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Ag Leadership Tours Texas Rice Country Post Harvey U.S. Agriculture's Role Vital to International Peace Process Crackdown on imported rice worries Japan's fast-food suppliers Pakistan-China FTA farce Deadline for Rice Leadership applications approaching Growers, industry members should submit their information by Oct. 7.

At harvest: focus on cotton’s profit potential U.S. plans trade mission to Brazil Rotten rice imported from Thailand S.Korea. Govt. to purchase 350,000 tons of rice for reserve Pakistan exports $512.321 million food commodities Rotten’ rice imported from Thailand: BNP Evasco: Corruption in rice importation will be avoided through “G2P” system 5 points from Cattle on Feed report Cattle on feed up 4% from year earlier.

SunRice elevates Asian palate with premium rice products FPG eyes Asia’s demand for premium fruits and vegetables Ankur Gupta elected Jagraon Rice Millers Association chief Food commodities worth $512.321 mn exported in 2 months State Set To Sell Branded Rice Leone News: Look beyond rice, farmers urged Improving yams with genomics Satake holds rice milling seminars in Myanmar Agri researchers back regional rice initiatives Debunking the hype of gluten-free foods Gambia hosts regional Africa Rice submit Global Rice Husk Ash Market 2017: Astrra Chemicals, KRBL Ltd., Ltd., Yihai Kerry Investments OnlineSales Advertisement:mujahid.riceplus@gmail.com Cell # 0321 369 2874  Rice Transplanter Market Innovations In Agriculture, Machinary www.ricepluss.com Designs And Research 2017 www.riceplusmagazine.blogspot.com Monitor Latest Updates on www.riceplusmagazine.blogspot.com

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Ag Leadership Tours Texas Rice Country Post Harvey

By Deborah Willenborg

EL CAMPO, TX -- Yesterday morning two Blackhawk helicopters landed in the field outside Rice Belt Warehouse and deposited Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and House Ag Committee Chair Mike Conaway who were on an inspection tour surveying damage to crops and equipment as a result of Hurricane Harvey.

L.G. Raun, chairman of the Texas Rice Producers Legislative Group and a rice farmer here, moderated a listening session where representatives of commodity groups from Beaumont to Corpus Christi discussed damages to their specific crops.

As reported, cotton was hardest hit with an estimated 50 percent of the crop destroyed. Rice farmers were considerably more fortunate as 95 percent of the Texas rice crop had been harvested prior to the storm.

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"This meeting was a great opportunity to share information about the local rice industry with Secretary Perdue and Chairman Conaway," said Linda Raun, a local rice farmer. "We talked about Hurricane Harvey's effect on not only rice but on agriculture all along the Texas Gulf Coast. Both of them asked many questions. You could tell they were sincere in their concern to help folks here recover as quickly as they can."

Questions were raised about harvested rice being at risk of contamination. New guidance from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb earlier this month clarified that rice that was not exposed to floodwaters can be sold. The Texas State Chemists Office already has begun testing rice and reports that none of the samples tested to date have been adulterated.

Yesterday's tour was cut short after a traffic accident involving a vehicle traveling with Perdue's motorcade and a semi-truck. Two House Agriculture Committee staff members and one USDA staff member were treated and released from a local hospital. Today's meetings scheduled in Lubbock and Lamesa continued as planned.

Secretary Perdue exits helicopter after Harvey damage tour

By Frank Leach WASHINGTON, DC -- Earlier this week, USA Rice staff attended the quarterly Agribusiness Club luncheon here featuring Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) who serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Rules Committee, and has been a longtime supporter of agriculture, championing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the International Food for Peace (FFP) program.

During the luncheon, McGovern spoke about the importance of food aid in promoting international peace and reflected on a conversation he had with a mother in Colombia during a visit there with the Ambassador. The woman told him that because of U.S. food aid, she was able to provide for her son, in turn preventing him from joining the FARC rebel group that often preys on vulnerable families.

"The U.S. Food for Peace program is a vital tool in countries struggling with access to food," said Ben Mosely, USA Rice vice president for government affairs. "When the only meal a parent can provide for their child comes from a rebel group, they are faced with a difficult decision. It was important for the Congressman to acknowledge the vital role U.S. agriculture plays in promoting international peace."

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Crackdown on imported rice worries Japan's fast-food suppliers September 22, 2017 5:40 pm JST Higher prices could prompt restaurants to find other staples

Low-priced imported rice is widely used in Japan's restaurant industry. Š Reuters TOKYO -- The Japanese government is moving to toughen regulations on rice imports to protect local farmers, but distributors fear its heavy hand could push prices higher, accelerating a shift away from the staple crop. New regulations due out Wednesday from the ministry of agriculture are meant to stop a kind of backdoor deal that the government worries is undermining its price buffer.Japan grants so-called minimum access to some foreign-grown rice, but this goes mainly toward processed foods and animal feed. Another import channel used mainly by restaurants and producers of ready-to-eat meals consists of simultaneous buy and sell, or SBS, transactions. Importers and wholesalers team up to bid on government tenders. The importer specifies the price at which it is willing to sell to the government, while the wholesaler simultaneously names the price it is willing to pay.

The government chooses bids starting with the largest markup, or difference between the prices.

This is supposed to give importers choice on what rice to buy while keeping cheap foreign rice out of the domestic market. But some players are reportedly gaming the system.

For example, say company A imports 1kg of rice for 100 yen and sells it to the government for 140 yen. Company B then buys it for 190 yen, which becomes the benchmark distribution price.

Then company A repurchases the rice from company B for 191 yen. Since company A made a profit of 40 yen on the original sale, the purchase has an effective cost of 151 yen. Company A can now sell the rice at a lower price than 190 yen and still make a profit. The government now intends to ban such repurchases.

The price is wrong This will be the second time the government has moved to regulate the distribution of imported rice. Reports emerged last year that some SBS rice was being circulated at lower prices than the government was aware of because buyers were receiving hidden rebates from importers, known as "adjustments." Opposition party lawmakers pursued the issue in parliament, and the

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agriculture ministry banned adjustments in December 2016. Rebates still exist in regular commercial transactions, taking the form of sales incentives, for example.

"We must not allow anything that creates anxiety for farmers," said then-Agriculture Minister Yuji Yamamoto, explaining the rationale for strengthening regulations.

But wholesalers fear the consequences of stricter controls. "We cannot sell to restaurants and other customers without repurchasing," said an executive at a major wholesaler. Tightening regulations will force rice wholesalers to entrust imports to trading houses, which "will add needless costs," warned a sales manager from another wholesaler.

