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Volume of trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan growing, minister tells Senate Tea worth $1bn imported in three years, Senate told Senate panel to ensure implementation of laws Rice News S.Korea buys about 66,600 T rice for Oct Buffer stocks bring down rice prices in H1 China remains largest importer of Vietnamese rice Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open-26 July,2016 APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1523 APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1524Rice Prices Ancient Asian civilizations farmed lots of different kinds of rice PH rice supply enough until Dec – NFA Paddy prices rebound ICC vision document on Odisha rice output ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha 07/27/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report Underwater germination possible – study Biomass energy for rice farming Biomass technologies USA Rice Millers' Association Welcomes New Members ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha ICAR working on paddy that can withstand high temperatures Arkansas Rice Expo to be held Aug. 10 Brian King named chairman of USA Rice Federation for 2016-18

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Volume of trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan growing, minister tells Senate

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter The volume of trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan is growing, the Senate was informed on Tuesday.During the question-hour, Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan told the House that the current volume of trade between the two countries stood at $2.28 billion annually.The minister said stateof-the-art dry ports were being established at Torkham, Chaman and Wahga borders to expedite trade.To a question, Dastgir said a number of food exhibitions had been organised across the world to introduce Pakistani products at the international level and enhance the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s exports.He said Indonesia had agreed to import 100,000 metric tonnes of rice from Pakistan during the next four years, adding that the Philippines had also shown interest to import Pakistani rice. The minister said serious efforts were being made to establish full banking relations with Iran to facilitate rice exports to Tehran.Dastgir, to a question, said incentives for the development of mines and minerals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, FATA and other less-developed areas of the country had been announced to increase value addition. He said a fund of Rs 6 billion had been sanctioned for this purpose. The minister urged the companies working in the sector to avail funding and other facilities being offered by the Ministry of Commerce.The minister ruled out any extra duty on Pakistani imports after Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s exit from the European Union, and said the United Kingdom had shown interest in signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan. He said Pakistani exports to the EU had witnessed eight per cent growth during the first three months of the current year. To another query, Minister for Parliamentary Shaikh Aftab Ahmad told the House that the new Islamabad Ihttp://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/07/27/business/volume-of-trade-betweenpakistan-afghanistan-growing-minister-tells-senate/nternational Airport would be fully operational by June next year.

Tea worth $1bn imported in three years, Senate told By: By Ijaz Khan 27-Jul-16 3

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House has been told that tea worth $1 billion was imported from 45 countries, including India, during the last three years.This was disclosed following a question

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter from Senator Dawood Khan Achakzai on Tuesday. The Senate was informed that a major chunk of the tea was imported from Kenya. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmad told the Senate that Roosevelt Hotel in New York was purchased for $36 million in 1999. He said that a US firm assessed its value to be $363 million. However, Senator Azam Hoti said that its price at present was more than $1 billion. ―What steps have been taken to steer this hotel out of financial loss?‖ To this, the federal minister said that steps were being taken on that front. To questions from senators Ahmad Hassan and Ilyas Bilour, Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir said that the minerals department had been devolved to provinces following the 18th Constitutional Amendment. He said that investors from FATA would continue to get facilities in the export of minerals. State Minister for CADD Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said that appointments were being made against the vacant posts in PIMS, ―appointments on the posts of above-BS-16 officials will be made through the testing agency‖. Khurram Dastgir told the Senate that Pakistan would export rice to Russia for the first time. ―Pakistani traders have visited Russia in this regard. A delegation of rice exports association has already visited Iran to enhance export of the commodity. Rice exporters from Iran have also visited Pakistan. Agreements will be executed with Iran for rice export following the lifting of international sanctions on Iran,‖ he said. The minister also informed the Upper House that a bill would be tabled in the House for enactment of legislation to introduce Pakistani basmati rice in the international market. Dr Tariq Fazal told the Senate that state-of-the-art facilities were available at hospitals in Islamabad for the treatment of AIDS/HIV and other epidemics. He said that a liver transplantation centre was being set up once again at PIMS. ―Polyclinic Hospital is being expanded. Hospitals in the capital are also providing treatment to patients suffering from brain haemorrhage.‖ Khurram Dastgir told the Senate that the government had no statistics about illegal trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Trade volume has grown between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the last two years, he said. The minister for CADD told the Senate that no plot had been allotted to CDA employees during the last three years.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter He said that the air conditioner installed at PIMS had completed its age, and that a summary was sent to install a new air conditioner therein. He also said that a project for the construction of a hospital by Bahrain was being worked out in collaboration with the Islamabad Capital Territory and the Ministry of Interior. The commerce minister said that exports to EU had been increased after the GSP Plus agreement.Minister of state for parliamentary affairs Sheikh Aftab told the House that the new Islamabad airport would become fully functional by June next year http://dailytimes.com.pk/islamabad/27-Jul-16/tea-worth-1bn-imported-in-three-years-senate-told

Senate panel to ensure implementation of laws By Our Correspondent Published: July 27, 2016

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani on Tuesday formed a special committee to ensure implementation of existing laws and policies to support marginalised segments of society. Senators from both sides of the divide participated in the discussion on the existing situation, laws and policies relating to marginalised segments of society, vulnerable children, women, physically challenged, transgender and minorities.The chairman asked the leader of the house and leader of the opposition in the Senate to cooperate in the constitution of the committee for representation of both sides. Rabbani said the committee will compile and present its report in parliament after every two months so that the house may examine the report.Sharing his views, Mushahid Hussain Sayed said violence and social discrimination against transgender, problems faced by physically challenged, forced conversions in Kalash valley, violence against women, plight of sex workers, child abuse, exploitation and denial of rights to minorities and the poor – all comprised tyrant practices being meted out to the marginalised sections of society.Brigadier (retd) John Kenneth Williams regretted that a ―great deal of violence against non-Muslims‖ would often go unnoticed and unaccounted for in Pakistan. Lt-Gen (retd) Abdul Qayyum said the international community in general and the United Nations in particular were oblivious to the plight of marginalised communities.He said the exact number of ‗socially excluded people‘ in Pakistan was not known because of the absence of census data. On an estimate, he said, the number of handicapped people has exceeded 30 million today compared with three million in 1998.Hafiz Hamdullah claimed that more than 2,000 women were killed in Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa during the last three years and 45 transgender were killed this year so far.Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Khurram Dastagir said Pakistan wants to enhance trade with Iran and intends to strike a crucial agreement with the neighbouring state on rice exports but international sanctions have hindered the related bilateral prospects. ―We very much look forward to signing a deal with Iran that would open new avenues of bilateral trade — especially rice exports that have a huge scope of trade between Pakistan and Iran but the sanctions imposed by the US and world powers have prevented us from doing so,‖ the minister told the upper house.―We have been told that international sanctions have been lifted. But the reality is different. Banks (in the US and elsewhere) are not ‗comforting‘ Pakistani banks as far as this deal is concerned. There are so many financial constraints — all linked to the sanctions,‖ the minister said while responding to a question posed by Senator Tahir Hussain Mashhadi.―Even though we want the sanctions to be over at the earliest so that our trade prospects can be resumed and pursued vigorously, right now it is not possible.‖ The details of rice exports in four years provided by the

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter commerce minister suggested that Pakistan exported over 14 million metric tonnes of rice from FY2011-12 to FY2014-15 and earned foreign exchange of more than $8.1 billion. Published in The Express Tribune, July 27th, 2016

http://tribune.com.pk/story/1150277/senate-panel-ensure-implementation-laws/

Rice News The Senate was informed today that volume of trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan is growing. Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan told the House during question hour that current volume of trade between the two countries stands at 2.28 billion dollars annually.The Minister said state of the art dry ports are being established at Torkham, Chaman and Wahga and borders to expedite trade. He said Indonesia has agreed to import one hundred thousand metric tons of rice from Pakistan during the next four years and Philippine has also shown interest to import Pakistani rice. The Minister said serious efforts are being made to establish full banking relations with Iran to facilitate rice exports to Tehran. To a question, the Minister said incentives for the development of mines and minerals in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, FATA and other less-developed areas of the country have been announced to increase value addition. The Minister said that the United Kingdom has shown its interest to sign Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan.He said Pakistani exports to the EU have witnessed eight per cent growth during first three months of the current year.To a question, Minister for Parliamentary Shaikh Aftab Ahmad told the House that the new Islamabad International Airport will be fully operational by June next year. Radio Pakistan

