 9,100-9,400, Moong Mogar (clean) 10,500-10,700, Gram - 4,200-4,400, Gram Super best bold - 6,000-6,200 for 100 kg. * Wheat, rice and other commodities remained steady in open market in thin trading activity.

Nagpur foodgrains APMC auction/open-market prices in rupees for 100 kg FOODGRAINS Available prices Previous close Gram Auction 4,000-4,450 4,100-4,450 Gram Pink Auction n.a.

2,100-2,600 Tuar Auction 6,500-6,800 6,500-7,200 Moong Auction n.a.

6,000-6,400 Udid Auction n.a.

4,300-4,500 Masoor Auction n.a.

2,600-2,800 Gram Super Best Bold 6,000-6,500 6,000-6,500 Gram Super Best n.a. n.a.

Gram Medium Best 5,800-5,900 5,800-5,900 Gram Dal Medium n.a. n.a Gram Mill Quality 4,700-4,900 4,700-4,900 Desi gram Raw 4,400-4,600 4,500-4,600 Gram Filter new 5,100-5,300 5,100-5,300 Gram Kabuli 5,900-7,900 5,900-7,900 Gram Pink 6,400-7,300 6,400-7,300 Tuar Fataka Best 15,500-16,000 15,500-16,000 Tuar Fataka Medium 13,000-14,000 13,000-14,000 Tuar Dal Best Phod 12,500-13,000 12,500-13,000 Tuar Dal Medium phod 11,800-12,000 11,800-12,000 Tuar Gavarani New 8,250-9,250 8,250-9,250 Tuar Karnataka 10,000-10,500 10,000-10,500

Tuar Black 16,100-16,500 16,200-16,600 Masoor dal best 7,200-7,600 7,200-7,600 Masoor dal medium 6,600-7,200 6,600-7,200 Masoor n.a. n.a.

Moong Mogar bold 10,200-10,500 10,200-10,500 Moong Mogar Med 9,300-9,500 9,300-9,500 Moong dal Chilka 8,800-9,600 8,800-9,600 Moong Mill quality n.a. n.a.

Moong Chamki best 8,800-8,700 8,800-8,700 Udid Mogar Super best (100 INR/KG) 16,700-18,000 16,700-18,000 Udid Mogar Medium (100 INR/KG) 14,200-16,000 14,200-16,000 Udid Dal Black (100 INR/KG) 10,000-11,200 10,000-11,200 Batri dal (100 INR/KG) 5,500-5,900 5,600-6,000 Lakhodi dal (100 INR/kg) 4,600-4,800 4,600-4,800 Watana Dal (100 INR/KG) 3,100-3,300 3,100-3,300 Watana White (100 INR/KG) 3,200-3,400 3,200-3,400 Watana Green Best (100 INR/KG) 3,300-3,800 3,300-3,800 Wheat 308 (100 INR/KG) 1,600-1,700 1,600-1,700 Wheat Mill quality (100 INR/KG) 1,850-1,900 1,850-1,900 Wheat Filter (100 INR/KG) 1,600-1,800 1,600-1,800 Wheat Lokwan best (100 INR/KG) 2,100-2,300 2,100-2,300 Wheat Lokwan medium (100 INR/KG) 1,950-2,150 1,950-2,150 Lokwan Hath Binar (100 INR/KG) n.a. n.a.

