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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter November 24, 2017

Govt to import 100,000 tons of parboiled rice Iran temporarily removes ban on rice import Govt to buy rice from pvt importers Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open- November 24, 2017 The rise of the branded rice Azerbaijan announces new customs duties for import of wheat, rice and corn AP government is focussing on agriculture, says N chandrababu Naidu Nigeria inching closer to achieving self-sufficiency in rice Caught in mutual haze, Pakistan seeks India’s cooperation to tackle pollution Azerbaijan invites Pakistani businessmen to start production of pharmaceuticals in FTZ Temporary Ban on Rice Imports Removed How a Rice Variety Bred by an Industrious Maharashtra Farmer Was Pirated GMOs as safe as conventional food, beneficial for farmers — scientists Indian Rice Conclave: New technology for milling paddy to save time, money Scientists Genetically Engineer a Form of Gluten-Free Wheat Removing disease-causing proteins from the grain could make it safe for celiacs to consume Record rice harvest seen Cong. slams Kamineni on rice-diabetes link Rice Bran Oil market report 2023 focuses on top companies, research methodology, consumption and opportunities Thai rice exports hit initial 10 million tonne target, more shipments seen

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Pakistan Basmati & Non Basmati Rice Export Analysis in Octber-2017 Pakistan Basmati export in OCTOBER 2017, decreased by 19% by volume compared to OCT 2016.

Basmati export OCT 2017, 25,625 tons OCT 2016, 30,338 tons Pakistan Non Basmati Rice export OCTOBER 2017 Pakistan Non Basmati export in October 2017, decreased by 19% by volume as compared to October 2016. October 17, 279,049 tons October 16, 345,352 tons

Analysis by Chief Editor:Hamlik

Govt to import 100,000 tons of parboiled rice 23.11.2017 | UkrAgroConsult The government has decided to import 100,000 tons of parboiled rice to replenish rice stocks and rein in prices of the staple.During a meeting on Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase gave its consent to importing the rice through an open tender.Emerging from the meeting, Additional Secretary to Cabinet Division Mostafizur Rahman told reporters that six local traders would import 100,000 tons of rice at a cost of Tk427.27 crore according to terms stipulated by the Ministry of Food.

Each ton will cost $442 to $462, he said, adding that the consignment of rice is expected to reach Chittagong and Mongla ports within two months.The six local rice traders are Mahabub Brothers

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Pvt Ltd, Aynul Haque Traders, Pubali Traders Ltd, M/S Sumon Flour Mills, M/S Shely Traders, and Biswas Trading and Construction.The country is currently facing a shortfall of 1.5 million tons of rice as massive amounts of crops were washed away during the recent flooding in different districts.

To refill the stocks and ease the upward pricing pressure, the Food Ministry had taken steps to import 900,000 tonnes of rice, said Food Secretary Md Kaikobad Hossain.The ministry’s data shows that the country’s rice stock hit a five-year low at 193,000 tons in June.The stock on November 14, however, rose to 411,000 tons http://www.blackseagrain.net/novosti/govt-to-import-100-000-tons-of-parboiled-rice

Iran temporarily removes ban on rice import 22.11.2017 | UkrAgroConsult Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade has issued a decree for removing the ban on rice import from Nov. 22.According to the decree, rice import will be free for 7 months.All rice importers must provide needed obligations for clearance of the imported rice before July 22, 2018.The Iranian government bans rice import annually with only a few months of break to support domestic products. The Iranian government implements 26 percent customs duty for rice import.The annual consumption of rice in Iran is three million tons and each Iranian averagely consumes about 38 kilograms of rice per year.It appears that the high output of rice this year has caused confusion among the importers as about 1.8 million tons of rice was imported into the country. This is while the country's total imports of rice over the last two years stood at 1.5 million tons.

According to Iran's Customs Administration, the country imported $995 million worth of rice over the first half of the current year, indicating a surge of 109 percent in value terms. http://www.blackseagrain.net/novosti/iran-temporarily-removes-ban-on-rice-import 4

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Govt to buy rice from pvt importers 12:00 AM, November 23, 2017 / LAST MODIFIED: 03:11 AM, November 23, 2017

Okays open tender for 1 lakh tonnes

Staff Correspondent

Desperate to boost the stock, the government is going to import rice through local traders after an initiative to bring in the staple from Cambodia through state-to-state arrangement has failed recently. The cabinet committee on purchase yesterday approved a proposal for importing 1 lakh tonnes of rice through open tender for Tk 42,250 to Tk 43,725 per tonne.

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According to food ministry documents, local traders will import the rice from India, Thailand, Pakistan and Vietnam and deliver it to 46 government silos across the country in several lots.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter There would be 1,000 to 3,000 tonnes of rice in each lot.

Last month, the same committee had approved another proposal for importing 1 lakh tonnes of the staple which would reach 38 government silos by traders. The price was set at Tk 43,440 to Tk 44,330 per tonne.

Import of another 1 lakh tonnes of rice is in the pipeline and the government has already opened tenders in this regard, show the ministry website.

In August this year, an initiative was taken for the import of 2.5 lakh tonnes of rice from Cambodia. A Reuters report on November 14, however, said Bangladesh cancelled the deal over a delay in shipments.

"We had to terminate the deal as they failed to supply the rice on time," Badrul Hasan, the head of Bangladesh's state grain buyer, told Reuters.

The government is desperately trying to replenish its depleted stock through imports after production was hit by flash floods and fungal attacks.

Despite deals with several rice exporting countries, including Vietnam, India, Thailand and Myanmar, Bangladesh is still battling to increase its reserves, with rice imports set to hit their highest levels in a decade.

The import of rice at both government and private levels have picked up lately. From July 1 to November 14, a total of 17.24 lakh tonnes of rice was imported. Of the quantity, 4.05 lakh tonnes was brought in by the government.

It did not have to import any rice last fiscal year. However, 13.32 lakh tonnes of the staple came through the private sector.

Till now, the cabinet committee has approved proposals for import of around 12 lakh tonnes of rice through state-to-state arrangement and international bidder via open tender.

The government has also decided to import 20 lakh tonnes of food grains -- 15 lakh tonnes of rice and 5 lakh tonnes of wheat -- this fiscal year. This is 11 lakh tonnes more than the government's earlier projected food import volume.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter As the rice production was hampered by the floods and fungal attack, prices skyrocketed and went beyond Tk 50 per kg for coarse rice. The prices, however, have fallen slightly in recent times.