S.Korea buys about 66,600 T rice for Oct Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:03am GMT

SEOUL, July 27 (Reuters) - South Korea bought about 66,000 tonnes of brown rice via tenders closed on Wednesday, the state-run Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp said on its website www.at.or.kr/. The agency purchased from China for two consignments of brown short rice products, which are scheduled to arrive by Oct.31. The remaining product - brown medium - was purchased

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter from the U.S. for arrival by Jan. 31, 2017. Details of the purchase are as follows: TONNES(M/T) SUPPLIER PRICE/T ARRIVAL 22,222 Posco Daewoo Corp $865.60 Oct.31, 2016 22,222 Sinsong Food Corp $865.97 Oct.31, 2016 22,222 Philasun Co Ltd $588.24 Jan.31, 2017 (Reporting By Jane Chung; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips) http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL4N1AD2ZK

Buffer stocks bring down rice prices in H1 Philippine Daily Inquirer 12:20 AM July 28th, 2016

The first half of the year saw milled rice prices decline slightly as ample stocks offset the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the National Food Authority (NFA) said.In a statement, NFA Administrator Tomas R. Escarez said rice prices in the first quarter were lower by 2 percent year-on-year. Prices also decreased in the second quarter by 0.9 percent year-on-year even if the ―lean months‖ ahead—July to September—threatened rice production. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA), Escarez said the national average price for well-milled rice was pegged at P41.13 per kilogram in the first quarter of 2016 versus P42.68 during the same period in 2015. Prices of the staple grain averaged P41.3/kg in the second quarter compared to P41.81/kg in the same period last year. ―The ample supply during the first semester, despite the El Niño phenomenon in some areas across the country, was attributed to the output from the summer harvest from February to April, and the timely arrival of rice imports before the lean months of July to September,‖ Escarez said. He said the current national rice inventory stood at 3.01 million tons, good to last for 96 days.He said about one-third of this volume—913,500 tons good for 28 days—were kept in NFA warehouses. Commercial warehouses, meanwhile, were holding 994,700 tons while households were keeping a total of 1.17 million tons.Escarez said the ―negative inflation‖ in rice prices showed the significance of prudent buffer stocking, market positioning and monitoring. Ronnel W. Domingo http://business.inquirer.net/212551/buffer-stocks-bring-down-rice-prices-in-h1

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter China remains largest importer of Vietnamese rice VietNamNet Bridge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The agroforestry-fisheries export turnover in July was estimated at US$2.64 billion, lifting the sectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s export value in the first seven months to reach $17.8 billion, up 5.1 per cent year-onyear.

Image: In the first seven months, the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s rice exports fell 18.4 per cent in volume and 14.4 per cent in value year-on-year. - Photo doanhnhansaigon.vn According to the agriculture and rural development ministry, the country exported 2.93 million tonnes of rice in the reviewed period, earning $1.32 billion. The exports, however, fell 18.4 per cent in volume and 14.4 per cent in value year-on-year. China remained the largest importer of Vietnamese rice, accounting for more than 35 per cent of the market share. Indonesia came second with 11.6 per cent. 9

Over the last seven months, pepper exports experienced a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in quantity to reach 122,000 tonnes. But the turnover surged only 9 per cent year-on-year to touch $988 million due to a 13 per cent drop in export prices.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Likewise, the average export price of coffee in the period also plunged by 15.6 per cent year-onyear. As a result, coffee exports earned $1.98 billion in turnover, up 18 per cent year-on-year, despite a significant 38 per cent growth in volume at 1.13 million tonnes. A decrease of 15 per cent in export prices was also seen in the rubber industry. From January to July, rubber exports stood at 564,000 tonnes, worth nearly $705 million, representing an 8.8 per cent growth in volume, but a 7 per cent fall in value year-on-year. The volume of tea exports in the first seven months rose by 5 per cent to touch 69,000 tonnes, but the value declined slightly by 2 per cent at $110 million. Among major farm produce, cashew nut exports increased in both value and volume. The sector earned $1.46 billion from shipping 189,000 tonnes of products overseas, surging 9 per cent and 3 per cent in value and volume, respectively, year-on-year. The value of seafood exports for the seven-month period topped an estimated $3.65 billion, a yearly rise of 3.3 per cent, while the forestry export turnover grew a modest 1 per cent to reach about $3.98 billion, with the US, Japan and China being the largest importers. http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/161078/china-remains-largest-importer-of-vietnameserice.html

Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open-26 July,2016 Nagpur, July 26 Gram prices reported strong in Nagpur Agriculture Produce and Marketing Committee (APMC) here on increased demand from local millers amid tight supply from producing regions because of rains in parts of regions. Healthy rise on NCDEX, upward trend in Madhya Pradesh pulses and enquiries from South-based millers also helped to push up prices,according to sources. *

FOODGRAINS & PULSES GRAM * Desi gram recovered further in open market here on good demand from local traders amid tight supply from producing belts. TUAR

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter * Tuar black reported down in open market here in absence of buyers amid release of stock from stockists. * Major rice varieties reported down in open market on poor demand from local traders amid good supply from producing regions like Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. * In Akola, Tuar New - 8,300-8,500, Tuar dal New - 12,800-13,100, Udid 12,300-12,800, Udid Mogar (clean) - 16,200-16,900, Moong 8,000-8,100, Moong Mogar (clean) 8,900-9,200, Gram - 7,900-8,200, Gram Super best bold - 9,800-10,100 for 100 kg. * Wheat and other commodities moved in a narrow range in scattered deals, settled at last levels. Nagpur foodgrains APMC auction/open-market prices in rupees for 100 kg FOODGRAINS Available prices Previous close Gram Auction 6,900-7,950 6,800-7,900 Gram Pink Auction n.a. 2,100-2,600 Tuar Auction n.a. 7,800-8,800 Moong Auction n.a. 6,400-6,600 Udid Auction n.a. 4,300-4,500 Masoor Auction n.a. 2,600-2,800 Gram Super Best Bold 10,200-10,500 10,200-10,500 Gram Super Best n.a. n.a. Gram Medium Best 9,700-10,000 9,700-10,000 Gram Dal Medium n.a. n.a Gram Mill Quality 8,700-8,900 8,700-8,900 Desi gram Raw 8,150-8,450 8,100-8,400 Gram Yellow 9,700-9,900 9,700-9,900 Gram Kabuli 9,100-11,100 9,100-11,100 Gram Pink 9,500-9,800 9,500-9,800 Tuar Fataka Best-New 13,000-13,300 13,000-13,300 Tuar Fataka Medium-New 12,400-12,800 12,400-12,800 Tuar Dal Best Phod-New 12,000-12,300 12,000-12,300 Tuar Dal Medium phod-New 11,100-11,600 11,100-11,600 Tuar Gavarani New 8,500-8,700 8,500-8,700 Tuar Karnataka 8,800-9,200 8,800-9,200 Tuar Black 12,100-12,900 12,200-13,000 Masoor dal best 7,500-7,700 7,500-7,700 Masoor dal medium 6,600-7,100 6,600-7,100 Masoor n.a. n.a.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Moong Mogar bold (New) 8,500-9,500 8,500-9,500 Moong Mogar Medium 7,800-8,200 7,800-8,200 Moong dal Chilka 6,600-7,400 6,600-7,400 Moong Mill quality n.a. n.a. Moong Chamki best 8,100-8,500 8,100-8,500 Udid Mogar best (100 INR/KG) (New) 16,000-17,000 16,000-17,000 Udid Mogar Medium (100 INR/KG) 13,500-15,000 13,500-15,000 Udid Dal Black (100 INR/KG) 9,000-9,200 9,000-9,200 Batri dal (100 INR/KG) 6,300-6,800 6,300-6,800 Lakhodi dal (100 INR/kg) 5,600-5,800 5,600-5,800 Watana Dal (100 INR/KG) 4,100-4,200 4,100-4,200 Watana White (100 INR/KG) 3,800-4,000 3,800-4,000 Watana Green Best (100 INR/KG) 4,300-4,800 4,300-4,800 Wheat 308 (100 INR/KG) 1,850-1,950 1,850-1,950 Wheat Mill quality (100 INR/KG) 2,000-2,050 2,000-2,050 Wheat Filter (100 INR/KG) 1,750-1,950 1,750-1,950 Wheat Lokwan best (100 INR/KG) 2,250-2,400 2,250-2,400 Wheat Lokwan medium (100 INR/KG) 2,000-2,200 2,000-2,200 Lokwan Hath Binar (100 INR/KG) n.a. n.a. MP Sharbati Best (100 INR/KG) 3,200-3,800 3,200-3,800 MP Sharbati Medium (100 INR/KG) 2,700-3,000 2,900-3,000 Rice BPT best New(100 INR/KG) 3,100-3,800 3,200-3,900 Rice BPT medium (100 INR/KG) 2,700-2,900 2,800-3,000 Rice Luchai (100 INR/KG) 2,500-2,700 2,600-2,800 Rice Swarna best (100 INR/KG) 2,200-2,500 2,300-2,600 Rice Swarna medium (100 INR/KG) 1,900-2,100 2,000-2,100 Rice HMT best New (100 INR/KG) 3,700-4,000 3,700-4,000 Rice HMT medium (100 INR/KG) 3,000-3,300 3,000-3,230 Rice Shriram best New(100 INR/KG) 4,500-4,900 4,700-5,000 Rice Shriram med New(100 INR/KG) 4,000-4,300 4,300-4,500 Rice Basmati best (100 INR/KG) 9,500-14,000 9,700-14,000 Rice Basmati Medium (100 INR/KG) 7,000-8,000 7,000-8,000 Rice Chinnor best New(100 INR/KG) 5,400-5,800 5,500-5,800 Rice Chinnor med. New (100 INR/KG) 5,100-5,400 5,200-5,400 Jowar Gavarani (100 INR/KG) 1,900-2,100 1,900-2,100 Jowar CH-5 (100 INR/KG) 1,700-1,850 1,700-1,850 WEATHER (NAGPUR) Maximum temp. 33.0 degree Celsius (91.4 degree Fahrenheit), minimum temp. 24.6 degree Celsius (74.5 degree Fahrenheit) Humidity: Highest - n.a., lowest - n.a. Rainfall : 29.2 mm