MP Sharbati Best (100 INR/KG) 3,400-4,000 3,400-4,000 MP Sharbati Medium (100 INR/KG) 2,700-3,000 2,700-3,000 Rice BPT best (100 INR/KG) 3,000-3,300 3,000-3,300 Rice BPT medium (100 INR/KG) 2,600-2,800 2,600-2,800 Rice Parmal (100 INR/KG) 1,800-2,000 1,800-2,000 Rice Swarna best (100 INR/KG) 2,200-2,550 2,200-2,550 Rice Swarna medium (100 INR/KG) 1,900-2,300 1,900-2,300 Rice HMT best (100 INR/KG) 3,600-3,900 3,600-3,900 Rice HMT medium (100 INR/KG) 3,200-3,400 3,200-3,400 Rice HMT Shriram best(100 INR/KG) 4,400-4,900 4,400-4,900 Rice HMT Shriram med.(100 INR/KG) 3,900-4,300 3,900-4,300 Rice Basmati best (100 INR/KG) 9,800-11,700 9,800-11,700 Rice Basmati Medium (100 INR/KG) 7,800-8,000 7,800-8,000 Rice Chinnor best(100 INR/KG) 5,400-5,900 5,400-5,900 Rice Chinnor medium (100 INR/KG) 4,800-5,500 4,800-5,500 Jowar Gavarani (100 INR/KG) 1,800-2,200 1,800-2,200 Jowar CH-5 (100 INR/KG) 1,700-1,800 1,700-1,800 WEATHER (NAGPUR) Maximum temp. 30.4 degree Celsius (86.7 degree Fahrenheit), minimum temp.

15.5 degree Celsius (59.9 degree Fahrenheit) Humidity: Highest - 79 per cent, lowest - 53 per cent.

Rainfall : n.a.

FORECAST: Mainly clear sky. Maximum and minimum temperature would be around and 30 and 16 degree Celsius respectively.

Note: n.a.--not available (For oils, transport costs are excluded from plant delivery prices, but included in market prices.)

http://in.reuters.com/article/nagpur-foodgrain-idINL3N14C2BF20151223

Pakistan gifts 15000 tonnes of rice to Cuba Posted By: Apni Newson: December 24, 2015In: Pakistan

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday announced a gift of 15000 tonnes of rice to the people of Cuba to commemorate the 60th anniversaryof the establishment of Pakistan-Cuba diplomatic relations.

According to a release by Foreign Office, the gift is being given as an expression of gratitude for the unprecedented support provided by Cuba to Pakistan after the 2005 earthquake.

The release stated that a formal ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, made the announcement. The Cuban Ambassador-designate to Pakistan, H.E. Gabriel Tiel Capote, and other Cuban Embassy officials were also present on the occasion.

Pakistan and Cuba enjoy long-standing and time-tested cooperation based on mutual respect and understanding. Both countries have also supported each other at the International forums, FO stated.

Following the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, Cuban relief and medical contingent, led by the present Foreign Minister H.E. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, provided assistance to the earthquake victims for six months. Cuba also offered 1000 fully funded scholarships to Pakistani students from the earthquake affected areas, the release said.

Source: pakistan http://apninews.pk/2015/12/24/pakistan-gifts-15000-tonnes-of-rice-to-cuba/

US rice import draws criticism in Iran Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:34AM

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A ship is docking at Shahid Beheshti jetty in Chabahar.

A US ship reportedly unloading 10,000 tonnes of rice in the Iranian port of Chabahar has become a lightning rod for criticism in a country which is seeking to curb imports of American goods.

The cargo, ordered by Government Trading Corporation (GTC) of Iran and loaded 40 days ago in the US, is currently being discharged at the Shahid Beheshti jetty in Chabahar, the Fars news agency reported, citing an informed source.

“This move contravenes the law banning imports of American consumer goods and also contradicts a directive by Industry Minister (Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh),” the source said.

Nematzadeh sent the directive to his deputies in November, ordering a blockade on imports of consumer goods from the United States to go into effect.

The order was in line with a letter by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to President Hassan Rouhani, urging the government to develop an “economy of resistance” and check imports of USmade goods.

Earlier this month, the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran published the names of 227 US-made goods subject to an import ban and sent the list to authorities in all the 31 provinces across the country to implement it.

Iran also had a ban in place on imports of rice in order to protect domestic farmers but officials have said the country needed to make new purchases to adjust the market.

Rice paddies on the Iran-Azerbaijan border

GTC Managing Director Ali Qanbari has said the purchase of rice from the US had been ordered before the ban on American goods.

Under the June 24 order, Iran has bought 60,000 tonnes of long grain rice from the US, to be carried in three shipments, of which 10,000 tonnes has already arrived in the country, Fars quoted Qanbari as saying.

