12th April 2022 Daily Global Regional Local Rice E-Newsletter

Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter
12 April ,2022 Vol 7 Issue 4
1|www.ricepluss.com, www.riceplusmagazine.blosgspot.com
www.riceplusmagazine.blogspot.com
mujahid.riceplus@gmail.com 92 321 3692874
40,000 MT of rice from India to reach SL
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Trade said that another 40,000 MT of rice imported
via the Indian Line of Credit will reach Sri Lanka on Monday (11). The secretary to the Ministry
of Trades, Bhadrani Jayawardena stated that the stock will be sold through Sathosa outlets as
soon as it is received. 1kg of Nadu and Kekulu rice is sold at Rs.110/- and 1kg of Samba is sold
at Rs.130/- through Sathosa. Meanwhile, the Association of Importers of Essential Commodities
said that all essential commodities required by the people during the New Year season have been
distributed throughout the island. The spokesman of the Association of Importers of Essential
Commodities, Nihal Seneviratne said that there could be a slight shortage of milk powder. He
also said that the prices of essential commodities will be reduced in the future.
https://www.newsfirst.lk/2022/04/11/40000-mt-of-rice-from-india-to-reach-sl/
Rice export prices rise to 3.5-month high

The prices for Vietnamese 5 percent broken rice rose to $420 per ton late March, the highest in
the past 3.5 months.
Vietnam exported 1.48 million tons of rice worth $715 million in the first three months this year,
up 24 percent in volume and 10.5 percent in value against the same period last year, according to
the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The ministry said stable global demand and high transportation costs resulted in March‟s price
hike.
Vietnam‟s 5 percent broken rice was sold at $415-420 per ton in late March, up $20 per ton from
the beginning of the month. On average, the rice has cost $414 per ton in the world market in
March, up $16 per ton against February.
Meanwhile, Thailand‟s 5 percent broken standard rice was sold at $408-412 a ton, down $16
from the beginning of the month as the baht continued to drop against the dollar.
Vietnam exported over 6.2 million tons of rice for nearly $3.3 billion last year, according to the
General Department of Vietnam Customs.
The average export price of Vietnamese rice rose 5.5 percent in 2020 to $526.8 per ton in 2021,
according to the agriculture ministry.
https://www.retailnews.asia/rice-export-prices-rise-to-3-5-month-high/
Why is India’s basmati rice export seeing a decline?

India's basmati rice export has been witnessing a decline. It plunged to its lowest in the last
four years in 2021. Is Indian basmati losing its shine, or is it a temporary phase?
From risotto to Iranian pulao, Indian Basmati has been an essential part of recipes savoured in
different parts of the world for ages.Basmati rice is popular due to its long grains, distinctive
texture, and rich fragrance. People world over swear by its taste. In India too, biryani or matar
pulao cannot be imagined without basmati.All of this has made Basmati rice one of India's oldest
anchors in farm exports. Its main producing regions are the states of Punjab and Haryana, along
with the foothills of the Himalayas. India is still the world‟s largest exporter of basmati. But, its
export is now coming down.India clocked the highest-ever agriculture exports of over 50 billion
dollars in FY22.But for the third consecutive year, exports of Basmati rice saw a fall over the
previous year in value terms. This fact has been highlighted by the provisional figures. In 2021-
22, India exported 3.53 billion dollars worth of Basmati rice, the lowest since 2019-20.Experts
have told Business Standard that the reasons for the continued fall in exports include the loss of
the traditional market of Iran due to US sanctions. Shipments to Iran plunged 26% from a year
ago to 834,458 tonnes. It was mostly because Iran‟s rupee reserves dwindled.APEDA Chairman
M Angamuthu told Business Standard that in some areas, due to an increase in minimum support
price, the Basmati acreage had been overtaken by non-Basmati rice.In the last three years,
around 20 per cent area has shifted from Basmati to non-Basmati rice in these regions. This is
due to reduced price differentials.Fungicide problems in the European Union is also a big
contributing factor.Trade policy analyst S Chandrasekaran told Business Standard that Basmati
sales to the EU had dropped to 150,000-200,000 tonnes from 500,000 tonnes a year.One of the
most common Basmati rice varieties produced in India does not qualify for duty rebate from the
EU.Adding another blow to Basmati export, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
adopted pesticide residue norms in 2021 that were on par with those in the EU.This had led to
apprehensions that if Indian farmers were not given time to bring about changes in their pesticide
use, Basmati exports would take a big hit due to these stringent norms.India‟s Basmati exports to
the EU have been falling since the region tightened its pesticide residue norms in 2017.But, on
the other hand, overall rice export has seen a big jump. India is the world's biggest rice exporter.
It exports non-Basmati rice to African countries and Basmati to the Middle East.According to a
report, India's total rice exports saw a jump of nearly 46 per cent in 2021 from a year ago to a
record 21.42 million tonnes. The jump came as Bangladesh, China and Vietnam increased
purchases.Also, the existing challenges in the EU and the possibly new ones in West Asia by no
way mean that the appetite for Basmati is dwindling.Basmati is one of India's signature food
items. Efforts should be made to revive its exports, especially since much of the market is slowly
shifting towards Pakistan, India‟s primary rival in the global Basmati trade.But experts point out
that the export may pick up soon. Recently Latin America opened its doors to Indian Basmati
rice for the first time ever. Talks between Iran and the US on nuclear agreement also offer hope.
If they reach an agreement and sanctions against Iran are lifted, export of Indian Basmati to
Tehran will re-start.
https://www.business-standard.com/podcast/current-affairs/why-is-india-s-basmati-rice-export-
seeing-a-decline-122041200101_1.html
Hyderabad: All rice millers are not black sheep