As per a food ministry report, coarse rice was sold at Tk 42 to Tk 44 per kg last week. It was below Tk 35 one year back.

NO MAJOR SHORTFALL OF FOODGRAIN: PM Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday in parliament ruled out any possibility of major shortfall of foodgrain production in the country despite floods causing damage to crops to some extent.

"We're always active to achieve the target of food production," she said reading out a scripted answer.

She said 3.88 crore tonnes of granular foodgrains (rice, wheat and maize) were produced in fiscal 2016-17.

The PM said the government has taken various programmes for the assistance of the affected farmers. She said a Tk 117 crore special agriculture rehabilitation programme has been undertaken for the farmers of the six districts of haor region, who were hit hard by floods, excessive rains and onrush of hilly water.

According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics data, the country's rice production last fiscal year was 9 lakh tonnes less than that of the previous year and on November 14 this year, the total food stock stood at 6.8 lakh metric tonnes, including 4.11 lakh metric tonnes of rice. On the same date last year, the stock was 8 lakh metric tonnes, including five lakh metric tonnes of rice. http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/govt-buy-rice-pvt-importers-1495213

Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open- November 24, 2017 NOVEMBER 24, 2017 / 8:38 AM

Nagpur Foodgrain Prices – APMC/Open Market-November 24 https://in.reuters.com/article/nagpur-foodgrain/nagpur-foodgrain-prices-open-november-24-2017idINL3N1NU2XK

Sunnywood Revolutionizes how Filipinos shop for the staple food

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Nagpur, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Gram and tuar prices reported higher in Nagpur Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) on good demand from local millers amid weak supply from producing regions. Good recovery in Madhya Pradesh gram prices also boosted sentiment, according to sources.

FOODGRAINS & PULSES

GRAM * Gram varieties ruled steady in open market here but demand was poor.

TUAR

* Tuar Karnataka moved down in open market here on lack of demand from local traders amid ample stock in ready position.

* Lakhodi dal reported higher in open market on good buying support from local traders.

* In Akola, Tuar New – 4,000-4,100, Tuar dal (clean) – 5,700-5,800, Udid Mogar (clean) – 8,000-8,500, Moong Mogar (clean) 7,000-7,300, Gram – 4,500-4,650, Gram Super best – 7,300-7,500 8

* Wheat, rice and other foodgrain items moved in a narrow range in

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter scattered deals and settled at last levels in weak trading activity.

Nagpur foodgrains APMC auction/open-market prices in rupees for 100 kg

FOODGRAINS

Available prices

Gram Auction

3,700-4,550

Gram Pink Auction Tuar Auction

n.a.

Udid Auction

2,100-2,600 3,500-4,000

n.a. n.a.

Masoor Auction

3,900-4,200 4,300-4,500

n.a.

Wheat Mill quality Auction

2,600-2,800 1,600-1,696

Gram Super Best Bold Gram Super Best

3,700-4,500

3,500-4,050

Moong Auction

Previous close

1,600-1,705

7,000-8,000 n.a.

Gram Medium Best

7,000-8,000

n.a.

6,500-7,000

6,500-7,000

Gram Dal Medium

n.a.

Gram Mill Quality

4,650-4,750

4,600-4,700

Desi gram Raw

4,950-5,050

4,950-5,050

Gram Kabuli

12,400-13,000

Tuar Fataka Best-New

12,400-13,000

6,100-6,300

Tuar Fataka Medium-New

6,100-6,300

5,800-6,000

Tuar Dal Best Phod-New

5,800-6,000

5,700-5,900

Tuar Dal Medium phod-New Tuar Gavarani New

n.a

5,700-5,900

5,000-5,500

4,100-4,200

5,000-5,500

4,100-4,200

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Tuar Karnataka

4,500-4,800

4,550-4,850

Masoor dal best

5,000-5,200

5,000-5,200

Masoor dal medium Masoor

4,600-4,800 n.a.

4,600-4,800

n.a.

Moong Mogar bold (New)

7,100-7,500

Moong Mogar Medium

6,300-6,700

Moong dal Chilka

5,200-6,000

7,100-7,500 6,300-6,700

5,200-6,000

Moong Mill quality

n.a.

n.a.

Moong Chamki best

7,100-7,500

7,100-7,600

Udid Mogar best (100 INR/KG) (New) 8,500-9,500

8,500-9,500

Udid Mogar Medium (100 INR/KG)

5,800-7,000

Udid Dal Black (100 INR/KG) Batri dal (100 INR/KG) Lakhodi dal (100 INR/kg)

5,800-7,000

5,300-6,400

5,100-5,500

5,100-5,500

2,850-3,000

Watana Dal (100 INR/KG)

2,800-2,900

2,900-3,000

Watana Green Best (100 INR/KG) Wheat 308 (100 INR/KG)

5,300-6,400

3,400-3,800

1,900-2,000

Wheat Mill quality (100 INR/KG) Wheat Filter (100 INR/KG)

2,900-3,000 3,400-3,800

1,900-2,000

1,850-1,950

2,100-2,300

Wheat Lokwan best (100 INR/KG)

1,850-1,950 2,100-2,300

2,200-2,450

2,200-2,400

Wheat Lokwan medium (100 INR/KG) 1,900-2,150 Lokwan Hath Binar (100 INR/KG) MP Sharbati Best (100 INR/KG)

n.a.

n.a.