The Iranian daily Javan censured the deal.

“While we are faced with restricted foreign exchange resources and purchases of foreign rice…were not needed at all, the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad has suddenly decided to import rice -- and that from America,” the paper said.

“The Government Trading Corporation has burnt its fingers with this overzealous move even though the Islamic Republic of Iran’s position on America is absolutely clear,” the Afkar News wrote.

Iran needs about 3 million metric tons of rice a year, with the deficit bought from abroad.

According to director general of Agriculture Ministry’s grains and basic crops Kaveh Khaksar, Iranian farmers produced 1.8 million tonnes of rice in the current crop year.

The country also imported 400,000 tonnes of rice in the first six months since March, with an international tender put out for additional purchases, officials have said. http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2015/12/23/442918/Iran-agriculture-food-rice-import-US-boycott/

Home > NEWS > Rice boils over in 2015 Hon. Noel Holder, Minister of Agriculture

Rice boils over in 2015 December 24, 2015

ONE of the pillars of Guyana’s economy, rice, has recorded a success story in 2015 despite facing marketing challenges, Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder, has said. Speaking yesterday at that ministry’s end-of-year press conference, the Minister highlighted the fact that paddy production for 2015 had surpassed that of 2014 by 48,278 tonnes, or 7.6 per cent. As of December 16, 2015, paddy production stood tall at 1,051,563 tonnes, equivalent to 683,516 tonnes of rice. In 2014 however, only 977,289 tonnes of paddy, equivalent to 635,238 tonnes of rice, were produced.

Also registering a higher figure were exports for 2015, which stood at 510,807 tonnes, as compared to 501,208 tonnes in 2014.

However, the Minister explained that despite the increase in the volume of exports for this period, the value was 15 per cent lower than the value for 2014.

“For the period January–December 16, 2015, the value of the exports was $211,834,746, compared to $249,504,955 in 2014,” Minister Holder revealed.

As it relates to research capacity, he explained that both the GRDB 14 Variety and the Aromatic Variety were released along with production package for commercial cultivation by farmers in the Spring of 2015. Further, 19 advanced breeding lines are currently being tested in advanced yield trials in four locations across the country.

“These candidate varieties will be tested in farmers’ fields, and if found suitable, will be released. Another 65 advanced breeding lines are currently being tested at the research station. Each season, over 4,000 breeding lines are studied by the team at the Rice Research Station,” Minister Holder disclosed.

To this end, he underscored the role of the extension arm of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), which he says continues to give support to Guyana’s farmers countrywide in areas of best practices, problem solving, management, and decision making.

For 2015, too, extension officers were exposed to training in Paddy Bug management, cost of production, extension communication, organisation, leadership and management, seed improvement, and weight determination at mills.

In the area of Farmers’ Field Schools, Minister Holder disclosed that a total of 58 schools were conducted in 2015, and farmers were exposed to best practices during that time. Of these, 10 were held in Region 2; 16 in Region 3; 2 in Region 4; 16 in Region 5, and 14 in Region 6.

“With respect to quality control, 57 mills have been licensed as of November 2015, and 101 licensed graders are presently operating at mills countrywide,” he added.

Having outlined a fairly successful review of the industry, the Minister opined that, in 2016, it is expected that the new varieties released will continue to contribute to improving the productivity of rice in Guyana in the coming years.

“It is foreseen that GRDB 12, GRDB 13 and GRDB 14 will continue to expand in acreage in 2016,” the Minister related.

Additionally, GRDB will be implementing a proactive programme to manage “red rice”.

Similarly comprehensive studies will be done on the paddy bug menace and its management, aimed at reducing losses, he said, adding that at least 500 varieties will be accessed from international research institutes and centres in 2016.

By Ravin Singh

US rice import draws criticism in Iran Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:34AM

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A ship is docking at Shahid Beheshti jetty in Chabahar.

A US ship reportedly unloading 10,000 tonnes of rice in the Iranian port of Chabahar has become a lightning rod for criticism in a country which is seeking to curb imports of American goods.