Hyderabad: Are millers from Nalgonda, Suryapet and other bordering districts with the
State of Andhra Pradesh are making profits by procuring paddy from the farmers at prices less
than the Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Expressing anguish over allegations, an office-bearer
of Telangana Rice Millers Association said, "Black sheep are everywhere. The issue of broken
rice and par-boiled rice will remain an issue even for the next year and so on. Unless the real
issues at hand are addressed and resolved, there is no way to arrive at a conclusion to this
problem." Early on, the issue had been discussed in a meeting of rice millers convened by the
Telangana government where the majority of millers had expressed their inability to invest in
technology for making fortified rice kernels (FRK). "The rice millers sought a guaranteed
procurement and concessions to recover their investment. But, there is no word from the
government till now," he added. Further, the millers need guaranteed procurement of the broken
rice from the government side. In turn, the same could be supplied to meet the industrial and
other requirements in which the broken rice is used. Secondly, encouraging the food processing
industry in line with the crop being cultivated in Telangana would also resolve the issue in the
long run than harping on the production of parboiled rice, which is not much in demand. When
asked the specific question about procuring paddy from the distressed farmers at lower prices,
"No one is interested to speak about it out openly. But, when there are such opportunities left
open, there are millers who make use of it," he said. During the last agriculture season, there was
a sudden spurt in demand for rice following a drastic fall in the production in countries like
Thailand and Vietnam. It helped the rice exporters from the Andhra Pradesh to start exporting
rice from Kakinada port. To meet the demand, rice was also procured from Odisha, Chhattisgarh
and Telangana. Procuring paddy at a lesser price and supplying the milled rice to the exporters
will definitely fetch profit on both ends, he pointed. The intervention of the State will reduce
total dependency for procurement on Food Corporation of India. Further, the Farmers Producer
Organisations can also obtain export licences. But, all these require the much-needed push either
from the State or Central governments, he said.
https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/hyderabad-all-rice-millers-are-not-black-
sheep-737636?infinitescroll=1
Southeast Asian rice bowl depleting fast: analysis

Research notes that by 2050 there will be an 18 per cent higher demand for rice in the region,
owing to increasing populations.
Southeast Asia may lose its status as a major international rice exporter, according to a new
study. Image: jev55, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Flickr.
SciDev Net
3 minute readApril 11, 2022
Dwindling crop yields, land scarcity and climate change may cause Southeast Asia to lose its
status as a major rice exporter — unless changes in production and management techniques are
introduced, says an analysis.
Published March in Nature Food, the analysis evaluates the gap between potential and actual
yields of rice across Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia and the
Philippines, and shows ways to augment rice production in the region.
Southeast Asia accounts for about 40 per cent of international rice exports but the region is also a
substantial consumer of rice. The researchers note that by 2050, owing to increasing populations,
there will be an 18 per cent higher demand for rice in the region.
With limited scope in other major rice-producing countries like China and India to generate a
rice surplus, Southeast Asian countries with a larger yield gap must step up production to avoid
the need for import in the future, the researchers say.
Maintaining the capacity of Southeast Asia to produce a large rice surplus can help reduce global
price volatility and provide a stable and affordable rice supply to many countries in Sub-Saharan
Africa and the Middle East.
Samarendu Mohanty, Asia regional director, International Potato Center
Rice yield stagnation has been noted in countries like Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, owing to
residential and industrial encroachment on rice-growing areas with little prospect to expand
irrigated paddy lands, thanks to inadequate investment and other reasons.
“Our analysis shows that Southeast Asia will not be able to produce a large rice surplus in the
future if current trends continue,” says Alice Laborte, an author of the study and senior scientist
at the Philippine-based International Rice Research Institute. “Failure to increase yield on
existing rice area will drastically reduce the capacity of countries in the region to achieve or
sustain rice self-sufficiency and export rice to other regions.”
Using a data-intensive approach the researchers found that the average gap in rice yield
represents about 48 per cent of the “yield potential” estimated for the region although there were
significant differences among countries. Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand
were showing larger “rice yield gaps” than Indonesia and Vietnam.
Closing the “exploitable yield gap” by half through proper crop management and other measures
would drastically reduce the need to import rice and generate an “aggregated annual rice surplus
of 54 million tonnes available for export,” the researchers say.
They recommend specific measures to improve the rice yields such as investments
in agricultural research and scaling up of productivity-enhancing technologies to narrow the
exploitable yield gap over the next 20 years. Crop management practices such as better use of
fertiliser and irrigation, nutrients, water, and pest management are particularly useful in lowland
rainfed environments, they add.
“Closing of yield gaps requires the concerted effort of policymakers, researchers and extension
services to facilitate farmers‟ access to technologies, information, and markets,” says Laborte.
Southeast Asia needs to produce more rice with reduced inputs, including land and water, and
also leave behind a smaller environmental footprint, says Samarendu Mohanty, Asia regional
director of the International Potato Center.
“With consumption still rising along with population growth, these countries need to accelerate
yield growth in targeted countries to remain net exporters of rice,” Mohanty tells SciDev.Net.
“Increasing rice production in the region will enhance food security not only in the region but
also globally,” Laborte says. “Maintaining the capacity of Southeast Asia to produce a large
rice surplus can help reduce global price volatility and provide a stable and affordable rice
supply to many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.”
“With soaring fertiliser prices, many farmers may choose to reduce fertiliser usage which could
lead to lower rice production,” she adds.
According to Mohanty, fertiliser prices have skyrocketed in the past several months with the
Ukraine war making it even worse; in February alone, fertiliser prices went up by 40 per cent.
“The wet season paddy crop in Asia, [the crop of] the main growing season, which is just a
couple of months away, will be severely impacted by high prices and shortages in fertiliser,”
says Mohanty.
https://www.eco-business.com/news/southeast-asian-rice-bowl-depleting-fast-analysis/
Rice Export prices rise to 3-5 months high