As rice farming shifts from growing staple food to producing animal feed, there is a shortage of cheap rice for restaurants. More chains are trying to purchase imported rice, but tougher regulations could lead to higher prices for both foreign and domestic varieties. As a result, restaurants may opt instead for more noodle or other dishes https://asia.nikkei.com/Japan-Update/Crackdown-on-imported-rice-worries-Japan-s-fast-foodsuppliers

Pakistan-China FTA farce BR RESEARCH SEP 22ND, 2017 10:43 One must wonder what dictionaries policymakers are using since clearly their understanding of basic terms is so different from those widely accepted. In the Pakistan China FTA negotiations, what is being hailed as a ―major development‖ and a ―breakthrough‖ appears to be little more than a nod towards diplomacy.

The second phase of the FTA was supposed to be implemented in 2014, for which negotiations started in 2011. Since then, the negotiations have been stalled with Pakistan repeatedly requesting for better access. Finally, China has agreed to address concerns. So after more than 6 years of pleading, what Pakistan is hailing with enthusiasm is China willing to consider improved access to its $1.6 trillion market of which Pakistan‘s share is less than $2 billion.

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China is the biggest importer of cotton and it derivatives in the world. So much so that nearly half of the total global export of cotton yarn is imported by China. The bulk of Pakistan‘s exports to China consist of cotton and its derivatives, the biggest export being cotton yarn. Currently less than a quarter of China‘s imports of cotton yarn originate from Pakistan which is hardly surprising since Vietnam enjoys of 0.4 percent under the ASEAN FTA, whereas tariff imposed on Pakistan is 3.7 percent.

After cotton, rice is an important export to China for which Pakistan receives no preferential treatment whatsoever.

The average tariff imposed on Pakistan‘s rice exports into China is 65 percent whereas ASEAN countries Thailand‘s and Vietnam‘s rice imports have an average tariff of 33.7 percent levied on them. Pakistan has shared a list of 70 items that constitute of more than 80 percent of its exports to China. Allegedly, China has agreed to consider these items favourably. Consider this example: China offers 50 percent tariff reduction on Pakistan‘s current exports and as result, tariff on cotton yarn imports from Pakistan get decreased to 1.4 percent. This reduction will do little to increase Pakistan‘s market access because cotton yarn from Vietnam will still be facing lower tariffs.

Pakistan needs to analyze the tariff preferences offered to its competitors and receive a firm quantitative commitment from China. Otherwise, the jubilations at tariff reductions would be a farce. http://www.brecorder.com/2017/09/22/370790/pakistan-china-fta-farce/

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Deadline for Rice Leadership applications approaching Growers, industry members should submit their information by Oct. 7.

Sep 21, 2017 Rice producers and industry-related professionals who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to complete the application process for the 2018 Rice Leadership Development program soon. Deadline for applying is Oct. 7.Members of the next class of rice producers and industry members will be announced during an awards luncheon at the 2017 USA Rice Outlook Conference, which will be held in San Antonio in December.

SPONSORED CONTENT At harvest: focus on cotton‘s profit potential AUG 25, 2017 ―The Rice Leadership Development Program gives young men and women a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. rice industry with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills training,‖ says Chuck Wilson, who has directed the program for the USA Rice Federation.

During a two-year period, class members attend four one-week sessions that are designed to strengthen their leadership skills. ―Board rooms across the country, as well as leadership positions all around the rice industry are populated with alumni of the program,‖ says Wilson. ―Every graduate agrees, time spent in this program is well worth it, resulting in a better, more complete understanding of the industry, and it opens participants‘ eyes to practices and customs going on beyond their farm gate or company, but that are supremely relevant to their development as an industry leader.‖ The class is comprised of five rice producers and two industry-related professionals chosen by a committee of agribusiness leaders evaluating their applications, reviewing letters of recommendation and conducting personal interviews with the finalists.

Candidates must be 25-45 at the time of application and derive their primary livelihood from some aspect of the rice industry.

The program is sponsored by John Deere Company, RiceTec, Inc., and American Commodity Company through The Rice Foundation and managed by the USA Rice Federation. For more information on the program and an application form, visit usarice.com and click on the Leadership Program icon.

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Meet The Man Who Started America's Smallest Rice Farm

Courtesy of Kristen Penoyer

On a plot of land twelve miles from downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Scott Meyer is taking urban farming to the next level.

David Landsel September 21, 2017

On a farm of modest acreage, along a semi-rural stretch of the Old Kings Road not far from the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, Scott Meyer is milling rice and thinking about his future.

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Like the rest of us, he's not entirely sure how it will play out—he does, however, have some ideas. Congaree and Penn, his boutique operation here on the exurban fringe of one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, is the smallest rice farm and mill in the United States.

For most people, that would probably be enough of an achievement. For Meyer, 30, it's just a jumping off point. The farm is also home to what will eventually become of the largest production groves in the world of the Mayhaw tree, fixture in the wilds of the region, bearing a tart, brighter-than-a-cranberry berry with a sweet, grape finish that's often turned into jelly.

Then there are the olive trees he's planting, which he will, in a couple of years time, begin to harness for the production of a top tier olive oil, something you don't typically expect to find in Florida. He's got muscadine grapes, too—the first harvest has just gone into an estate-grown shrub, using Florida cane sugar and apple cider vinegar. Oh, and don't forget the Creole tomato jelly that they've just made.

"We're really trying to see what takes," says Meyer. "We said, let's try some different stuff, let's make it the best we can make it, let's see what people really like."

What they like, apparently, is everything. Each new experiment can't seem to avoid becoming a hit. Meyer is just back from the annual Feast food festival in Portland, Ore., where he showcased his new pecan oil—this whole other thing that he's doing—made from good, Georgia pecans that he's milled and cold-pressed, right on property.

Originally, this was all going to be a fish farm.

Meyer, who studied environmental science at Texas Christian University—that's where he met wife Lindsay, a key player in the operation here—before heading out to the Wyoming wilds where he worked as a field biologist ("I spent a lot of time in the wilderness in a

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cabin, by myself"), eventually ended up at the University of Miami's Experimental Fish Hatchery. It was here, he began thinking about sustainable fish farming.

On this plot of land near Jacksonville, his father had previously owned a landscape tree nursery—post-recession, the steep decline in development around the region presented an opportunity. The rice was only supposed to be temporary, experimental —the paddies would end up as settling ponds, for waste from the fish production; the rice would become sake.

"Chefs around here had a different idea," says Meyer. "They found out I was growing rice, and that they could mill it to order. We said—we have bills to pay; let's not hoard it and try to figure out how to make sake, let's sell it."

"We grew the business for two years based on one chef or another trying it, it was all word of mouth," Meyer recalls. ""The quality spoke for itself."

Suffice to say, Congaree and Penn's rice (and rice-related product) has become a staple in better kitchens in the region, over the past few years, as well as a hit at area farmers markets—it's now the farm's bread and butter. Meyer has become a sort of traveling evangelist for the brand, milling fresh rice each week, then hopping in the car and driving to Orlando and Tampa and elsewhere, to introduce his product to new chefs.

