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DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost
Cross River, Thai Firm to Build First Rice City in Africa
SA considers support for climate change resolution
DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost
Easing trade restrictions
Hassad Food aims to supply 15% of rice in local market
Belarus values Pakistan as reliable partner in Asia Economy
10 Natural Ways To Sweeten Any Food
Rice price drops in global markets
Govt Begins Rice Imports as Stockpiles Decline
Rice investors groan, as smuggled produce flood market
Indonesia imports rice as El Nino hits country
Vietnam: Rice exports for year remain lackluster
Basmati rice exports to Iran via Dubai soar
11/11/2015 Farm Bureau Market Report
Everything you wanted to know about the benefits of rice
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DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost November 11, 2015 3:15pm
Tags: riceproduction, philrice
The country must have a lower production cost of rice to be competitive for the ASEAN market,
the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala told
researchers, scientists, and other personnel of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to
sustain their efforts to achieve a production cost of P9 per kilogram before 2017. At P9/kg,
farmers are in the sweet spot to increase production and make the sector competitive within the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.
PhilRice is now running a “Palayabangan” project which to level up rice production at 10 tons
per hectare with an input cost of P5/kg of palay.“Kung mapapanatili natin ang halaga ng
produksyon ng palay sa P5 kada kilo, magiging mas mababa pa ito sa production cost ng
Vietnam na nasa P6.53 bawat kilo. Naniniwala ako na kung mailalagay natin sa P9 kada kilo
bago mag-2017 ay magiging competitive tayo,” Alcala noted.PhilRice produced 70 rice varieties
in the last 30 years, and developed 24 rice machines and 23 patents in rice research and
distribution. – Jon Viktor Cabuenas/VS, GMA News
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http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/543968/money/economy/da-seeks-p9-kg-rice-production-cost#sthash.dPYfeAuC.dpuf
Cross River, Thai Firm to Build First Rice City in Africa 10 Nov 2015
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade The Cross River State
Government and a Thai firm,
Thai-Africa Corporation have
signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for the
development of what would be
the first Rice City in Africa, in
the south-south state.The
agreement was signed at a
ceremony in Bankok, the capital
of Thailand.Cross River State
Governor, Professor Ben Ayade
signed on behalf of his state
while Ms. Pantipa Dhangom, the
Executive Director of the Thai – Africa Corporation, signed on behalf of the organisation.
Since assuming office, Ayade, had on assumption of office, pledged to make Cross River State
the number one rice producing state in the country.According to the MoU, Thai-Africa, the core
investor, will develop the Rice City project in partnership with Cross River State
Government.Details of the project as highlighted in the MoU indicated that the Rice City will
have a solar mediated and automated rice seedling and nursery propagation centre, rice
plantation with irrigation infrastructure and mill including packaging and distribution.
The centre will also have an Agriculture Training Centre, which will oversee the development of
various economic crop projects including but not limited to oil palm, sugar cane, cassava, maize,
soya beans and more.It will also have a full mechanised site clearing, planting, weeding and
harvesting equipment.Thai-Africa Corporation is to facilitate international funding for the
execution of the various projects.The business relationship is expected to attract multi-billion
dollarsinvestment into Cross River State. Tags: Business, Featuered, Nigeria, Ben Ayade
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/cross-river-thai-firm-to-build-first-rice-city-in-africa/225265/
SA considers support for climate change resolution Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 9:41 pm
The Student Association will be voting on whether to add its name to the Resolution on Climate
Change, a petition put forth by the Texas Drought Project. The SA‟s endorsement would make it
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one of 120 organizations and groups who have signed the resolution, bringing the Texas Drought
Project closer to its 250 signature goal.
According to the Texas Drought Project‟s website, the resolution calls for the U.S. government
to take a stance against the emission of greenhouse gases and in support of the movement away
from fossil fuels at the 2015 United Nations Climate Conference, to be held this December in
Paris. he conference aims to arrive at a universal agreement on climate change, following a
similar conference in Copenhagen in 2012 that postponed the signing of an agreement until this
year, to go into effect in 2020.The SA legislation would also call upon the Faculty Senate and the
Graduate Student Association to join the SA in their support of the resolution, as well as for the
university as a whole to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The resolution would be in line with the 100-Year Sustainability Plan passed by the SA in its
2011-2012 session. According to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in
Higher Education, that plan led to a series of actions and resolutions aimed at improving campus
sustainability.
http://www.ricethresher.org/news/sa-considers-support-for-climate-change-resolution/article_224ec82c-
8826-11e5-ab76-4bd69ed44986.html
DA seeks P9/kg rice production cost
November 11, 2015 3:15pm
Tags: riceproduction, philrice
The country must have a lower production cost of rice to be competitive for the ASEAN market,
the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala told
researchers, scientists, and other personnel of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to
sustain their efforts to achieve a production cost of P9 per kilogram before 2017. At P9/kg,
farmers are in the sweet spot to increase production and make the sector competitive within the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.