3,100-3,600

MP Sharbati Medium (100 INR/KG)

1,900-2,100

2,300-2,700

3,100-3,600 2,300-2,700

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Rice BPT best (100 INR/KG)

3,000-3,500

Rice BPT medium (100 INR/KG) Rice Luchai (100 INR/KG)

2,800-2,900

2,200-2,400

Rice Swarna best (100 INR/KG)

3,000-3,500 2,800-2,900

2,200-2,400

2,500-2,600

Rice Swarna medium (100 INR/KG) Rice HMT best (100 INR/KG)

2,500-2,600

2,300-2,400

3,600-4,000

Rice HMT medium (100 INR/KG)

2,300-2,400 3,600-4,000

3,250-3,600

3,250-3,600

Rice Shriram best(100 INR/KG)

4,800-5,100

4,800-5,100

Rice Shriram med (100 INR/KG)

4,400-4,600

4,400-4,600

Rice Basmati best (100 INR/KG)

10,000-14,000

Rice Basmati Medium (100 INR/KG) Rice Chinnor best 100 INR/KG)

Jowar CH-5 (100 INR/KG)

5,000-7,500

5,000-5,500

Rice Chinnor medium (100 INR/KG) Jowar Gavarani (100 INR/KG)

10,000-14,000

5,000-5,500

4,700-5,000

2,000-2,200 1,800-2,000

5,000-7,500

4,700-5,000 2,000-2,100

1,700-2,000

WEATHER (NAGPUR) Maximum temp. 31.3 degree Celsius, minimum temp. 15.2 degree Celsius Rainfall : Nil FORECAST: Partly cloudy sky. Maximum and minimum temperature would be around and 31 and 15degree Celsius respectively.

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

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter The rise of the branded rice By: INQUIRER.net BrandRoom - @inquirerdotnet 06:32 PM November 23, 2017

A quiet revolution has taken place in the supermarket in the last two decades.

Sunnywood Superfoods Corp., a local company, has greatly influenced the way Filipinos buy their rice, a staple food that most of us can’t do without in our regular meals (and even during meriendas!).

Established in September 1997, bannered by its flagship brand Harvester’s, Sunnywood introduced its rice to Filipinos in the supermarkets thru the launch of several varieties of

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter white rice. Filipinos usually buy their rice in the wet markets and the neighbourhood sari-sari stores but Sunnywood has helped change that by riding on the growing acceptance and reach of the supermarkets and malls with its branded rice.

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“Through the years, Filipinos have embraced supermarkets and malls. They are convenient, comfortable, safe and make available almost everything under one roof. In fact, they have become a way of life. It makes good sense to engage the supermarkets,” says Romeo Ong, president of Sunnywood, which is celebrating its 20 years this month.“We are in lockstep with the growth of the supermarkets,” Ong adds. “As they expand, we expand with them to efficiently service the needs of their customers. Meantime, our market grows as a result.”

And why branded rice? “To have a successful brand, you need to earn the trust and confidence of the consumers. We believe we have done that through consistently providing good quality rice over time. That same trust and confidence also define our relationship with our customers – supermarkets, restaurants, etc. – and our suppliers. We treat them with utmost respect.”

A Family Affair A graduate of the De La Salle University in 1976 with degrees in AB Economics and BS Business Administration, Ong has always been drawn to agribusiness. “It’s a confluence of circumstances,” Ong says when asked why his company ventured into rice distribution. “At that time, my wife’s family was already in the rice business. Her support and encouragement was overwhelming. Also, the major supermarket chains in the country were just starting to hit their stride in their expansion. The timing was right.

Everything was lined up. It was not a hard decision to make.”

Sunnywood, a company name chosen because it evokes nature, agriculture and joy, started as a single proprietorship in September 1997 with just 9 items under Harvester’s. It was incorporated in 2007. Two more brands followed in quick succession: Jordan Farms and Farm Boy and with them the product range increased to about 50 SKU’s.

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The Jordan Farms brand supplies healthy (black, red and brown) and specialty (Basmati and glutinous) rice to supermarkets. Farm Boy, on the other hand, is good rice made accessible to all Pinoy families with its lower price range.

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Sunnywood is not involved directly in rice farming, instead it carefully sources its rice from farmers, millers, traders, importers and cooperatives. Over the years, it has actively helped local rice farmers penetrate the market and thereby help improve their economic lot. It is also actively supporting the organic growing of rice.

A sampling of Sunnywood’s popular rice products: ∙ Harvester’s Dinorado is one of the best dinorado rice in the country. It is locally produced, naturally aromatic, especially when cooked, and is deliciously sticky. It is the local alternative to the Japanese rice and is also good for congee, arroz caldo and champorado. ∙ Harvester’s Thai Jasmine is known for its superior all-around taste and texture, and is ideal for most rice dishes and occasions.

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∙ Harvester’s Sinandomeng. One of the most popular items in Harvester’s line-up of rice, this is the everyday, any-occasion rice for the Filipino family.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter ∙ Jordan Farms Black Rice. Among the line-up of healthy, unpolished rice, this naturally grown black rice contains more antioxidants than the other varieties. It is also a good source of fiber, multivitamin B, essential oils, minerals, iron, among others.

Philippine Pride Looking towards the future, Sunnywood aims to further strengthen its hold in the market. “For the local market, we want to make our presence felt all over the Philippines. Right now, we are strong in Luzon and some Vis-Min (Visayas and Mindanao) areas, but our presence needs to be projected into many other areas of the country. We want to have a strong presence nationally,” Ong says.

“We are looking into exporting our products very actively as we go forward. We really like to see our products out there in the other countries. To show the flag, so to speak.

That will be another source of pride for the Philippines. I hope we can do that in the near future,” Ong says.The company has already done “small test marketing” overseas and has received interest from the Middle East, United States, Canada, among other countries.

With the popularity of the internet in the country that spurred online marketing, the company is also planning to take advantage of the convenience offered by the web. Sunnywood aims to make its products available online so that those who cannot go to the supermarket can simply order and have their favourite rice delivered to their doorsteps. “That’s in our wish list,” Ong says. “But our core market will always be the supermarkets. We have a very good relationship with them. It’s a win-win for everyone – the farmers, the suppliers, the distributors, and the consumers. That will stay.”

Sunnywood is building a new office/warehouse to boost its capabilities, improving its processes and further enhancing the quality of its products. “We are always looking to improve the quality of our products as we want to make our rice attain export-quality level for the Harvester’s and Jordan Farms brands.”

Rice, Rice and More Rice “When people ask me what businesses I am into, I say: rice, rice and more rice,” Ong says in jest. “Would I venture into other related business lines? If the opportunity

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter presents itself, I will think about it. But Sunnywood will always be associated with the Filipino’s staple food.

