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    Vol 7,Issue IV

    April 21 ,201

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    Editorial Board 

    Chief Editor

    Hamlik

    Managing Editor

    Abdul Sattar Shah

    Rahmat Ullah

    Rozeen Shaukat

    English Editor

    Maryam Editor

    Legal Advisor

    Advocate Zaheer Minhas

    Editorial Associates Admiral (R) Hamid Khalid

    Javed Islam Agha

    Ch.Hamid Malhi

    Dr.Akhtar Hussain

    Dr.Fayyaz Ahmad Siddiqu

    Dr.Abdul Rasheed (UAF)

    Islam Akhtar Khan

    Editorial Advisory Board

    Dr.Malik Mohammad Has

    Assistant Professor, Gomal

    University DIK

    Dr.Hasina GulAssistant Director, Agriculture KPK

    Dr.Hidayat UllahAssistant Professor, Universit

    Swabi

    Dr.Abdul BasirAssistant Professor, Universi

    Swabi

    Zahid Mehmood

    PSO,NIFA Peshawar

    Falak Naz ShahHead Food Science & Techno

    ART, Peshawar

    oday Rice News Headlines... 

    Rice exporters pin high hopes on Iran visit starting today

    HUGE TRADE POTENTIAL EXISTS BETWEEN MAURITIUS,

    PAKISTAN: DR AMEENAH

    Chhattisgarh HC reserves decision on petition demanding fresh

    inquiry into PDS scam

    Wheat, rice basmati up on increased offtake, tight stocks

    China's decision to end corn floor price shakes grain, feed market

    04/21/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report

    Rice Now Kosher for Passover

    Asia-Pacific Analysis: How to outsmart El Niño

     Nigeria: Demand for Local Rice Increases as Cost of Import Goes

    High Rice field mosquitoes not Zika virus vectors

    Veggie break-down: ―The Vegetable Butcher,‖ cookbook demystifies

    50 varieties of produce

    TABLE-THAI-VIETNAMESE 5 PCT GRADE RICE PRICES -

    APRIL 21

    Missouri Farmers See Quick Start to Planting

    Planting rice next season may be delayed, says NIA

    Rabi paddy procurement to begin from May 1; target 10.29L tonne

    Zoned first crop rice planting set at 55.8 million rai Govt procures 4% more paddy despite drought

    Demand for Local Rice Increases as Cost of Import Goes High

    News Detail...

    Rice exporters pin high hopes on Iran visittarting today pril 22, 2016alman Abduhu

    AHORE - A 22-member delegation of Rice Exporters Association of PakistanREAP) is leaving for five-day visit to Iran on Friday (today) to explore trade &vestment opportunities in general and and enhance rice export to Iran in

    articular.The delegation, led by REAP chairman Shafique Ch, will visit Tehran asell as the city of Mashhad where it will have meetings with Tehran Chamber ofommerce, Industries and Mines and Mashhad Chamber of Commerce anddustry.The deliberations are aimed at increasing bilateral trade and investment

    etween the two friendly countries 

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    .He said the REAP would discuss the issues related to the resumption of rice exports, which

    nosedived after sanctions, from Pakistan, implementation of currency swap agreement and the

    condition of good manufacturing practices (GMP) certification with Iranian authorities

    .These dialogues between the leading businessmen and industrialists are meant to inspire theIranian importers as well as investors to explore the healthy business opportunities in Pakistan,

    and foster new profitable ventures.The REAP members will invite the Iranians to visit Pakistan,

    where Association could arrange fruitful B2B meetings with progressive business groups, to seek

    fresh collaborative ventures.The Pakistan exporters’ team will also hold meetings with

    Government Trading Corporation (GTC) of Iran, besides meeting with Health Ministry to raise

    the issue of GMP certification for Pakistani rice exporters, which presently has become a major

    hurdle in the way of rice export to Iran.The Iranian health ministry has set health standards for

    the rice import and only those who are registered under its GMP certification programme can

    export rice to the country.The Iranian authorities have so far registered only 15 Pakistani

    companies, whose consignments meet their specific health standards, he added.

    REAP chairman Shafique Ch, talking to The Nation, said that Pakistan team will also convince

    the GTC to announce tenders for super basmati and long grain 386 rice so that REAP members

    could avail the facility to book export orders for Iran.With a view to enhance liaison between the

     businessmen of two countries, the REAP members’ group will hold B2B meetings with Rice

    Importers Association of Iran.The REAP chairman will also call on the Pakistan commercial

    counsel in Mashhad.REAP chairman hoped that visit of the delegation will not only bringPakistani and Iranian businessmen closer but would also open doors for boosting the rice export

    to Iran which is going to be a great market for Pakistan.

    ―I hope that the country would regain its share in the Iranian market, which can become the good

    destination for their basmati exports.Iran is one of the largest rice importers and purchases world

    rice worth $2 billion every year.However, Pakistan’s rice accounts for nearly an eight percent of

    Iran’s market. 

    http://nation.com.pk/business/22-Apr-2016/rice-exporters-pin-high-hopes-on-iran-visit-starting-today 

    HUGE TRADE POTENTIAL EXISTS BETWEEN MAURITIUS,PAKISTAN: DR AMEENAH

    Mauritius President says her country is the gateway to African region.

    08:01 AM, 21 Apr, 2016

    http://nation.com.pk/business/22-Apr-2016/rice-exporters-pin-high-hopes-on-iran-visit-starting-todayhttp://nation.com.pk/business/22-Apr-2016/rice-exporters-pin-high-hopes-on-iran-visit-starting-todayhttp://nation.com.pk/business/22-Apr-2016/rice-exporters-pin-high-hopes-on-iran-visit-starting-today

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    KARACHI: There is a big potential for bilateral trade and investment including joint ventures between Pakistan and Mauritius.This was stated by President of Republic of Mauritius, Dr BibiAmeenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim in meetings with representatives of different trade bodies inKarachi. In meeting with representatives of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), the Mauritius President said textile is

    one of the major sectors for joint venture and Pakistan is producing very high quality fabrics.

    The President of Mauritius said her country is the gateway to African region. She said Pakistancould get a good share of these markets along with catering to big demand for Pakistani productslike citrus, rice, surgical and textile products. In return, she said, Mauritius wanted its access toCentral Asian markets through Pakistan.

    She said it was agreed by the both sides that Pakistan would organise Single Country exhibitionin Mauritius from August 14 to 21, this year.

    The President of the Republic of Mauritius has now left for home after a four-day visit toPakistan.

    Adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister, Sharmila Farooqui, saw her off at the Karachi Airport.

    http://www.radio.gov.pk/21-Apr-2016/huge-trade-potential-exists-between-mauritius-pakistan-dr-

    ameenah

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    Chhattisgarh HC reserves decision on petition demanding

    fresh inquiry into PDS scam

    Arjun Chouhan | Apr 21, 2016, 10.31 PM IST 

    BILASPUR: Chhattisgarh high court on Thuraday reserved its decision on a petition filed before it

    demanding a fresh inquiry into PDS (public distribution system) scam. The petition was filed on behalf of

    the then managing director of the corporation Anil Tuteja, who is also one of the accused in the scam.

    Demanding an inquiry afresh into the matter Tuteja contended in his petition that the inquiry conducted

     by the ACB (anti corruption bureau) was faulty.

    Tuteja's petition was filed before thee single bench of Justice Sanjay K Agarwal. The petitioner alleged

    that the sole charge slapped by ACB in the matter has been that losses of crores of rupees to the state

    government were incurred by procuring substandard rice from the rice millers and bribes was accepted by

    compromising the quality of food grans so procured. Contrary to the said charges, it has been established

    through a reply by the state government given in the state assembly in this regard that the rice procured

    from rice millers was not of substandard quality. Similarly, the ACB had charged that heavy losses were

    incurred in transportation of rice so procured, whereas the state government has stated in this regard that

    no such losses have been incurred.

    The petitioner also contended that with regard to complaints in connection with substandard rice procured

    during his tenure and star questions raised in the state assembly, replies to the same were given on March

    18, 2016. It was clearly mentioned in those replies that no complaints were received with regard to

     procurement of substandard rice from rice millers or grains distributed under PDS scheme during the

    years 2013-14 and 2014-15.The petitioner further contended that it was due to his efforts the state

    government had earned rice worth Rs 2000 crore, which was stuck with rice millers.The petitioner further

    said that he was not challenging any orders, but was simply urging the court to issue fresh directiveskeeping in view the faulty investigations by ACB with regard to the case and a fresh charge sheet should

     be filed before a special judge under the provisions of ACB Act.Besides ACB, thee petitioner has also

    made general administration department and secretary food department as respondents in this

    connection.Hearing the petitioner's council and the council of the state government on Thursday, Justice

    Agrawal reserved his order into the matter. 

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    Wheat, rice basmati up on increased offtake, tight stocks

    PTI | Apr 21, 2016, 02.27 PM IST 

     New Delhi, Apr 21 () Wheat traded higher by Rs 10 per quintal at the wholesale grains market

    today due to increased offtake by flour mills.Rice basmati also hardened on pick up in stockists

     buying against restricted supplies from producing regions.Traders said increased offtake by flour

    mills to meet rising demand led to the rise in wheat prices.In the national capital, wheat dara (for

    mills) gained another Rs 10 to Rs 1,635-1,640 per quintal. Atta chakki delivery followed suit and

    traded higher by a similar margin to Rs 1,640-1,645 per 90 kg.Atta flour mills, maida and sooji

    were also seen in some demand and settled higher at Rs 860-870, Rs 950-970 and Rs 1,030-

    1,040 from previous levels of Rs 850-860, Rs 930-940 and Rs 1,010-1,025 per 50 kg,

    respectively.Rice basmati common and Pusa-1121 variety too ended higher at Rs 6,000-6,100

    and Rs 4,800-5,800 against last close of Rs 5,900-6,000 and Rs 4,650-5,700 per quintal,

    respectively.

    Following are today's quotations (in Rs per quintal):

    Wheat MP (desi) Rs 1,850-2,100, Wheat dara (for mills) Rs 1,635-1,640, Chakki atta

    (delivery) Rs 1,640-1,645, Atta Rajdhani (10 kg) Rs 230, Shakti Bhog (10 kg) Rs 230,

    Roller flour mill Rs 860-870 (50 kg), Maida Rs 950-970 (50 kg) and Sooji Rs 1,030-1,040 (50 kg).

    Basmati rice (Lal Quila) Rs 10,700, Shri Lal Mahal Rs 11,300, Super Basmati Rice Rs

    9,700, Basmati common new Rs 6,000-6,100, Rice Pusa (1121) Rs 4,800-5,800,

    Permal raw Rs 1,900-1,950, Permal wand Rs 2,075-2,125, Sela Rs 2,400-2,500 and

    Rice IR-8 Rs 1,775-1,800, Bajra Rs 1,615-1,620, Jowar yellow Rs 1,800-1,900, white

    Rs 3,400-3,500, Maize Rs 1,370-1,380, Barley Rs 1,500-1,505. SUN KPS SRK MR

    (This story has not been edited by timesofindia.com and is auto –  generated from a syndicated feed we subscribe to.)

    China's decision to end corn floor price shakes grain, feedmarket

    4/21/2016 - by World Grain Staff  

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    WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.  —  Liu Xiannan, director of the Economy and Trade Office of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced March 28 that thetemporary reserve policy in China’s Northeastern provinces and Inner Mongolia will be replaced by a new mechanism of ―marketized purchases.‖ Unspecified new subsidies will be created tohelp support corn farmers. This surprise announcement came after planting started and leavesgrowers and traders guessing on what will happen next, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s(USDA) Foreign Agricultural Services said in an April 8 report.

    The Chinese government has now abandoned price support policies for all commodities exceptwheat and rice. The Chinese government said it will retain and ―improve‖ support price policiesfor wheat and rice, but these grains face the same challenges as corn. Mounting surpluses, pressure from cheaper imports, and concerns about lagging productivity and environmentaldeterioration are forcing China to overhaul the agricultural subsidy model that developed overthe past decade.Market year 2016-17 corn production is forecast at 218 million tonnes based onaverage yields and 3% decline in acreage.

    The corn planting season has already begun. According to contacts in northeast China, mostfarmers have already made planting decisions and cannot easily change plans based on thecancellation of the temporary reserve program. Market year 2016-17 corn consumption isforecast at 225 million tonnes, up 7 million tonnes as lower corn prices and subsidies to corn processors boost feed and industrial demand. Market year 2016-17 corn imports are forecast at 1million tonnes, 1.5 million tonnes lower than market year 2015-16, as falling corn prices willmake imports less attractive.