The prices for Vietnamese 5 percent broken rice rose to $420 per ton late March, the highest in
the past 3.5 months.
Vietnam exported 1.48 million tons of rice worth $715 million in the first three months this year,
up 24 percent in volume and 10.5 percent in value against the same period last year, according to
the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The ministry said stable global demand and high transportation costs resulted in March‟s price
hike.
Vietnam‟s 5 percent broken rice was sold at $415-420 per ton in late March, up $20 per ton from
the beginning of the month. On average, the rice has cost $414 per ton in the world market in
March, up $16 per ton against February.
Meanwhile, Thailand‟s 5 percent broken standard rice was sold at $408-412 a ton, down $16
from the beginning of the month as the baht continued to drop against the dollar.
Vietnam exported over 6.2 million tons of rice for nearly $3.3 billion last year, according to the
General Department of Vietnam Customs.
The average export price of Vietnamese rice rose 5.5 percent in 2020 to $526.8 per ton in 2021,
according to the agriculture ministry.
https://www.retailnews.asia/rice-export-prices-rise-to-3-5-month-high/
Tariff quotas for rice, dried tobacco imported from Cambodia

announced
VNASunday, April 10, 2022 11:06

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a circular stipulating the import of
rice and dried tobacco leaves originating from Cambodia under tariff quotas for 2021 and
2022.
Circular No. 06/2022/TT-BCT specifies import quotas for rice and dried tobacco leaves
originating from Cambodia that are entitled to special preferential import tax rates in Vietnam for
the two years.
The total import tariff quotas in 2021 and 2022 from Cambodia for rice of all kinds is 300,000
tons per year (for paddy, the conversion rate is 2kg, equal to 1kg of rice), while the import tariff
quotas for dried tobacco leaves is 3,000 tons per year.
The document says in order to enjoy the special preferential import tax rate, the products must
have a Certificate of Origin form S issued by the Cambodian Ministry of Trade or an authorized
agency, and their customs clearance procedures must be conducted at the border gate pairs
specified in Appendix No. 2 attached with this circular.
For dried tobacco leaves, importers must show a license to import raw tobacco under tariff
quotas issued by the MoIT in accordance with Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018.
Circular No. 06/2022/TT-BCT will take effect from April 15 to the end of December 2022.
https://www.sggpnews.org.vn/business/tariff-quotas-for-rice-dried-tobacco-imported-from-
cambodia-announced-98411.html
Dong Thap to expand area under high-quality rice