“Do I have anything to add? Yes. I firmly believe that the rice makes the meal. That’s why our slogan from the very beginning has been ‘The secret to a great meal is still great-tasting rice.’ Ultimately, the consumers decide. And knowing that consumers have remained loyal to our brands and have made them their own, nothing beats that feeling. It’s all worth it then.” ADVT http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/279757/the-rise-of-the-branded-rice/

Azerbaijan announces new customs duties for import of wheat, rice and corn The customs duties for import of wheat, rice and corn will be changed from January 1, 2018, said “Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity, Rates of Import and Export Customs Duties” approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. Current customs duty for import of unpeeled rice for sowing makes up 5% of custom value in January, February, March and April, 15% in other months. From January 1, 2018, no customs duty will be applied on these products in the first four months. In other months, the customs duty will make up 5%.

Customs duty for import of unpeeled rice for consumption will be 15% of customs value. Customs duties for import of rye for sowing and consumption make up 5%, import of barley for sowing – 0.50%, barley for consumption – 5%, corn for sowing and consumption – 0.50%. From January 1, 2018, no customs duty will be applied on import of rye and barley for sowing, barley for sowing and consumption. Customs duty for import of rye and barley for consumption will remain at 5%. http://en.apa.az/azerbaijan-economy/finance-news/azerbaijan-announces-new-customs-duties-forimport-of-wheat-rice-and-corn.html

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter AP government is focussing on agriculture, says N chandrababu Naidu DECCAN CHRONICLE. PublishedNov 23, 2017, 7:40 am IST UpdatedNov 23, 2017, 7:40 am IST

Call to develop new varieties, ensure gains.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the India Rice Conclave-2017 in Vijayawada on Wednesday. (Photo: DC) Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that he was ready to implement ideas thrown up from the brainstorming sessions at the India Rice Conclave from the forthcoming Rabi season. He was speaking after inaugurating the conclave that is aimed strengthening rice production and processing for food security.

Mr Naidu has appealed to scientists and agricultural officials to develop different varieties of paddy crops to get more yield and make more profit for the farmer.

Stating that the government had interlinked the Godavari and Krishna rivers, which he called historic, he said the government was concentrating on agriculture so that farmers can benefit.

Agriculture minister Somireddy Chandra-mohan Reddy said the government was trying to provide irrigation to all regions. Dr Rajeev Singh, director general, Indian Chamber of

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Commerce, welcomed the gathering. MP Kesineni Srinivas, Visva Barati university vicechancellor Swapan Kumar Datta, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University vice-chancellor V. Damodar Naidu were present special commissioner of agriculture M. Hari Jawaharlal, special chief secretary, agriculture, B. Rajasekhar and farmers were present.

Bid to boost paddy output: Experts are working on methods to increase paddy yield in areas where it was low, and ways to divert surplus areas to different varieties to get more profit,” said scientist N.D.R.K. Sarma, coordinator for agriculture department. He told this newspaper on the sidelines of the India Rice Conclave that the average yield per hectare was 51.98 bags, and was grown on 23 lakh hectares.

Scientists are studying how to grow associated crops with paddy and how to market them to get more profit for farmers.

Dr Sarma said varieties which have demand in other countries can be produced in AP. But such crops must be limited to areas where there is surplus production.

He has explained that developing a special variety of rice for diabetic people is not necessary.

Instead of making the paddy with less glycol, people can minimise the intake, he said. Dr Sarma said, “We have to identify lands where the production is less. and provide remedies to increase yield.” http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/231117/ap-government-is-focussing-onagriculture-says-n-chandrababu-naidu.html

Nigeria inching closer to achieving self-sufficiency in rice Lai Mohammed ON NOVEMBER 22, 20176:18 PMIN The Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has drastically cut rice importation and moved Nigeria very close to achieving self-sufficiency in rice, a major staple food in the country, in just two years, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, addressing a press conference on the giant stride of the Buhari Administration in rice production …in Abuja on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister – quoting figures from the Thailand Rice Exporters Association – said rice importation from Thailand, which supplies the bulk of the parboiled rice being imported into Nigeria, dropped from 644,131 Metric Tonnes to about 21,000 MT between September 2015 and September 2017. ”We are happy to tell Nigerians of a giant stride made by the Administration in the agriculture sector, specifically rice production: Nigeria is inching closer to achieving self-sufficiency in rice, due to the success recorded by the Administration in the local production of rice,” he said. Alhaji Mohammed said

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter that as a result of the Administration’s success in local production, some investors from Thailand have even shown interest in establishing rice milling plants in Nigeria, a development he said would further boost rice production in Nigeria. ”A few years ago, this (Thai investors establishing rice mills in Nigeria) would not have been possible since Nigeria was not considered a top rice producing country.

Today, Nigeria is one of the largest producers of rice,” he said. The Minister said the increase in rice production across the country did not happen by accident, but was largely due to the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari to support farmers through inputs distribution and loans to boost rice production, and the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative, among others. He said the increased rice production has, in turn, led to the establishment of rice mills, including the 120,000MT WACOT Mill in Kebbi and the 1,000,000MT Dangote Rice Mill. Alhaji Mohammed said with the Administration targetting rice production of 7 million MT by 2018, the country was closer than ever to achieving self-sufficiency in rice, going by the fact that as at 2015, rice demand in the country was 6.3 million MT. He said the increased production was bound to force down the price of locally-produced rice and provide succour to Nigerians.

The press conference was the latest in a series initiated by the Minister of Information and Culture to highlight the achievements of the Buhari Administration. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/nigeria-inching-closer-achieving-self-sufficiency-ricelai-mohammed/

Caught in mutual haze, Pakistan seeks India’s cooperation to tackle pollution

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter . (Staff writer, Al Arabiya EnglishWednesday, 22 November 2017 A leading Pakistani political leader has written to his Indian counterpart to formulate a bilateral policy to eliminate environmental pollution that has recently hit both the countries, a news report has revealed.

According to a Tribune report, Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to the Punjab CM in India to enhance regional cooperation. The letter was written on November 19, requesting Punjab Chief Minister, India Capt. Amarinder Singh, to enter into a regional arrangement to address smog issue and environmental pollution.

ALSO READ: Why this Indian actor wants to see Pakistan before dying “You (Punjab CM, India) are aware that since last year, the people of both Pakistan and India in Punjab have been facing the problem of smog during October and November,” Sharif wrote in the letter.

