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April 9 , 2015
V o l u m e 5, Issue I

Government bought paddy worth Rs 425 crore in kharif season

By PTI | 9 Apr, 2015, 08.03PM IST

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: He also said that during

this rabi season which has just commenced, government
agencies have a target to purchase 3.89 lakh tonne of
paddy from farmers.VIJAYAWADA: Minister for
Water Resources Devineni Umamaheshwara Rao said
here today that government agencies had purchased Rs
425 crores worth of paddy from farmers in Krishna
district during the kharif season. Opening a paddy
procurement centre at Gollapudi village in Krishna
district to purchase rabi season paddy from farmers, the
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said that during the kharif season, government agencies purchased 3,31,135 metric tonne of
paddy from 15,393 farmers in the district. He also said that during this rabi season which has just
commenced, government agencies have a target to purchase 3.89 lakh tonne of paddy from
farmers. He appealed to farmers not to indulge in distress sales and also guaranteed that
government agencies would purchase the entire production of the rabi season at a Minimum
Support Price of Rs 1,400 a quintal.
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Increase MSPfor paddy 1800: Dattatreya

April 09,2015, 03.41 AM IST | | THE HANS INDIA

New Delhi/Hyderabad: Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya met the
Union Minister for Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan and
sought to increase the Maximum Support Price (MSP) for the procurement of paddy from Rs
1,400 to Rs 1,800 per quintal on the grounds of excess moisture content. Dattatreya informed
that the farmers were desperate and they were forced to sell their produces at much lower price
with no alternative.
Ram Vilas Paswan has assured that he would convene a meeting at Hyderabad and hold
discussions with representatives of farmers association, representatives of millers association
and other State government officials who are involved in the procurement of rice for Public
Distribution System (PDS), and discuss every issue concerning the farmers. He assured that a
comprehensive policy would be drawn up to protect the interest of the farmers and other
Stakeholders.When Dattatreya brought to Paswans notice about Food Corporation of India
(FCI) of the united AP, the Minister also assured to bifurcate the office of Food Corporation of
India for both the Telugu States.

Indonesia to not import rice any longer

Kamis, 9 April 2015 19:09 WIB | 534 Views

(ANTARA FOTO/Destyan Sujarwoko)

Tabanan, Bali (ANTARA News) -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has expressed
hope that domestic farm products will be able to meet national needs, and that the country will
no longer need to import farm commodities in the future."I praise the Tabanan district
administration in Bali for achieving self-reliance in food production, with the availability of farm
products exceeding local peoples needs," the minister said during a working visit in Tabanan
district on Thursday.He noted that as the Tabanan district government had continued to step up
the development of its agricultural sector, the district had managed to meet local peoples food
needs and improve farmers living standards.
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"Dont delay in planting rice; dont leave land unused; and dont let the community sleep. Let us
build this nation till it makes progress at a global level," he remarked.Sulaiman also expressed
hope that farmers would always be enthusiastic and consistent in developing the agricultural
sector as a means to earn a living, as well as to motivate younger generations to strive towards
improving the industry.This way, the district, which is known as the "rice barn" of Bali province,
will be able to take optimum advantage of the huge potential the agricultural sector presents, he
affirmed.

During the course of the visit, the minister also handed over 24 tractors, water pumps, and Rp10
billion as funds to improve the irrigation networks in Tabanan district.Moreover, District Head
of Tabanan Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, in her address read out by District Secretary Nyoman Wirna
Ariwangsa, stated that despite being the "rice barn" of the province, Tanaban still faced
constraints and obstacles related to infrastructure development, and that it still needed assistance
from the central government.Wiryastuti added that the district had managed to maintain its rice
production of 111 thousand tons, which made it the largest rice producer in Bali. With local rice
consumption reaching 56 thousand tons, the district recorded a surplus of 55 thousand tons.
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World Rice Production 2014/2015

April 2015
This month the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the World Rice
Production 2014/2015 will be 474.6 million metric tons, around 0.26 million tons less than the
previous month's projection.

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Rice Production last year (*) was 476.88 million tons. This year's 474.6 estimated million tons
could represent a decrease of 2.28 million tons or a 0.48% in rice production around the globe.
Rice Production by Country
(Values in Metric Tons)
China: 144,500,000
India: 102,500,000
Others: 38,628,000
Indonesia: 36,300,000
Bangladesh: 34,600,000
Vietnam: 28,050,000
Thailand: 19,150,000
Philippines: 12,200,000
Burma: 12,150,000
Brazil: 8,300,000
Japan: 7,679,000
United States: 7,068,000
Pakistan: 6,900,000
Cambodia: 4,700,000
Egypt: 4,530,000
Korea, South: 4,241,000
Nepal: 3,100,000

Next Update will be May 12, 2015.