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap aims to expand the area under high-quality rice to
meet both domestic and export demand.
VNA Monday, April 11, 2022 16:09
Farmers harvest the 2021 - 22 winter - spring rice in Dong Thap‟s Cao Lanh district. (Photo:
Dong Thap (VNS/VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap aims to expand the area
under high-quality rice to meet both domestic and export demand.
One of the country‟s main rice producing provinces, it grows three crops a year on more than
500,000ha, and has an annual output of 3.3 million tonnes.
It grows various types of high quality rice like Ngoc do huong dua, Huyet rong, Lut do, Nang
hoa, Than nong xanh, ST 24, and ST 25 to Vietnamese and global good agricultural practices
(VietGAP and GlobalGAP) and other quality standards.
Ngoc do huong dua, for instance, is delicious and soft and has the delightful flavour of pandan
leaves. It is grown to organic standards by the Dinh An Seed Cooperative in Lap Vo District.
More and more rice co-operatives growing high-quality varieties on large areas have been
linking up with companies to have guaranteed buyers.
The My Dong 2 Agriculture Services Cooperative in Thap Muoi District, for instance, has
contracts with companies to grow the grain on more than 1,000ha.
My Dong 2 uses advanced techniques and has mechanised all stages of cultivation until harvest.
It uses alternating wet and dry irrigation techniques with automatic pumping facilities to save
water, smart fertilisers to fertilise rice just once and drones to spray pesticides to mitigate their
adverse impacts on farmers‟ health.
The use of sowing machines helps the co-operative reduce the quantity of rice seeds to 60
kilogrammes per hectare from 80kg under traditional methods.
Ngo Phuoc Dung, Director of My Dong 2, said the cooperative‟s income was 5-8 million VND
(220 -350 USD) per hectare more than from traditional farming methods.
The province has taken various measures to help companies and farmers choose high-quality
varieties for cultivation to improve quality and value.
Nguyen Van Nguyen, chairman of the province‟s Farmers Association, said a contest was
organised recently to enable farmers and companies to promote their varieties and seek new
varieties to diversify.
The contest also honoured researchers and farmers who grow clean and high-quality varieties
using environment-friendly methods.
The province is encouraging linkages between farmers and rice producing and trading companies
for growing high-quality rice on a large scale for export.
In the 2021-22 winter-spring crop the province planted 189,125ha and is expected to have a high
yield of seven tonnes per hectare. Besides, it expanded the cultivation of high-quality varieties
and use of advanced farming techniques.
Huynh Tan Dat, deputy director of the province Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development, said localities had been instructed to use advanced farming techniques like „one
must and five reductions‟, integrated pest management and proper use of irrigation and
fertilisers.
These had helped rice crops grow well, reduce costs and improve quality and farmers‟ incomes,
he added.
Conversion
Dong Thap farmers have switched to perennial fruits and other crops or rotating between rice
and other crops on more than 10,000ha of unproductive rice fields since 2021.
Of the fields 5,000ha are under perennial fruits like mango, orange, mandarin, jackfruit, and
longan and the rest grow short-term crops like corn, sesame, red chilli, sweet potato, taro, lotus,
and beans.
Le Van Ngot in Thap Muoi District‟s My Hoa commune rotates rice and lotus on his 4ha field
and earns more than 300 million VND (13,100 USD) from each lotus crop.
The rotation also prevents the spread of rice disease pathogens, he said.
Besides, he provides tourism services on his lotus field during the flooding season to earn more
money.
The province, well known as the land of pink lotuses, has 800ha under the flower, mostly in
Thap Muoi, Cao Lanh, Thanh Binh, and Tam Nong districts.
The income from short-term crops is two or three times as that from rice while perennial fruits
fetch up to eight times the income, according to the department.
10 | w w w . r i c e p l u s s . c o m , w w w . r i c e p l u s m a g a z i n e . b l o s g s p o t . c o m
Dat said: “The conversion of rice fields is aimed at saving irrigation water, bring back soil
fertility and prevent the spread of rice disease pathogens.”
The department was encouraging farmers whose rice fields are unproductive to grow high-value
crops, he said.
The province plans to convert around 9,400ha of rice fields this year, according to its People‟s
Committee./.
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/dong-thap-to-expand-area-under-highquality-rice/224869.vnp
* Rice prices are unaffordable, consumers lament

Sat, Apr 9, 2022, 11:00 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.
Apr 09, Colombo: Sri Lanka‟s consumers say rice prices have risen to unbearable
levels. The minimum price of a kilo of rice in the general market has now exceeded
Rs. 200-240, they say.
Although the Ministry of Trade has stated that rice is being sold at concessionary
prices by wholesale network Lamka Sathosa outlets, it was learned from several
CWE outlets that imported rice was not meeting the demand.
Sathosa outlets in many parts of the country are in short supply of essential consumer items
including rice, dried chilies and other items. Today, Gampaha Co-operative outlets were selling a
kilo of local Nadu rice at Rs.200.
Consumers point out that considering this situation, the government should take steps to reduce
prices by importing rice or setting a control price.
http://www.colombopage.com/archive_22A/Apr09_1649482202CH.php
KAKINADA PORT - INDIA: Vessel Line-Up
Vessel Line up & Schedule Port Details at

KAKINADA PORT - INDIA
Kakinada Deep Water Port was commissioned by the Government of AP in

November 1997 with a quay length of 610 Meters. The Kakinada Seaports took over
operations when the port was privatized in 1999. Ten years later, the port was
expanded to 2,500 meters of quay length for multi-product handling and stand-alone
facility for off-shore supplies for deep sea exploration.
KAKINADA PORT - INDIA: Vessel Working at Berth

KAKINADA
PORT
POSITION AT
0600HRS. ON
12th APRIL
2022
Sl. No NAME OF THE BEARING ARRIVED / LDG / DISCH

VESSEL / BERTH ANCHORED COMMENCED
NAME ON
A)
ANCHORAGE
PORT
VESSELS
POSITION:-
1 M.V.TRUE 302 / 2.4 0930/03-04- 1458/04.04.2022