Indian commuters wear masks as they walk along a road amid heavy smog in New Delhi on November 9, 2017. (AFP) Stubble burning According to him, the main causes of smog range from vehicular and industrial emissions to rice stubble burning. “The phenomenon has now assumed regional proportions and it engulfs the areas from New Delhi to Lahore and beyond. You will agree with me (CM, Punjab Pakistan) that the problem is essentially scientific and economic and cannot be tackled through other means,” he wrote in the letter. “I firmly believe that it is in the interest of the people of both India and Pakistan (Punjabs) to make a collective effort to identify technologies and business methods that may eliminate the need to burn rice-stubble and help control smog formation,” Sharif’s letter said.

“With this in view, I (CMP Pakistan) would like to invite you to enter into a regional cooperation arrangement to deal with smog issue and environmental pollution,” it added.

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By Sara Israfilbayova Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Ali Alizada has invited the members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to set up various facilities, particularly in the pharmaceutical sphere, at Azerbaijan’s Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Baku.

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a message that the pharmaceutical products cannot only be supplied to the Azerbaijani market but also to other countries as there is huge demand for pharmaceutical products in the region, he said.

He also touched upon the possibility of developing business ties among entrepreneurs on the supplies of rice and textiles to Azerbaijan and strawberries, grapes and pomegranates to Pakistan.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Earlier, Pakistani Ambassador to Baku Saeed Khan Mohmand said that several pharmaceutical companies currently eye partnership with Azerbaijan.

He stressed that Pakistan's pharma industry is quite huge and owns modern technologies, further mentioning that Azerbaijan can also import surgical goods and medical instruments from Pakistan.

Pakistan has a very vibrant pharma industry, with about 400 pharmaceutical manufacturing units including those operated by 25 multinationals present in the country. The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Industry meets around 70 percent of the country’s demand of Finished Medicine.

President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on March 17, 2016, on measures to create a Free Trade Zone type special economic area covering the territory of the Baku International Sea Trade Port in the Alat township of Baku’s Garadagh district.

FTZ is expected to bring up to $1 billion just in the first few years. Special tax and customs policy, which will be pursued in the territory of the free trade zone will also stipulate further development and simplification of a number of procedures.

FTZ will be located within the grounds of the new port, covering an area of 100 hectares. Since the new port is being built at the major railway juncture connecting the North-South and the East-West railway lines in Azerbaijan, FTZ will also have rail access. Serving as a multimodal transit logistics hub, the new port and FTZ will become a major consolidation and distribution centre in Central Eurasia that provides a wide range of value added services.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have friendly and warm relations characterized by common views on major global and regional issues.

Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan are constantly on the move. Exchange of visits of Azerbaijan and Pakistani leaders as well as the other high level delegations played a pivotal role in cementing the links between the countries.

The trade turnover between the countries amounted to $7.34 million in January-October 2017.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Temporary Ban on Rice Imports Removed 22.11.2017 | UkrAgroConsult

The temporary ban on rice imports has been lifted from Nov. 22 up until July 22, 2018, as per a directive by the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade issued on Tuesday.Every year and during the rice harvest season, the government bans rice imports in support of local farmers and production. Import tariffs have increased from 22% four years ago to 40% at present for the same reason. Iranians consume 3 million tons of rice a year while domestic production stands at 2.2 million tons. Therefore, there is need for around 800,000 tons of imports every year.“We need imports, but imports that are limited and controlled,” Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati was quoted as saying by Mehr News Agency.More than 1.05 million tons of semi- and wholly-milled rice worth close to $996 million were imported into Iran during the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21-Sept. 22), registering an 84.4% and 108.4% surge in weight and value respectively compared with the corresponding period of last year.

Rice imports accounted for 6% and 4.2% of the volume and value of Iran’s overall imports respectively during the six-month period.Rice importers bypass the ban during the harvest season by receiving the import permit before the ban period.Imports are made mainly from the UAE, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Iraq.The southern Vietnamese city of Can Tho expects to export its first batch of rice to Iran in the last quarter of 2017, deputy director of the city’s Department of Industry and Trade said last month.Huynh Trung Tru also said a company in Iran in August directly dealt with a rice firm in Can Tho to finalize a contract to export to Iran 100,000 tons of rice from now until the end of the year.

According to Tru, if rice shipment to Iran meets favorable conditions, the city hopes that the partner will sign a longer term contract next year.Iran’s state grains buyer Government Trading Corporation has issued an international tender earlier this month to buy 30,000 tons of rice to be sourced from India. The tender closes on Dec. 12. The rice is sought in three consignments of 10,000 tons for shipment in early 2018.

The Agriculture Ministry expects domestic rice production to increase by 10-15% in the current Iranian year (started March 21), because of favorable weather condition and timely distribution of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, machinery and equipment among local farmers.According to the Central and West Asia Rice Center, with around 54% of Central and West Asia’s paddy fields located in Iran, the country accounts for 61% of the regions’ combined rice production.The two northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran are home to a majority of Iran’s paddy fields.A total of 81% and 70% of rice harvest in the two provinces respectively were mechanized in the last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2017). http://www.blackseagrain.net/novosti/temporary-ban-on-rice-imports-removed

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How a Rice Variety Bred by an Industrious Maharashtra Farmer Was Pirated

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A plant-breeder painstakingly selected plants for resowing their seeds, a common good, to arrive at a distinct and stable variety – only to see it wind its way into the hands of a private agent.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Grown over a million acres of farmland, the HMT rice variety – developed by Dadaji Ramaji Khobragade, a small cultivator and self-trained plant breeder – has brought a measure of prosperity to a few hundred thousand farmers in Maharashtra and neighbouring states.

Khobragade, now 78 years old, is from a predominantly Buddhist-Dalit village called Nanded, in Nagbid tehsil of the eastern Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. The temperature there had crossed 40º C in early April this year. His HMT rice, grown here since the late 1980s, is a mildly fragrant fine-grain variety with good cooking quality, and a flavour reminiscent of the traditionally popular Kolam rice.

When the market needed a name, the HMT watches were popular at the time and it was the first thing that came to mind. The consumer preference for HMT rice soon earned it a price twice that of the rice varieties grown earlier by local farmers. HMT was also well-suited to the agroecological conditions in much of the region.

I knew Dadaji and of his claim to fame. But stepping inside his village house, I did not expect to find the walls of the small front room crammed with awards, certificates and photographs of felicitation ceremonies, including one with A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the country’s former president.

When I commented on all the acclaim, Dadaji smiled: “One hundred and three,” he said. “That includes all the felicitations and awards.”