    Market year 2016-17 wheat production is forecast to increase slightly to 130.5 million tonnes onslightly higher acreage and average yields as attractive prices encourage production. Wheat totalconsumption in market year 2016-17 is forecast to decrease to 110.5 million tonnes due to falling

    feed wheat usage and weak demand for food and industrial use. Market year 2016-17 wheatimports are forecast at 3.2 million tonnes, up 200,000 tonnes from market year 2015-16 onhigher demand for premium quality wheat for making high and low gluten flour.Market year2016-17 rough rice production is forecast to remain flat at 208.3 million tonnes. Market year2016-17 rice consumption is forecast at 147.4 million tonnes, down 600,000 tonnes as Chineseconsumers are eating more meat and dairy and eating less rice, wheat and other staple grain.Higher rice prices have also hurt industrial and feed demand. Rice imports are forecast to remainstable in market year 2016-17. Domestic rice prices continue to stay far above international prices due to China’s floor price, sustaining demand for imported (and smuggled) rice. 

    Imports of barley, sorghum and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) for feed increased

    rapidly after 2012 as a result of high domestic corn prices. This trend is reversing now that corn prices are falling. Market year 2016-17 sorghum and barley imports are forecast to fall to 5million tonnes and 6 million tonnes respectively as falling corn prices reduces demand forimported feed ingredients. Estimated market year 2015-16 sorghum and barley imports are alsolowered to 6 million tonnes and 6.9 million tonnes respectively as traders are already respondingto falling corn prices by reducing imports.

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    04/21/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report

    Rice

    High Low

    Long Grain Cash Bids - - - - - -

    Long Grain New Crop - - - - - -

    Futures:ROUGH RICE 

    High  Low  Last  Change 

    May '16 1077.0 1059.5 1066.5 +1.5 

    Jul '16  1104.0 1086.0 1092.5 +0.5 

    Sep '16  1116.5 1108.5 1110.5 +3.0 

    Nov '16 1122.0 1117.5 1120.5 +1.5 

    Jan '17  1136.0 -1.5 

    Mar '17  1149.0 -7.0 

    May '17  1151.5 -7.0 

    Rice Comment

    Rice futures were mostly higher on carryover strength from other commodities and from weakness in the

    dollar. A decent export total also gave the market a boost. USDA says 121,300 metric tons for delivery

    this marketing year. Of course, 90,000 of that was the previously reported sale to Iraq. The market will be

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    watching crop progress closely. If farmers plant what they reported to USDA in the survey, the large crop

    will limit the upside potential. Currently, USDA says 48% of the crop in the ground and 19% emerged. In

    Arkansas, the totals are 55% planted and 11% emerged. Demand is also a key factor. May has completed

    a 38% retracement and now has an upside objective of $10.83. 

    Rice Now Kosher for Passover

    By Michael Klein 

    ARLINGTON, VA -- Kosher dietary laws are pretty strict, dictating what observant Jews are allowed to

    eat and what they are not, and they get even stricter during Passover, the annual weeklong Jewish holiday

    that commemorates the Jews' flight from Egypt and features two ceremonial feasts, or "seders." (By the

    way, one of the most famous Passover seders of all time is also known as the Last Supper.) 

    During Passover, Jews are not allowed to eat anything leavened (risen). That's likely bread, but isextended to anything made with wheat, barley, oats, rye, or spelt.

    In the 1200s, rabbis in France added rice, millet, and legumes to the list of Passover "no-nos" largely

     because they felt cross contamination was possible, even likely, given milling technology at thetime. The ruling stuck - but only with Jews of European descent, known as "Ashkenazi." Jews of MiddleEastern or African descent, known as "Sephardic," never banned rice during Passover.

    Which made for some interesting, if tense, Passover seders when both wings of the faith were present. Somuch so that several years ago, rice was cleared for Passover use in Israel where Sephardic andAshkenazi live side by side and often marry.

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    But now, after some 800 years, the Conservative Jewish movement has said, "enough" for Jewseverywhere else. Citing today's milling, packaging, and food standards practices, along with an effort tounite these two wings of the Jewish faith, rice can now be considered Kosher for Passover for everyone.

    "I'm Ashkenazi and would never have dreamt of having rice on Passover, but my husband is Sephardic

    and he grew up with rice during the holiday," said Ilisa St. Pierre, a Conservative Jew in Washington, DC,who took to Facebook to discuss the issue. "I'd usually let him have his rice and I wouldn't partake, but Iguess now I can. It will take some getting used to, but I'm willing to try it, since I do love rice."

    This year Passover will be observed from April 22 through April 30.

    Asia-Pacific Analysis: How to outsmart El Niño

    A

    global food crisis now looms because of El Niño and climate change, and the threat needs to be addressed before it

    is too late.

    ―The current El Niño has caused lower harvests and irregular planting in several rice-producing

    countries.‖ 

    By Samarendu Mohanty, IRRI

    While oceanic and atmospheric indicators suggest that the 2015-2016 El Niño has peaked and conditions

    are expected to return to normal by the end of second quarter of 2016, the year-long warm weather

     phenomenon has already affected rice production in the Asia-Pacific.

    The rice-eating half of the world’s 7.4 billion people may soon see a repeat of the 2007-2008 rice price

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    crisis when the price of the staple shot up during the El Niño event in those two years, warns Samarendu

    Mohanty, a social scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).

    ―The current El Niño has caused lower harvests and irregular   planting in several rice-producing countries.

    Combined with lower stocks in some key countries, this shows emerging patterns in regional and global

    grain supply that threaten a repeat of the rice price crisis in 2007-2008,‖ Mohanty, head of IRRI’s social

    sciences division, tells SciDev.Net .

    The drought now hitting the region could cut rice stocks among the world's top exporters to levels not

    seen since 2008, and fuel a price crisis like what happened in 2007-2008.

    "If we have a bad monsoon at the tail-end of El Niño, with drought still persisting in many parts of Asia,

    the risk significantly increases in terms of price response,‖ Mohanty explains. 

    Rice stocks of top rice exporters —  India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan and the United States —  are likely

    to drop drastically by the second half of 2016, from a peak of nearly 41 million tonnes in 2013, which

    could result in panic buying.

    Mohanty urges that joint action is needed among countries, especially the ASEAN+3 and India, in

    recognition of shared responsibility as well as shared investments and a regional trade outlook. The

    ASEAN+3 includes the ten ASEAN member countries plus China, Japan and South Korea.

    For the long term, he suggests that the ASEAN+3 and India invest in the ASEAN Rice Breeding Initiative

    (ARBI) and the Agriculture Innovations and R&D Fund (AIRDF).

    ARBI is a region-wide programme of scientific work and capacity-building that will enable the entire

    region to "build a new generation of ASEAN rice scientists".