PhilRice is now running a “Palayabangan” project which to level up rice production at 10 tons
per hectare with an input cost of P5/kg of palay.“Kung mapapanatili natin ang halaga ng
produksyon ng palay sa P5 kada kilo, magiging mas mababa pa ito sa production cost ng
Vietnam na nasa P6.53 bawat kilo. Naniniwala ako na kung mailalagay natin sa P9 kada kilo
bago mag-2017 ay magiging competitive tayo,” Alcala noted.PhilRice produced 70 rice varieties
in the last 30 years, and developed 24 rice machines and 23 patents in rice research and
distribution. – Jon Viktor Cabuenas/VS, GMA News http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/543968/money/economy/da-seeks-p9-kg-rice-production-cost
Easing trade restrictions
11/9/2015 - by Arvin Donley
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Since December 2014, when the U.S. and Cuba announced the intention to restore diplomatic
ties for the first time in more than 50 years, the U.S. has taken steps to ease restrictions on trade,
remittances and travel to Cuba. The actions have generated a wave of enthusiasm about the
economic opportunities that a more normal relationship between the two countries could create.
A report released in June by the U.S. Department of Agriculture‟s Economic Research Service
(ERS) examines the potential impacts of more commercial ties between the two countries on
bilateral agricultural trade.The report, titled “U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade: Past, Present and
Possible Future,” said a more normal trade relationship would lead to an increase in U.S.
agricultural exports to Cuba through several channels.
First, U.S. exporters would be allowed to extend credit to their Cuban buyers, enhancing U.S.
competitiveness. Second, the U.S. would export a broader range of agricultural products –
products currently provided by other countries. Third, to the extent that relaxation of economic
restrictions on Cuba spurs economic growth there, demand for U.S. agricultural products is likely
to grow, including for higher-value commodities like meat and dairy products, and for
commodities traded during the 2000s but not recently, such as wheat, rice and dried beans.
Trading history Prior to the Cuban Revolution of 1959, bilateral agricultural trade featured large volumes of
sugar and smaller volumes of tobacco and pineapple from Cuba, and rice, dried beans, wheat and
wheat flour from the U.S. But after the revolution, U.S.-Cuba relations quickly deteriorated when
Cuba‟s new government took power. Cuba expropriated U.S. economic assets, including farms
and sugar mills, as part of its efforts to institute a socialist economic system, and the U.S.
imposed economic sanctions against Cuba and broke diplomatic relations. That is essentially
where things stood until October 2000, when the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export
Enhancement Act (TRSA), which authorized certain sales of food, medicines and medical
equipment to a number of countries, including Cuba, was signed into law.
TRSA‟s exemptions to the embargo quickly led to the reestablishment of U.S. agricultural
exports to Cuba. However, TRSA does not include a legal framework for the resumption of U.S.
agricultural imports from Cuba.The ERS report said U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba averaged
$365 million per year from 2012-14. Exports are heavily concentrated in four basic commodities,
with chicken meat, corn, soybean meal and soybeans accounting for 84% of total exports during
that period in terms of value. Corn, soybean meal and soybeans are all feedstuffs used in
livestock production in Cuba. In some years during the TRSA period, U.S. agricultural exports to
Cuba have included substantial quantities of rice, wheat, pork, dried beans and soybean oil. But
U.S. restrictions on extending credit to Cuban buyers have made it harder for U.S. agricultural
exporters to sell a larger volume and broader variety of commodities to Cuba, the report said.
From 2012-14, the U.S. was the second leading supplier of agricultural imports to Cuba behind
the European Union ($383 million), while Brazil was third ($348 million). Those three trade
partners supplied 61% of Cuba‟s agricultural imports during that three-year period, the report
said.The report noted that a major inhibitor of U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba is the TRSA‟s
restrictions on the terms of payment and financing. TRSA specifies that the only payment or
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financing terms that U.S. persons may provide for agricultural exports to Cuba are payment of
cash in advance or financing by third-country financial institutions.