The story of HMT began around 1982, when he noticed that a rice plant in his paddy field was significantly different from the others. The grains in its panicles were more compactly held. He selected its seeds for careful replanting, repeating the process each season for several years until the variety stabilised and manifested its unique traits. By the 1990s, the HMT story was a local legend and farmers’ demand for HMT seeds has peaked to a clamour.

In 1994, an official from the nearby Sindewahi Rice Station, under Punjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth (PKV) Agricultural University at Akola, visited Khobragade and returned with five kg of HMT seeds “for experimentation”, signing a receipt for it. In 1998, PKV released the PKV-HMT rice.

It claimed to have “purified” the earlier variety – but it did not publicly acknowledge that it had sourced the seeds from the original farmer-breeder, which is Khobragade himself.

A token reward In 2004, an article in The Hindu brought a flood of public recognition to Khobragade and his rice-breeding work. The first Richharia Samman award, instituted in the memory of R.H.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Richharia, one of the foremost rice scientists in the world and who had made many contributions to conserving rice diversity, honoured Khobragade for developing HMT and several other rice varieties.

Khobragade also received a number of awards from the governments of Maharashtra as well as India. In 2005, the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) honoured him for developing the HMT paddy variety. It also collected the seeds of HMT, DRK and seven other rice varieties he had developed till then from him, together with the authorisation to register them with the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA) under the PPVFR Act, 2001.

NIF’s application for registering HMT rice was submitted to the PPVFRA on January 16, 2008.

The certificates of registration were granted another four years later, on April 4, 2012. The certificate specifically provides: “exclusive right to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export the variety; and of authorising anyone to do so” (emphasis added). But surprisingly, the registration granted was for ‘Dadaji HMT’ and not simply ‘HMT’, as the variety was widely known. Perhaps this allowed for PKV-HMT, essentially the same as the popular HMT variety bred by Khobragade, to be registered separately.

Some weeks earlier, on February 21, 2012, NIF posted the following message on its website: “Under the Technology Acquisition Fund (TAF), NIF will obtain the rights of technologies from innovators after compensating them … NIF will then disseminate/diffuse them at low cost or no cost for the larger benefit of the society” (emphasis added). It continued, “In this meeting (on 212-2012), 24 farmers from 8 states, who had developed over 39 improved varieties of 15 crops like paddy, wheat, mustard, bean, pigeon pea, cardamom, pepper, etc. participated, and Rs 13,00,000 disbursed to them from the TAF” (sic).

On the same day, NIF had obtained Khobragade’s signature on an electronic stamp paper document, transferring all his rights (including intellectual property rights) under the PPVFRA certification for HMT and DRK paddy to NIF for a combined sum of Rs 1,00,000 (Rs 50,000 for each variety).

HMT rice had already been widely adopted since the 1990s. At the same time, it is unclear what the NIF has accomplished in the last five years to “disseminate/ diffuse (the crop variety) at low/no cost for the larger benefit of society,” as it had claimed it would do. And what was the need to acquire exclusive rights over the variety for such a purpose?

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Rs 50,000 is at best a token and is hardly adequate compensation for acquiring exclusive rights, especially for a variety like HMT, which has a sales turnover of several thousand crore rupees per year. Khobragade believes that his DRK variety has the potential to fare even better.

Subsequently, the NIF had advanced Khobragade a loan of Rs 3 lakh at 12.5 % interest for “production and commercialization” of the HMT/DRK varieties. He repaid Rs 1 lakh. In January 2015, he suffered a cerebral stroke. By a letter dated May 21, 2015, the NIF asked him to repay the balance loan which, along with interest till then, amounted to Rs 2,39,147. Adding to Khobragade’s misfortune, the monsoon rains that year were poor and so were the harvests.

In a severe financial crunch, Khobragade’s son Mitrajit urged the NIF to forego its loan or at least the interest on it. He also requested payment of some returns on the rice varieties bred by his father to meet pressing debts, including medical expenses. In response, the NIF suggested the transfer of HMT seed rights to a private commercial company for repaying the foundation and earning some returns for Khobragade.

Squandering common heritage As for Khobragade’s DRK rice variety, the NIF’s initial application in 2009 (REG/2009/333) for registering it with the PPVFRA categorised it as a “farmers’ variety”. But after Khobragade’s rights were transferred to the NIF, the latter made a fresh/amended application for registering DRK under a new category. This was learnt from a PPVFRA letter to the NIF dated March 4, 2016. It was copied to Khobragade and requested “5 pkts (of DRK rice seeds) of 100 grams each for second year testing”. DRK stands for the name of its breeder: Dadaji Ramaji Khobragade.

But between 2009 and 2016, this variety could have been registered by anyone with the PPVFRA under another name.

The PPVFRA has also failed to inform Khobragade about the fate of the other rice rice varieties submitted on his behalf by the NIF for registration with the authority. These are: 1. Nanded 92 2. Nanded Chinoor 3. Vijay Nanded 4. Dipak Ratna 5. Nanded Hira 6. Kate HMT 7. and DRK-2

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter … all developed by Khobragade before 2005.

This is the sad story of a genuine plant breeder who carefully selected plants for resowing their seeds. And he painstakingly continues the process over several generations to finally arrive at a distinct, uniform and stable variety, only to see it wind its way into the hands of some private company or its agents. More incredible yet is the plot for privatising and pirating the seeds – a common good that represents the collective heritage of several hundred thousand crop varieties, selected and bred by countless generations of farmers before us.

Such privatisation follows the same process of some farmer or organisation registering these (sometimes unwittingly) with the PPVFRA as ‘farmers’ varieties’, claiming that they are “the true breeders” of the concerned variety/varieties and thereby acquiring exclusive rights bestowed by the certificate of registration.

It is estimated that over 700 rice varieties thus registered by the PPVFRA are of indigenous origin. Numerous traditional varieties of other crops have been similarly registered with it. While the PPVFR Act recognises “varieties of common knowledge”, the concerned authorities have not even begun the vital process of registering these as a collective heritage, protected from any IPR claims.

The overriding interest of the PPVFR Authority also seems to be in the opposite direction. With the stroke of a pen – as the PPVFRA’s ‘Registrar of Plant Varieties’ signs a certificate of registration bestowing exclusive rights for a farmer’s crop variety – it is privatised in the form of ‘intellectual property’ for selling to some company. What is also lost in this process is a millennia-old tradition of sharing seeds for free out of simple good will.