The cargo, ordered by Government Trading Corporation (GTC) of Iran and loaded 40 days ago in the US, is currently being discharged at the Shahid Beheshti jetty in Chabahar, the Fars news agency reported, citing an informed source.

“This move contravenes the law banning imports of American consumer goods and also contradicts a directive by Industry Minister (Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh),” the source said.

Nematzadeh sent the directive to his deputies in November, ordering a blockade on imports of consumer goods from the United States to go into effect.

The order was in line with a letter by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to President Hassan Rouhani, urging the government to develop an “economy of resistance” and check imports of USmade goods.

Earlier this month, the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran published the names of 227 US-made goods subject to an import ban and sent the list to authorities in all the 31 provinces across the country to implement it.

Iran also had a ban in place on imports of rice in order to protect domestic farmers but officials have said the country needed to make new purchases to adjust the market.

Rice paddies on the Iran-Azerbaijan border

GTC Managing Director Ali Qanbari has said the purchase of rice from the US had been ordered before the ban on American goods.

Under the June 24 order, Iran has bought 60,000 tonnes of long grain rice from the US, to be carried in three shipments, of which 10,000 tonnes has already arrived in the country, Fars quoted Qanbari as saying.

The Iranian daily Javan censured the deal.

“While we are faced with restricted foreign exchange resources and purchases of foreign rice…were not needed at all, the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad has suddenly decided to import rice -- and that from America,” the paper said.

“The Government Trading Corporation has burnt its fingers with this overzealous move even though the Islamic Republic of Iran’s position on America is absolutely clear,” the Afkar News wrote.

Iran needs about 3 million metric tons of rice a year, with the deficit bought from abroad.

According to director general of Agriculture Ministry’s grains and basic crops Kaveh Khaksar, Iranian farmers produced 1.8 million tonnes of rice in the current crop year.

The country also imported 400,000 tonnes of rice in the first six months since March, with an international tender put out for additional purchases, officials have said.

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By Ishmael F. Menkor

As this year's farming season comes to a close, farmers in Nimba County have expressed satisfaction with the high production levels of rice in the county.

This year's rice production has been described by many farmers as one of the best in several years, with harvesting still continuing since the end of August.

Reports reaching the Daily Observer from the southern part of Nimba said harvesting is still continuing owing to the high yields, leaving most of the villagers very busy during this festive season.

"For several years, the rice farming season has been very satisfactory and we have been able to harvest more rice. And still harvesting is going on as we speak," said farmer Harris Leweh.

The price of rice has reduced considerably in many towns and villages from L$ 80 per kilogram to L$ 60.

Farmers have explained that the high production in rice was due to the change in the weather with the cultivation period falling in line with the rainy season.

There is a high yield in lowland rice farming across the county and presently, harvesting has begun in many of the lowland rice farms.

According to some of the farmers, the high yield also is the result of early cultivation which began in May and ended in July.

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Rice Comment Rice futures were lower across the board, with January returning for a retest of support at $10.76.

Domestic sales remain quiet and exports are also lagging. Weekly export sales were uninspiring at 37,000 metric tons, which is down 29% from the prior four week average. Shipments were 55,700 metric tons, down 20% from the prior four-week average http://www.arfb.com/ag-markets-

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Liberia: Rice Yield Pleases Nimba Farmers

By Ishmael F. Menkor As this year's farming season comes to a close, farmers in Nimba County have expressed satisfaction with the high production levels of rice in the county.

This year's rice production has been described by many farmers as one of the best in several years, with harvesting still continuing since the end of August.

Reports reaching the Daily Observer from the southern part of Nimba said harvesting is still continuing owing to the high yields, leaving most of the villagers very busy during this festive season.

"For several years, the rice farming season has been very satisfactory and we have been able to harvest more rice. And still harvesting is going on as we speak," said farmer Harris Leweh.

The price of rice has reduced considerably in many towns and villages from L$ 80 per kilogram to L$ 60.

Farmers have explained that the high production in rice was due to the change in the weather with the cultivation period falling in line with the rainy season.