He's now getting calls from around the country, too—notably from 2016 Food & Wine Best New Chef Edouardo Jordan, whose inventive new Southern restaurant in Seattle, Junebaby, has once again put him in the spotlight. Jordan found the farm on social media, asking for the rawest rice they could get to him. They took the farm's Jupiter rice, ran it through the huller, leaving the slightly greener grains in with the batch, and sent it over. (It was a hit.)

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Demand for the rice has now outgrown the original paddies—Meyer had to enlist a cousin in Louisiana, who has a 19-acre farm over there, in order to increase production capability. He still mills everything right on premises though.

It's not only the rice that's become a hit; the farm, which Meyer eagerly uses as a teaching tool, has become something of a fixture on Jacksonville's local food scene—there are family fun days, there's a fish fry, a holiday market, coming up; the farm has also become a popular stop, quite understandably, on the region's bi-annual Tour de Farm, an open house, go-tothe-source event sponsored by the local Slow Food chapter.

So much for that idea of the small, sustainable fish farm.

"That's still my dream," Meyer confesses. "But I'm very happy that other people are willing to take my rice; people are doing great things with it."

At least one part of the original plan has come to fruition, sort of—a local distillery, it turns out, has taken the rice and is now making sake. http://www.foodandwine.com/travel/meet-man-who-started-americas-smallest-rice-farm

U.S. plans trade mission to Brazil Last year, Brazil purchased nearly $1.4 billion in U.S. ag products.

Sep 22, 2017 Leaders from 24 U.S. agribusinesses and trade organizations will explore opportunities to expand their agricultural exports and further develop their business relationships in Brazil during a Sept.

25-29 trade mission to São Paulo and Recife.

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―Brazil holds significant untapped market potential for U.S. exporters,‖ said Mark Slupek, deputy administrator of the Office of Trade Programs for USDA‘s Foreign Agricultural Service. ―The country‘s growing population and rising per-capita income, coupled with the fact that Brazilian consumers have a high regard for U.S. products and brands, make this a market well worth exploring for American exporters.‖ Last year, Brazil purchased nearly $1.4 billion in agricultural and related products from the United States. Top U.S. exports to Brazil in 2016 included ethanol, wheat, prepared foods and dairy products. ―When individuals and companies want to start exporting to a particular market, they often don‘t know how and where to begin,‖ Slupek said. ―USDA trade missions give them an opportunity to learn in-person about local markets, to build relationships with prospective customers face-toface and to promote high-quality, U.S. produced agricultural products.‖ The delegation traveling to Brazil represents a range of U.S. products, from prepared foods and specialty food ingredients to bulk commodities and ethanol.

Participating U.S. organizations and companies:

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1. 7 Seas Group USA, Plano, Texas 2. Alltech Inc., Nicholasville, Ky. 3. American Coalition for Ethanol, Sioux Falls, S.D. 4. Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, Calif.

5. CHS Inc., Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

6. Commercial Creamery Co., Spokane, Wash.

7. Dayou USA Trade Co., Inc., Sandown, N.H. 8. E Energy Adams, LLC, Adams, Neb. 9. Green Plains, Inc., Omaha, Neb. 10. Growth Energy, Washington, D.C. 11. Interfor Corporation, Swainsboro, Ga. 12. Lakeview Energy, Chicago, Ill. 13. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass.

14. Provisions International, Miramar, Fla. 15. Reliance Agro, Missouri, Texas 16. Renewable Fuels Association, Washington, D.C. 17. That Crazy Bee Guy, Springfield, Ohio 18. United Dairymen of Arizona, Tempe, Ariz.

19. United Global Enterprises, LLC, Marietta, Ga. 20. USA Rice Federation, Arlington, Va.

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21. U.S. Grains Council, Washington, D.C. 22. Wigglesworth Grains International, Brooklyn, N.Y. 23. World Farmers, Lancaster, Mass.

24. Zafi Beverages & Oils Technologies, Inc., Bensenville, Ill.

Source: USDA http://www.deltafarmpress.com/usda/us-plans-trade-mission-brazil

Rotten rice imported from Thailand The BNP yesterday accused the government of importing ―rotten‖ rice from Thailand. Two ships carrying rotten rice from Thailand are waiting to be unloaded at Chittagong port, although the food department has refused to accept the rice, claimed BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan central office. "After importing rotten wheat from Africa, the government has now procured rotten rice from Thailand... the government is mocking with people's hunger," he said. "Some 12,000 tonnes of rice have been brought by a ship, MV Thai Bin Day, on August 31, while some 19,850 tonnes brought by another ship, MV Diamond, from Thailand this month. " "We think the government high-ups are involved in importing the rotten rice from Thailand," he also said, alleging that the ship owners were trying to sell the ―rotten‖ rice to local rice traders. "We heard that they've already contacted some rice traders to sell the rotten rice." Rizvi demanded investigation into the allegations. http://www.thedailystar.net/city/rotten-rice-imported-thailand-1466245

S.Korea. Govt. to purchase 350,000 tons of rice for reserve 21.09.2017

| UkrAgroConsult South Korea will increase the purchase of local rice that will be set aside for reserve purposes this year to help stabilize prices on the domestic market, the agriculture ministry said Thursday.The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said it will buy 350,000 tons of rice harvested this year from Sept. 25 to Dec. 31.It will increase the purchase of rice from last year's 82,000 tons to 90,000 tons and buy 260,000 tons of packaged rice.

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Some 10,000 tons of rice will be set aside for ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve as Seoul plans to send rice aid to developing nations, the ministry said.A farmer harvests rice in a rice paddy in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Sept. 6, 2017. (Yonhap) Launched in 2013 by 10 countries of the ASEAN and the three Northeast Asian countries of South Korea, Japan and China, APTERR is aimed at safeguarding the region's food security in case of emergencies, such as floods and droughts.The APTERR participation is also part of the Seoul government's schemes to deal with a chronic oversupply of rice in the country stemming from a sharp drop in rice consumption.

Some 300,000 tons of rice remained in excess last year, as the 4.2 million-ton supply outnumbers the 3.9 million tons consumed, and the glut will likely stay at 200,000 tons in 2017.

This year, the ministry plans to temporarily abolish upfront payment, which was given to farmers in August before each year's rice price was confirmed in September or October.

Under the system introduced in 2005, the government paid extra money to farmers in addition to the prepayment to complement the rice price later. But last year farmers had to return part of the money they received in advance after the government failed to properly predict rice prices, causing complaints http://www.blackseagrain.net/novosti/s-korea-govt-to-purchase-350-000-tons-of-rice-for-reserve

Pakistan exports $512.321 million food commodities

By DND September 22, 2017

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan exported various food commodities worth US$ 512.321 million to difference Countries during the first two-months of current financial year 2017-18.

A date released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics revealed that during the period from July-August 2017, food group exports from Pakistan increased by 30.6 percent as compared the exports of the same period of last year.