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U.S. Rice Promotes New 'American Rice' Logo at Trade

Show in Mexico
USDA ATO Director Joe Lopez flanked by USA Rice chefs.
GUADALAJARA, MEXICO -- Last month, the USA Rice
Federation participated in the annual Expo ANTAD trade show, the
preeminent trade summit for the retail industry in Mexico. Organized
by the National Retailer Association in Mexico (ANTAD), the show
is an internationally recognized platform where retailers,
manufacturers, and distributors come together to strengthen and
encourage trade relations.

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This year, Expo ANTAD had 3,500 booths drawing more than
42,000 attendees representing leading decision makers from
supermarket chains, wholesalers, distributors, and buyers. In
addition to the thousands of retailers in attendance at the event,
more than 20 retail chains affiliated with ANTAD had large
booths at the expo which acted as purchasing offices during the
show. These affiliated retail chains, which represented about 6,000 supermarkets nationwide,
including Walmart, Commercial Mexicana, Chedraui, and Soriana, are where many of USA
Rice's promotional activities are held in Mexico.
The USA Rice booth was prominently located near the high-traffic entrance within the USA
pavilion, which was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Trade
Office (ATO). During the three-day event, USA Rice chefs conducted rice cooking classes
several times each day. These cooking classes served as a sample of our in-store promotions and
were of great interest to the retailers.
Crowd pleasing cooking demo
"The primary focus of our promotion efforts was to introduce the new American Rice logo to the
retail industry and explain the benefits of purchasing U.S. grown rice," said Brian King, USA
Rice's chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee. "There were several rice packers and
wholesalers present at Expo ANTAD who expressed interest in purchasing U.S. rice and using
the logo on their packaging." With more than 110 million consumers, Mexico continues to
expand its taste for U.S. food products. The supermarket industry in Mexico has been
particularly active, upgrading their store formats and imported selections along with major
acquisitions making already strong performers even larger. USA Rice has devoted many of our
activities to this market segment, including more than 100 in-store demonstrations in 2014, along
with the development of the American Rice logo.

Contact: Sarah Moran (703) 236-1457

USDA Report
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. all rice 2014/15 supply and use changes result in a 1.5 million cwt
increase in ending stocks to 42.4 million, up 33 percent from the previous year. Long-grain
ending stocks are increased 500,000 to 27.6 million, and combined medium- and short-grain
ending stocks are increased 1 million to 12.5 million. All rice imports are raised 500,000 (all in
long-grain) to 23.5 million as imports from Thailand were strong in February according to the
U.S. Census Bureau trade data. No other changes are made on the supply side.
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Total 2014/15 all rice use is lowered 1 million cwt to 234 million-all in
combined medium- and short-grain rice. All rice domestic and residual
use is lowered 2 million cwt to 129 million with long-grain and
combined medium- and short-grain each reduced 1 million to 98 million
and 31 million, respectively. Partially offsetting the decrease in domestic
and residual use is a 1 million cwt increase in all rice exports to 105
million (all in long-grain) as exports increased recently to Western
Hemisphere markets. Long-grain exports are forecast at 73 million cwt,
and combined medium- and short-grain exports at 32 million.
The decrease in 2014/15 all rice domestic and residual use is based primarily on total use
implied from USDA's Rice Stocks report on March 31. USDA's March 1 rice stocks were higher
than expected and above trade expectations. All rice March 1 stocks totaled 120.8 million cwt
(rough-equivalent basis), up 24 percent from the previous year, and the highest since 2011.
Implied all rice domestic and residual use for December-February 2014/15 was down 8 percent
from the previous market year, and 5 percent below the previous 4-year average.
The 2014/15 long-grain season-average price at the midpoint is projected at $12.30 per cwt,
down 20 cents per cwt from a month ago and down $3.10 per cwt from last year. The all
combined medium- and short-grain season-average price at the midpoint is forecast at $18.60 per
cwt, up 10 cents per cwt from last month, but 60 cents per cwt below a year ago. The California
medium- and short-grain rice price is raised slightly from last month and the Other States price is
unchanged. The all rice price at the midpoint is projected at $14.20 per cwt, down 10 cents per
cwt from last month, and $2.10 per cwt below 2013/14.
Global 2014/15 rice ending stocks are increased 900,000 tons as the decrease in use adds to a
slight increase in supplies. Global consumption (includes residual) is lowered nearly 650,000
tons as projected use is lowered for Indonesia, Japan, and the United States, partially offset by
increases for Pakistan and Thailand.
Total rice supplies in 2014/15 are increased 300,000 tons due to an increase in beginning stocks
(+600,000) more than offsetting a reduction in production (-300,000). The rise in global
beginning stocks is due primarily to increases for Japan, Pakistan, and Taiwan. The reduction in
global 2014/15 rice production results mainly from decreases for Indonesia, Vietnam, and SubSaharan Africa, partially offset by an increase for Pakistan. Global rice exports for 2014/15 are
lowered slightly due to reductions for Egypt, Japan, and Pakistan, partially offset by increases for
Brazil, and the United States. Imports are lowered slightly for Sub-Saharan Africa and the
Middle East, but raised for the United States.
Read the full report here.