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter FORECAST: Generally cloudy sky. Rains or thunder-showers very likely to occur. Maximum andminimum temperature would be around and 32 and 25 degree Celsius respectively. Note: n.a.--not available (For oils, transport costs are excluded from plant delivery prices, butincluded in market prices.) http://in.reuters.com/article/nagpur-foodgrain-idINL4N1AC2YG

APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1523 International Benchmark Price Price on: 25-07-2016

Product

Benchmark Indicators Name

Price

Chinese first grade granules, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)

3500

Chinese Grade A dehydrated flakes, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)

4500

Chinese powdered, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)

3000

Chinese sliced, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)

2150

Chinese whole, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)

2300

Indian Cochin, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)

2850

Indian 100 mesh 3500 cps, FOB Kandla (USD/t)

3875

Indian 200 mesh 3500 cps basis, FOB Kandla (USD/t)

1275

Indian 200 mesh 5000 cps, FOB Kandla (USD/t)

2395

Garlic

Ginger

Guar Gum Powder

Source: oryza, agra-net

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 23-07-2016 Domestic Prices Product

Unit Price : Rs per Qty

Market Center

Variety

Min Price

Max Price

Dhekiajuli (Assam)

Other

1400

1500

Dahod (Gujarat)

Yellow

1700

1775

Haveri (Karnataka)

Local

1720

Kasargod (Kerala)

Other

1550

1650

Amgaon (Maharashtra)

Other

1615

1801

Theni (Tamil Nadu)

Other

1460

1520

Barnala (Punjab)

Other

2500

3000

Fatehabad (Haryana)

Other

2500

Mechua (West Bengal)

Other

3000

3200

Manjeri (Kerala)

Other

2300

2500

Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Other

2400

2800

Koraput (Orissa)

Other

2100

2300

Maize

Paddy(Dhan)

Mousambi

Brinjal

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Unit Price : US$ per package Price on 19-07-2016

Product

Market Center

Origin

Variety

Low

High

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Rose Flower

Package: bunched 10s

Boston

Ecuador

Assorted Colors

8.50

Orchid Flower 1

Package: bunched 10s Boston

Thailand

Dendrobium

12.50

Lilies Flower

Package: per bunch

Boston

California

Asiatic Type

13.50

Sunflower

Package: per stem

Boston

Canada

Large Head

2.00

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APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1524 International Benchmark Price Price on: 25-07-2016

Product

Benchmark Indicators Name

Price

Chinese first grade granules, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)

3500

Chinese Grade A dehydrated flakes, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)

4500

Chinese powdered, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)

3000

Chinese sliced, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)

2150

Chinese whole, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)

2300

Indian Cochin, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)

2850

Garlic

Ginger

Guar Gum Powder

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Indian 100 mesh 3500 cps, FOB Kandla (USD/t)

3875

Indian 200 mesh 3500 cps basis, FOB Kandla (USD/t)

1275

Indian 200 mesh 5000 cps, FOB Kandla (USD/t)

2395

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Market Watch Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 26-07-2016 Domestic Prices Product

Unit Price : Rs per Qty

Market Center

Variety

Min Price

Max Price

Chala (Kerala)

Other

2920

3030

Dibrugarh (Assam)

Other

2000

2900

Khatra (West Bengal)

Other

2170

2250

Haveri (Karnataka)

Local

1750

1875

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh)

Other

1615

1981

Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Other

1685

1825

Barnala (Punjab)

Other

2200

2500

Solan (Himachal Pradesh)

Other

1800

2000

Bharuch (Gujarat)

Other

1000

1450

Palayam (Kerala)

Other

1200

1300

Ropar (Punjab)

Other

700

900

Rice

Wheat

Papaya

Onion

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Jatni (Orissa)

Other

1350

1550

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Floriculture

Unit Price : US$ per package Price on 19-07-2016

Product

Market Center

Origin

Variety

Low

High

Rose Flower

Package: bunched 10s

Boston

Ecuador

Assorted Colors

8.50

Orchid Flower 1

Package: bunched 10s Boston

Thailand

Dendrobium

12.50

Lilies Flower 1

Package: per bunch Boston

California

Asiatic Type

13.50

Sunflower 1

Package: per stem Boston

Canada

Large Head

2.00

Source:USDA

Rice Prices as on : 27-07-2016 02:40:45 PM Arrivals in tonnes;prices in Rs/quintal in domestic market. Arrivals Current

Price

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Bangalore(Kar)

1286.00

10.1 152631.00

4200

-2.33

Jaunpur(UP)

650.00

62.5

3135.00

2060

2030

5.10

Manjeri(Ker)

290.00

11600.00

3200

-3.03

Gadarpur(Utr)

286.00 -86.52 128077.00

3000

2015

60.00

Baxirhat(WB)

240.00

-4

740.00

2300

Vilthararoad(UP)

230.00

680.00

2090

6.36

Memari(WB)

210.00

-5.41

4856.00

2100

13.51

Gondal(UP)

207.00

-3.72

13618.10

2050

3.80

Roorkee(Utr)

180.00 -33.09

3915.00

2100

1400

Azamgarh(UP)

175.00

12.9

5946.00

2230

2190

7.99

Shahjahanpur(UP)

156.00 -78.33

44601.70

2200

8.64

Siliguri(WB)

95.00

-1.04

6223.00

2600

Kalipur(WB)

92.00

8.24

6934.00

2350

23.68

Faizabad(UP)

90.00

-5.26

4209.50

2260

2240

Kalna(WB)

90.00

-5.26

1956.00

2160

16.76

P.O. Uparhali Guwahati(ASM)

88.00

7.58

3851.60

2230

6.19

Aligarh(UP)

85.00

-5.56

4695.00

2380

2350

17.82

Basti(UP)

83.50 -14.36

5527.00

2050

2040

7.05

Pilibhit(UP)

80.00

-20

20302.50

2230

2235

2.06

Dhing(ASM)

76.00

-20

3622.20

1950

Ghaziabad(UP)

60.00

3405.00

2350

2340

8.80

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Saharanpur(UP)

60.00

-7.69

6056.00

2390

10.65

Ballia(UP)

50.00

7630.00

2090

2025

4.50

Kasimbazar(WB)

49.00

2.08

2285.50

2380

3.48

Pandua(WB)

45.00

-6.25

2883.00

2800

2750

16.67

Gauripur(ASM)