The U.S. prohibition on extending credit to Cuba‟s agricultural importers continues to hamper
efforts to export agricultural products to Cuba, it said. From 2005-07, the U.S. exported an
average of 124,000 tonnes of rice, 275,000 tonnes of wheat, and 33,000 tonnes of soybean oil to
Cuba. From 2012-14, however, it noted that the U.S. exported hardly any rice, wheat or soybean
oil, even though Cuba purchased many thousands of tonnes of these products from Brazil and
European countries.
Cuba’s rice situation
Cuba‟s diversification away from U.S. rice imports represents a loss of lucrative export
opportunity for U.S. rice growers, since Cuba has the highest per capita rice consumption of any
country in the western hemisphere. Annual capita rice supply (milled equivalent) is about 61
kilograms in Cuba, compared with 7 kilograms in the U.S., according to the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Cuba imports about half of its annual rice
consumption, with rice imports averaging about 435,000 tonnes per year from 2010-14. Vietnam
supplies 70% or more of Cuba‟s rice imports, while Brazil supplies most of the remainder, the
report said.In 2013-14, Cuba produced 423,000 tonnes of rice (milled basis), nearly unchanged
from the previous year but up 18% from 2000-01.
Cuba plants two rice crops a year. The main crop is planted in April-July and harvested August-
December. The second crop is planted in December-February and harvested in March-June.Since
2009-10, rice area has averaged 203,000 hectares per year, up from an average of 144,000
hectares during the previous five years. The ERS report said the Cuban government wants to
boost domestic rice production and reduce imports, especially after the 2007-08 price spike and
export bans by some rice exporting countries, and has received technical assistance dedicated to
the rice sector from several rice producing countries including Brazil, Japan and Vietnam.With
establishment of a more normal trading relationship, the U.S. rice industry might be able to
regain a large share of Cuba‟s import market, but only if U.S. suppliers are able to provide
competitive terms of credit, the report said.
It said several factors favor U.S. rice suppliers in the Cuban market. First, it is a consistent year-
round supplier of high quality rice. Second, the U.S. enjoys a distinct transportation advantage
over Cuba‟s current rice suppliers, with export time being only two days compared to as many as
30 days from Asia. However, the report notes that this advantage is offset to a degree by the
higher price of U.S. rice. Third, the U.S. has the potential to export rough rice to Cuba, which
could be fully milled there. The fourth and final factor is if Cuba opens up further as a tourist
destination, demand for high-quality rice would increase, supporting increased U.S. sales.
U.S.-Cuba possible future
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The report said the executive actions announced in December 2014 by the U.S. were a small step
toward establishing normal trade relations (NTR), formerly referred to as most-favored-nation
(MFN) status, between the two countries. For agricultural trade, NTR includes the application of
MFN tariffs to any imports originating in the other country.While the executive actions modify
the payment and financial restrictions governing U.S. exports to Cuba and provide for additional
exemptions to the U.S. economic embargo, they provide no opportunities for U.S. agricultural
imports from Cuba, except for the small purchases that licensed travelers to Cuba are allowed to
bring home, the report said.The ERS said the new U.S. approach to Cuba contains several key
elements that have the potential to affect U.S.-Cuba agricultural trade, albeit in small ways.
Several of these elements are intended to remove outright obstacles in bilateral trade, others are
designed to reduce transaction costs, and still others aim at fostering greater growth in the Cuban
economy.
The first element is the effort to reestablish diplomatic relations with Cuba. In January 2015, a
U.S. delegation met with Cuban officials to discuss a wide range of issues and several
subsequent rounds of meetings have been held. While these efforts alone do not ensure increased
agricultural trade between the two countries, they portend a more favorable economic and policy
environment for bilateral agricultural trade over the medium and long term, the report said.The
second element is the relaxation of some U.S. restrictions on traveling to Cuba. The loosening of
travel restrictions could have a small, positive impact on U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba by
making it easier for people pursuing authorized export transactions to travel there, the ERS
noted. Increased travel involving private foundations, research or educational institutions, and
the dissemination of information might not immediately result in more U.S. agricultural sales to
Cuba, but could strengthen Cuban ties with the U.S. agribusiness and academic sectors, which
could help the further development of production agriculture in Cuba, the report said.The third
element consists of additional exemptions to the embargo on U.S. exports to Cuba.
