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Average paddy productivity is very low compared with regional competitors where the yield is
double than the production in Pakistan, which is the fourth largest exporter of rice in the world.
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FAISALABAD:
A Rs341-billion agriculture relief package announced by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif earlier
this week has not won hearts of all that are associated with the countrys farms.Growers of
paddy crop, who are perturbed about falling prices of rice in domestic and international
markets, argue that the cash support of Rs5,000 per acre, offered in the package, is not
sufficient to make up for the losses they are enduring.They claim that the losses have jumped
to Rs30,000 per acre, which is six times more than the incentive given to them. Owing to the
market slump, the price of new paddy crop stands 30% lower than last year, farmers say.
However, the crop is bumper and healthy as it has been protected from pest attack.
The government has set aside Rs40 billion for paying the cash grant of Rs5,000 per acre to rice
and cotton growers owning up to 12.5 acres of agricultural land.According to agricultural
experts, basmati rice gives yield in the range of 35 to 45 maunds (40kg) per acre, super basmati
gives 40 to 45 maunds, non-basmati varieties give 50 to 60 maunds and 386 non-basmati
variety produces 45 to 50 maunds.The average paddy productivity is very low compared with
regional competitors where the yield is double than the production in Pakistan, which is the
fourth largest exporter of rice in the world.
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Indians are very good in agriculture research and development work and scientists there have
developed such paddy seeds that give more than 70 maunds per acre, said Naseer Ahmad, an
agricultural expert, while talking to The Express Tribune.Last year, the price of basmati rice
stood at Rs1,400 to Rs1,600 per maund, but now it has dipped to Rs1,000 to Rs1,100.The 386
non-basmati variety fetched Rs1,000-1,100 per maund last year and the price has now gone
down to Rs650-700, according to Taufeeq Ahmad, a rice exporter and former vice-chairman of
the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan.
He voiced fear that the massive decline in prices would hurt earnings of exporters and he also
pointed to high transportation and shipping costs borne by them. The government should give
freight subsidy to rice exporters, he said.Last year, the exporters earned $1.84 billion, but
Ahmad believed that it would be impossible to touch that figure this year following the slump
in international commodity markets. Now, the exporters are looking to make inroads into the
Iranian rice market.
If Iran starts importing rice, the farmers can recoup their losses, Ahmad said.However,
international buyers are looking perplexed because of wild price movements. Last year, many
of them sustained heavy losses after international prices fell below their purchase price. Many
rice traders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced bankruptcy too, Ahmad said.He pointed
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NOISEMAKERS
President Buhari has given us another shocker: that it is civil servants that do the job but
ministers make all the noise. Is that the impression he has been given by those permanent
secretaries he has been working with since he assumed office? Is that why we have not had a
cabinet since? Buhari should commission a research into "a day in the life" of Nigerian civil
servants. He should investigate the owners of choice property in Abuja. He should also
investigate the processes by which money gets stolen from the system. Then we will discuss the
matter again. Stunning.
TSA
TSUNAMI
My belief that nothing or no-one is absolutely good or bad in life found further evidence in the
implementation of the treasury single account (TSA). On the one hand, we will have a handle on
all government revenues in the interest of transparency. Also, banks will stop feeding solely on
public funds. One the other hand, the economy will be further squeezed as the already troubled
credit system is jeopardised by lack of cash with the transfer of over N1.1 trillion to the TSA.
However, credit to Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor, for moving quickly to bridge the liquidity
gap. Kudos.
SARAKI ON TRIAL
Has BukolaSarakifinally come to the end of the road? Since he decided to run for senate
president against the wishes of key APC figures, the battle line had been welldesigned. Indeed,
President Buhari has refused to have a one-on-one meeting with him.The two men are practically
not on speaking terms. I knew something would give along the line. Now that the Code of
Conduct Bureau has finally got something on him, we may be nearing the end game. But getting
rid of Saraki is one thing, replacing him withthe preferred choice is anotherentirely.Dicey.
BURKINA SUFFER
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So in 1993, Gen. Ibrahim Babangidawas forced to "step aside" as military president of Nigeria
after sustained public protests. He set up an interim government and left his ally, Gen.
SaniAbacha, behind. Abacha later did a coup. And so in 2014, President BlaiseCompaore of
Burkina Faso was forced to step down amid widespread protests.An interim government was
installed and his ally, Gen Gilbert Diendere, remainedbehind. Diendere has now carried out his
own coup. What is this thing about African leaders? Why are we eternally locked in crises and
power struggles? When shall Africa be free? Questions.