Bharat Mansata is a writer and environmental activist involved in ecological regeneration, organic agriculture and the movement for conserving and sharing seeds. https://thewire.in/199106/rice-variety-bred-industrious-maharashtra-farmer-pirated/

beneficial for farmers — scientists Published November 23, 2017 11:55pm

By RIE TAKUMI, GMA News

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Genetically modified food is as safe as traditionally-cultivated and organic food and has additional nutrients to supplement the needs of common Filipino families, according to scientists.

The scientists from the Department of Agriculture (DA), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines (BCP) reassured the public that GMO (Genetically Modified Organisim) food is safe at a forum on Thursday that reaffirmed truths about the controversial subject.

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Dr. Nina Gloriani presents the safety assessment of genetically modified products.

These standards ensure that they are as safe as their conventional counterparts.

Gloriani is the president of the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines & professor at UPM.

As safe as conventional food Dr. Nina Gloriani, BCP president, said genetically modified crops have been proven as safe as their conventional counterparts because screening for the crops is "more rigorous than for other crop production technologies."

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter There are many organizations that have attested to this, including the World Health Organization (WHO), UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and national academies of science across the globe.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), then known as the Bureau of Food and Drugs, determined that the risks from genetically modified foods are no different from traditionally produced foods in a statement on September 5, 2002.

FDA Advisory: 2013-014 later stated that "the focus of evaluation is on the food product and not on the technology used to produce the product" and it supports a "robust science-based evaluation system" for food safety.

The anti-pest characteristics of GMO crops ensure that farmers have no need to dip these crops in fertilizer before shipping to conceal insect damage from traditional farming.

Farmers also do not need to use synthetic growth stimulants nor organic manure laden with viruses that may lead to enteric infections, as they do in organic farming.

"Some of them use organic manure and ang problema dun, yung possibility of enteric infections: e.coli O157, yung nakaka-cause ng diarrhea. Marami na pong nangyayaring ganun sa America," Gloriani said.

On affordability and accessibility, GM crops and products with GM crops in it — including canola oil, corned beef, and 2,000 other common products in the market — are the same as other, traditionally-sourced goods. "'Organic is better, organic is healthier' pero mas mahal and who can afford, in the Philippines? Mas marami ba ang makaka-afford? Ang GM, pareho ang presyo niyan.

It has been deemed safe, so it should be available as is," Gloriani said.

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Gloriani said dozens of organizations, international and national bodies, have deemed GMOs as safe as their conventional counterparts.

Biotech food safety review takes 10 to 14 years; she said this is enough for GMO crops to transition from the lab, greenhouses, fields, & market.

8:21 AM - Nov 23, 2017

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Indian Rice Conclave: New technology for milling paddy to save time, money DECCAN CHRONICLE. PublishedNov 24, 2017, 7:53 am IST UpdatedNov 24, 2017, 7:53 am IST

The Indian Rice Conclave 2017 concluded that a new technology can be adopted to process the Paddy before it reaches the rice mill.

Professors and scientists attend the second day at India Rice conclave-2017 in Vijayawada on Thursday.

Vijayawada: The Indian Rice Conclave 2017 concluded that a new technology can be adopted to process the Paddy before it reaches the rice mill. As of now, farmers keep rice for 3 to 4 months to get ready for milling. Dr Meera from Mysore, who participated in the conclave, proposed a technology that can render the rice ready for milling immediately. The Special Chief Secretary of Agri-culture Mr Rajasekhar agreed to adopt the new technology on trail basis after getting approval from the Chief Minister.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter The conclave decided to bring the paddy variety, which will have more nutrition values. As the rice consumption is more, if the nutrient valued rice can be give to people, they can have good nutrient values. The conclave discussed this and decided to start the process by getting approval from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

The second day of the conclave focussed mainly on marketing and value additions of the paddy.

The varieties, which have good market abroad can be encouraged and the associated paddy products also to be gear up in the coming future.

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Scientists Genetically Engineer a Form of Gluten-Free Wheat Removing disease-causing proteins from the grain could make it safe for celiacs to consume Yasemin Saplakoglu on November 23, 2017are

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A freshly baked roll is as delightful as a soft, fluffy cloud on a summer’s day. What gives bread much of its appealing texture is gluten, a group of proteins found in

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter wheat, rye and barley. But in people with a serious autoimmune disorder called celiac disease, gluten damages the small intestine. Many others may have milder gluten intolerance and avoid foods that contain it.

Most gluten-free bread is made from alternative flours such as rice or potato, so it tastes and feels different from wheat bread. Now, however, researchers say that they have found a way to genetically engineer wheat that contains far less of the most troublesome type of gluten—but still has other proteins that give bread its characteristic taste and springiness.

Genetically modified crops are the subject of fierce debate around the world; some countries, including France and Germany, outlaw their cultivation. The biggest concern involves the practice of inserting DNA from one species into another, says Francisco Barro, a plant biotechnologist at the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture in Spain. To avoid this genetic crossover, Barro and his colleagues used the gene-editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 to cut selected genes from a wheat genome.

Their study zeroed in on alpha-gliadins, gluten proteins believed to be wheat’s major troublemakers in the immune system. The researchers designed bits of genetic material that directed the scissorlike Cas9 protein to cut out 35 of the 45 alpha-gliadin genes. When the modified wheat was tested in a petri dish, it produced an 85 percent weaker immune response, the team reported online in September in Plant Biotechnology Journal.

Wendy Harwood, a crop geneticist at the John Innes Center in England, who was not part of the study, notes that the engineered wheat has a ways to go before it can be turned into anything marketable. “I don’t think it’s the end of the story,” she says.

“This is just a really important step in maybe producing something that is going to be incredibly useful.” To develop a completely safe strain of wheat for celiac patients, the researchers may need to target more of the gluten genes. Barro says his team is working on that. http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/241117/indian-rice-conclave-new-technology-for-millingpaddy-to-save-time-money.html

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter Aided by constant rains as with the intensified campaign on using better seed varieties, the country is projected to see a record rice harvest of about 19.4 million metric tons for 2017, according to Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol.The record harvest means the Philippines will need just 600,000 metric tons more to reach its self-sufficiency target of 20-million metric tons per year.