There is a high yield in lowland rice farming across the county and presently, harvesting has begun in many of the lowland rice farms.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201512240552.html

Rabi rice production in current fiscal is expected to be higher by 3.5%

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KOLKATA: Rabi rice production in current fiscal is expected to be higher by 3.5% at 12.35 million tons as against 11.93 million tons produced during last year, according to a report prepared by Edelweiss Integrated Commodity Management.

The report says that overall rice production in current fiscal is expected to be lower by 2.7% as the production of nonbasmati rice was lower during this kharif season. It adds that despite lower production of non-basmati rice, prices continued to trade lower due to burdensome carry forward stocks abd subdued paddy buying by millers and stockists.

"However, prices would trade firm moving ahead owing to depleting stocks with government and in the free market.

Rice stocks in central pool as on September 1, 2015 is pegged at 16.31 mn tons against 21.65 tons of same period last year," the report says.

The Edelweiss reports says that drier weather and below normal rainfall during June-September season could reduce the acreage marginally in West Bengal, the largest producer of rice, in the upcoming rabi season. Acreage is expected at 12.36 lakh hectares as against 12.75 lakh hectares of last season. In Andhra the acreage will be higher by 6.1% and Odisha the acreage for Rabi paddy could increase marginally by 1.7%.

Rabi rice production in current fiscal is expected to be higher by 3.5%

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Pakistan gifts 15000 tonnes of rice to people of Cuba Posted on December 23, 2015 by Farah Jamil in National, Punjab

ISLAMABAD: In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-Cuba diplomatic relations and as an expression of gratitude for unprecedented support provided by Cuba to Pakistan after 2005 earthquake, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has announced a gift of 15000 tonnes of rice for the people of Cuba.

A formal ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, where Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, made the announcement.

The Cuban Ambassador-designate to Pakistan, Gabriel Tiel Capote, and other Cuban Embassy officials were also present on the occasion, a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said.

The statement of the Prime Minister to this effect had also been released to the media on Wednesday.

Pakistan and Cuba enjoy long-standing and time-tested cooperation based on mutual respect and understanding.

Both countries have also supported each other at the international forums. Following the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, Cuban relief and medical contingent, led by the

present Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, provided assistance to the earthquake victims for six months.

Cuba also offered 1000 fully funded scholarships to Pakistani students from the earthquake affected areas.

SOURCE: APP Tagged • Cuba Pakistan affairs • Cuba update • international r

http://aaj.tv/2015/12/pakistan-gifts-15000-tonnes-of-rice-to-people-of-cuba/

Arsenic Builds Up In Plant Seeds, Study Reveals New Findings

Scientists found that arsenic gets into the seeds of plants such as rice. (Photo : Gui-Lan Duan and Barry P. Rosen)

Arsenic is a well-known toxin and a carcinogen, generated from minerals and used in a number of pesticides, herbicides, animal growth promoters and semiconductors. A team of international scientists have recently identified how arsenic gets into the seeds of plants such as rice. The researchers' study paves the way for saferand healthier rice grains.

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"While the process of how arsenic is taken into roots and shoots of plants is fairly well understood, little is known about how arsenic gets into seeds," Barry P. Rosen, coauthor of the study from Florida International University said in a news release. "Understanding how arsenic is accumulated in seeds such as the rice grain is of critical importance in population health."

The researchers found that Arabidopsis thaliana, which is used as a model food plants like rice, uses transport systems for inositol, which is a type of sugar to load arsenite into seeds.

This was the first case of identifying transporters responsible for arsenic accumulation in seeds.

The majority dietary arsenic is found in plants such as rice, which is a major component of the diet for over 2.5 billion people worldwide. The average American eats 25 pounds of rice per year, U.S. Rice Producers Association.

Arsenic is first on the U.S. Priority List of Hazardous Substances and it is a threat to drinking water supplies along with our food supply.

The researchers' new discovery could lead to the development of improved rice cultivation methods with reduced arsenic in rice grains.