The data revealed that during last two months, exports of rice grew by 40 percent as around 428,993 metric tons of rice worth US$ 223.937 million exported. The rice exports during first two months of last financial year was recorded at 3810,861 metric tons valuing US$ 159.543 million, it added.

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Meanwhile, the exports of basmati rice grew by 10.35 percent and about 59,433 metric tons of basmati rice worth US$ 62.741 million exported as compared the exports of 59,192 metric tons valuing US$ 56.857 million of same period last year.

The exports of rice other than basmati also witnessed an increase of 58.98 percent, around 369.580 metric tons of rice costing US$ 161.198 million exported as compared to the exports of 251,669 metric tons worth US$ 102.888 million of last year.

From July-August, 2017-18, fruit and vegetable exports increased by 8.74 percent and reached at 56,280 metric tons worth of US$ 20.583 million as against the exports of 73,751 metric tons of US$ 18.888 million of same period last year, it added.

The other commodities which witnessed increase in their exports during the period under review included fish and fish production by 19.63 percent, wheat and sugar 100 percent respectively, oil seeds, nusts, tobacco and spices It may be recalled here that imports of the food commodities into Pakistan also witnessed an increase of 27.18 percent and about US$ 1.123 billion was spent on the import of different food items to fulfill the domestic requirements https://dnd.com.pk/pakistan-exports-512-321-million-food-commodities/134037

Rotten’ rice imported from Thailand: BNP UNB . Dhaka | Update: 18:58, Sep 22, 2017

Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday alleged that the government is mocking with people's 'hunger' by importing 'rotten' rice from Thailand."After importing rotten wheat from Africa, the government has now procured rotten rice from Thailand," BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi told a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan central office.

Alleging that the imported rice is low in quality and unsuitable to eat, the party leader said, "We think importing rotten rice is an anti-constitutional act. So, we think, by importing such rice, the government has not only committed an anti-constitutional act but also anti-humanity one. In fact, the government is mocking with people's hunger."

He voiced deep concern as two ships carrying rotten rice are waiting in the port to get unloaded though the food department has declined to accept the rice.

"Some 12,000 tonnes of rice have been brought by a ship, MV Thai Bin Day, on 31 August while some 19850 tonnes brought by another ship, MV Diamond, from Thailand this month," he added.

He also alleged that the ship owners are trying to sell the 'rotten' rice to local rice traders. "We heard they've already contacted some rice traders to sell the rotten rice."

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Rizvi questioned why efforts are there to sell the publicly procured rice to private traders. "We think the government high-ups are involved in importing the rotten rice from Thailand."

He also said low-income people are declining to buy atap (white) rice which is being sold under open market sale (OMS). The dealers are forcing people to buy the atap rice.

The BNP leader demanded the government carry out an investigation into it.

http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/160343/%E2%80%98Rotten%E2%80%99-rice-imported-from-Thailand-BNP

Evasco: Corruption in rice importation will be avoided through ―G2P‖ system

by UNTV | Posted on Friday, September 22nd, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — On the program Get it Straight with Daniel Razon, Cabinet Secretary Jun Evasco explained that the current system of rice importation imposed by the National Food Authority (NFA) will prevent corruption in the agency.

Evasco said that with Government to Private or G2P system, private importers will go through a bidding process before the government proceeds with the importation.

This is different from the previous system which is government to government or G2G wherein NFA‘s transaction is limited only to governments of exporting countries. ―I cannot say outrightly na ito ay mayroong corruption but such procurement mode is prone to corruption because it is a product of negotiation,‖ said the Cabinet secretary.

This year, NFA imported 250,000 metric tons of rice to increase its buffer stock in case of calamities.

Evasco, meanwhile, trusts that NFA Administrator Jayson Aquino can do his job well on the matter, despite their differences.

During the NFA council meeting, Evasco agreed with the G2P scheme but Aquino preferred G2G. ―Somebody told me that the reason why you cannot remove [Aquino] is because he‘s acquainted with the president,‖ asked Razon. ―Everyone is acquainted with the president. You cannot be appointed if you‘re not acquainted with him,‖ said the official.

Currently, Evasco is connected to 12 government agencies including NFA, NIA, and the Philippine Coconut Authority. — Rey Pelayo | UNTV News & Rescue https://www.untvweb.com/news/cabsec-evasco-corruption-in-rice-importation-will-be-avoided-through-

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5 points from Cattle on Feed report

Cattle on feed up 4% from year earlier.

Sep 22, 2017 Here are 5 takeaways from USDA‘s National Agricultural Statistics Service Sept. 22 Cattle on Feed report.Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.5 million head on Sept. 1, 2017. This is 4% higher than a year ago.

Placements in feedlots during August totaled 1.93 million head, 3% higher than 2016. Net placements were 1.88 million head.During August, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 360,000 head, 600-699 pounds were 285,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 418,000 head, 800-899 pounds were 485,000 head, 900-999 pounds were 270,000 head, and 1,000 pounds and greater were 110,000 head.

Marketings of fed cattle during August totaled 1.98 million head, 6% higher than 2016. This is the number of cattle shipped out of feedlots to slaughter.

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Other disappearance totaled 49,000 head during August, 20% higher than 2016. This includes death loss and movements of cattle to other feedlots or pastures.

Source: USDA NASS http://www.deltafarmpress.com/usda/5-points-cattle-feed-report

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22 Sep 2017 Asia consumes more than 90 per cent of the world‘s production of rice, which is a staple food for a majority of the population. With economic growth bringing prosperity to the region, Asian consumers are increasingly looking for premium quality foods and choices that are healthier, clean and ethically produced. Leading Australia-based global branded food company SunRice is well-positioned to tap into these mega trends with its long track record of innovation complemented by a vertically integrated business. ―We can ensure the highest possible product quality and safety with our tightly controlled and traceable supply chain,‖ says Nathan Higgs, SunRice‘s international business manager for Asia. ―This is SunRice‘s unique

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20 selling proposition along with having crops grown in perhaps the world‘s most pristine rice-growing environment.‖ Taking a global mindset towards product innovation, SunRice is focused on meeting the needs of discerning consumers around the world. Apart from everyday table rice, SunRice produces some of the world‘s most premium rice varieties, including the highly sought-after Japanese-style sushi rice, which it exports globally including to Japan. These varieties are supplemented by value-added products such as rice snacks, microwave rice and ready-to-go meals. In the premium health foods space, SunRice is the renowned supplier of rice with low glycemic index and nutritious rice chips and rice cakes.

Aside from its home market, SunRice has a market-leading presence in New Zealand, the Middle East and the Pacific and now sees great opportunity in Asia. Through a subsidiary in Singapore, SunRice nurtures existing relationships with customers and business partners in Asia, and seeks additional distributors especially for its sushi rice. To establish a market in China, SunRice will launch an e-commerce platform this year. ―Our goal is to make Asia a pillar of the business within the next five years,‖ Higgs says. ―We would need the right partners with the right capabilities to establish SunRice in the premium end of the market.

http://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/australia-new-zealand-business-report2017/article/2112166/sunrice Posted at: Sep 23, 2017, 12:57 AM; last updated: Sep 23, 2017, 12:57 AM (IST)

Ankur Gupta elected Jagraon Rice Millers Association chief The Jagraon Rice Millers Association was seen divided into two groups today. The second group elected Jai Bajranj Rice and General Mill owner Ankur Gupta as its president.