New items authorized for export include certain building materials for private residential
constructions, goods for use by entrepreneurs in the Cuban private sector, and tools and
equipment for private-sector agricultural activity. The ERS said these new exemptions could also
stimulate additional agricultural trade between Cuba and the U.S. For instance, small-scale
poultry producers who import farm equipment may increase their feedstuff imports from the
U.S.The fourth element is the further relaxation of U.S. restrictions on remittances to Cuba.
Remittances are transfers of money sent by a migrant or immigrant to people in his or her
country of origin. Increased remittances to Cuba could increase consumer budgets, thereby
enabling additional foreign agricultural sales to Cuba. Also, some remittances could be used to
invest in agricultural production or retail establishments, the ERS said.
The fifth element is a set of policy changes intended to facilitate authorized transactions between
the U.S. and Cuba. The regulatory definition of the statutory term “cash in advance” was revised
to specify that it means “cash before transfer of title.” This regulatory change addresses the
concern that the revised definition of the term issued in February 2005 adversely affected U.S.
agricultural exports to Cuba. The U.S. Department of Treasury‟s interpretation in 2005 required
that cash payments be made before the goods left a U.S. port, whereas the revised interpretation
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more reflective of normal cash-in-advance arrangements. In addition, U.S. institutions will now
be permitted to open correspondent accounts at Cuban financial institutions to facilitate the
processing of authorized transactions, and U.S. credit and debit cards will be permitted for use by
travelers to Cuba. These changes will lower the transaction costs for U.S. exports by reducing the
liquidity constraint of the payment method and opening new avenues for cash flows, thereby
increasing the opportunities for trade, the ERS said.
The sixth element of concern is the intention of the U.S. government to assist with providing
Internet access to a greater share of the Cuban population. The commercial export of certain
consumer communications devices, related software, applications, hardware, services and items
for the establishment and update of communications-related systems will be permitted. These
changes are intended to improve telecommunications between Cuba and the rest of the world,
which may also facilitate U.S.-Cuba trade, said the ERS. In addition, wireless
telecommunications in the developing world is key to helping buyers and sellers of agricultural
products find better prices.
The seventh element updates the application of U.S. sanctions on Cuba in third countries. U.S.-
owned entities in third countries will be generally licensed to provide services to, and engage in,
financial transactions with Cuban individuals in third countries. In addition, general licenses will
unblock the accounts at U.S. banks of Cuban nationals who have relocated outside of Cuba,
permit U.S. persons to participate in third country professional meetings and conferences related
to Cuba, and allow foreign vessels to enter the U.S. after engaging in certain humanitarian trade
with Cuba. The ERS said the end of these restrictions may have unknown but positive
implications for U.S.-Cuba agricultural trade.
http://www.world-grain.com/articles/news_home/Features/2015/11/Easing_trade_restrictions.aspx?ID=%7BDE4771B4-8D2F
Hassad Food aims to supply 15% of rice in local market HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ahmed bin Abdullah al-Mahmoud
visits Hassad Food’s stand at the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition, accompanied by Nasser
Mohamed al-Hajri, chairman and managing director of Hassad Food.
By Joseph Varghese
Staff Reporter
Hassad Food will soon launch different varieties of rice in the local market from one of its
subsidiaries, „Senwan Pakistan‟, disclosed the chairman of the company.The company aims to
supply 15% of the total market demand for rice in the country.Speaking to Gulf Times, Nasser
Mohamed al-Hajri, chairman and managing director of Hassad Food, noted that the company has
a production unit in Lahore, Pakistan.He explained, “Senwan Pakistan will present several of its
rice brands in the market soon. We are a miller.
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We buy raw products from local companies and farmers in Pakistan. We process the products
into fine rice and sell it in the local market in Qatar.”He continued “In the local market, the total
demand for rice comes to 110,000 tonnes per year. We will provide 15% of the total demand in
the coming years. The company has already made arrangements with Al Meera Group of
hypermarkets and supermarkets to sell the products.
”Al-Hajri said that the whole process is in the beginning stage. “The production process has just
started. It is already made available but the formal launch will take place soon and the products
will be available through the Al Meera outlets,” he pointed out.The official also said that the
company will be supplying different varieties of rice. “At present, we are planning to supply two
varieties of rice. We will launch parboiled rice as well as basmati rice.