    Drought in South America 

    Meanwhile, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reports that the warm weather

     phenomenon has also brought drought to Central America, seriously affecting agricultural and livestock

     production and threatening the food security of 2.5 million people. [1]

    IFPRI estimates that El Salvador has lost 64 per cent of maize area planted and 82 per cent of bean area.

    In Honduras, the estimated loss is 94 per cent of maize area and 97 per cent of the bean area. In

    Guatemala, the estimated losses were between 75 and 100 per cent of the first harvest for subsistence

    farmers in the eastern and western part of the dry corridor.

    The dry corridor spans the lowlands of the Pacific coastal area and most of the central region of El

    Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guanacaste in Costa Rica and Panama’s Arco Seco area. 

    El Niño also has caused a drop in crop production in southern Africa, according to FAO (the UN Food

    and Agriculture Organization). Reduced agricultural output this year on top of last year's disappointing

    season could affect the food security situation in 2016, FAO warns. [2]

    The season for planting maize in southern Africa has already experienced delays, while crops already

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    sown may wither due to inadequate rains and higher temperatures.

    FAO had warned earlier that the current El Niño would be strong —  and it now appears to be the

    strongest episode in 18 years. It was forecast to peak at the start of 2016, before the usual harvest time for

    farmers in southern Africa.

    To address the problems posed by the warm weather phenomenon, FAO has been promoting climate-

    smart agriculture. This includes promoting appropriate crops and livestock.

    Government and private interventions include support to farmers by providing drought tolerant crops,

    seeds and livestock feed and carrying out vaccinations. Other interventions include longer-term help to

    vulnerable groups, including the rehabilitation of irrigation systems and improving farmers' access to

    rural finance, FAO says.

    Innovative interventions in southern Africa in recent years have included non-conditional cash transfers

    and vouchers and adoption of climate-smart technologies for both livestock and crop production systems,

    FAO adds.

    What next? 

    Climatologists are still debating whether this is the biggest El Niño on record. But they are in accord that

    three ―super El Niños‖ have wreaked havoc to food crops in those thr ee decades they occurred —  in

    1982-83, 1997-98, and now in 2015-16.

    Are super El Niños related to climate change? Scientists are not sure at this point, but the current El Niño

    started during the hottest year in history.

    Governments must now take pro-active steps to ward off the disastrous effects of this warm weather phenomenon as it occurs more often. Scientists should continue to develop crop plants that are weather

     proof —  for example, rice varieties that can survive drought and flood-water varieties that can thrive

    when La Niña comes which is expected to follow in the last quarter of the year.

    Governments have to build more dams and pass and implement laws mandating industries, communities

    and private homes to build deep wells and water catchments to store water during the rainy season and to

    irrigate crops in the dry season.

    Governments must now push climate-smart agriculture. This is farming that, among others, increase

    agricultural productivity in an environmentally sound manner and train farming households to adapt to

    climate change by growing drought-tolerant crops, conserving soils, rainwater, forest and water

    resources.

    This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s South-East Asia & Pacific desk. 

    References

    1. The Crop Site El Niño: Effects on 2015 Grain Production (25 Sept. 2015)2. World Grain Staff El Niño lowers early production outlook in southern Africa (World-

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    Grain.com, 22 Dec. 2015)3. Crispin Maslog Asia-Pacific Analysis: Climate change and agriculture (SciDev.Net , 31 Jan.2016

    http://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/climate-change/analysis-blog/asia-pacific-analysis-how-to-outsmart-el-

    ni-o.html

    Nigeria: Demand for Local Rice Increases as Cost of Import

    Goes High

    By Vincent A. Yusuf And Idris Mahmud 

    Abuja/Katsina —  The ongoing Dollars-Naira crisis, which affects import activities, has given rise to

    the consumption of local products.

    One of such commodities that have received good attention from Nigerians is the locally produced

    rice as the prices of imported rice have gone up significantly.

    Speaking to Daily Trust, Mr. Mahesh Nimje, an official of Olam Rice Farm, Rukubi, Nasarawa State,

    said their locally produced rice is currently having good time in the market as people are beginning to

    appreciate the tremendous improvement in the quality of local rice.

    Mr. Nimje said they don't have enough paddies currently to meet their factory capacity, adding that

    they will be willing to buy the product from farmers anywhere in the country.

    He said: "With the current performance of our product in the market, we need more paddy rice but

    unfortunately we cannot find paddy anywhere at the moment. We don't know if there are farmers

    who still have the product, we'll be willing to buy from them to meet the capacity of our processing

     plant." In the same vein, Comrade Ojinnaka C.P., Manager, Stine Rice Amichi, Anambra State, has

    told Daily Trust that the ongoing dollar crisis has led to an increase in demand for what they produce

    locally.

    He, however, said the unavailability of paddy rice in the market is their major constraint at the

    moment as they need more paddies to meet growing demand.

    The increase in the demand for local rice has also increased prices as 50kg sold for between N10,000and N11,000 now sales for N12,500 in some Abuja markets.

    In Katsina State, Labana rice processed and milled in Kebbi State has, in recent months, floods

    Funtua markets. Rice dealers in Funtua have, over the years, been importing rice through Jibia/Niger

    Republic border but recently they opted to buy from local rice mills as a result of the current rise in

    the exchange rate of Naira to the Dollar.

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    One of the dealers, Alhaji Amiru Funtua, said initially consumers were shunning Labana rice with an

    excuse that it is not as good as that of Thailand but, for some economic reasons, they now have no

    option than to patronise it. A rice consumer interviewed by Daily Trust in Funtua, Malam Danlami

    Sani, said for locally milled rice to gain wider acceptance, its price has to be reduced and government

    should completely ban rice importation. Daily Trust observed that the price of locally processed ricethat is being sold in measures is also affected by the economic situation in the country as it now costs

     N20,000 per 100kg bag against N16,000 in the last two years.

    Ashiru Bala, a rice farmer, said the increase in the price of the commodity is a source of

    encouragement to them as they prepare more farmlands for rice cultivation in the next season.

    "With this development, we need no soothsayer to tell us that rice farming will soon become a

    lucrative venture," Ashiru said.

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    Rice field mosquitoes not Zika virus vectors

    Some commonsense preventative measures to keep mosquito populations down

     Apr 20, 2016 The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 

    If Zika-carrying insects were in theUnited States, the mosquitoes that

    are associated with the virus don’t

     breed in rice fields, swamps or

    flood waters. They breed closer to

    home, preferring bird baths, tires

    and other containers associated

    with people and their dwellings,

    said Kelly Loftin, Extension

    entomologist for the University of

    Arkansas System Division of

    Agriculture.