Until recently, the country imported about 1.8-million metric tons of rice.The shortage fell to 500,000 metric tons of late, with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) noting rice production has grown by 14.7 percent in the third quarter of this year.

Reports from Department of Agriculture (DA) regional offices indicate the fourth quarter harvest might fare even better given how typhoons have been bringing in much needed rains, doubling the usual crop yield.

Pinol said the rice sector’s improved performance is also attributed to local farmer’s increased willingness to adapt to modern technology, including the use of hybrid seeds as developed by private agricultural companies in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).

According to a report, Nueva Ecija rice farmers using hybrid seeds posted harvests of 10-metric tons, higher than the national average of 4.38-metric tons per hectare per harvest.

Currently, though, only 360,000 out of a possible 4.9-million hectares are planted with hybrid seeds.

The DA has since set a target of one million hectares to be planted with hybrid seeds by 2020 with a modest production goal of six metric tons per hectare.

This is expected to result in an additional annual production of four million metric tons per harvest per year. http://tempo.com.ph/2017/11/24/record-rice-harvest-seen/

Cong. slams Kamineni on rice-diabetes link VIJAYAWADA, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 00:00 IST It’s a “multi-factorial” disease, it says The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Doctors’ Cell condemned the statement made by Health Minister Kamineni Srinivas in the Assembly that consumption of rice was the primary cause for the rise in the incidence of diabetes in the State.

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter PCC Doctors’ Cell co-chairman A.N. Radhakrishna in statement here on Thursday said rice had been the staple diet of the South Indians for centuries. Diabetes was “multi-factorial” disease and could not be attributed merely to the consumption of rice.

In fact, research showed that the two varieties of rice popular in the State — Swarna and Masuri — had lower glycemic Index (GI) when compared to Basmati popular in North India.

Quoting a study conducted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), it said the GI (measure of a food item’s ability to increase the blood sugar levels after eating) of Swarna and Masuri rice varieties was below 55 compared to Basmati’s more than 60.

Dr. Radhakrishna said the IRRI study compared the GI of 233 varieties of rice. The GI of Basmati ranged between 68 and 74 and all other Indian varieties it was below 60. The statement of the Minister would send a wrong message that would impact the farmers of the State adversely, he said. Dr. Radhakrishna said the government did not show the enthusiasm it had in “grabbing” the land of the farmers in giving the right information about the crop produced by them. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/cong-slams-kamineni-on-ricediabetes-link/article20745749.ece

Rice Bran Oil market report 2023 focuses on top companies, research methodology, consumption and opportunities 23 NOVEMBER 2017 BY REPORTS MONITOR Rice Bran Oil Market Description: Reports Monitor Publish a New Market Research Report on – “Global and Asia Rice Bran Oil Market Status and Future Forecast 2013-2023”.

This report offers an overview of the market trends, drivers, and barriers with respect to the Rice Bran Oil market. It also provides a detailed overview of the market of different regions across Global, Europe, China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia and Others. The report categorizes Rice Bran Oil market by Integration, By Service, and application.

The report focuses on worldwide major leading industry players with information such as company profiles, applications and specification, capacity, production, price, cost, revenue and

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By Region Global (Asia, Europe, America etc.)

Asia (China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Western Asia, Others) Key Companies Ricela, Kamal, BCL, SVROil, Vaighai, A.P. Refinery, 3F Industries, Sethia Oils, Jain Group of Industries, Shivangi Oils, Balgopal Food Products, King Rice Oil Group, CEO Agrifood Limited, Kasisuri, Surin Bran Oil, Agrotech International, Tsuno Rice Fine Chemicals, Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical, Wilmar International, Wanyuan Food & Oil, Jinrun, Shanxin, Jinwang Rice Bran Oil Market by Type Extraction Squeezing Rice Bran Oil Market by Application Cosmetic Industry Make an Enquiry of Rice Bran Oil market report@https://www.reportsmonitor.com/makeenquiry/?post=431777 Table of Contents Part 1 Market Overview 1.1 Market Definition 1.2 Market Development 1.3 Type

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Daily Global, Regional and Local Rice E-Newsletter 1.4 Application 1.5 Region Part 2 Global Market Status and Future Forecast 2.1 Global Market by Region 2.2 Global Market by Company 2.3 Global Market by Type 2.4 Global Market by Application 2.5 Global Market Forecast Part 3 Asia Market Status and Future Forecast 3.1 Asia Market by Region 3.2 Asia Market by Company 3.3 Asia Market by Type 3.4 Asia Market by Application 3.5 Asia Market Forecast Continued‌ Key Content of Chapters (Including and can be customized) Part 1: Market Overview, Development, and Segment by Type, Application & Region Part 2: Global Market by company, Type, Application & Region Part 3: Asia Market by company, Type, Application & Region Part 4-10: Key Regions of Asia Market by Type, Application Part 11: Company information, Sales, Cost, Margin etc.

Part 12: Conclusion Complete Source of Rice Bran Oil Market Research Report @ https://www.reportsmonitor.com/global-and-asia-rice-bran-oil-market-status-and-future-forecast2013-2023/

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Thailand's rice exports have topped 10 million tonnes this year, in line with an initial government target, but the commerce minister said on Thursday shipments are expected to rise further when a deal to sell to Bangladesh is finalised. [BANGKOK] Thailand's rice exports have topped 10 million tonnes this year, in line with an initial government target, but the commerce minister said on Thursday shipments are expected to rise further when a deal to sell to Bangladesh is finalised.

The world's second-biggest rice supplier after India has exported 10.2 million tonnes of rice so far this year, worth 150 billion baht (S$6.1 billion), according to data from the Thai customs department. Thailand had initially targeted rice exports of 10 million tonnes for this year, but the government said in August it could ship out as much as 11 million tonnes. A government-togovernment deal to sell 150,000 tonnes of 5-per cent parboiled rice to Bangladesh is close to being finalised and shipping is expected to start next month, said Commerce minister Apiradi Tantraporn. "The big purchase volume from Bangladesh...will have a positive impact on Thai rice prices and help boost Thailand's 2017 exports to exceed the 10-million-tonne target," Mr Apiradi told reporters. http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/energy-commodities/thai-rice-exports-hit-initial-10-milliontonne-target-more-shipments-seen

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