42.50

2964.50

4500

Cachar(ASM)

40.00

2580.00

2500

-7.41

Karimganj(ASM)

40.00

1860.00

2200

-4.35

Bareilly(UP)

38.50 -29.36

8102.10

2400

2375

11.63

Gazipur(UP)

38.00

8.57

2542.50

2110

6.30

Achalda(UP)

35.00

4147.50

2245

2250

-1.75

Beldanga(WB)

33.00

1.54

2516.50

2380

3.48

Lanka(ASM)

30.00 -14.29

3080.00

1800

1.41

Jambusar(Kaavi)(Guj)

30.00

3500

Toofanganj(WB)

26.00

2300

Sambhal(UP)

25.00

92.31

272.00

2440

2410

12.70

Yusufpur(UP)

21.00

960.00

2050

2040

2.50

Aroor(Ker)

20.00

900

210.70

7300

7500

-17.98

Jasra(UP)

20.00

53.85

682.00

2250

2260

4.65

Alipurduar(WB)

20.00

578.00

2300

4.55

Parvathipuram(AP)

17.00

34.00

3142

3143

Udala(Ori)

17.00

919.00

2800

7.69

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Champadanga(WB)

15.00

1067.00

2650

6.00

Jalpaiguri Sadar(WB)

15.00

7.14

839.00

2650

2600

-5.36

Naugarh(UP)

14.50 -12.12

865.50

2090

7.73

North Lakhimpur(ASM)

13.50 -18.67

1719.80

1900

Ramkrishanpur(Howrah)(WB)

13.00 -13.33

1266.50

2400

-4.00

Giridih(Jha)

12.65 -19.12

273.43

3500

Kaliaganj(WB)

10.00 -33.33

853.00

2550

2500

2.00

Kolhapur(Laxmipuri)(Mah)

9.00

-10

2019.00

4000

Mirzapur(UP)

9.00

1492.60

1985

1980

0.25

Cherthalai(Ker)

8.50

41.67

400.50

2150

-15.69

Bolangir(Ori)

8.00

-5.88

336.70

2400

2300

9.09

Muradabad(UP)

8.00 -11.11

578.20

2420

2400

15.79

Chengannur(Ker)

7.50

667.50

2400

-4.00

Tusura(Ori)

7.50

15.38

359.50

2400

2300

4.35

Arakalgud(Kar)

7.00

39.00

2100

2200

Etah(UP)

7.00

-12.5

170.00

2260

2100

9.71

Firozabad(UP)

7.00

94.44

700.60

2220

2240

10.45

Baruipur(Canning)(WB)

6.50

12.07

49.20

2700

Karsiyang(Matigara)(WB)

6.50

136.70

2700

Silapathar(ASM)

6.00

684.80

3000

Nimapara(Ori)

6.00

33.33

251.00

1900

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Dibrugarh(ASM)

5.80

26.09

1385.10

2450

Raibareilly(UP)

5.50

-8.33

330.50

2100

2120

1.94

Raiganj(WB)

5.50

-8.33

990.00

2650

2600

1.92

Hailakandi(ASM)

4.00

143.00

2500

2700

-7.41

Farukhabad(UP)

3.50

-30

221.20

2225

2210

Alibagh(Mah)

3.00

150.00

4000

150.00

Murud(Mah)

3.00

222.00

3000

87.50

Islampur(WB)

3.00

-25

320.40

2350

9.30

Karimpur(WB)

3.00

100.00

3150

Jatni(Ori)

2.50

13.50

2250

Bishalgarh(Tri)

2.50

11.90

3000

2900

-6.25

Siyana(UP)

2.50

111.50

2220

2225

9.63

Melaghar(Tri)

2.00

120.80

2450

2250

4.26

Lakhimpur(UP)

1.05

-89.5

202.05

2370

2350

10.23

Belthangdi(Kar)

1.00

-50

23.00

2800

Khatauli(UP)

1.00

36.50

2185

2220

4.05

Ancient Asian civilizations farmed lots of different kinds of rice Scientists sequenced the DNA of ancient grains of rice from Japan and the Korean peninsula in search of clues into the mysterious history of the staple food.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter By Eva Botkin-Kowacki, Staff writer July 27, 2016 Save for later

Rice is a staple gracing billions of plates across the globe today. But the origins of the popular domesticated grain have long been shrouded in mystery. In an effort to glimpse the past use of the cultivated cereal, a team of scientists dug into the genome of grains of rice excavated from archaeological sites in Japan and Korea, and the research team's ancient DNA analysis revealed that these 950- to 2,800-year-old grains of rice weren't exactly what they expected. The rice farmed in archaic Japan and on the Korean Peninsula was surprisingly diverse, according to the team's paper published Tuesday in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution. And this suggests that the cultivated crops were being moved long distances. Recommended:Are you scientifically literate? Take our quiz

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter The kernels of Asian domesticated rice, Oryza sativa, that make it onto plates today are largely of two main varieties: O. sativa japonica and O. sativa indica. Today japonica, the short, sticky rice often used for sushi, is largely cultivated in dry fields of northern and eastern China, Japan, and on the Korean peninsula. Indica, the non-sticky, long-grained variety, prefers to grow submerged in water across the tropics. Scientists thought that japonica varieties were the only domesticated rice to grow in northern China, Japan, and on the Korean peninsula. But the genetic markers that this research team, led by Masahiko Kumagai at the University of Tokyo, looked at weren't all a match for japonica. Instead, some seemed to be more genetically similar to indica. "If you had asked me at any point previous to reading this paper, I would've said that there was no way that you would find indica in those locations," Briana Gross, a plant geneticist at the University of Minnesota Duluth who was not part of the study, tells The Christian Science Monitor in a phone interview. But "there are written records mentioning the existence of rice variety having indica-like name originated from China in feudal Japan," Dr. Kumagai writes in an email to The Christian Science Monitor. "Here, we confirmed the existence of indica-like rice 950 years ago in Japan with DNA â&#x20AC;Ś So, this might be a wisdom of ancient farmers." Determining which varieties of rice were used in various parts of ancient Asia could help scientists "better understand the life of ancient people in Asia," Kumagai says. Scientists know little about the movement of rice among different ancient civilizations, whether it was by trade or by being carried to a new locale, Dr. Gross says. Most of the discussion had centered around rice moving from eastern Asia to southeastern Asia rather than northward, she explains. "This study points out that we need to consider that [other direction] when we think about the history of rice." Understanding that rice could have been being traded among far-flung civilizations over 2,000 years ago could help scientists better understand how domestic rice has evolved. "The picture we're getting is that the story of rice is much more complicated than we had originally thought," Michael Purugganan, the Dean for Science at New York University who was not part of the study, tells the Monitor in a phone interview. What happened to winnow down the diversity of rice grown in northern Asia? Dr. Purugganan suggests that climate might have had something to do with it. Perhaps as farmers began to plant rice in new areas, they tried "everything they could get their hands on," he says. But, as the evolving domestic crops adapt to a new environment, the best adapted varieties

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter become the choice crop for farmers. So that might explain why today no indica-like varieties are grown in Japan or on the Korean peninsula and the more temperate-adapted japonica rice abounds. Although the data added by this new study "does expand our view" of the range of indica rice in the past, Susan McCouch, a rice geneticist at Cornell University who was not part of the study, tells the Monitor in a phone interview, "It doesn't conclusively address the main questions that are being debated in the rice community today." Those questions revolve around the initial domestication event, and just how unique it might have been. Was rice domesticated once, and then the crop spread? Or did humans figure out how to farm the cereal crop in multiple places independently? Scientists still aren't sure. Some have suggested that japonica rice was domesticated in the Yangtze River Valley more than 8,000 years ago, and there is evidence of domesticated indica rice as far back as 5,000 years ago in India. But it has been debated whether those were separate, independent domestication events, or whether they are somehow offshoots resulting from a single community in a single place that domesticated rice. Some models even suggest three distinct domestication events. Gross and colleagues have suggested a more complicated story: that indica is actually a product of the genetic mixing of domesticated japonica rice and a wild variety in India. "It's a very interesting debate in the rice community," Dr. McCouch says. "Partly people want to know how many times a crop was domesticated independently by groups of people that weren't in contact with each other as a fundamental, anthropological question." "But people also want to know where," she says, and "there's a lot of nationalism tied up with that." If there was a single origin of rice, say, in China rather than in Bangladesh or Nepal, Gross explains, it could have "interesting political implications â&#x20AC;Ś Rice is a very important crop," she says, "People take a lot of pride in the rice that's grown in their countries. http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2016/0727/Ancient-Asian-civilizations-farmed-lots-ofdifferent-kinds-of-rice