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By Kavita Bajeli-Datt
BALI, Indonesia: As one walks down the market street on the way to the pristine Kuta beach on
Bali island, Indonesias major tourist destination, it is hard to miss the Queens of India.For the
Indians who come to this beach resort for rest and recreation, but crave for "desi" food,
especially vegetarian fare, Queen's of India is like manna from heaven.In the street dotted with
many restaurants and bars, the Queens stands out not only for its shiny nameplate on top or its
huge swing on the side, but also because it is packed with food lovers - both expats and tourists,
including westerners.No wonder the aroma that floats in air stops many a passer-by who are
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There are many Indian restaurants in Bali from Athithi to Indian Dhaba to Ganesha Ek Sanskriti
Indian Restaurant catering to mostly honeymooners thronging this favoured tourist
town.However, the Queens, which began its journey in 2004 and now has a chain of restaurants
(four outlets) in Bali and two in Jakarata, remains the most famous. So much so that they are
booked by Indians who come all the way from London, Dubai and India to Bali for a destination
wedding.New Delhi-based Puneet Malhotra, the owner of the Queens, said their restaurant is an
epitome of authentic Indian cooking which is served in the most exotic of locations.At our chain
of restaurants, we understand the basic principle of cooking food - it is not good food unless it
titillates your taste buds into a happy submission.People choose Queens, when they want to
experience the enriching, authentic flavours of Indian food along with a memorable dining
experience.
Being one of the oldest Indian restaurants, of not just Bali but Jakarta as well, Queens brings
together a pleasurable experience for our each dining guest, Malhotra said.The mouth-watering
butter chicken, chicken makhanwala and prawn tava are most sought after here, while paneer
makhanwala, bhindhi masala and aloo gobhi are the vegetarian fare that is most in demand.The
delicious biryani - both vegetarian and non-veg - served in earthen pots is also a favourite. We
have the maximum number of Indian chefs specially flown from India so that our guests get to
taste the true flavours of the delectable Indian cuisines, Malhotra, who is helped by his wife,
Neeta Shamdasani Malhotra, a fifth generation Indonesian citizen of Indian origin, born and
brought up in Bali. She is also founder and president of BIFA (Balinese and Indian Friendship
Association) and organizes Diwali and other Indian festivals here.
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Chef Devendra Singh, who earlier worked in a Noida hotel and is now working in Queens
Kuta branch for the past two years, said: We largely cater to Indian groups. Indians mostly look
for Indian food whenever they are visiting a country for either leisure or official work. Apart
from touring Indians and expats, foreigners love our food. From our vegetarian delights to our
gosht segment, the visitors have a wide choice. We source our spices and Basmati rice - to
prepare briyani - from India and thats why the taste is truly Indian.
Our Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh and Tandori Chicken is very famous, even the natives
love it.They have catered and served Bollywood actors (Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor
Khan and Shahid Kapoor), politicians (Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L.K. Advani and Manmohan
Singh) and business tycoons (Lakshmi Mittal), the list goes on.As the brand is making its mark
in Indonesia, Malhotra said they are planning to expand in Australia.It feel great when people
who have come thousands of miles away from home compliment us about the food or the
westerners who come again and again for our non-vegetarian fare. We want to continue this
tradition of giving a sensory journey into Indian cuisine in Bali to all our customers, Malhotra
added.
The Peninsula
Senior Congress leader Capt Amarinder Singh today asked the Punjab government to provide
adequate compensation to Basmati growers who have allegedly been forced to go for distress
sale.In a statement issued here, the leader threatened to launch a protest across the state if his
demands were not met.Singh noted that last year the Basmati sold for about Rs 3,200 per quintal.
But this year the rice variety is not selling for more than Rs 1,200 per quintal."This does not even
meet the input costs of the farmers. Moreover, the Basmati yield is less as compared to other
varieties of paddy," he said.The Congress leader lamented that he has been repeatedly reminding
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to take up the matter with the central government to address
this pressing problem.
"However, he (Badal) only returns after presenting a bouquet to the Prime Minister without
asking for anything, for the reasons best known to him," he said.The former Chief Minister also
warned that if the farmers do not get adequate prices for their produce it may lead to law and
order problem in the state."Better you take serious note of the situation lest it is too late for you
and the state as the resentment and anger among farmers is brewing fast," he charged.The leader
added that he will personally lead the farmers' protests as this government had failed to address
their concerns.Notably, Singh did not attend the 'Kisan Samman rally' by Congress in Delhi
today.
Press Trust of India
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