The decision up to this regard was taken during a meeting of rice millers today.

A large number of rice millers from Jagraon as well as other parts of the state took part in the meeting. The Punjab Rice Millers Association president, Gyan Chand Bhardwaj, senior vice president Satpal and some other office bearers of the association were also present during the meeting.

The state president, Gyan Chand Bhardwaj, also discussed the problems being faced by the rice millers of the state with the rice millers. He assured the rice millers that soon a meeting with the representatives of the state government would be held to discuss the issues concerning rice millers.

He said the state government would soon resolve the problems being faced by the rice millers.

Rice mill owners including Lucky Garg, Manish Goel, Subhash Jain, Sandeep, Sanjiv Goel, Sawarnjit Sehgal, Raju Jhanji and others congratulated Ankur Gupta for being elected as the president of new body.

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Ankur Gupta promised rice millers to leave no stone unturned to resolve the problems being faced by the rice mill industryhttp://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/ankur-gupta-electedjagraon-rice-millers-association-chief/471515.html

Food commodities worth $512.321 mn exported in 2 months Last Updated On 23 September,2017 11:54 am

The data was released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

ISLAMABAD (APP) - The country earned US$ 512.321 million by exporting different food commodities during the first two months of current financial year as compared the earnings of the corresponding period of last year.

During the period from July-August 2017, food group exports from the country increased by 30.6 percent as compared the exports of the same period of last year. According the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics during last two months exports of rice grew by 40 percent as around 428,993 metric tons of rice worth US$ 223.937 million exported.

The rice exports during first two months of last financial year was recorded at 3810,861 metric tons valuing US$ 159.543 million, it added.

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Meanwhile, the exports of basmati rice grew by 10.35 percent and about 59,433 metric tons of basmati rice worth US$ 62.741 million exported as compared the exports of 59,192 metric tons valuing US$ 56.857 million of same period last year.

The exports of rice other then basmati also witnessed an increase of 58.98 percent, around 369.580 metric tons of rice costing US$ 161.198 million exported as compared to the exports of 251,669 metric tons worth US$ 102.888 million of last year.

From July-August, 2017-18, fruit and vegetable exports increased by 8.74 percent and reached at 56,280 metric tons worth of US$ 20.583 million as against the exports of 73,751 metric tons of US$ 18.888 million of same period last year, it added http://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/406561-Food-commodities-worth-$512.321-mn-exported-in-2months

State Set To Sell Branded Rice

September 22, 2017 Bags of rice

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The Ogun government says arrangements are on to introduce its branded rice into the market before December.

Mr Tosin Ademuyiwa, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture, disclosed this to newsmen in Abeokuta on Friday.

Ademuyiwa said that rice would be available following massive planting of the commodity during the rainy season.

He said that the commodity branded, ‗MITROS rice‘ would be produced and packaged in the state.

Ademuyiwa explained that harvesting of 1,500 metric tonnes of rice had began in various rice farms at Eggua in Yewa axis and Onigbedu in Ogun Central ―At Eggua rice farm, rice will be harvested from 262 hectares of farmland while 110 hectares are at Onigbedu rice farm. ― Another 100 hectares of rice farm will be harvested at Iloti Ijebu within the next one month. ―The harvesting of rice will reduce the dependence of the state on imported rice and reduce its price in various markets, ‖ he said.

Ademuyiwa also said the state government was working hard to solve the problems associated with clearing of farmland by making land available for agricultural purpose.

Government, he added, also promised to provide inputs and processing facilities for farmers to ease the challenges facing the sector

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2017/09/22/state-set-to-sellbranded-rice/Sierra http://awoko.org/2017/09/22/sierra-leone-news-look-beyond-rice-farmers-urged/

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Leone News: Look beyond rice, farmers urged

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By Zainab Joaque Thursday September 21, 2017.

Director of Livestock and Veterinary Services Division at the Ministry of Agriculture, Sorie Mohamed Kamara, has urged farmers to consider growing maize crops instead of rice.Kamara encouraged farmers to grow maize or corn in an effort to promote value addition and develop the poultry processing industry. He said that most farmers have concentrated on growing rice alone and this is affecting the production of other cash crops with the potential to increase income generation and food security.

Health benefits of corn include controlling diabetes, prevention of heart ailments, lowering hypertension and prevention of neural-tube defects at birth. Corn or maize is one of the most popular cereals in the world and forms the staple food in many countries, including the United States and many African countries.

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The kernels of corn are what hold the majority of corn‘s nutrients, and are the most commonly consumed parts of the vegetable. The kernels can come in multiple colors, depending on where the corn is grown and what species or variety they happen to be. Another genetic variant, called sweetcorn, has more sugar and less starch in the nutritive material. ―We are now creating the enabling environment for people to venture into it, there is a market for maize. If you look at the economics of corn production it is more profitable than rice.‖ Rice is a political commodity, which is the country‘s staple food and people prefer to produce more rice than maize. ―But maize will give the farmers more money than rice,‖ said Kamara.

Kamara said recently, ―A lot has to be done in the agriculture sector. We have never done direct cash transfer before but with the SCADEP program it will happen. We distributed 250,000 bags of fertilizers this year, but what you have to realise is that people in Sierra Leone do not take corn as a cash crop.‖ Corn not only provides the necessary calories for healthy, daily metabolism, but is also a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E and many minerals. Its high fiber content ensures that it plays a significant role in the prevention of digestive ailments like constipation and hemorrhoids as well as colorectal cancer. The antioxidants present in it also act as anticarcinogenic agents and prevent Alzheimer‘s disease.

Finance is a challenge in the agricultural sector for farmers and that leads to low crop productivity and lack of diversification. ―We are talking to our partners for help as the farmers always complain of access to finance. They are afraid to take loans.‖ He said that the farmers are not making use of the Financial Services Association community banks as they complain about high interest rates. ―When you go into agricultural sector, you should not expect to make money instantly. Whilst business people take money, they sell and pay almost immediately. So, the bank is a bit sceptical to do business with the farmers,‖ he said.

In poultry production when you buy a day-old chick, they start producing only after twenty weeks. ―The banks need their money back and the bigger banks are afraid to give loans to people that are engaged in agriculture.‖ He said that the Ministry is currently in discussions with the Ministry of Finance for concessions to agricultural businesses. ―With the double-digit interest rates, farmers are scared.‖ Ahmed Nanoh, Executive Director of Sierra Leone Chamber of Agribusiness Development (SLaDEC), said if farmers invest in maize production it will create more jobs, impact food security, improve government tax base, put money in the farmers‘ pockets and reduce inflation on foreign currency.