Rice Sales, Exports Reported

WASHINGTON, DC -- Net rice sales of 61,100 MT for 2014/2015 were up 31 percent from the
previous week, but down 22 percent from the prior four-week average, according to
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today's Export Sales Highlights report. Increases were reported for Mexico (35,700 MT),
unknown destinations (9,300 MT), Haiti (7,100 MT), Saudi Arabia (2,500 MT), and Guatemala
(2,400 MT). Exports of 60,400 MT were down 3 percent from the previous week, but up 1
percent from the prior four-week average. The primary destinations were Colombia (24,500
MT), Japan (12,100 MT), Mexico (8,800 MT), Honduras (7,500 MT), and Jordan (2,100
MT). This summary is based on reports from exporters from the period March 27-April 2
ME Group/Closing Rough Rice Futures
CME Group (Prelim): Closing Rough Rice Futures for April 9
Month

Price

Net Change

May 2015

$10.400

- $0.175

July 2015

$10.655

- $0.175

September 2015

$10.900

- $0.160

November 2016

$11.125

- $0.150

January 2016

$11.370

- $0.125

March 2016

$11.420

- $0.125

May 2016

$11.420

- $0.125

Fisher Delta Center: focus on agricultural needs

Apr 8, 2015Patrick R. Shepard, Contributing Writer Delta Farm Press

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Fisher Delta Research Center is the largest of Missouris 19 off-campus agricultural centers,
farms and forests, operating within the University of Missouris College of Agriculture, Food
and Natural Resources and the MU Agriculture Experiment Station.Trent Haggard is the
director of the Fisher Delta Research Center in Portageville, Mo. The FDRC is the largest of the
states 19 off-campus agricultural centers, farms and forests, operating within the University of
Missouris College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the MU Agriculture
Experiment Station.
A north Delta institution dedicated to excellence in agricultural research and education, serving
area and Mid-South farmers thats the Fisher Delta Research Center (FDRC) at Portageville,
Mo.It is the largest of Missouris 19 off-campus agricultural centers, farms and forests, operating
within the University of Missouris College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the
MU Agriculture Experiment Station.Unlike the rest of Missouri, Bootheel agriculture more
closely resembles that of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Our area which possesses some of the worlds most productive farmland forms the
northern tip of the Mississippi River Delta, says Trent Haggard, FDRC director.Our 15
different soil types and research on crops, including corn, cotton, rice and soybeans, enable us to
serve Southeast Missouri, the Mid-South and the rest of the country.Haggard says a major
strength of the FDRC is its research team, which has done, and continues to do, the research that
growers need today, and will need tomorrow.We can handle the unique and diverse scope of
what encompasses Bootheel agriculture, he says.

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The area has many needs, many crops, much weed/insect pressure, and irrigation
opportunities.As a team, were on top of the current challenges within all those spheres, while
simultaneously conducting research thats needed for 5, 10, 20 years down the road.While we
address todays concerns, we need to address our needs 20 years from now, whether thats in the
greenhouse or in the field.
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Connecting the dots on ag technology

Apr 8, 2015Forrest Laws | Delta Farm Press

Silent Shade Planting Co. uses 21 different software programs to help make sure the farming
operation stays at the forefront of agricultural technology, according to Jeremy Jack, one of the
partners in the 8,500-acre cotton, corn, soybean, rice and wheat farm.Running all those programs
and trying to get them to communicate with each other is a challenge, but its one Jeremy Jack;
his sister, Stacie Jack-Koger; and her husband, Trey Koger, are willing to take on for the sake of
their operation near Belzoni, Miss.When you think about it, if youre early adopters youre the
first ones in the game, says Jeremy Jack.
Youre the ones who are going to reap the biggest rewards out of it. Youre also the ones with
the biggest risks.Jeremy Jacks comments came during a presentation at the National
Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference in Baton Rouge, La. He was one of more
than 120 farmers, consultants, university Extension specialists and researchers and industry
representatives who spoke during the two-day event that rotates between the North and South
Deltas.
These are what we call the hammers in our office toolbox, said Jack, pointing to a slide.
These are all the precision software programs that were using every day. These are actually
owned by three or four of us. From the financial side to moving dirt to recordkeeping on crops to
making our prescription maps, this is what we go through.The most troublesome for Jack is the
Excel program, which he repeated three times in the list of the 21 programs he displayed. But the
problem with all these programs is that none of them talk to each other, he noted.I went on our
server, typed in xls and hit search to see how many excel files I have right now, how many we go
through, how many weve used, he said. 1,250.
How much time does it take to do all these things; how much downtime and how slow are we
moving toward integrating this information.Jack says all of the partners software enhancement
efforts start with Global Positioning Systems or GPS. GPS is the foundation, not the roof. Dont
think that is the end or the cure-all. All those things I went through build off GPS.Currently,
Silent Shades operators can perform a variety of digital tasks, including recordkeeping,
monitoring, imagery, efficiency, tracking and everything with variable rate.Jack gave