The findings of this study were published in the journal Nature Plants. http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/35004/20151223/arsenic-builds-up-plant-seedsstudy-reveals-new-findings.htm

Pakistan gifts 15000 tonnes of rice to Cuba

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday announced a gift of 15000 tonnes of rice to the people of Cuba to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-Cuba diplomatic relations.

According to a release by Foreign Office, the gift is being given as an expression of gratitude for the unprecedented support provided by Cuba to Pakistan after the 2005 earthquake.

The release stated that a formal ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, made the announcement.

The Cuban Ambassador-designate to Pakistan, H.E. Gabriel Tiel Capote, and other Cuban Embassy officials were also present on the occasion.

Pakistan and Cuba enjoy long-standing and time-tested cooperation based on mutual respect and understanding. Both countries have also supported each other at the International forums, FO stated.

Following the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, Cuban relief and medical contingent, led by the present Foreign Minister H.E. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, provided assistance to the earthquake victims for six months. Cuba also offered 1000 fully funded scholarships to Pakistani students from the earthquake affected areas, the release said. http://arynews.tv/en/pakistan-gifts-15000-tonnes-of-rice-to-cuba/

Distress sale of paddy on rise in Balasore December 23 2015 Post0 226 total views, 1 views today

Post News Network Balasore, Dec 23: Distress sale of paddy is reportedly on the rise in this district due to the inordinate delay in opening of market yards which has left scores of farmers, marginal and sharecroppers in particular, in the lurch.

Traders of other states, cashing in on the helplessness of the poor farmers, procure paddy for something between Rs 700 and Rs 800 per quintal against the minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 1, 410 fixed by the state government, alleged Premranjan Patra, a farmer leader of the district.

According to reports, the marginal farmers and farmers who raised crops on sharing basis still wait endlessly for the opening of the procurement centres after harvesting paddy in the month of October. They expect to clear their loans and meet their household needs after selling their produce in the yards, but in vain. Though the district administration earlier announced to open the yards by December 10, it is yet to live up to its commitment. Left with no option, most of the farmers prefer to sell their produce at throwaway prices failing to withstand the pressure mounted on them by moneylenders.

To a query about the delay in opening of procurement centres, district civil supplies officer Jayshankar Manipatra said they are yet to finalise the required number of rice millers and this has caused the interruption. According to government norms, the millers, who had returned 90 per cent of rice, are only eligible to receive the paddy consignment this year, Manipatra said, adding only nine such millers have met the criteria. Rest of the millers could return 50 to 80 per cent of the rice, he said holding FCI responsible for the problem.

According to Mnaipatra, though FCI lifted its quota of kharif crops, it has only lifted 50 per cent of its share of rabi crops from the millers resulting in huge stocking of rice with them. On the other hand, the administration is also not in a position to collect rice from millers as it found its godowns full since the rice consignments are yet to be delivered to NFSA beneficiaries due to delay in distribution of ration cards.

It was learnt that efforts were on to collect rice from millers so that they can reach the benchmark of 90 per cent.

That would make them eligible to collect paddy from market yards. At least 10 more millers would be available within two to three days, officials said.

At present, the administration aims at opening 163 mandis in the district which are most likely to be operational by Monday, the officer said and urged farmers to wait patiently till then. PNN

http://www.orissapost.com/distress-sale-of-paddy-on-rise-in-balasore/

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Healthy Eating, weight loss tips, Holiday food and drink, Fitness and Nutrition, eating a balanced diet Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Everyone is conscious about the extra pounds they put on during the holiday season, while some throw caution to the wind and wait to make their New Year resolutions.

There are ways to start eating healthy now rather than wait until after the holidays. You can enjoy holiday treats while keeping your fitness up with the right food choices. We all know that exercise is very important and not to be neglected, but what you eat will account for about 70% of what you look like, how you feel and the state of your overall health. Healthy food choices and alternatives are plentiful and make it very easy to eat a healthy diet without a lot of sacrifice.

There are ways you can have the advantage over weight such as knowing what good snacks to have around the house, as well as the frequency and time of day you consume them. Here are several key things you can do.