We will also be supplying the long grain rice from India. We will be supplying the 1121, the
longest rice grain available in the market from India,” he added.Hassad Food has a diverse set of
high quality products from several of its subsidiaries: Hassad Australia is chilled carcasses, and
live “Awassi” Syrian sheep, while Hassad Qatar is high quality fodder products. Premium dates
and olive oil are produced at Mahaseel, while Roza Hassad is an subsidiary with a selection of
finest flowers freshly harvested from its greenhouses in Shahaniya.
http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/462343/hassad-food-aims-to-supply-15%25-of-rice-in-local-
market
Belarus values Pakistan as reliable partner in Asia Economy
10.11.2015 | 17:47 fvkoktgm Andrei Kobyakov ISLAMABAD, 10 November
(BelTA) – Belarus values Pakistan as a reliable partner in the Asian region. Prime Minister of
Belarus Andrei Kobyakov made the statement during the 3rd Belarusian-Pakistani business and
investment forum on 10 November, BelTA has learned. Andrei Kobyakov noted that Belarus
views Pakistan as a reliable partner in the Asian region. The year 2015 was a real breakthrough
for expanding economic and political relations between the two countries. “We have created a
solid foundation for bringing the countries closer in various spheres: economy, politics, science,
education, and culture,” noted the Prime Minister of Belarus. In his words, there are real
prerequisites for full-value and promising development of trade, economic, and investment
cooperation between the countries.
“We have everything necessary to greatly increase the trade turnover and set up joint ventures.
In the medium term it is feasible to secure a trade turnover as large as $1 billion,” the Belarusian
head of government was convinced. Andrei Kobyakov stated that the Belarusian side is ready to
supply MTZ tractors, Gomselmash harvesters, MAZ trucks, Amkodor road construction
machines, Belshina tires, and products made by the light industry concern Bellegprom. Andrei
Kobyakov noted: “We traditionally import textile products from Pakistan as well as rice,
vegetables, and fruits. We are ready to buy more of those as well as raw materials and
components for the light industry, primarily cotton yarn, footwear top intermediates. Pakistan
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prides itself on growing excellent mango. The demand for the fruit is strong on the Belarusian
market.
” In his words, the Belarusian side is ready to regularly work to bring closer the countries' stance
on pricing for the sake of increasing mutual trade in various commodities. Prime Minister of
Belarus Andrei Kobyakov is in Pakistan on an official visit on 9-11 November. The Belarusian
head of government is expected to meet with the Pakistan president today. The opening of a
Belarusian culture center in the National Library of Pakistan is part of the visit's itinerary. After
visiting Pakistan Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov will go on a working visit to
Turkey on 11-12 November. Andrei Kobyakov is expected to meet with Turkey's leaders as well
as top managers of Turkish companies.
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in-asia-86897-2015/
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10 Natural Ways To Sweeten Any Food
Sugar and sweetening products are always blamed for everything from obesity to
hypertension. Due to which, most of us are looking for alternatives to traditional refined
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sugar. Hence, natural sweeteners are gaining more and more popularity; the selection of
sweeteners has multiplied from powders, syrups, and liquids. Here we give you 10 best natural sweeteners which are tastier, healthier, and even
environmentally-friendly.
Blackstrap molasses Blackstap molasses is what you get after sugarcane has been boiled three times. It has a strong
flavor, and can be a good sweetener for oatmeal and cereals.
Brown rice syrup It is made when cooked rice is refined with enzymes, which helps to break the starch present in
rice, which results in a thick syrup.It is not very sweet but has a distinct (but mild) butterscotch
flavor.
Fructose This is made from fruit sugars, this is sweeter than refined sugar. Mostly found in many food
stores in granulated form, in case you don‟t want to go the extra mile and just use the fruit itself.
Coconut sugar It is made from the juice of coconut flower buds. It is high in potassium, magnesium, zinc and
iron and due to lower-glycemic property it is a healthier alternative.
Date sugar It is a sweetener made of dried, crushed dates. It is rich in iron, potassium and vitamins.
Fruit juice concentrates Made from the juice of fruit. Available in many food stores, which is full of flavors and
nutritional value.
Fruit source Made from a natural blend of grape and rice carbohydrates. It is a new natural sweetening
product.
Turbinado sugar They are brown crystals, renowned as raw sugar, this is partly processed sugar that contains
some molasses.
Evaporated cane juice It is a lighter-colored version of turbinado sugar. It contains some nutrients and vitamin B12.