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―The issues of youth unemployment,‖ Nanoh said, ―will be addressed through the value chain on the corn production side. If they harvest every three months, there is a direct market for them to sell their produce. The poultry industry is an assured market for them.‖

Improving yams with genomics Despite their importance in West Africa, yams have little recognition worldwide and are often confused with the completely unrelated sweet potato. Termed an ―orphan crop‖ because of this restricted recognition, research into improving the crop has so far been limited. But now, new research published in BMC Biology reports the whole genome sequence of Guinea yam, setting the stage for genomics-assisted improvement to the crop.

Ryohei Terauchi 22 Sep 2017

Human diet depends mainly on crops and a large number of species have been independently domesticated from wild relatives across the globe. In terms of quantity of the production however, a small number of crops currently dominate the world share, such as maize, wheat and rice. Accordingly the research efforts and investment for improvement have been restricted to these major crops. The crops that are regionally important but have little recognition outside the region are known as ―orphan crops‖.

Yam is one such orphan crop, representing perennial tuber crops belonging to the genus Dioscorea of the monocotyledons. About ten species are known in tropical and temperate regions of the world that have been independently domesticated.

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In a recent study from a research consortium led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria, we reported a high quality genome of Guinea yam, with the size of 594 Mb, and 26,198 protein coding genes predicted. The whole genome sequence of Guinea yam sets the stage for its genomics-assisted improvement.

A history of humans and yam Most of Dioscorea species are distributed in regions with seasonal rainfall. In the end of rainy season, assimilated carbohydrates are transferred to tubers, the underground storage organ, which becomes dormant during dry season.

A man carrying tubers of Guinea yam at the yam market of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Different from other plant species with underground storage organs, the majority of Dioscorea failed to evolve efficient toxic compounds to deter predators, making their tubers attractive food sources for mammals. Interactions between Dioscoreaspecies and humans may date back to soon after humanity originated.

Guinea yam of West Africa accounts for the largest share (>90%) of world yam production. The major producers are Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d‘Ivoire, Togo, Benin and Cameroon. After harvest, tuber skin is peeled, and the cut tubers are boiled in water. Boiled tubers are usually pounded by ladies in a big wooden mortar using a wooden pestle and served with other vegetables and soups.

Pounded yam is regarded as the ―king of food‖ in the region.

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Guinea yam is important not only as food, but also as an integral part of West African culture as indicated by widespread ―yam festivals‖ in the regions and various rituals associated with the yam.

Despite its importance in the region, yam has been unrecognized outside Africa; still many people mistake sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) for yam. Research efforts have been scarce and improvement of Guinea yam has been slow.

A genomic revolution for orphan crops Genomics Revolution ushered by the development of next generation sequencing (NGS) has started changing the research environment of genetic improvement of such orphan crops as exemplified by our paper.

Guinea yam and the entire genus of Dioscorea are characterized by dioecy, meaning that male and female flowers are born on separate plants. Knowing the sex of plants is important for cross breeding. However, we have had no measure to determine plant sex before they start flowering.

To address sex determination of Guinea yam, we made use of the genome sequence.

Starting yam research 30 years ago, I never expected the whole genome sequence of Guinea yam to be possible during my lifetime.

After a cross of two plants, their progeny segregated to males and females. DNA of multiple males and females were separately pooled and compared to each other using the genome sequence. This analysis resulted in a rapid identification of a genomic region involved in sex determination.

DNA markers developed in the region should be useful for sex diagnosis of the plants at their seedling stage, which should allow breeders to save space and effort required for growing unnecessary plants before cross breeding.

We expect similar approaches based on the genome sequence will enable researchers to identify other genes controlling important traits such as yield, quality, and disease resistance required for improvement of Guinea yam and other orphan crops.

Starting yam research 30 years ago, I never expected the whole genome sequence of Guinea yam to be possible during my lifetime. The last two decades saw the research field dominated by model species, as represented by Arabidopsis and rice, to explore conserved mechanisms of plant molecular biology. Not being able to feed myself with yam research, I switched to rice research 20 years ago.

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GĂźnter Kahl (1936-2015) The pursuit of common molecular mechanisms is of course important and will continue.

However, I feel the Genomics Revolution is already starting to change the scene: it allows studying diversity and evolutionary history of hitherto neglected species and crops through elucidating genetic sequences of their whole genomes.

I personally wish to pay my tribute to the late Professor GĂźnter Kahl, University of Frankfurt, a coauthor of this research. His group succeeded in genetic transformation of monocot species for the first time, using yam. He kept an exceptional enthusiasm on yam research while guiding many researchers to this orphan crop and also to genomics. He was a great scientist and a mentor who advocated for free and open science for the benefit of the people of the world http://blogs.biomedcentral.com/on-biology/2017/09/22/improving-yams-with-genomics/

Satake holds rice milling seminars in Myanmar September 22, 2017 - by Susan Reidy

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Satake is planning seminars in Myanmar to explain its rice milling machinery. Photo courtesy of Satake.

YANGON, MYANMAR – Satake has started rice milling machinery seminars for owners of rice mills in local cities in Myanmar in cooperation with sales partner Adipati using a truck along with a display.

In May 2016, Adipati opened its showroom displaying Satake products in order to strengthen sales functions in mainly urban areas of Myanmar.

Satake has started the ―transfer‖ seminar for owners of rice mills in local cities using a mobile basic rice milling system built onto a truck. Until now, Satake used the customers‘ factories to hold seminars, inviting local neighborhood customers when available. If there were no customers in the area, it was difficult to secure a location for any seminar. The ―transfer‖ seminar requires no particular place to install the machines.

In May, Satake had the fourth seminar in Rakhine State, performing demonstrations and introducing the latest rice milling machinery to 100 people. The presentations were geared show the products‘ features such as high quality and after-sales service. It met the customers‘ requirements to produce high quality rice in small-scale rice mills and Satake said it received orders for five units.

Satake said it would like to increase the market share of its products related to rice appearance such as the rice milling machine and rice polishing machine. The company has installed products to more than 90% of large-scale rice mills in Myanmar. Now, small- and medium-scaled rice mills are wanting Satake equipment, the company said http://www.worldgrain.com/articles/news_home/Supplier_Update/2017/09/Satake_holds_rice_milling_semi.aspx?ID={135 BA4BB-4D3D-481B-87E7-6247E4AC698E}&cck=1

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Agri researchers back regional rice initiatives

BY NEIL ALCOBER, TMT ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2017BUSINESS Asian agriculture research officials have expressed support for the Asean+3 Rice Breeding and Genetics Initiative — a long-term program that aims to address regional food security and national rice sector strategy concerns.

This week‘s meeting of the Council for Partnerships on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) saw officials pledging to endorse the program to their respective agriculture ministries.