PH rice supply enough until Dec â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NFA July 27, 2016 9:19 pm

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter by James Konstantin Galvez Large stockpile, timely imports lower H1 prices RICE stockpiles in the Philippines exceed the requirement to carry the country through the socalled lean months, likely postponing the need to import more grains until the fourth quarter of the year, the National Food Authority (NFA) said on Wednesday. In a telephone interview, NFA spokesperson Angel Imperial said that there is no immediate need to import rice, adding that current procurement levels and stocks inventory is enough to last until December this year. The current national rice inventory stands at 3,077,100 metric tons, good to last for 96 days. Of this volume, 913,500 MT belongs to NFA, good to last for 28 days, while 994,700 MT are commercial stocks, and 1,168,900 MT are household stocks. Imperial added that daily withdrawals of rice at government-owned warehouses were pegged at 106,000 bags. It is the first time in decades that the Philippines has not imported rice during the lean months. Traditionally, lean season in the Philippines starts in July and ends in September. It is also the time when the government imports rice that would help stabilize price in retail markets. With ample supply of the grains to meet Manila‘s requirement for the so-called lean months, the NFA may defer its rice importation plans by end of the lean months September or October—in time for the projected drop in inventory by year end. ―Based on the report that we submitted to Cabinet Secretary [Leoncio Evasco Jr.], there will be enough rice for the Jr.], there will be enough rice for the coming months, and that we will hit low levels of rice stocks by December,‖ Imperial said. Under the Food Staples Sufficiency Program, the entire country should have a 60-day inventory at any given time, and a 90-day buffer stock during lean months. The state-run grains agency is required by law to have at least 15-day buffer stock at any given time, and 30-day buffer stock during lean months.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Rice prices deflated Due to the ample supply, including some buffer stock imports before the lean season, the price of rice registered negative inflation rates in the first two quarters of the year, effectively pulling down the average for the food sector during the first semester of 2016, the NFA said. NFA Administrator Tomas Escarez, citing the Second Quarter Inflation Report of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), said food inflation increased by 2.3 percent in the second quarter of 2016 from 1.6 percent in the first quarter ―on tighter supply of agricultural products due to El Nino and pest infestations.‖In contrast, he said rice prices continued to decline compared to yearago levels due to ample supply, Escarez noted. The same report showed that other food commodities such as fruits, milk, cheese and eggs registered higher prices, with vegetable prices even reaching double-digit inflation levels. ―Being the basic food of Filipinos, rice traditionally consists about 30 percent of every Filipino family‘s food basket, thus a stable price and supply, more so a decrease in prices, always redounds to the greater benefit of majority of our populace, especially the poor,‖ said. The state-run grains agency is mandated to ensure food security and stabilize rice supply and prices. Escarez said this once again highlights the significance of prudent buffer stocking, market positioning and monitoring by the agency so that availability, accessibility and affordability of the staple food are continuously safeguarded and maintained across the country. The ample supply during the first semester, despite the El Niño phenomenon in some areas across the country, was attributed to the output from the summer harvest from February to April, and the timely arrival of rice imports before the lean months of July to September. For the first quarter of 2016, rice prices were monitored to be 2.0 percent lower compared to the previous year, inching a bit higher to –0.9 percent in the second quarter as the country approached the so-called lean months for rice. The Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) recorded the national average price for well-milled rice at P41.13/kilogram in the first quarter of 2016 versus P42.68 during the same period in 2015, and P41.3/kg during the second quarter of 2016 versus P41.81/kg in 2015 26

Paddy prices rebound Sohel Parvez

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter The prices of paddy have risen on the back of the government's purchase and duty spike to support farmers, who incurred losses for low prices in the face of higher production and imports last year, said some millers and farmers. Prices of coarse paddy, mainly hybrid, have increased by more than Tk 200 to Tk 650-Tk 675 each maund in the last two months. The prices of medium- and fine-quality paddy also rose in the same period, said KM Layek Ali, general secretary of the Bangladesh Auto, Major and Husking Mills Association. ―This is mainly because of paddy procurement by the government at higher prices. Paddy prices started rising as soon as the government began purchasing,‖ he added. The food ministry in April said the Directorate General of Food would buy seven lakh tonnes of paddy at Tk 23 per kilogram during the boro harvesting season. The boro paddy harvesting season ended in June. It also announced to buy six lakh tonnes of rice at Tk 32 each kilogram from the boro harvest. As of July 21, the food office bought 6.33 lakh tonnes of paddy since it began procurement on May 5. Also, a slump in import fuelled prices of the staple food as the oversupply that the market recorded last year depleted gradually. ―Now there is no abundant surplus in the market. The supply of paddy in the local markets is very low,‖ said Nirod Boron Saha, a rice and paddy wholesaler and miller in Naogaon, one of the major wholesale centres in the north. It appears that big farmers and stockists are keeping paddy on hold believing that there will be no rice imports from India this year, he added. Between July 1 and July 26, only 150 tonnes of rice have been imported. In fiscal 2015-16, rice imports slumped to 2.57 lakh tonnes from 14.90 lakh tonnes a year earlier, according to food ministry data. Saha, also the president of the paddy and rice wholesalers' association in Naogaon, said paddy market began rebounding at the end of May after remaining sluggish for months amid higher supply.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter ―But the tragedy is that many farmers incurred huge losses before the government began buying,‖ he said. Farmers were not benefitted by the government's purchases at higher prices, although the growers' identity cards were used and bills issued in their names. In many cases, political activists took ID cards from farmers to supply paddy to the government, according to Saha. The paddy price spiral has led to the rise in rice prices, he added. Data from the Department of Agricultural Marketing shows that the average wholesale and retail price of coarse rice, known as swarna, stood at Tk 29.5 and Tk 32 each kilogram on Tuesday in Dhaka. In the middle of May, the wholesale and retail prices of coarse rice were Tk 23.5 and Tk 26.50 per kilogram respectively, according to food ministry data. Md Main Uddin Manik, a rice trader at Karwan Bazar, said the supply of coarse and medium varieties of rice has been slightly squeezed for the government procurement and falling imports. As a result, the prices of rice have edged up. ―The rice price spiral will give incentive to farmers in the current transplantation period of aman. They are likely to take better care of their crops,‖ said Md Badrul Hasan, additional director general of the Directorate General of Food http://www.manilatimes.net/ph-rice-supply-enough-until-dec-nfa/276324/

ICC vision document on Odisha rice output By Express News Service Published: 28th July 2016 03:25 AM Last Updated: 28th July 2016 03:25 AM BHUBANESWAR: Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has decided to prepare a vision document on rice production for Odisha. It is expected to address challenges faced by farmers, rice millers and exporters in the State. 28

Additional Director of ICC Madhuparna Bhowmick said the vision document won‘t be a generic one, it will actually provide solutions which are achievable.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter She was speaking at the India Rice Conclave here on Wednesday. ―We have already submitted a vision document to West Bengal Government. Now we are planning similar documents for Odisha and Assam. Preparation of the report has already started and we hope it will be ready within two months,‖ she informed. Since Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh are well-positioned to export rice to neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and other Asian countries, the Governments in these States should actively promote the aromatic varieties and regularly participate in international forums which will help farmers and millers in realising better price, Bhowmick said. Inaugurating the conclave, MSME Minister Yogendra Behera said Odisha produces eight million tonnes of paddy per year of which 4.5 million tonne is processed. ―Three districts Bargarh, Sambalpur and Kalahandi account for 50 per cent of the production. More than 95 rice mills are located in Bargarh district alone,‖ he said. The Minister informed that the State Government is now focusing on establishment of more numbers of rice clusters in Odisha and a mega food processing park. ―The country stands top in Basmati rice export. But for non-basmati rice to compete with countries like Thailand, the US, the Philippines, Vietnam and the UK, our research and development institutes like CRRI, OUAT and CFTRI should take innovative steps,‖ he added. http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/ICC-vision-document-on-Odisha-riceoutput/2016/07/28/article3550894.ece

ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Report by Pravu Prasad Routray, Bhubaneswar: Indian chamber of commerce (ICC) to prepare a vision document of rice for Odisha. It will contain all challenges of state‘s farmer, rice mills and exporters are facing now-a-days and the solutions for these challenges. The vision document may also provide actual solutions that are achievable. It will not be just a document as said by additional director of ICC, Madhuparna Bhowmick. In her inaugural speech she told that, ―We have already submitted the vision document prepared for the state of West Bengal to state government. Now we are planning similar document for Odisha and Assam. Preparation report for Odisha already started. It will be ready within two months. There after we will submit the vision document to Odisha government.‖

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As per USDA, India is the 2nd largest rice producing country in the world after China. FAO has estimated India‘s rice production stood at 105 million metric tons; with an export quantum of 6.7 million metric tons. Odisha, West Bengal & Andhra Pradesh is well-positioned to export rice to a number of neighbouring states like Nepal, Bhutan and other ASEAN countries. She said that, I strongly feel that these State Governments should actively promote the aromatic varieties by regularly participating in International Forums which will help the farmers and millers in realizing better price than they receive at present. Chief guest of the event , MSME minister Yogendra Behera told that, ― Odisha produces 8 million tons of paddy per year. Out of which 4.5 million ton of paddy is processed. The 3 district, namely Bargarh, Sambalpur and Kalahandi account for 50% of rice production. 95% of the processed paddy in Odisha is used for par boiled rice and 5% is used for raw rice. Most of the rice processing in Odisha are in MSME sector. More than 95 rice mills are located in Bargarh district. ― He said his government now gives more focus to establish more number of rice cluster in Odisha and Mega food processing park. India stands top in Basmati rice export. But for non-Basmati rice to compete with countries like Thailand, USA, Philippines, Vietnam and UK, our R&D institutes like CRRI, OUAT and CFTRI should take innovative steps, he said.Other dignitaries‘ presents at the event were professor of Bio-tech department of KIIT University Dr. Tapan Kumar Adhya, Head of social science division of

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter IRRI, Philippines Dr. Samarendra Mohanty, Vice Chancellor of OUAT Prof. Surendranath Pasupalak and Vice Chancellor of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya of West Bengal Dr D D Patra http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=68548#sthash.jrF2D7lp.dpuf

07/27/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report Soybeans High Low Cash Bids 1034 937 New Crop 1014 929

Cash Bids Stuttgart: - - - Pendleton: - - New Crop Stuttgart: - - - Pendleton: - - -

Futures:

SOYBEANS High

Low

Last Change

Aug '16 1015.50 991.25 1010.50 +17.00 Sep '16 1007.00 983.75 999.75 +14.75 31 Nov '16 995.00 971.50 986.00 +12.25

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Jan '17 995.25 972.50 986.25 +11.75 Mar '17 985.75 963.75 975.00 +11.75 May '17 981.50 959.00 970.25 +11.25 Jul '17 982.50 963.50 971.00 +10.75 Aug '17 973.50 964.00 963.00 +10.50 946.75 +10.50

Sep '17

Soybean Comment Soybeans continued yesterday's gains as prices continue to to try and recover Monday's losses. New export demand helped provide additional support and is helping prices try and establish a bottom at time when it appears we could get a bigger U.S. crop in the coming months.

Wheat High Low Cash Bids 410 360 New Crop 464 439

Futures:

32 WHEAT

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Last Change

Sep '16 421.00 414.00 414.75 -0.25 Dec '16 446.75 440.50 441.50 -0.50 Mar '17 472.75 466.50 467.25 -2.00 May '17 485.25 479.75 480.75 -1.50 Jul '17 492.75 487.50 487.75 -1.50 Sep '17 504.50 500.50 500.00 -1.50 Dec '17 520.50 520.00 518.75 -1.25 Mar '18 537.00 534.00 533.00 -1.00 May '18

536.75 -1.00

Wheat Comment Wheat failed to follow corn and soybeans higher today. Wheat continues to be pressured by large stocks and a lack of fresh demand.

Grain Sorghum High Low Cash Bids 300 233 New Crop 310 233

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Corn High Low Cash Bids 368 295 New Crop 353 295

Futures:

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Sep '16 338.00 331.75 335.75 +3.25 Dec '16 345.25 338.75 343.00 +3.50 Mar '17 354.25 348.25 351.75 +2.75 May '17 359.25 354.00 357.00 +2.50 Jul '17 364.00 359.00 362.00 +2.50 Sep '17 367.25 362.50 365.50 +2.00 Dec '17 373.25 367.50 370.25 +0.50 Mar '18

379.75 +0.75

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May '18

Corn Comment Corn prices closed higher today as export demand resurfaced today. Today's report by the USDA of both new and old crop sales helped give some much needed support to the corn market. The markets needs additional demand to help provide a firm floor in the market as traders expect a npbig U.S. crop this fall.

Cotton Futures:

COTTON High Low Last Change Oct '16 75

73.32 73.83 0.2

Dec '16 74.78 73.22 73.55 -0.4

Memphis, TN Cotton and Tobacco Programs Cotton Comment Cotton futures posted sharp gains in early dealings, but December again failed to challenge resistance at 75 cents. The market is finding support in continued hot weather conditions through the major cotton growing areas. The first level of support is Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s low of 71.54. China continues to find demand for their daily auctions, bringing the sales total there to 7.06 million bales. Smaller Chinese plantings have resulted in stronger demand, which could create additional opportunities as stocks dwindle. 35

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Rice High Low Long Grain Cash Bids - - - - - Long Grain New Crop - - - - - -

Futures:

ROUGH RICE High Low

Last Change

Sep '16 1016.0 980.0 982.5 -20.0 Nov '16 1043.5 1007.0 1010.0 -19.5 Jan '17 1046.0 1034.0 1035.0 -19.5 Mar '17

1055.0 -20.0

May '17

1074.0 -20.0

Jul '17

1088.0 -20.0

Sep '17

1088.0 -20.0

Rice Comment Rice futures posted huge losses for the second day in a row. September and November set a new contract low in today's trade as selling accelerated. Large carryover stocks and large acreage with a lack of significant drop problems are limiting the upside potential. Weekly exports of only 33,800 metric tons were uninspiring last week. 67% of the crop is in good to excellent condition, and the crop is ahead of schedule, at 57% headed. That's compared with a 5 year average of 41%.

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Cattle Futures: Live Cattle:

LIVE CATTLE High

Low

Last Change

Aug '16 114.375 113.250 113.950 +0.075 Oct '16 113.150 111.800 113.050 +0.475 Dec '16 113.950 112.675 113.900 +0.550 Feb '17 113.400 112.450 113.275 +0.100 Apr '17 111.900 111.200 111.700 -0.025 Jun '17 105.375 104.625 105.225 +0.100 Aug '17 104.875 104.000 104.675 +0.100

Feeders:

FEEDER CATTLE High

Low

Last Change

Aug '16 142.850 141.250 142.275 -0.175 Sep '16 141.575 139.950 141.125 +0.100 Oct '16 140.675 139.075 140.250 +0.025

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Nov '16 138.000 136.625 137.350 -0.325 Jan '17 134.500 133.425 133.600 -0.825 Mar '17 133.975 132.750 133.025 -0.800 Apr '17 134.500 133.650 133.650 -1.200 May '17 134.025 133.225 133.225 -1.100

Cattle Comment Cattle prices failed to maintain thier gains today after the market closed mixed. Cattle prices need to see additional cash demand to help prices hold recent gains.