Xylitol A natural sweetener that occurs in fruits and some vegetables. Xylitol is stored in crystalline
form in many food stores and is very beneficial for diabetes patients.
http://pakistantribe.com/life-style/45163/10-natural-ways-to-sweeten-any-food
Rice price drops in global markets
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News ID: 2964458 - Wed 11 November 2015 - 15:23
Economy
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Reporting on the decline in rice prices in October, Secretary of
Iran‟s Rice Association Jamil Alizadeh Shayegh said Iran had not experienced any change in rice
prices compared to the previous year.Jamil Alizadeh Shayegh said Indians have raised price due to
Iran's need to import rice.“According to the latest figures released by FAO, the global prices of
exported rice were experienced a decline in October while the cause of rise in price of Indian rice
remains a question,” he added.Pointing to the higher price of Iranian, Korean and Japanese rice
compared to other types, Shayegh said, “even in Iran, the price of rice has remained unchanged in
comparison to the privious year.
"We must move in line with the global marke," he underlined.Pointing to the controversies existing
among Rice Import Association, Ministry of Agriculture and the Rice Association over rice import,
the official underlined, “We have come to an agreement with the Ministry over the issue and they
have repeatedly announced their disagreement with the import of rice to Iran.”Iran was one of the
biggest export markets for Indian basmati in the last two years, with close to 40 percent of exports,
which totals around 2.2 million tons.
HA/2964263
http://en.mehrnews.com/news/111868/Rice-price-drops-in-global-markets
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Govt Begins Rice Imports as Stockpiles Decline WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER, 2015 | 16:42 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The government has allowed imported shipments of rice to be
distributed across several regions in Indonesia in order to ensure food security amidst the on-
going El-Nino cycle that has caused incidents of severe drought across several areas. "Imported
rice have begun to trickle in - not just in Jakarta, but also across regional ports," said Vice
President Jusuf Kalla at the Vice President's Palace on Wednesday, November 11. According to
Kalla, the decision was made to ensure that Indonesia's rural periphery has enough rice to go by,
since the current drought has delayed the harvest season.
"It is the government's duty to ensure that Indonesia has enough rice reserves through whatever
means necessary - including through imports," he said. Kalla went on to acknowledge that the
drought between August and November 2015 has negatively impacted Indonesia's rice stockpiles
for 2016. "We are doing this for the entire nation, so that rice prices would remain stable," said
Kalla. It is known that on Wednesday, November 4, 4,800 tons of rice imported from Vietnam
arrived in Manado, North Sulawesi. The Head of North Sulawesi Logistics Agency (BULOG),
Sabaruddin Amrulla said that the amount should be enough to keep rice shortages at bay.
Meanwhile on Sunday, November 8, Merauke's BULOG plans to import rice from Vietnam as
well - as the drought interferes with local farmer's ability to meet the area's demand. "We plan to
import some 3,000 tons of rice," said the Head of Merauke's BULOG, Zulkarnaen Nurdin.
http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2015/11/11/056717930/Govt-Begins-Rice-Imports-as-Stockpiles-Decline
Rice investors groan, as smuggled produce flood market
November 11, 2015 / in News 12:36 am
The National Rice Millers Association of Nigeria, NRMAN, has expressed worry over
smuggling of rice from across the Nigerian borders which it said has reached prohibitive levels,
with hundreds of trailers plying back and forth from neighbouring countries carrying illegal
shipments of the staple food.NRMAN stated that the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, erred in
its decision to lift the ban on importation of rice through the land borders. Chairman of the
association, Mohammed Abubakar, chided the NCS for allegedly overreaching its statutory
mandate as an enforcement agency in taking such a policy decision.
Mr. Abubakar said if the customs succeeded in its decision, it would destroy Nigeria‟s rice value
chain attained by the previous administration.He attributed the problem of hamstringing rice
investors to the Central Bank of Nigeria ban of foreign exchange for rice imports, among other
products, which he noted is choking the importation supply chain.The nation‟s supply gap was
estimated at around 3 million tonnes by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and
half that number by the FG earlier this year.t will be recalled that in 2013, the Federal
Government increased the importation tariff to 110 per cent as against zero duty regime
administered in Benin and Cameroon.However, legal importers paying full tariff of 70 per cent
have not been able to compete with smugglers who enjoy a free ride into the market, aided by
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negligible tariffs in neighbouring Cameroon and Republic of Benin, taking advantage of porous
borders. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/rice-investors-groan-as-smuggled-produce-flood-market/
Indonesia imports rice as El Nino hits country
JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has shipped rice from Vietnam to safeguard the
country's rice reserves and stabilize rice price as El Nino hits the country.President Director of
the National Logistic Agency Djarot Kusumayakti on Wednesday confirmed the importation of
the staple food for most of the country's populations.He said that the importation could dismiss
concern of lacking of rice supply and hike on price as drought in some areas in the country may
lead to rice production decline."Yes, it is true, (import has been done). The most important thing
is that the stockpile is sufficient. Prices will not rise," Djarot said.