HARMONY 2022(E)
2 M.V.IONIC STROM 294 / 2.45 1630/05-04- 1854/06.04.2022

2022(E)
3 M.V.PEACE 316 / 2.8 1410/09-04- 2322/10.04.2022

2022(E)
4 M.V.NEFELI 312 / 2.25 0612/12-04-

2022(E)
B REPAIRS &
CREW CHANGE
VSL'S:-
1 M.V.VIGHNHARTA 267 / 3.0 21.05.18
2 M.V.OCEANIC 286 / 2.6 0800/10-04-

2022
3 M.V.NERAIDA 1740/11.04.2022
C DEEPWATER
PORT VESSELS
POSITION:-
1 M.V.SATURN J IV 03-04-2022(E) 1155/05.04.2022 2340/05.04.2022
2 M.V.JOHNNY P VI 6-04-2022(I) 0135/11.04.2022 0612/11.04.2022
3 BARZE AZ VII 07-04-2022 09.04.2022 1745/09.04.2022

QINGDAO
4 TUG AM ACCORD 07-04-2022
5 M.V.ULTRA IV & V 10-04-2022(I) 2323/10.04.2022 0630/11.04.2022

VISION
6 M.V.DEWI VII AM/11-04- 11.04.2022

ABARAVATI 2022(E)
7 M.T.GLOBAL NRW 1 SB 0935/11-04- 1840/11.04.2022 2220/11.04.2022

NEPTUNE 2022(I)
8 M.T.KORTRIJK NB 1400/11-04- 2024/11.04.2022 0018/12.04.2022

2022(I)
D) REPAIRS
TUGS:-
1 TUG.SINGLOBE 19-05-2021
RUBY
2 M.V.PALM NRW 3 1300/13-01-

GRACHT 2022(I)
3 OSV PACIFIC 07-04-2022 07.04.2022

LEADER
E) WAITING `
FOR BERTH ::
1 M.T.DAWN PM/11-04-
MANASAROVAR 2022(I)
F) SAILED
VESSELS :-
1 M.V.BULK PM/04-04- 1730/07.04.2022 2205/07.04.2022

DESTINY 2022(I)
2 M.V.GOLDEN 05-04-2022 0730/08.04.2022 1431/08.04.2022

BRIGHT
G EXPECTED
VESSEL'S:
1 M.V.GLOBE ETA 12-04-2022(E)

CLEOPATRA
2 M.V.NEW ETA 15-04-2022(E)

HORIZON
6 M.V.APARAJITA DWP 13-04-2022(E)
7 M.T.OCEAN COD DWP 13-04-2022(I)
8 M.V.PROFESSOR DWP 13-04-2022(E)

WENGER
9 M..V.TBC PRAISE DWP 16-04-2022(I)
NOTE: ALL FIGURES ARE ABOUT, VESSEL MOVEMENT PLANS ARE

TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON PORT‟S DECISION
OF ALLOTMENT OF BERTHS
https://www.voceanship.com/vessel/kakinada-port-india
Nearly 25% increase in rice export bring relief to Haryana

farmers, exporters
By Tehelka WebDesk
-
April 10, 2022
After heavy slump in export of rice in past about one and half years due to epidemic
outbreak now farmers as well as rice exporters in Haryana state are having relief due to
nearly 25% increase in rice export in past few weeks due to worldwide unrest as a result of
war between Ukraine and Russia causing increase in demand of Indian rice. Information
reveals, during year 2020-21nearly 16% drop in export of rice to various countries was
witnessed. Farmers in Haryana grain markets are selling 1121 variety rice at the rate of Rs
4400 per quintal, Basmati rice at the rate Rs 4000 per quintal and 1509 variety rice at the
rate ranging between Es 1600-1700 per quintal which is being sold at the rate ranging
between Rs 3200-3300 per quintal at present.
President of India Rice Exporters Association Vijay Setia told that Haryana state had
export between 16 to 17 lakh ton rice of value worth Rs 16000 crore last year since there
was nearly 16% drop in export due to unavoidable circumstances, whereas 25% growth in
export has now been identified. Setia said in case Haryana state government had reduced
market fee from 4% to 1% similar to being charged in Ghaziabad and Narela grain
markets the export of rice would have increased to 20000 ton this year. Chairman of
Haryana Rice Millers Association Jwail Singh told that demand of Basmati, 1121 and 1509
varieties rice has suddenly increased all over in the world due to present Ukraine-Russia
war.
Districts situated on G.T. Road belt which including Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal,
Panipat and Sonipat districts in Haryana are famous for production of paddy crop in the
state in which Kuruksetra and Karnal districts are producing maximum quantity of
Basmati, 1121 and 1509 variety rice being exported to large number of countries across the
world including Saudi Arab, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Muscat, Dubai, Africa and Australia.
Singla told that Saudi Arab is biggest buyer of all types of rice from our country. He said,
the prices of Basmati being sold earlier at the rate Rs 3300-3500 per quintal is now being
sold at the rate Rs 4400 per quintal, whereas 1121 variety rice earlier sold at the rate Rs
3500-3700 per quintal presently being sold at the rate Rs 4100 per quintal. Similarly, 1509
variety rice earlier sold at the rate Rs 2500-2700 per quintal is available at the rate Rs Rs
4200 per quintal at present.
In view of fast declining water level in underground in Haryana state government is
offering beneficial schemes in case of change of crop pattern from paddy requires huge
quantity to alternate crops consuming less quantity of water offering incentive of Rs 7000
each acre area.
http://tehelka.com/nearly-25-increase-in-rice-export-bring-relief-to-haryana-farmers-exporters/
Indian rice export price declining as supply rises
International desk
The price of rice exporting in India dipped this week as supplies increased following the
extension of a government scheme to provide subsidised grains, while rates in Vietnam and
Thailand were mostly flat amid softer demand and rising output.
Top exporter India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $365-$369 per tonne this week,
down from last week's $367-$370.
"In the open market supplies have improved as government has started distributing free rice and
wheat to poor people. Local prices are coming under pressure," said an exporter based in
Kakinada in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.
Thailand's 5% broken rice prices were quoted at $408-$412 per tonne, not far from last week's
$408-$410.
Traders said there has been a slight increase in demand but not enough to impact prices as
shipping and logistic costs have declined slightly, "maybe due to stabilization after initial shock
from the war in Europe."
More rice from recent harvests is also entering the market, traders added.
There is also a steady demand for animal feed in the international and domestic market, a rice
trader said.
Vietnam's 5% broken rice were offered at $400-$415 per tonne on Thursday, unchanged from a
week ago.
"Supplies are building up, but export activity is quiet as the shipping cost is very high," a trader
based in Ho Chi Minh City said.
Farmers in the Mekong Delta have harvested around 75% of the winter-spring crop, the largest
harvest of the year, traders said.
Vietnam exported 1.5 million tonnes of rice valued at $731 million in the first quarter this year,
up 26.3% in terms of volume and up 12.9% in terms of value year on year, government data
showed on Thursday.
Meanwhile, domestic rice prices in Bangladesh stay elevated despite good crops, while the
government offered subsidised grain to poor people.
Source: The Economics times