They noted that despite progress in some Asian countries, food crises remain a looming threat.

Failure to achieve viable solutions by 2030 will adversely affect food supplies for 560 million people, they added.

The Asean+3 Rice Breeding and Genetics Initiative aims to increase the rice varieties available to member countries, raise yields and boost national breeding programs. Member countries, for example, can choose rice varieties adapted to drought, flooding, and salinity brought on by climate change. ―The Asean+3 Rice Breeding and Genetics Initiative was recently endorsed at the Senior Officials Meeting of the Asean Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry held in Singapore in August,‖ said Matthew Morell, director general of the Los Banos-based International Rice Research Institute. ―[CORRA‘s] declaration of support is another positive step in the achievement of South-South cooperation for the regional rice sector,‖ he added.

This year‘s meeting, which was hosted by China, began on Tuesday and ended yesterday, September 22.

CORRA is composed of representatives of national agricultural research and/or extension systems from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.

The council acts as an advisory board and provides a platform for partnership and collaboration among its members. http://www.manilatimes.net/agri-researchers-back-regional-rice-initiatives/352287/

Debunking the hype of gluten-free foods Downtown Phoenix campus College of Health Solutions School of Nutrition and Health Promotion

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Associate director of ASU's Nutrition Program on whether avoiding gluten offers health benefits to the general population Sales of gluten-free foods continue to soar, reflecting a widespread belief that eliminating gluten from a person‘s diet can produce health benefits, even for those without gluten sensitivity or celiac diseaseCeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine that is triggered when gluten is consumed..

Carol Johnston, professor and associate director of the Nutrition Program in Arizona State University's College of Heath Solutions, has studied the effects of gluten-free foods and their impact on health. She will present her research findings to students at an undergraduate research colloquium on Sept. 27.

Question: Does avoiding gluten have any benefits for those without celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity?

Answer: There is no clear evidence that avoiding gluten offers any health benefits for the majority of the population. Less than 1 percent (0.71 percent) of the population of the United States has been diagnosed with celiac disease, and an additional 3 percent has a non-celiac gluten sensitivity. While the popularity of gluten-free diets has clearly extended beyond those who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, researchers have not identified any health benefits to avoiding gluten for those without a sensitivity to it.

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Q: Your research has shown that gluten-free pastas (such as rice or corn pasta) cause a person’s glucose levels to jump significantly higher than if they ate traditional wheat pasta.

What are the health impacts of these findings? Should these types of pastas be avoided?

Carol Johnston

A: In my research, it was interesting to observe that the gluten-free corn and rice pastas caused participants to have higher blood glucose levels than traditional wheat pasta. One explanation for this may be found in the way starch and gluten interact during digestion. When starch is digested, it breaks down into sugars and produces glucose, which enters the bloodstream. However, the gluten present in traditional grain pasta may actually encase some of the starch, preventing it from breaking down and resulting in less glucose released into the bloodstream. Without the presence of gluten, the starch in corn or rice pasta is easily digested to glucose, causing a post-meal spike in glucose levels.

That said, more research is needed to better characterize the glycemic index of gluten-free pastas and breads. There are many versions of gluten-free products, and we need to better understand which substitute ingredients contribute to elevated glucose levels.

Q: A recent study found that those who eat gluten are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

How does the consumption of gluten help to prevent this disease?

A: Most refined-grain products, like corn or rice pasta, have a high glycemic index. Sharp increases in blood glucose levels following a meal, or postprandial glycemia, have been linked to risk for chronic disease, particularly cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Gluten may help to moderate the glycemic response of grains as discussed above. However, to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, individuals should adopt multiple strategies, including exercising daily, managing caloric intake to manage body weight, reducing intake of refined carbohydrates and sugars, and consuming nuts daily. https://asunow.asu.edu/20170922-discoveries-asu-debunking-hype-gluten-free-foods

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Gambia hosts regional Africa Rice submit Friday, September 22, 2017

The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Omar Jallow, has said that The Gambia is the founding member of Africa Rice, formerly known as WARDA.The Gambia has a very special and historical relationship with the centre as the country‘s stable food is rice, which has one of the highest per capita consumption rates of (117kg) in the world.The Minister mentioned this at the opening ceremony of 10 Biennial Consultative Meeting of Africa Rice National Experts Committee Meeting held from 21 to 22 September 2017.

The National Experts Committee (NEC) of Africa Rice is a research centre and Pan-African Inter-Governmental Association of 26 African states, whose highest governing body is the Council of Ministers of its Member States. ―Our Country has a long rich tradition of rice cultivation as farmers were growing rice much before the arrival of Europeans,‖ he said.

The Gambian government has identified rice as a major food security crop and has developed a national rice development strategy for 2015-2024, under the Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD).

Africa Rice has been providing technical back-stopping assistance for The Gambia towards achieving the objectives of its NRDs between 2009 and 2016; and the country has benefitted from donor funded projects, coordinated by Africa Rice.

According to Minister Jallow, Africa Rice is leading the development of a continental investment plan on rice self-sufficiency in Africa (CIPRISSA).

The Agric Minister concluded that Africa Rice has recently established a Capacity Development Unit, which would develop a model to strengthen rice education and research capacities in higher education institutions in Africa, as well as models to strengthen the capacity of rice value chain actors, especially rural youths, through the recently set up training centre in Saint Louis, Senegal.

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Africa Rice is leading the development of a continental investment plan on rice self-suffiency in Africa.

He said The Gambia would continue to advocate for more support to the rice sector for better utilisation of this common African tool, the Africa Rice.

Author: Abdoulie Nyockeh http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/gambia-hosts-regional-africa-rice-submit

Global Rice Husk Ash Market 2017: Astrra Chemicals, KRBL Ltd., Ltd., Yihai Kerry Investments

By Ajinkya Ghule September 22, 2017

Global Rice Husk Ash Market 2017 Research Report presents a professional and deep analysis on the present state of Rice Husk Ash Market 2017 in Chemicals and Materials Industry. High Use of Rice Husk Ash in Chemicals and Materials Industry Driving the Market Growth of Rice Husk Ash. Rice Husk Ash Market 2017 by Type (By Products, Pulverised Rice Husk Ash, Expandable Rice Husk Ash, Others, By Silica Content, Silica Content between 80-84%, Silica Content between 85-89%, Silica Content between 90-94%, Silica Content Above 94%), Power Rating, Application (Building & Construction, Steel Industry, Ceramics & Refractory, Rubber, Others), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022.

In the first part, Rice Husk Ash Market study deals with the comprehensive overview of the Rice Husk Ash market, which consists of definitions, a wide range of applications (Building & Construction, Steel Industry, Ceramics & Refractory, Rubber, Others), classifications and a complete Rice Husk Ash industry chain structure. The global Rice Husk Ash market analysis further consists of a competitive landscape of Rice Husk Ash market, Rice Husk Ash market development history and major development trends presented by Rice Husk Ash market.