Hogs Futures:

LEAN HOGS High Low

Last Change

Aug '16 74.575 71.600 71.675 -2.925 Oct '16 63.475 60.650 61.050 -2.575 Dec '16 58.450 56.050 56.450 -2.050 Feb '17 62.900 60.650 61.000 -2.100 Apr '17 67.575 65.525 65.575 -1.900

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter May '17 72.375 72.250 71.350 -1.200 Jun '17 76.250 74.625 74.775 -1.475 Jul '17 75.225 74.600 73.975 -1.325 Aug '17 73.250 72.775 72.650 -1.100

Underwater germination possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; study

39 Poor to zero germination of sown seeds is one of the major problems of farmers who practice direct wet seeding during rainy season. Experts at the Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division of PhilRice are

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter working on a study titled Germination under water: Wanted trait for direct wet-seeded rice to solve this problem by identifying breeding lines with high anaerobic germination rate. Anaerobic germination is the ability of the rice seeds to survive and grow under flooded or submerged conditions, or with less oxygen. According to Dr. Norvie Manigbas, 122 breeding lines were tested and submerged under 5 cm water depth. Seedling survival was determined 14 days later by counting the germinated seedling over the number of seeds sown.Out of the 122 entries tested, 27 entries have anaerobic germination resistance. "Among the lines that exhibited resistance were NSCIC Rc152, Rc296, Rc290, Rc276, Rc190, Rc18, and Rc298, the first released variety for direct wet-seeding," Manigbas said.He added that other new breeding lines were also identified and exhibited higher germination rate than Rc298.For ecosystems with erratic rainfall and flooded conditions, Manigbas recommends planting submergence-tolerant varieties such as PSB Rc68 and NSIC Rc194. NSIC Rc194, popularly known as Submarino 1, has an average yield of 2.5 t/ha and matures in 125 days under submerged conditions. He also recommends varieties with less than 105 cm plant height, with lodging resistance, and stagnant flooding tolerance of 50 cm such as NSIC Rc222. "This height is ideal as it will prevent the plants from lodging during floods and typhoons," Manigbas explained. Among the varieties our famers could choose from are the following:

Height

Maturity

Average Yield

PSB Rc82

100 cm

110 days

5.4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 t/ha

PSB Rc18

102 cm

123 days

5.1- 8.1 t/ha

NSIC Rc152

97 cm

109 days TP (transplanted); 102 days DS (direct-seeded)

6-8.7 t/ha TP; 5.8-8 t/ha DS

NSIC Rc222

101 cm

114 days TP; 106 days DS

6.1- 10 t/ha TP; 5.7- 7.9 t/ha DS

NSIC Rc214

103 cm

116 days TP; 110 days DS

6-10.2 t/ha TP; 5.5-9.2 t/ha DS

NSIC Rc160

96 cm

122 days TP; 107 days DS

5.6- 82. t/ha

NSIC Rc238

104 cm

110 days

6.4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10.6 t/ha

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter For fertilizer application, Manigbas said that farmers need to apply less nitrogen and more phosphorus and potassium depending on soil analysis recommendation. These nutrients will help develop and strengthen the root system of the plants, and for grain development.For irrigated areas, Manigbas suggests the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) method. "The AWD will help the plants establish good root system thus preventing them from lodging when water rise is unavoidable," he explained. AWD was proven to be efficient on water use without effect on yield.For more information on rice farming tips during rainy season, farmers may call or text the PhilRice Text Center at 0920 911 1398.

Biomass energy for rice farming

Rice farming is a good source of biomass energy. Engr. Alexis T. Belonio, in a lecture given at PhilRice Los Banos on July 15, said rice husks and straws, found in the rice farming environment have so much potential as energy sources.For an average harvest of 4.5 t/ha, there are around 900 kg of rice husks and 4,500 kg of rice straws. â&#x20AC;&#x2022;At 3,000 kcal/kg of rice husks and 4,000 kcal/kg of rice straws, there are about 20, 700, 000 kcal of energy available per hectare of

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter rice farms. When gasified, it can provide 600 to 1,200 kcal/m3 of gas per kg of rice biomass,â&#x20AC;&#x2013; Belonio explained. Annually, around 2-3 M metric tons of rice husk and 15-17 M metric tons of rice straw are produced in the country.Rice biomass does not only provide energy but also help in the restoration of the soil. It also contributes to carbon sequestration for GHG mitigation.

Biomass technologies Belonio shared that there are many technologies developed using biomass energy to provide farmers alternative ways to improve rice farming operations.Among these technologies are the rice husk conical grate, gasifier stoves, combustors for paddy drying, crude and hydrous bioethanol distillers, and retrofitted spark-ignition engines. The conical grate rice husk stove is a direct combustion device for household cooking and smallscale industries using rice husks as fuel. The typical household-size stove requires 1-2 kg/hr and boils 2 L of water in 14-18 min. Price ranges from P500-2,000 per unit.The rice husk gas stove requires a small fan (either AC or DC) to supply the air required in gasifying rice husks. 1 kg of rice husk can supply heat for boiling 2 L of water in 8-14 min. Price ranges from P2, 000-5,000 per unit.Gasifiers provide clean energy for domestic and cottage industry. Belonio hopes that with the growing demand for energy and declining supply of fossil fuel, research and academic institutions will work together to develop and improve further energy technologies.

USA Rice Millers' Association Welcomes New Members By Michael Klein ARLINGTON, VA -- This month the USA Rice Millers' Association (RMA) welcomed a new Mill Member, Martin Rice Company of Bernie, Missouri, and a new associate member, Liberty, Missouribased Douglas Products.The Martin Rice Company began on the farm and moved into milling more recently. "Our family started farming here in the 1940s on 160 acres and only got into milling in the last 16 years," said Mike Martin, co-owner of the company with his brothers Tim and David, and grandson of the founders. "For a long time we considered ourselves farmers first and millers second, but given our growth over the years, I figured it was time to join the RMA."

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The family farms more than 7,000 acres today and operates the northernmost rice mill in the southern U.S."We are looking forward to learning from others in the industry and sharing our experiences," Martin added. "That's a key benefit of an organization like RMA, in addition to having a united voice on issues of public policy whether they are on trade or nutrition. I'm looking forward to becoming an active member of the organization." Douglas Products is a leading provider of brands and services for production agriculture and structural pest control markets. Commodity solutions the company offers include ProFumeÂŽ and PH3. The company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.RMA is one of the oldest agribusiness organizations in the United States and traces its roots back to 1899

ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha Document will suggest ways to improve farmers' remuneration, reduce wastage at mills and boost exports Nirmalya Behera | Bhubaneswar July 27, 2016 Last Updated at 19:20 IST Lower rice output to push up prices World cereal production to remain elevated in 2016: FAO Basmati rice exports to US might be hit Few eaters of subsidised rice Profitability of basmati rice exporters to remain under pressure in H1FY17

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Industry body Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will prepare a vision

document on rice for Odisha, as it has done for the state of West Bengal.―The vision document will contain all challenges the state‘s farmers, rice mills and exporters are facing nowadays and the solutions for these challenges. It may also provide actual solutions that are achievable,‖ said Madhuparna Bhowmick, additional director of ICC at the India Rice Conclave 2016 here. The document will suggest means for improving the remuneration of farmers for their produce, reduction of wastage at the mills and enhancement of exports. "We are taking technical inputs from the stakeholders. Last year we had prepared a vision document for West Bengal. Now we are planning similar document for Odisha. Preparation of report for Odisha has already started and will be ready within two months. Thereafter, we will submit the document to the Odisha government", she added. After that ICC will prepare a vision document for Andhra Pradesh next year. Odisha produces eight million tonnes of paddy per year, of which 4.5 million tonnes is processed. Three districts - Bargarh, Sambalpur and Kalahandi -- account for 50 per cent of rice production. About 95 per cent of the processed paddy in Odisha is used for par-boiled rice and five per cent is used for raw rice. ―Most of the rice processing in Odisha are in MSME sector. More than 95 rice mills are located in Bargarh district. The state government is now giving more emphasis on establishing rice mill clusters and mega food processing parks. India stands top in Basmati rice export. But for nonbasmati rice to compete with countries like Thailand, USA, Philippines, Vietnam and UK, our R&D (research and development) institutes like CRRI (Central Rice Research Institute ), Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) and CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) should take innovative steps‖, said Yogendra Behera, Odisha MSME minister at the event. It may be noted that Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh are well-positioned to export rice to neighbouring countires like Nepal, Bhutan and other ASEAN nations. As per USDA, India is

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter the second largest rice producing country in the world after China. Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has estimated Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s rice production at 105 million metric tonnes, with an export quantum of 6.7 million metric tonnes.

Tapan Kumar Adhya, professor of bio-tech department of KIIT University, Samarendra Mohanty, head of social science division of IRRI, Philippines, Surendranath Pasupalak, vice chancellor, OUAT and D D Patra, vice chancellor of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal also spoke on the occasion http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/icc-to-prepare-vision-document-onrice-for-odisha-116072701215_1.html

ICAR working on paddy that can withstand high temperatures KV Kurmanath

The heat tunnel set up by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research at the Rice Research Institute to develop climate-change ready paddy

Heat tunnel helping create strain that will be ready for climate change Hyderabad, July 26:

With climate change impacting agriculture, particularly key crops such as wheat and paddy, the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) is in the process of developing varieties that can withstand higher temperatures. Besides impacting productivity significantly, higher temperatures would mean higher levels of nitrogen losses, putting a burden on farmers. How the tunnel works

ICAR has set up a Heat Tunnel at the Indian Institute of Rice Research (formerly Directorate of Rice Research) here to carry out the research.