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illustrations of how the farm is using its digital capabilities to determine the most efficient use of
crop protection chemicals. One is an Aproach fungicide vs. Prevathon insecticide, AproachPrevathon together and an untreated check trial with DuPont and Pioneer.With all the software
we have we can see the differences, he said.
Theres no going out and flagging. The plane cuts on and cuts off at pre-determined intervals
and GPS shows us exactly where those treatments occurred and how they affected yield.In a
second, the farm managers planted different seeding rates of a new variety to determine how they
performed with different soil types and fertility applications.Now this looks like a lot of work
for a farmer to go through and analyze all these numbers, he said. Im not proofing what we
did wrong or what we did right here. The technology exists today that you can use on your farm
and set you apart from the next producer.
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Bill Gates deputy visits PH for rice research updates

(2nd UPDATE) Pamela Anderson, a director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has been
meeting with IRRI officials, but reports say the world's richest man himself also visited
Rappler.com
Published 4:32 PM, Apr 08, 2015
Updated 1:13 PM, Apr 09, 2015
BILLIONAIRE'S LIST. Microsoft co-founder and philantropist Bill Gates is still the world's
richest man in 2015. File photo by Cole Burston / EPA
MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE)
The worlds richest man, Bill Gates, was reportedly
spotted in Los Baos, Laguna the hub of the
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) on
Wednesday, April 8.A few social media posts and
online reports said the billionaire philanthropist was
seen in IRRI Wednesday morning.Tony Lambino,
IRRI head of communications, neither confirmed
nor denied the visit.Lambino told Rappler, however,
that Dr. Pamela Anderson, the agricultural
development director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) had been in IRRI since
the weekend.He said Anderson and other senior officers of the BMGF were in the country to get
updates on the food and nutrition security programs the foundation is supporting, with an annual
commitment of $18 million. The briefings of IRRI officials with Anderson concluded
Wednesday morning.

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"The foundation is IRRI's largest philanthropic donor," Lambino said in a text
message.Apparently, a private jet with registration number N887WM and tied to Gates, was in
the country as early as April 4, Interaksyon.com reported.An IRRI employee shared
with Rappler that social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, were blocked in the premises of
the institute at around 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, before and after the chopper reportedly carrying
Gates landed at IRRI. The chopper was at IRRI from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, the employee shared.
Research in progress
Scientists at IRRI updated the BMGF team on advances in research on climate-change-ready rice
and varieties that promise to help solve micronutrient deficiencies.We are thankful that the
BMGF has come for updates on the food and nutrition security initiatives that they support, said
Robert Zeigler, Director General of IRRI.The foundation is a staunch partner in applying the
best of science so that people in the rice-eating world will not go hungry.The foundation has
invested in IRRIs research for Golden Rice, a genetically modified crop that is seen to help
solve hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.
"It is hoped that Golden Rice will help improve the health of millions of children and adults
across the Philippines and Bangladesh," the foundation said in a statement.Environmental groups
oppose the GMO-developed rice, warning of its potential hazardous impact to the
environment.The BMGF team was also shown experimental rice plots for the development of
flood- and drought-tolerant rice. These varieties promise to improve the livelihoods of the
world's poorest farmers by ensuring a good harvest despite weather and climate upsets.For
instance, flood-tolerant rice are supposed to thrive even after more than 14 days underwater.
Non-tolerant rice normally die after just 4 days of submergence.

Philanthropist
BIllionaire philanthropist Gates, with an estimated fortune of $79.2 billion according
to Forbes, stepped down as chairman of Microsoft in 2014, and has been since focusing on the
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Co-chaired with wife Melinda, the foudation teams up with
partners around the world to take on some tough challenges: extreme poverty and poor health in
developing countries, and the failures of Americas education system.
"We focus on only a few issues because we think thats the best way to have great impact, and
we focus on these issues in particular because we think they are the biggest barriers that prevent
people from making the most of their lives," the Gates earlier wrote, explaining the foundation's
work. with a report from Lynda C. Corpuz, Pia Ranada / Rappler.com
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