Water is key. Drink enough water; a minimum of 32 to 64 ounces daily. When you are losing weight, you are releasing toxins that are held within the fat cells. To help flush out these toxins, you need to have lots of water. Remember, the more water you drink, the less your body will retain, making you look even thinner.

Preparation helps keep you from choosing the wrong foods. Prepare your meals in advance. Choose a day out of the week when you have a few hours and make all of your protein, vegetable and carbohydrate meals. Portion them out into proper serving sizes and put them in the fridge and freezer. This will stop you from grabbing unhealthy options on the run.

Balance your food groups. You need a balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat in your diet. Carbohydrates are the staple in any diet. The reason they are considered bad or fattening is the confusion on what a carb is. We often think of them as crackers, pasta,

chips and cakes, or in other words, processed food, but carbohydrates consist of vegetables and fruit as well. White and processed carbs, also called simple carbs, affect your system the same way sugar does - they cause you to store fat. Healthier choices are called complex carbs. They take longer to digest and will not be immediately stored as fat. It comes down to making better choices and control portion size when consuming carbs.

Some healthy alternatives are kamut pasta (found in the organic section of the grocery store), brown rice or basmati rice, whole oat groats (not instant or rolled), stone-ground tortillas with salsa, quinoa, barley, and buckwheat. When looking for some sweetness, choose root vegetables such as yams, carrots and sweet potato. Use natural sugars such as real maple syrup, Stevia, organic cane or turbinate sugar.

Fat always gets a bad rap, but not all fat is bad! There are different types of fat; some are bad including saturated, and trans-fat. These are what you want to stay away from.

They are generally found in fatty cuts of meat, dairy products, and some processed food. Good fats are monosaturated and polysaturated fat. These are not only good for you, they are actually essential. Called essential fatty acids (EFA's); because our body needs them and can't make them on their own. They can be found in foods such as, nuts, coconut, hemp and olive oils, flax seed and avocados. Beware of 'fat-free' labels.

These products usually they double up on the sugar to make up for the absence of fat.

Protein is vital to every healthy diet, It supports muscle and is especially important for the health of your hair, nails, skin and organs. Protein can be found in meat, poultry, fish, nuts, seeds, beans, dairy and eggs. Some good protein choices are skinless chicken breast, omega free-range whole eggs or egg whites, baked or steamed fish (especially salmon, good fat), and extra lean ground chicken with no more than 1.5 grams fat. Vegetarians can get quality protein from soy products like tofu, nuts seeds and beans. Other options available are soygart, veggie burgers, soy cheese, and plantbased protein powder.

We all crave a snack from time to time so make sure you have healthy alternatives. If you are planning on removing the chips and brownies from your cupboard only until you lose the weight with the intention of putting them back again once you’ve reached your goal; you will be in for an unpleasant trip of yo-yo dieting. Instead, find healthy snacks that you enjoy to keep in your cupboards all the time, and indulge in a brownie on a special occasion. If it’s not in the house, you’ll be less likely to snack on it and ruin all of your hard work. Healthy snacks to have around the house are almonds, organic fruit, crisp mints, rice cakes, raw fiber fruit bars, and low sugar granola bars. When you crave chocolate, make it 70% dark chocolate. Dates, raisins and other dried fruit can squash your sugar crave. Keep pre-cut veggies with low-fat dip in the house, as well as grain tortilla chips and salsa, or try natural almond butter spread on celery sticks.

Developing healthy habits make the difference. When snacking, never eat out of a bag or a box. When you do this you cannot pay attention to your portion size and before you know it, you’ve eaten half of the contents. If you put what you want to eat in a bowl, you’ll know how much you’re eating and be less likely to eat unconsciously. The time of day you eat also affects your metabolism. People with high metabolism’s burn calories rapidly; people with slower metabolism’s burn calories at a slower rate. The good news is, there are ways to speed up your metabolism naturally. One of the ways to do this is eating small meals throughout the day. Eat 5-6 small meals a day spaced out 3 to 4

hours. This will continually boost your metabolism throughout the day resulting in more calories burned.