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―We are working on developing efficient nitrogen use and temperature tolerant rice lines. The tunnel can simulate higher temperatures of up to 5 degrees Celsius,‖ V Ravindrababu, Director of IIRR, told BusinessLine. Behaviour under lens

He said scores of germplasm resources available in the country are being used to develop improved rice varieties that can withstand increasing temperatures. The tunnel system could detect an increase in temperatures up to 5 degrees. The ICAR scientists are studying how the germplasm reacts and how pathogens behave as temperatures go up. ―The first batch of Nitrogen (N) efficient rice lines and hybrids were tested at multiple locations. It confirmed tolerance to this stress. Stability of these lines is in progress,‖ an IIRR scientist said. Much more to do

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter It, however, will take at least 5-6 years before farmers get a climate change-ready variety that can tolerate higher temperatures. Meanwhile, the institute has developed a paddy variety fortified with zinc. ―This would mean a lot for expecting mothers — a healthy level of zinc in the polished rice. It is ready for commercial use,‖ he said http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/icar-working-on-paddy-that-can-withstandhigh-temperatures/article8907358.ece

Arkansas Rice Expo to be held Aug. 10 Jul 26, 2016 at 1:11 PM

The field tours have three stops and will begin with an Arkansas rice breeding update with Xueyan Sha and Ehsan Shakiba, Mary Hightower, director of communications services at the UA Division of Agriculture, said. The second stop will be weed resistance management in rice and soybeans with Jason Norsworthy and Tom Barber. The last stop will be rice irrigation water management with Chris Henry, water management engineer, and Mike Hamilton, extension irrigation education. By Dawn Teer/Stuttgart Daily Leader The annual Arkansas Rice Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Stuttgart's Grand Prairie Center (GPC). This year‘s expo will begin with field tours to the University of Arkansas Rice Research Extension Center. Shuttles will leave the GPC at 8:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. The field tours have three stops and will begin with an Arkansas rice breeding update with Xueyan Sha and Ehsan Shakiba, Mary Hightower, director of communications services at the UA Division of Agriculture, said. The second stop will be weed resistance management in rice and soybeans with Jason Norsworthy and Tom Barber. The last stop will be rice irrigation water management with Chris Henry, water management engineer, and Mike Hamilton, extension irrigation education. Back at the GPC there will be two classrooms providing seminars on including drones on the farm, new technology for in-bin rice drying and storage and factors affecting rice milling yields.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter A walk-in plant disease clinic will be available to help farmers and gardeners diagnose problem plants. Each year the Rice Expo is fun for the entire family and a place where farmers can network with each other as well as with various vendors. The top 10 finalists of the Arkansas Rice Expo Recipe Contest will have their dishes on display and judged. The judges will then narrow the field to five, evaluate the dishes for appearance and interview the finalists about their entries. The top three winners must be present to receive their awards. They will be announced during the expo‘s closing activities. The first place winner‘s recipe will be highlighted in the 2016 Rice Expo Cookbook. According to Dianna Bowen, Lonoke County extension agent and chair of the rice contest committee, ―Special consideration will be given to how healthy and nutrition the dish is.‖ In addition to the Expo, as in years past, there will be a Rice Tabletop Centerpiece Contest. Last year's winner was Carolyn Wynn. Competitors must register in advance. To register, visit www.uaex.edu. This activity will serve to promote the many uses of rice and utilize the talents of Arkansans to create beautiful centerpiece displays to be used on luncheon tables for over 1,000 people that will be attending this event. Open to all including master gardeners, garden club members and general public. Pre-event registration required by Aug. 5. There is a limit to the first 70 registered centerpieces. Competitors may enter up to three centerpieces utilizing rice panicles (Supplied rice panicle could be green and immature – standing up, and/or brown and mature-drooping over.) Rice panicles to be available shortly before event, if needed. Competitors must make their own centerpieces but may contain natural or store bought materials. Centerpieces should be no more than 24-inches tall and no more than 24-inches in diameter from corner to corner. No balloons can be used. Contestants are responsible for removing their arrangements, but they must remain in place until conclusion of luncheon at 1 p.m. and must be removed by 2 p.m. Centerpieces may be constructed outdoors on site, under tent with table supplied or brought premade. Assembly should begin at 8 a.m. and moved to luncheon tables by 9 a.m. Judging begins at 9:15 a.m. Prizes awarded for top three places along with a people‘s choice winner. Prizes will be awarded including rice gift packages. Awards will be presented at 10:45 am. Entries will be numbered for judging with exhibitor card displayed following judging.For more information contact Richard Klerk by calling (870) 347-2556.The GPC is located at 2807 Highway 165 South, in Stuttgart and the event is free and open to the public. http://www.stuttgartdailyleader.com/news/20160726/arkansas-rice-expo-to-be-held-aug-10

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Brian King named chairman of USA Rice Federation for 2016-18 Jul 26, 2016 Delta Farm Press ―Brian is going to make a great chairman,‖ said Dow Brantley. ―He is well versed in U.S. rice industry issues having served on the board of the USA Rice Merchants‘ Association and as current chair of the USA Rice Western Hemisphere Subcommittee.‖

USA Rice Federation CEO Betsy Ward shares a laugh with outgoing USA Rice Chairman Dow Brantley, center, and Brian King, who will serve as the chairman of the organization for 20162018. King has served in a number of roles with USA Rice prior to becoming chairman. Brian King, a rice merchant who works as controller for Erwin-Keith Inc., has been elected to a two-year term as chairman of the USA Rice Federation. He succeeds fellow Arkansan Dow Brantley, rice producer from England, Ark. King, a native of Marked Tree, Ark., has more than 23 years of rice and grain marketing experience and has served in a number of roles with the rice industry, including as a member of the Biotechnology Task Force. He is an alumni of the Rice Leadership Program. Charley Mathews, a California rice farmer and another graduate of the Rice Leadership Development Program, was elected chairman of The Rice Foundation, replacing Todd Burich

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter with ADM Rice Inc. in Tarrytown, N.Y. Both were elected at their organizations‘ annual meetings in Dallas last week. ―Brian is going to make a great chairman,‖ said Brantley. ―He is well versed in U.S. rice industry issues having served on the board of the USA Rice Merchants‘ Association and as current chair of the USA Rice Western Hemisphere Subcommittee.‖ ―Dow Brantley guided us through some challenging times and logged countless miles as an ambassador for our industry,‖ said King. ―Many times he opened his farm and home up to visitors from Canada, Iraq, and most recently let the P.F. Chang's folks come film a commercial at his farm. ―And while he is stepping down as USA Rice Chairman, Dow will continue to serve on the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee providing advice to the government on trade policy matters.‖ ―This is an exciting time for the American rice industry with many challenges and opportunities ahead,‖ said Betsy Ward, president and CEO of USA Rice. ―I look forward to working with Chairman-elect King as we tackle these issues on behalf of the entire U.S. industry.‖ Delta Farm Press Daily

Jim Calhoon, General Manager for Erwin-Keith, Inc. commented, ―Brian has made an immediate impact with Erwin-Keith. His commitment to the industry, work ethic, and initiative will be great assets as he assumes his new leadership role with the USA Rice Federation.‖ Todd Burich also saluted his successor on The Rice Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, which serves as the research and education program arm for the rice industry. ―The breadth of work The Rice Foundation has been responsible for is astounding,‖ said Burich. ―Foundation-funded projects like the ongoing food safety research, a comprehensive analysis of rice consumption in the U.S. diet focusing on health and nutrition benefits, and the initial Ducks Unlimited study that reported a $3.5 billion cost for replacing rice lands with natural wetland habitat have exceeded expectations. ―The Foundation and the industry are in good hands with Charley, and I know he'll continue to identify more projects with far-reaching industry benefits.‖ For more information, visit https://usarice.com/. http://deltafarmpress.com/rice/brian-king-named-chairman-usa-rice-federation-2016-18

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