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* Leading Manufacturers Analysis in Global Rice Husk Ash Market 2017: Astrra Chemicals, KRBL Ltd., Ltd., Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd., Guru Metachem Pvt. Ltd., Gia Gia Nguyen Co., Shreenidhi Bio Agric Extracts, Agrasen Rice Mill Pvt. Ltd., Rescon (India) Pvt. Ltd., Viet Delta Co., Usher Agro Ltd., Ltd., Kothari Bio Fuels, Agrilectric Power Company, Jasoriya Rice Mill, J.M. Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Ltd. and Gelex Agro Industrial Co. * Rice Husk Ash Market: Type Segment Analysis: By Products, Pulverised Rice Husk Ash, Expandable Rice Husk Ash, Others, By Silica Content, Silica Content between 80-84%, Silica Content between 85-89%, Silica Content between 90-94%, Silica Content Above 94% * Rice Husk Ash Market: Applications Segment Analysis: Building & Construction, Steel Industry, Ceramics & Refractory, Rubber, Others The global Rice Husk Ash market is expected to reach $ XX million by 2022.

As the report progresses further, it explains development plans and policies, manufacturing processes, cost structures of Rice Husk Ash market as well as the leading players. It also focuses on the details like company profile, product images, supply chain relationship, import/export details of Rice Husk Ash Market, market statistics of Rice Husk Ash Market, upcoming development plans, Rice Husk Ash Market gains, Contact details, Consumption ratio.

In addition to this, the Rice Husk Ash Market report also covers gross margin by regions i. e.

(US, EU, China and Japan)- Rice Husk Ash market. Other regions can be added efficiently.

Lastly, Rice Husk Ash Market report includes an in-depth analysis of sub-segments, market dynamics, feasibility study, key strategies used by leading players, market share study and growth prospects of the industry. The Rice Husk Ash Report also evaluates the growth established by the market during the forecast period and research conclusions are offered.

Thus, Rice Husk Ash Market Report 2017 serves as a valuable material for all industry competitors and individuals having a keen interest in Rice Husk Ash Market study.

Key Highlights of the Rice Husk Ash Market:

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> A Clear understanding of the Rice Husk Ash market based on growth, constraints, opportunities, feasibility study. > Concise Rice Husk Ash Market study based on major geographical regions. > Analysis of improving business sections as well as a comprehensive study of existing Rice Husk Ash market segments.

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Rice Transplanter Sales Market Innovations In Agriculture, Machinary Designs And Research 2017

By Team ENA September 22, 2017

Global Rice Transplanter Sales Market Research Report 2017 to 2022 presents an in-depth assessment of the Rice Transplanter Sales including enabling technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, regulatory landscape, deployment models, operator case studies, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain, ecosystem player profiles and strategies. The report also presents forecasts for Rice Transplanter Sales investments from 2017 till 2022.

This study answers several questions for stakeholders,

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primarily which market segments they should focus upon during the next five years to prioritize their efforts and investments. These stakeholders include: Yanmar, Kubota, Branson, Nantong FLW Agricultural Equipment, Iseki, Toyonoki, DongFeng, ChangFa, ShiFeng.

Primary sources are mainly industry experts from core and related industries, and suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and organizations related to all segments of the industry‘s supply chain. The bottom-up approach was used to estimate the global market size of Rice Transplanter Sales based on end-use industry and region, in terms of value. With the data triangulation procedure and validation of data through primary interviews, the exact values of the overall parent market, and individual market sizes were determined and confirmed in this study.

Sample/Inquire at:https://www.marketinsightsreports.com/reports/092118132/global-ricetransplanter-sales-market-report-2017/inquiry Global Rice Transplanter Sales Sales (K Units) and Revenue (Million USD) Market Split by Product Type Market Segment by Type

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xx%

Global Rice Transplanter Sales Sales (K Units) by Application (2016-2022)

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Market Segment 2012

2016

2022

by Application

Market Share (%)2022

CGAR (%) (2016-2022)

Residential

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

Commercial

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

others

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

Total

xx

xx

xx

100%

xx%

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What will be the market size and the growth rate in 2022?

What are the key factors driving the global Rice Transplanter Sales market?

Who are the key market players and what are their strategies in the global Rice Transplanter Sales market?

What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global Rice Transplanter Sales market?

What trends, challenges and barriers are influencing its growth?

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global Rice Transplanter Sales market?

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This independent 104 page report guarantees you will remain better informed than your competition. With over 170 tables and figures examining the Rice Transplanter Sales market, the report gives you a visual, one-stop breakdown of the leading products, submarkets and market leader‘s market revenue forecasts as well as analysis to 2022.

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Geographically, this report is segmented into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue (million USD), and market share and growth rate of Storage Area Network Switch in these regions, from 2012 to 2022 (forecast), covering Market Segment 2012

2016

2022

Share (%)

CAGR (2016-2022)

North America

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

Europe

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx %

China

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

Japan

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx %

Southeast Asia

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

India

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

Total

xx

xx

xx

xx%

xx%

by Regions

The report provides a basic overview of the Rice Transplanter Sales industry including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. And development policies and plans are discussed as well as manufacturing processes and cost structures.

Then, the report focuses on global major leading industry players with information such as company profiles, product picture and specifications, sales, market share and contact information. What‘s more, the Rice Transplanter Sales industry development trends and marketing channels are analyzed.

The research includes historic data from 2012 to 2016 and forecasts until 2022 which makes the reports an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, consultants, analysts, and other people looking for key industry data in readily accessible documents with clearly presented tables and graphs. The report will make detailed analysis mainly on above questions and in-depth research on the development environment, market size,

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development trend, operation situation and future development trend of Rice Transplanter Sales on the basis of stating current situation of the industry in 2017 so as to make comprehensive organization and judgment on the competition situation and development trend of Rice Transplanter Sales Market and assist manufacturers and investment organization to better grasp the development course of Rice Transplanter Sales Market.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

There are 15 Chapters to deeply display the global Rice Transplanter Sales market.

Chapter 1, to describe Rice Transplanter Sales Introduction, product scope, market overview, market opportunities, market risk, market driving force; Chapter 2, to analyze the top manufacturers of Rice Transplanter Sales, with sales, revenue, and price of Rice Transplanter Sales, in 2016 and 2017; Chapter 3, to display the competitive situation among the top manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share in 2016 and 2017; Chapter 4, to show the global market by regions, with sales, revenue and market share of Rice Transplanter Sales, for each region, from 2012 to 2017; Chapter 5, 6, 7,8and 9, to analyze the key regions, with sales, revenue and market share by key countries in these regions; Chapter 10and 11, to show the market by type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2012 to 2017; Chapter 12, Rice Transplanter Sales market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2017 to 2022; Chapter 13, 14 and 15, to describe Rice Transplanter Sales sales channel, distributors, traders, dealers, Research Findings and Conclusion, appendix and data source.

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