Make the commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Clean out your cupboards and replace them with healthier versions of what was there before. Donate any unopened unhealthy snacks to a food bank so you don’t feel committed to eating them. Find a form of exercise you enjoy. If you enjoy it, you'll stick to it. Involve a friend to exercise with, go for a walk or join a gym with. Allow at least two months for the program to work. It takes that long to develop a habit. If you fall along the way, don't beat yourself up and use it as an excuse to binge. Reward yourself. Go out and buy a new outfit or have a spa day.

If you make being healthy a way of life, you will be less likely to obsess, more likely to succeed and guaranteed to feel better about yourself.

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Engro : Onaaj to revolutionise staple foods 12/23/2015 | 08:19am US/Eastern

Engro EXIMP Agri Products Engro EXIMP Agri Products Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Engro Corp, established its line of staples, by the name of ONAAJ, early in August this year. Their second and latest launch under the Onaaj umbrella, is Basmati Rice.

Identifying the increased demand for pre-packaged foods, it was only a short while until consumers switched to packaged staples. This is why Engro Onaaj was established to be the face of quality and premium standards.

Onaaj proactively responded to the oncoming trend in August 2015, when they launched their Khaalis Chakki Atta, closely followed by the successful launch of Onaaj Basmasti Rice.

What started as an effort to diversify its portfolio has turned into the revolutionary trend of promoting everyday household staples with premium look and quality. Engro aims to develop a brand that offers what the consumers specifically look for - quality, consistency, and convenience, all wrapped in a beautiful packaging with the long-term vision to make this category organized. © Pakistan Press International, source Asianet-Pakista

WHEAT EXPORTS WITNESS 100PC INCREASE LAST FIVE MONTHS Wednesday, 23 December 2015 15:28 Posted by Parvez Jabri 121

ISL AMABAD: Wheat exports from the country during first five months of current financial year registered 100 percent increased as compared to exports of corresponding period of last financial year.

During the period from July-November, 2015, about 1,181 metric tons of wheat worth US$ 0.248 million exported which was 100 up as compared to same period of last year.

Meanwhile, exports of fresh vegetables grew by 60.30 percent as about 233,244 metric tons of vegetables worth US$ 67.440 million exported as compared to exports of 136,318 metric tons of same period last year.

According the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, meat and meat preparation exports registered growth of 28.46 percent and reached at 31,347 metric tons worth US$ 108.160 million as compared to exports of 27,083 metric tons valuing US$ 84.199 million of same period last year, the data reveled.

During the period from July-November, country earned US$ 27.078 million by exporting spices as about 7,200 metric tons of spices were exported as compared to exports of 6,703 metric tons worth US$ 32.96 million of corresponding period of last year.

However, during the period under review overall food group exports remained on down track as it decreased by 8.08 percent and reached at US$ 1.447 billion as compared the exports of US$ 1.607 billion of same period last year.

On the other hand food group import also decreased by 6.94 percent in first five months of current financial, year as compared to same period of last year.

Imports of food commodities from period July-November, 2015 were recorded at US$ 2.218 billion as compared to the imports of US$ 2.384 billion of same period of last year, the data added.

The commodities which recorded decrease in their exports including wheat by 100 percent, palm oil by 9.65 percent and other food items by 16.48 percent.

The commodities with negative growth in their exports during first five months of current financial year including rice by 6.85 percent, basmati rice by 30.35 percent fish and fish preparation decreased by 10.52 percent.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015

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Engro EXIMP AgriProducts Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Engro Corp, established its line of staples, by the name of Onaaj, early in August this year. Their second and latest launch under the Onaaj umbrella is Basmati Rice. Identifying the increased demand for pre-packaged foods, it was only a short while until consumers switched to packaged staples. This is why Engro Onaaj was established to be the face of quality

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standards.

Onaaj proactively responded to the oncoming trend in August 2015, when they launched their Khaalis Chakki Atta, closely followed by the successful launch of Onaaj Basmasti Rice. What started as an effort to diversify its portfolio has turned into the revolutionary trend of promoting everyday household staples with premium look and quality. -PR Copyright Business Recorder, 2015

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