.https://www.rtvonline.com/english/international/8302/Indian-rice-export-price-declining-as-
supply-rises
Liberia: Government to Pay U.S.$12 Million to Rice

Importers
10 APRIL 2022
The New Dawn

(Monrovia)
By Othello B. Garblah
The Government of Liberia is preparing a supplementary budget to include US$12 million in
payment to rice importers to prevent an increase in the retail price of the country's staple here-
this paper has learned.
The move follows importers' demand for an increment in the retail price of the commodity from
US13.50 to US16.00 for a 25kg bag of rice on the local market due to rising cost of importation.
The US12 million, which would be in the form of subsidy provided to importers is geared
towards ensuring that the extra cost of importers is covered with no extra charge pushed on
consumers. The government's move also comes at a time retailers have been scrambling at
distribution centers in Monrovia for supplies that are not available or are being hoarded for
eventual hike in price.
Retailers last week accused importers of rationing sales. They also complained of discrimination
characterized by running battles between marketers and police in the commercial district of
Bushrod Island.
Rice is dubbed as a political commodity in Liberia and its shortage led to the infamous "1979
Rice Riot" that turned bloody in the streets of Monrovia and subsequently led to the overthrow of
President Dr. William R. Tolbert, Jr. on April 12, 1980, by the military.
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, several market women involved in the retail sale of rice expressed
their frustrations about the scarcity, issuing threats.
One marketer, Hawa Pawoo reveals that a 25-kg bag of rice is being sold for US$20 or an
equivalent of 3,000 Liberian Dollars.
By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.
Madam Pawoo calls on the government to intervene and stop the hike in the rice price so that she
continues her trade, reminding President George Weah had promised Liberians that under his
administration, they will not be spectators in their own economy.
A day after the riot, President George Weah visited the Freeport of Monrovia where he toured
several warehouses of rice importers to ascertain the situation.
His tour also came after the Commerce Ministry issued a statement late Tuesday, April 5, 2022,
acknowledging that it has observed that RETAIL BUSINESSES are consistently increasing the
retail price of a bag of rice on the market despite official wholesale price remaining at US$13.00
per bag.
"The Ministry of Commerce and Industry wants to make it crystal clear that the approved
Government of Liberia's retail price for a bag of rice is USD$13.50 and not to exceed USD
$14.00." the statement said at the time.
However, with the planned payment of US12 Million to rice importers to cover the extra import
cost, it remains to be seen if this will bring an end to panic buying and hoarding of the
commodity.
https://allafrica.com/stories/202204110132.html
Crop Monitor for AMIS | No. 92 - March 2022

Format
Analysis
Source
 GEOGLAM
Posted
4 Mar 2022
Originally published
3 Mar 2022
Origin
View original
Attachments
 Download document(PDF | 23.36 MB)
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/crop-monitor-amis-no-92-march-2022
Cabinet nod to distribute fortified rice under central