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    However, there have been no instances of people acquiring the disease through mosquitoes in the

    United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All reported

    cases to date involve acquiring the Zika out of the U.S., and  being diagnosed upon return. 

    There is concern that the virus may become established in the United States.

    ―It’s important to learn to minimize mosquito bites and the risk of any mosquito-transmitted

    disease,‖ Loftin said. 

    Two vectors 

    There are two potential mosquito vectors of the Zika virus, the Asian tiger mosquito or  Aedes

    albopictus; and Aedes aegypti.

    ―These two mosquitoes breed in artificial containers more closely associated with people and

    their dwellings,‖ said Loftin. ―Unlike mosquitoes commonly found in rice fields which are active

    at night, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are active during the day.‖ 

    Although both mosquitoes may be present in Arkansas, ―for mosquito-borne Zika transmission

    to occur, potential mosquito vectors and Zika infected individuals must be simultaneously

     present. So, the proportion of potentially virus infected mosquito vectors would be small.‖ 

    The CDC said that only 4 percent of people traveling to Zika infected areas tested positive for

    the virus. In an April 15 report only about 182 of 4,534 tested from January to March of this

    year  were positive for Zika. 

    Controlling the pest 

    The two mosquitoes prefer to breed in ―small containers holding stagnant water such as bird

     baths, old tires, catch basins under potted plants, and rain gutters that hold water. Breeding

    source elimination around the home can be very effective, especially when you consider that

    these mosquitoes have relatively short flight ranges –  a quarter to a half mile.

    ―Rid your yard of containers that hold water. Flush bird baths daily and don’t forget to check and

    fix rain gutters so water doesn’t stand in them.  All sources of standing water should be

    eliminated.‖ 

    Loftin also said ―the first line of defense against mosquito bites are insect repellents. Those

    containing DEET are effective at repelling mosquitoes.‖ 

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    Wearing a long-sleeved shirt and long pants will also reduce exposure to mosquito bites. Gear

    and clothing can also be treated with clothing repellents that contain permethrin. Look for these

    repellent names in various products and follow the use label.

    Rice fields 

    While many consider rice fields to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, not all mosquitoes are

    attracted to those areas.

    Jarrod Hardke, Arkansas Extension rice agronomist, said ―there are more than thirty species of

    mosquitoes common to the state of Arkansas. However, the main species found in Arkansas rice

    fields are Anopheles quadrimaculatus and Psorophora columbiae.

    ―You won’t find the mosquitoes that could transmit Zika virus out in the rice fields, since theydon’t develop in grassland or riceland pools, only in containers.‖ 

    Loftin recommends using specific insecticides around the home to minimize the presence of

    mosquitoes that live where people do. In addition to protective clothing and personal repellents,

    fogging outdoor areas can be very effective.―Fogging should be used only when mosquitoes are

    most active because they only last two to three hours,‖ he said. ―Treating areas such as shrubbery

    can be particularly helpful in controlling resting mosquitoes.‖ 

    For more information about pest management, visit www.uaex.edu or contact your county

    Extension office.

    http://deltafarmpress.com/rice/rice-field-mosquitoes-not-zika-virus-vectors

    Veggie break-down: “The Vegetable Butcher,” cookbook

    demystifies 50 varieties of produceApril 19, 2016 

    Photos by Matthew Benson/special to the News Sentinel Springtime flavors can be found in this snap pea,

    asparagus and avocado salad with radish vinaigrette

    Pine nuts, garlic, carrots and Greek yogurt create a tantalizing Turkish carrot yogurt dip.

    This arrangement of okra, corn, and tomato curry with cilantro and lime provides a chorus of prominent

    flavors.

    By Mary Constantine of the Knoxville News Sentinel

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    Using clues from her family's heritage as confirmation, Cara Mangini has discovered what kindled her

    desire to forgo a career in the beauty industry for work in the food industry.

    She believes it lies with her grandfather and great-grandfather's work as butchers, which had them

     breaking down carcasses for a living. Mangini continues that legacy but instead of focusing on meat

     products, she breaks down vegetables, referring to herself as a vegetable butcher. It's that term that draws

    interest to her first cookbook, "The Vegetable Butcher: How to Select, Prep, Slice, Dice and Masterfully

    Cook Vegetables from Artichokes to Zucchini," (Workman, $29.95). The publication was released

    Tuesday, April 19.

    Following her graduation from the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, Mangini traveled

    extensively to learn about international cuisine and also worked a stint at Eataly, an Italian marketplace in

     New York City owned by Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali. It was there that she would clean, peel, and

    cut vegetables per customer request and quickly realized how little was known about the art of vegetable

     preparedness.

    To that end, her book features detailed information on 50 vegetables from the sticky artichoke to the

    mundane carrot. Fiddlehead ferns, avocados, fennel, celery root, salsify and rutabagas are included in the

    mix.

    There are 150 recipes in the book including roasted beet hummus; carrot coconut muffins; tomato and

    thyme scones; eggplant steaks with salsa verde; zucchini olive oil cake with lemon drizzle and kohlrabi,

    rutabaga and apple cardamom pie; and cheddar strata.

    There's a primer on butchering basics including how to pick the best produce available, how to wash, how

    to store and the blades needed for proper knife work.

    There are numerous photo illustrations throughout the book, including a tutorial on the proper way to cutconical vegetables into sticks, dice and oblong slices, and how to break down leafy greens and herbs into

    ribbons (chiffonade) or fine chop.

    With each featured vegetable she includes the season in which it grows; a list of complementary

    ingredients; the recommended varieties; how to store the produce; and how to choose the best product.

    In addition to her book, Mangini has made a vegetable-centric career through her Columbus, Ohio,

    restaurant, Little Eater, as well as an artisanal food boutique and a produce stand stocked by local farmers.

    Her goal in writing the book is to educate the consumer on all aspects of 50 select vegetables, and in that

    she has succeeded.

    Below are three recipes featured in the book.