El Nino has struck Indonesia since August and may end in December with the peak in
September, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.Previously
Indonesian Vice President Kalla has said the country's rice outputs may not be sufficient for
meeting the demand.The prolonged dry season has caused over 200,000 hectares rice field across
the country lack of water and 30,000 hectares of which has failed in harvest, according to the
agriculture ministry.In 1998, El Nino hit Indonesia with severe impact, pushing the government
to import 5 million tons of food, according to Kalla.
http://www.globalpost.com/article/6685487/2015/11/11/indonesia-imports-rice-el-nino-hits-country
Vietnam: Rice exports for year remain lackluster 11/11/2015
Thai News Service Vietnam exporters shipped 5 million metric tons of rice to foreign markets grossing US$2.079
billion for the ten months leading up to November 2015, according to the Vietnam Food
Association (VFA).The VFA said the figures dropped 300,000 metric tons in volume and
US$300 million in value compared to the corresponding period in 2014.In just the month of
October, The VFA reported overseas consignments jumped by roughly 100,000 metric tons to
687,663 metric tons fetching total revenue of US$269.5 million.The price of 5% broken rice
hovered around VND8,000-8,100 per kg during the January-October period, 15% broken rice
ranged VND7,800-7,900 per kg and 25% broken rice varied VND7,600-7,700 per kg. - VOV http://www.world-grain.com/news/news%20home/LexisNexisArticle.aspx?articleid=2479798643
Basmati rice exports to Iran via Dubai soar
Iran had stopped issuing fresh licences for import of basmati rice since October 2014, citing reasons such
as high pesticide content and self-sufficiency in production
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Indirect export of basmati rice from India to Iran, via the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is
helping India regain its basmati rice market. Four months after world leaders agreed to lift
sanctions on Iran, Dubai has emerged the new stopover for India's basmati rice exports to Iran.
There has been a sudden spurt in India's basmati rice export to the UAE, from an average of
15,000 tonnes a month in 2014 to nearly 80,000 tonnes at present, according to data from rice
traders.
The UAE is Iran's biggest non-oil trading partner. When
sanctions on Iran were on, there had been a 30 per cent
reduction in UAE's export to Iran, according to a 2012
consultation paper of the International Monetary Fund.
Since the sanctions were lifted, the trade between two
countries have returned to normalcy, which has given Indian
basmati rice exporters the opportunity to use ports in Dubai
to ship basmati rice to Iran. Direct exports of basmati rice to
Iran are subject to permits by Iran to India, which had
severely impacted Indian basmati rice exports. The rice exported to Iran via the UAE does not
require permit.
Iran had stopped issuing fresh licences for import of basmati rice since October 2014, citing
reasons such as high pesticide content and self-sufficiency in production. Iran has, however,
decided to open a direct route to import basmati rice from India. Permits for Iranian importers
are expected to be issued over the next two months.Between August and September, India
exported 81,000 tonnes of basmati rice to the UAE, compared to 18,000 tonnes in the year-ago
period. According to rice exporters, about 80 per cent of the exports are shipped to Iran. Iran's
annual demand for basmati rice is close to 2.4 million tonnes (mt), and its own production is 1.4
mt. This means, an annual import requirement of 1 mt. Thus, Iran needs to import about 100,000
mt of basmati rice every month to meet its demand.
"With a substantial amount of basmati rice export taking place via Dubai, the system of permits
for rice exports is gradually becoming redundant. Moreover, the demand for basmati rice in Iran
is gradually increasing. Earlier, in the wake of sanctions, Iran had built a substantial stock of rice.
As the sanctions are set to be removed, Iran has now resumed normal buying. The exports are
almost same as that in the pre-permit regime if taken both from the UAE route and India," said
Vijay Sethia, former president of All India Rice Exporters' Association.