schemes
According to an official statement later, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies
have procured 88.65 metric tonnes of fortified rice for supply and distribution
Food Corporation of India | Malnutrition in India | Anurag Thakur
Arup Roychoudhury | New Delhi Last Updated at April 8, 2022 23:45 IST Bottom of Form
The centre will bear the entire cost of rice fortification, of about Rs 2,700 crore per annum
In a move aimed at reducing malnutrition in the country, the Union cabinet on Friday approved a
scheme to distribute fortified rice under various government programmes, Information and
Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said at a media briefing.
“This will provide nutrition to every poor person of the country to overcome malnutrition and
lack of essential nutrients in women, children and lactating mothers,” Thakur said.
According to an official statement later, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies
have procured 88.65 metric tonnes of fortified rice for supply and distribution. The entire cost of
rice fortification, of about Rs 2,700 crore per annum will be borne by the Centre as part of its
food subsidy bill, with the final date of implementation being June 2024.
The scheme was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his August 2021
Independence Day speech.
One-time window for non-operational mine
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) also approved a proposal to provide a
one-time window to public sector undertakings (PSUs) to surrender coal mines that are non-
operational, without any penalty.
“The CCEA has approved the Ministry of Coal‟s proposal for providing a one-time window to
the central and state PSUs to surrender non-operational mines without penalty (forfeiture of bank
guarantee) and without citing any reason,” a statement from the coal ministry said.
This may release many coal mines that PSUs are not in a position to develop or are disinterested
and could be put for sale according to the present auction policy of the government.
Companies would be given three months to surrender the coal mines from the date of publication
of the approved surrender policy. After the cancellation of coal block allocations by the Supreme
Court in 2014 to avoid immediate disruption of coal supplies to thermal power plants, the
government allotted many cancelled coal mines to PSUs via allotment route. The allocation route
was expeditious and it was expected that the coal requirement of state gencos would be met from
those blocks.
Till December last year, 45 of 73 coal mines allotted to government companies remained non-
operational and the due date of commencement of mining operations in case of 19 coal mines is
already over.
Other Cabinet decisions
The Cabinet also approved continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023.
The intended targets that will be achieved by AIM include establishing 10,000 Atal Tinkering
Labs (ATLs) as well as 101 Atal Incubation Centers (AICs), and supporting 200 startups via the
Atal New India Challenges.
Total budgeted expenditure of Rs 2,000 crore plus shall be incurred in the process of the
establishment and supporting the beneficiaries.
The Cabinet cleared signing of a pact between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
and Mongolia's Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC). Sebi and FRC are co-signatories to the
International Organization of Securities Commissions' Multilateral MoU (IOSCO MMoU), but
there is no provision for technical assistance under this pact.
USA Rice Delivers Education Credits to Foodservice Sector

By Josh Hankins
HOT SPRINGS, AR -- Last week, USA Rice Director of Domestic Promotion Cameron Jacobs
took part in a foodservice tradeshow here, delivering a presentation on the importance of using
and purchasing U.S.-grown rice. The event was hosted by Tankersley, a foodservice distributor,
and those who attended the forty-minute rice education session were eligible for continuing
education units (CEUs).
U.S. rice capitalizes

on current food trends
Jacobs started out talking about what USA Rice does and who the organization represents, and
then provided an overview on the domestic rice industry including its history, economic impact,
rice‟s production cycle, and U.S.-grown varieties with an emphasis on the grain‟s nutritional
power. Discussion centered on the significant role rice can play in foodservice, from an
operational and back of house standpoint to the customer experience point of view. There were
examples of current and emerging trends that positively impact rice‟s popularity and use, ranging
from the rise in global flavors and cuisine that reflect shifting consumer demographics, to the
move to plant-forward eating, to the increase in foodservice delivery. Finally, the USA Rice
Virtual Farm & Mill Tour highlighted the industry‟s commitment to sustainability.
“Big thanks to the Arkansas Rice Federation for securing us this a role at the Tankersley Spring
2022 Food Show,” said Jacobs. “Rice brings so much value to both sides of the house when it
comes to foodservice operations, and this educational seminar allowed us to share that
information and make new connections with the foodservice distribution sector.”
The presentation received credentialing approval by three governing bodies: ANFP (Association
of Nutrition Food Professionals), CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and SNA (School
Nutrition Association). USA Rice plans to make a recording of the presentation available on
thinkrice.com to reach a greater audience of foodservice professionals looking to learn more
about U.S.-grown rice and boost their CEUs to maintain their operating license.
“Tankersley has a seventy-year history of delivering food and ingredients to a diverse customer
base of restaurants, schools, correctional facilities, convenience stores, catering companies, and
healthcare operations,” said Jacobs. “Partnering with them is a cost-efficient way to get in front
of the foodservice sector and promote the important difference U.S.-grown rice can make in their
operations.”
Tankersley Foodservice is headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas, and services customers in

Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas, including all the Colton‟s Steakhouses.
USA rice daily
Exports of basmati rice fall over drop in acreage, loss