    Snap Pea, asparagus, and avocado salad with radish vinaigrette

    Yields 4 servings

    INGREDIENTS

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    1 bunch asparagus, tough ends snapped off, cut on a diagonal into 1-inch lengths, tips kept intact

    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

    1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra as needed

    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra as needed

    1/2 pound sugar snap peas, stem ends removed, sliced crosswise on a diagonal into thirds

    2 scallions, thinly sliced

    3 radishes, thinly sliced on a mandoline

    Radish Vinaigrette (recipe below)

    1 avocado, pitted and diced

    1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves (or ¼ cup finely sliced mint leaves)

    1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) freshly shaved or crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese, plus extra as needed

    DIRECTIONS

    1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

    2 Place the asparagus in a large bowl and toss with the oil, the ¼ teaspoon of salt, and the 1/8 teaspoon of

     pepper. Spread out the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet (reserve the bowl) and roast until it is

    golden and tender but still crisp, about 8 minutes.

    3 Transfer the warm asparagus back to the bowl; add the snap peas, scallions, three quarters of the

    radishes, andhalf of the vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Toss in the avocado, basil, and cheese and add

    more vinaigrette, salt, and pepper to taste. Top the salad with additional cheese and the remaining

    radishes.

     Note: You can grill the asparagus here for a smoky, charred flavor that also works well with the bright

    and spicy dressing. If you are not planning to serve all the salad at once, add avocado only to the portions

    you serve. Without the avocado, the salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3

    days.

    Radish Vinaigrette

    Yields about 1 cup

    INGREDIENTS

    1 cup red radishes (5 or 6 radishes), trimmed and halved

    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

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    3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

    2 teaspoons honey

    1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

    1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra as needed

    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra as needed

    DIRECTIONS

    1 Combine the radishes, vinegar, oil, honey, mustard, the ¼ teaspoon of salt, and the 1/8 teaspoon of

     pepper in a food processor and process until the ingredients are incorporated but not completely smooth:

    The radishes should still maintain a coarse texture. This can be made up to one day in advance.

    Refrigerate in an airtight container.

    Turkish Carrot Yogurt Dip

    Yields about 2 1/2 cups

    INGREDIENTS

    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for finishing

    3 medium to large carrots (10 to 12 ounces total), peeled, shredded on the large holes of a box grater

    1/3 cup pine nuts (or 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts)

    3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra as needed

    2 cups low-fat or full-fat plain Greek yogurt

    1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely grated on a Microplane, pressed, or crushed into a paste

    DIRECTIONS

    1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of the carrots to the oil to test it: The

    oil is ready if the carrots sizzle. Add the remaining carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin

    to soften, about 6 minutes.

    2 Add the pine nuts and salt. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until

    the carrots are completely soft and browning and the pine nuts are golden, another 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in

    the garlic and cook until it is incorporated and fragrant, another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Let cool briefly

    to warm.

    3 Place the yogurt in a medium-size bowl. Stir in the warm carrot mixture, and season with salt to taste.

    4 Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, and drizzle the top with olive oil. The dip will keep, in an airtight

    container in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.

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     Notes: You can easily adjust the yield based on the quantities you have on hand and the number of people

    you are serving. The ratios do not need to be exact. Add a little more yogurt or throw in an extra carrot

    and a little more oil. Just make sure to let the carrots sizzle for a good long while, until they are soft and

     browned at the edges. When summer squash are in season, shredded zucchini makes an excellent

    addition. Swap 1 small zucchini for 1 carrot. Try it with heaps of raw baby rainbow carrots, sugar snap peas, whole or halved radishes, and quickly blanched cauliflower, or with a crisp salad of tomatoes,

    cucumbers, and feta. I always serve it with triangles of pita bread, or with pita chips seasoned with sea

    salt. To add a little heat, drizzle the top of the yogurt with chile oil in place of olive oil.

    Okra, Corn AND Tomato Curry with Cilantro and Lime

    Yields 6 to 8 servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 can (13 to 13 1/2 ounces) unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk, cream skimmed off the top and reserved

    1 tablespoon curry powder

    1 small onion, finely diced

    2 garlic cloves, minced

    1 tablespoon minced ginger (from a 1-inch piece)

    1 yellow or red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice

    1-2 jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, minced (for extra heat, use some seeds)

    3/4 teaspoon salt, plus extra as needed

    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra as needed

    1 pound tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch dice

    2 cups cooked chickpeas (canned is fine)

    2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn)

    1/2 pound small okra (narrow pods no more than 3 inches long), stems trimmed and left whole or cut into

    1/4-inch rounds

    1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

    1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

    Steamed basmati rice, for serving

    Lime wedges, for serving

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    DIRECTIONS

    1 Heat the reserved coconut cream in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

    When it begins to simmer around the edges, add the curry powder and

    cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger,

     bell pepper, jalapeño, ¾ teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of

     pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to

    soften, 4 to 6 minutes.2 Stir in half of the tomatoes, all of the

    chickpeas, and the coconut milk. Partially cover the pot and adjust the

    heat to maintain a steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until

    the tomatoes begin to melt and the stew thickens, about 5 minutes.3

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining tomatoes and

    the corn, okra, and lime juice. Continue to cook, partially covered,

    until the okra is just tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in half of the cilantro, adjust the salt to

    taste, and remove from the heat. Serve over a scoop of basmati rice with a sprinkle of the remaining

    cilantro and a wedge of lime.

     Note: Okra can be a little intimidating if you aren't used to working with it. Buy okra in season (if

     possible from a local source to ensure freshness). Leave pods whole to keep the okra's slick interior from

    thickening the sauce. Cut the okra into 1/4-inch rounds if you prefer small, tender bites of it and a slightly

    thicker, more viscous sauce.

    About Mary Constantine

    Mary Constantine is a features writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel with a focus on food. Herhobbies include playing in the kitchen, feeding and walking floppy-eared dogs, and being aloving Yia Yia to her three grandchildren.

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    TABLE-THAI-VIETNAMESE 5 PCT GRADE RICE

    PRICES - APRIL 21

    4/21/2016 

    BANGKOK, April 21 (Reuters) - Following is a table of Thaiand Vietnamese 5 percent broken grade supplied by traders.

    (Bulk quotations in U.S. dollars per tonne FoB assessed by

    Thomson Reuters)

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    Shipment Bid Ask Previous

    Thai $382-$390 $382-$390 FoB Bangkok

    Vietnam $365-$385 $365-$385 FoB Saigon

    (Reporting by Patpicha Tanakasempipat in BANGKOK and Ho Binh

    Minh in HANOI)

    Missouri Farmers See Quick Start to Planting APRIL 21, 2016 05:00 AM

    In 2015, Missouri had its wettest May and June in history, leading to 1 million acres of prevented planting

    for soybeans.

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    After a dicey planting season last year in Missouri, producers plan to return to their normalrotations by planting as many acres of corn and soybeans this year as they did two years ago.