Traditionally, basmati rice has been among India's top agri-export commodity, and Iran the
biggest buyer. Following Iran's reluctance to buy basmati rice from India, exports have taken a
major hit. In 2014-15, India exported 0.93 mt of basmati rice to Iran compared with 1.4 mt in
2013-14, according to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
The realisation from basmati rice exports to Iran in 2014-15 was Rs 6,759 crore, against Rs
10,976 crore in 2013-14 - a fall of 60 per cent.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/basmati-rice-exports-to-iran-via-dubai-soar-
115111001536_1.html
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11/11/2015 Farm Bureau Market Report Rice
High Low
Long Grain Cash Bids - - - - - -
Long Grain New Crop - - - - - -
Futures: ROUGH RICE
High Low Last Change
Nov '15
1163.5 0.0
Jan '16 1198.0 1185.0 1188.0 0.0
Mar '16 1224.5 1213.5 1215.0 0.0
May '16
1244.5 0.0
Jul '16 1270.0 1270.0 1270.0 -2.5
Sep '16
1245.5 -7.5
Nov '16
1245.5 -7.5
Rice Comment
Rice futures were mostly untested in today's trade. The USDA production report raised total US
production by 3 million cwt to 190.8 million cwt due entirely to higher yields. Total long grain
production was projected at 132.4 million cwt, with medium and short-grain production pegged
at 58.4 million. Ending stocks are projected at 39.8 million cwt, which is unchanged from last
month due to increased domestic use and export projections. The average long-grain price is
projected down $1.30 from last month to $11.50 to $12.50. Global ending stocks for 15/16 were
raised by 3 percent (2.7 million tons) due to an increase in beginning stocks and a decrease in
consumption.
Everything you wanted to know about the benefits of rice Mumbai Mirror | Nov 11, 2015, 02.11PM IST
Twice as rice (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)
Regular rice is much maligned and is fast being dropped in favour of its unpolished avatar. But
are the charges valid?Sports nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar separates the grain from the husk
The Chinese eat rice with every meal, breakfast included, and the average Chinese on the street
is thin, if not skinny. In our country, however, we are getting skeptical about rice and yes, we are
all getting fatter. We either give up rice or replace it with wheat or 'brown' rice. What is wrong
with this approach?
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Replacing rice with wheat is not a good idea since it means reducing your intake of amino acids
(protein's building blocks) and Vitamin B. As for brown rice, it has the outer layer (husk and
bran) intact thereby making it high in fibre.
Now of course we want fibre but if
your rice has more fibre than you can
digest, brown rice will only cause
indigestion. On the other hand, rice
that emits blinding whiteness may not
be the best source of nutrients
either.Thus, to get the best of both
worlds, polish your rice to the extent
that helps it retain its nutrients
(proteins, Vitamin B and fibre) and
looks brownish or reddish. Remove
the outer bran but allow the rice grain
to show off its brown/red strains.
Don't worry, this won't compromise
the taste and yes, you can eat basmati
rice with the brown/red strains as
well.The protein in this rice (red-rice or hand-polished rice) is absorbed much better by your
body than in brown rice. It is also way easier to cook and digest as compared to brown rice. It is
easy to digest, easy to absorb, easy to assimilate proteins from and easier on your excretory
system too. This is exactly how the farming community of India eats its rice.
In fact, Ayurveda uses rice based diets in treating various imbalances in the body. Dal-chawal is
a nutritious meal, possessing the entire spectrum of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It also
accelerates fat burning. In fact, the essential amino acid methionine found pre-dominantly in rice
helps mobilize fat from the liver. As India is dominantly vegetarian, getting proteins from rice,
especially the essential amino acid methionine and the conditionally essential amino acid
(becomes essential under conditions of stress) tyrosine is crucial for us. Diabetics should also eat
rice since they need these proteins.Know that rice is not a bad thing.
The bad thing is when we mindlessly decide if one thing is good for us and that if we do it a lot,
it becomes only better. We do that with rice so often now. A humble dal-chawal meal is so
satiating that it makes you eat slower and improves your chances of eating the right amount (the
cornerstones of fat loss or accelerated metabolism, good digestion and health itself).Rice is
auspicious in both China and India: the dead are offered rice to wish them good health for life
outside their physical selves. It is sad then, that in India, even when we are still in our bodies, we
make fads out of rice.
Times of India