    ―Northeast Missouri was the bull’s eye for the entire United States last year,‖ said Greg Luce,extension grain crop specialist with the University of Missouri. ―A lot of corn was planted in

    early May, so growers were not too concerned when it started raining around the 10th of May because there was plenty of time to get beans planted, but it never stopped raining. Much ofMissouri had the wettest May and June ever, and well over 1 million acres intended for soybeanswere prevented plantings.‖ 

    This year, Missouri producers are planning to plant those acres to soybeans and corn. Accordingto USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, Missouri producers expect to plant 3.6 mi llion acres ofcorn this spring, an 11% increase from last year’s 3.25 million acres and nearly 3% more than2014 corn plantings.

    Sorghum Acres Plunge

    Last year, Missouri cornfields also gave way to grain sorghum. Those acres are expected toreturn to corn. According to USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, sorghum acres this year inMissouri are expected to plunge 52% to 75,000.

    ―A year ago, sorghum was priced at a premium to corn, which doesn’t happen very often,‖ saidPat Westhoff, agricultural economist with the University of Missouri and director of the Foodand Agricultural Policy Research Institute. ―Last year, China was more willing to buy sorghumthan corn, which boosted sorghum prices. Sorghum prices are now down to where they usuallyare compared with corn.‖ 

    Missouri producers also plan to plant 5.55 million acres to soybeans, up 21% from a year ago.However, compared with 2014 acreage of 5.65 million acres, this year’s intended soybean acresare down slightly.

    Soybean acres plunged last year due to excessive rains and flooded fields, particularly in thenortheast quadrant of the state. In 2014, producers in a more than 10-country area of northeastMissouri planted 842,000 acres to soybeans. Last year, these same counties planted only 482,000acres to beans, a 43% year-over-year decline.

    Return to Cotton

    Cotton acreage in Missouri is also expected to recover after plunging last year. Missouri producers expect to plant 270,000 acres of cotton, a 46% increase from 2015, and 20,000 acres,or 8%, more than in 2014 due to better profit potential than the other major commodities.

    Rice acres are expected to rise 14% in Missouri, from 175,000 in 2015 to 200,000 this year dueto improving profit potential, while wheat acres are projected to decline 9%, or 70,000 acres, to690,000 acres.

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    ―Wheat prices are off sharply to corn,‖ Westhoff said. ―And we’re not seeing the yieldimprovement in wheat like we are in some of the other commodities.‖ 

    However, things are looking up for wheat producers in Missouri this year, according to Luce.Wheat leaf diseases are minimal, and compared to last year, scab infestation will likely not be a

     big problem, he added.

    Fast Start to Planting

    Planting in Missouri this year is also off to a faster start. According to USDA’s Crop Progressreport, more than half, or 58%, of Missouri’s corn was already planted as of April 17, comparedwith only 3% for the comparable week last year and the five-year average of only 21%.

    ―We are having very favorable planting weather,‖ Westhoff said. ―We are in pretty good shape.Things are going in the right dir ection.‖ 

    After being rained out last spring, Missouri producers have been racing to get their corn in sothey have plenty of time to plant beans just in case it starts raining excessively again, accordingto Luce.

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    Planting rice next season may be delayed, says NIA Apr 21, 2016 |

    TAGBILARAN CITY  –   As the the continuing El Nino has taken a toll on farmlands and

    livestock, planting rice next season would probably be delayed, regional manager Mario H.

    Sande of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) told Kapihan sa PIA yesterday hosted by

     provincial information manager Rey Chiu of the Philipine Information Agency (PIA).He said

    that cropping season that usually takes place in May would be likely be moved to July this year

    or earlier but this depends on the advice of the PAG-ASA.

    He said that because of this scenario, of the total 7,800 plus hectares, only some 5,983 hectares

    could be served by a combined four major irrigation systems  —  Malinao Dam in Pilar, Bohol;

    Bayongan dam in San Miguel, Bohol, Capayas in Ubay; and Talibon irrigation.The situation

    worsened in some areas where spring water is the only source for their small irrigation systems.

    In San Isidro town, some rice farms had no more water and this is aggravated by the fact that the

    Tinubran spring, main source of irrigation needs here, had already dried up in the aftermath of

    the earthquake in 2013, information officer Eric Flor said.

    It will be recalled that Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

    Administration (PAG-ASA) Bohol has included in 34 provinces where the El Niño continues to

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     persist.―A strong El Niño episode will persist, affecting 25 provinces in a drought condition and

    nine others in a dry spell condition through the month.‖ 

    PAG-ASA said that the provinces of ―Abra, Benguet, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Pangasinan, Nueva

    Ecija, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Sorsogon, Bohol, Agusan

    del Norte and Agusan del Sur have been in a dry condition. The provinces of Rizal, Catanduanes,

    Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Surigao del

     Norte and Surigao del Sur are experiencing a dry spell.‖ 

    The provinces of Palawan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Eastern

    Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga

    Sibugay, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, South Cotabato, NorthCotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, Basilan, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi are suffering

    from drought.

    ―Drought is characterized by three months of way below normal rainfall conditions or a 60

     percent reduction from the average, while dry spell is associated with consecutive months of

     below normal rainfall conditions or 21 percent to 60 percent reduction from the average. A dry

    condition is a two-consecutive month of below normal rainfall conditions or a 21 percent to 60

     percent reduction from the average.‖The prolonged El Niño phenomenon has already adversely

    affect the agriculture sector, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) region

    7 earlier said.

    It was reported last year that thousands of farmers here

    had been trying to cushion the impact of the dry

    spell.Central Visayas farm output in 2014, the report

    said, has decreased by 3.02%, down from 6.74% growth

    in 2013. Production growth of agriculture’s sub-sectorsall plunged, except for livestock which slightly grew by

    0.15% last year from a growth of 0.08% in 2013.

    Fisheries posted a double-digit drop of 14% in 2014.

    Production of crops and poultry dropped by 2.6% and 1.03%, respectively.

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     NEDA has expressed concern over this trend having double-digit decrease in fishery output,

    saying ―this explains the rising prices of fish in the market.‖Carreon said only the poultry

    industry especially in Bantayan Island was fast to recover from disasters although it still recorded

    a slight drop in production.Agriculture contributes about 8% to the regional economy. While

    industry and services account 36% and 56%, respectively.NEDA said that farm sector’s

    contribution to the region’s economy is ―very critical and strategic‖ considering that many of the

     poor households are working in the sector. He said: ―We are concerned that if this [slow growth]

    will continue, poverty will also rise.‖ (rvo) http://www.boholnewstoday.com/201604/planting-rice-next-season-may-be-delayed-says-nia.html 

    Rabi paddy procurement to begin from May 1; target

    10.29L tonnePublished on 21 April 2016 By Prameya News

    Bhubaneswar:  The paddy procurement for Rabi season will begin from May first week and

    continue till June-end.

    Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Secretary Madhusudan Padhi said this on

    Wednesday after a meeting.

    ―We  reviewed the preparations for paddy procurement for Rabi season and also the

    achievements of the Kharif season. In the Kharif season, 41.69 lakh tonnes of paddy was

     procured, which is around 4 per cent higher than the corresponding period in the previous

    season.

    We are targeting 7 lakh tonne in terms of rice (about 10.29 lakh tonne paddy) in the Rabi season.

    If the need arises, the target will be increased,‖ said Food Supplies Secretary Madhus udan Padhi.

    He said the paddy procurement will be done in P-Pass system in 19 districts. The decision was

    taken at a meeting of the State level paddy procurement committee on Wednesday.

    According to a decision, the millers who have given less than 50 per cent of paddy in terms of

    rice would not be allowed to procure paddy this time. The district Collectors have been asked to

    review the progress of Rabi paddy procurement every 15th day and inform the developments to

    the Government.

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    Zoned first crop rice planting set at 55.8 million rai

      22 Apr 2016  WRITER: ONLINE REPORTERS 

    First crop rice planting season to begin in May, with the government planning to limit cultivationto 55.8 million rai this year in zoned areas.(Bangkok Post file photo)

    First crop rice should be limited to 55.8 million rai (about 9 million hectares) this year, withspecific planting zones to be announced next week, and the growing season will start in May, thegovernment said on Friday.

     

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    The proposed cultivation area is about 6 million rai less than last year's 61.74 million rai.

    Commerce permanent secretary Chutima Bunyapraphasara said the area to be cultivated was set by a meeting of the committee planning for integrated rice cultivation.

    The Agriculture Ministry would announce the target zones for rice growing next week, alongwith planting dates.

    She said it was the first time the private sector and government had jointly planned for the production and marketing of the rice crop. This would enable Thailand to know the status andlocation of the crops and would allow better management of water supplies.

    Ms Chutima said it would also make marketing easier because rice millers could be contacted inadvance to prepare for the purchase and sale of the country’s most important crop.In areasconsidered not suitable for rice production, the Agriculture Ministry would provide support forthe growing of substitute crops. The Commerce Ministry would also help with career training forfarmers to boost incomes.

    She said the government would also support farmers who wanted to band together to cultivate alarger area. and help them get access to low-interest loans from the Bank for Agriculture andAgricultural Cooperatives. Maximum credit of 5 million baht would be available per group.Around 300 rice millers were ready to buy paddy from these groups. The Thai CommerceMinistry is planning to set up a rice institute for commercial activities to promote thedevelopment of rice for use in more value-added products, according to Bangkok Post.TheCommerce Permanent Secretary told reporters that the Ministry would propose the plan to theRice Policy and Management Committee and seek a budget allocation of 600 million baht(around $17.23 million) for the purpose. She also noted that if approved, it would take sixmonths to establish the institute.

    "Thai rice can be developed as a value-added 'super food' in the form of various products. Thecommercial rice institute would contribute to adding value to Thai rice so that farmers wouldreceive more income," she said.She added that the institute could lead to extra governmentrevenue of about 700 million baht (around $20 million) each year in the form of rice-productduties. Normally, the government cannot collect value-added tax (VAT) from rice trading, but ifit has been processed, VAT can be collected, she emphasized.

    The Ministry is reportedly considering a non-government management for the institute to ensuremore efficiency and flexibility.

    GOVT PROCURES 4% MORE PADDY DESPITE

    DROUGHT

    Thursday, 21 April 2016 | PNS | BHUBANESWAR | in Bhubaneswar  

    The State Government on Wednesday claimed that it procured four per cent more paddy duringthe last Kharif season despite drought.―We reviewed the preparations for paddy procurement for

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    Rabi season and also the achievements of the Kharif season. In the Kharif season, 41.69 lakhtonnes of paddy was procured, which is around 4 per cent higher than the corresponding periodin the previous season. We are targeting 7 lakh tonne in terms of rice in the Rabi season. If theneed arises, the target will be increased,‖ said Food Supplies Secretary Madhusudan Padhi. 

    Padhi too informed that paddy procurement for Rabi season will begin in 19 districts in thesecond week of May and continue till June 30.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Statelevel paddy procurement committee on Wednesday.According to sources, the paddy procurement target for the Rabi season has been set at 10.29 metric tonnes.

    Nigeria: Demand for Local Rice Increases as Cost of Import

    Goes High

    By Vincent A. Yusuf And Idris Mahmud

    Abuja/Katsina  —   The ongoing Dollars-Naira crisis, which affects import activities, has given

    rise to the consumption of local products.One of such commodities that have received good

    attention from Nigerians is the locally produced rice as the prices of imported rice have gone up

    significantly.Speaking to Daily Trust, Mr. Mahesh Nimje, an official of Olam Rice Farm,

    Rukubi, Nasarawa State, said their locally produced rice is currently having good time in the

    market as people are beginning to appreciate the tremendous improvement in the quality of local

    rice.Mr. Nimje said they don't have enough paddies currently to meet their factory capacity,

    adding that they will be willing to buy the product from farmers anywhere in the country.

    He said: "With the current performance of our product in the market, we need more paddy rice

     but unfortunately we cannot find paddy anywhere at the moment. We don't know if there are

    farmers who still have the product, we'll be willing to buy from them to meet the capacity of our

     processing plant."  In the same vein, Comrade Ojinnaka C.P., Manager, Stine Rice Amichi,

    Anambra State, has told Daily Trust that the ongoing dollar crisis has led to an increase in

    demand for what they produce locally.He, however, said the unavailability of paddy rice in the

    market is their major constraint at the moment as they need more paddies to meet growing

    demand.

    The increase in the demand for local rice has also increased prices as 50kg sold for between

     N10,000 and N11,000 now sales for N12,500 in some Abuja markets.In Katsina State, Labanarice processed and milled in Kebbi State has, in recent months, floods Funtua markets. Rice

    dealers in Funtua have, over the years, been importing rice through Jibia/Niger Republic border

     but recently they opted to buy from local rice mills as a result of the current rise in the exchange

    rate of Naira to the Dollar.