of markets
What has brought about this fall and could there be a way to resurrect this vital farm
export from India?
Sanjeeb Mukherjee | New Delhi Last Updated at April 11, 2022 01:12 IST
Basmati Rice
 GM row may not affect rice exports for now; govt rules out 'contamination'
TMS Ep136: India's 400 bn exports, 5G, Credit Suisse's Dan Fineman, loan
Strong nine-month show may take India's farm exports past $50 bn in FY22
What drove India's exports to record $400 billion?
Agrichem exporters may harvest gains better than India-focused players
Amid the euphoria of India clocking the highest ever agriculture exports of over $50 billion
in FY22, basmati rice, one of the country‟s oldest anchors in farm exports, seems to have
fallen off the radar screen.
For the third consecutive year, basmati rice exports saw a fall over the previous year in value
terms, according to provisional figures. In 2021-22, India exported basmati rice worth $3.53
billion, the lowest since 2019-20.
What has brought about this fall and could there be a way to resurrect this vital farm export
from India?
Though India is still the world‟s largest exporter of basmati rice and its long-aromatic grain,
smooth texture, and special qualities have made it one of the most signature food items of the
country, the continued fall in export should merit a deeper introspection.
Experts said the reasons were multiple, including the loss of some traditional markets like
Iran, fungicide problems in the European Union, and a drop in acreage due to equal or even
better returns from competing rice varieties.
There is a rise in domestic demand for basmati rice while in some areas due to increase in
minimum support price, the basmati acreage has been overtaken by non-basmati rice, which
is contributing to the fall in exports,” M Angamuthu, chairman, Agricultural and Processed
Food Products Export Development Authority, said.
In a paper presented last year, S Chandrasekaran, leading trade policy analyst and author of
the book Basmati Rice: The Natural History Geographical Indications, wrote the price
difference between basmati rice and common rice in 1940 was 569 per cent, based on British
India documents.
Between 1995-96 and 2020-21, the price difference between the minimum support price of
fine paddy and basmati rice has fallen from 153 per cent to 20 per cent. “If the price
difference of traditional Basmati rice and fine paddy varieties had been maintained to an
appropriate level, the farmers may not have adopted evolved Basmati rice varieties. Now
Minimum Support Price of Fine Paddy varieties are inching to find equilibrium with Basmati
paddy price. This could be the point of no return in view of niche status, if it converges,”
Chandrasekaran wrote.
Sources say in the past two-three years around 20 per cent area has shifted from basmati rice
to non-basmati rice in the main producing states of Punjab, Haryana, and the foothills of the
Himalayas due to reduced price differentials.
“Another reason for this slowdown in exports has been the stopping of purchases by Iran
(one of the big markets for Indian basmati) due to US sanctions, which is a straightaway
annual loss of almost 1.2 million tonnes,” Chandrasekaran said.
He said basmati sales to the EU, which used to be 500,000 tonnes a year, had dropped to
150,000-200,000 tonnes due to rising problems related to high levels of fungicide. PUSA-
1121 (which is one of the most common basmati rice varieties produced in India) does not
qualify for duty rebate from the EU.
Much of this market is slowly shifting to Pakistan, India‟s primary rival in the global basmati
trade. “In the past two years, the overall global markets were down and basmati rice, being a
premium product purchased by niche consumers, will find fewer takers than mass items do,”
Chandrasekaran said.
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cabinet-nod-to-distribute-fortified-
rice-under-central-schemes-122040801360_1.html
Tech innovation is in every kernel at Sun Valley Rice
Sun Valley Rice's state-of-the-art facility provides quality control and improved efficiency.
Published April 11, 2022

Permission granted by Sun Valley Rice Co LLC
Sponsored content
By Sun Valley Rice
Every choice Sun Valley Rice makes to bring a kernel of rice from the paddy to a buttery
yellowtail roll or clean sip of sake meets exacting scrutiny. With no scarcity of rice choices on
the shelf for any imaginable preparation, the bar for remarkable rice is set high. Driving the bar
higher for Sun Valley Rice means embracing industry-leading technology. The fifth-generation
family farm benefits greatly from know-how rooted in their enterprising past, but make no
mistake, their eyes are always on the horizon looking for the next solution that will promise
greater sustainability and unparalleled quality. Sun Valley Rice goes even further in their pursuit
of innovation, keeping processes under their own roof to control quality and stay agile in making
improvements.
In 1999, Sun Valley Rice traveled from California to Japan to get their eyes on new milling
technology that promised to enhance the taste and cooking efficiency of rice. They brought home
KAPIKA dry polishing technology, being the first mill to adopt the "musen mai," approach that
reduces the bran to the degree where the washing of the rice is not necessary. Simply put, it was
a better process than what ordinary milling machines to date provided. Their level of detail,
aimed at global quality standards, doesn't go unnoticed. It helped Sun Valley Rice get their
product into Costco Japan stores in 2019. Since working with Japan, Sun Valley Rice has
shipped thousands of tons for retail and foodservice markets. Being the first U.S. mill to sell
packaged rice in Costco Japan was a massive milestone and testament to their dedication, strong
partnership, and desire to prove their quality on a global scale.
To get to the root of Sun Valley Rice's quality, you have to travel to the heart of their operations
- their facility. Their mill is the most modern rice mill in California. A consultant from Japan
advised on the mill's organization, as Sun Valley Rice recognizes that Japan has milling
technology perfected. The mill is fully automated and all on a single story. That means no pests,
no people traveling up and down many levels, just easy access to equipment. During the milling
process, fine pressure is applied to make certain there are no micro-fissures that would ruin the
texture. Color sorters with optical sensors look for foreign materials, damaged, discolored, and
immature kernels, and remove them from the whole kernels of rice during processing. Their
warehouse, Foothill, is powered by renewable energy and boasts a double-pass Shanzer drying
system for high-volume, low-heat drying. The system slashes turn-around time for delivering
premium paddy rice, making Foothill the preferred supplier to mills serving high-end markets.
The final quality of freshly harvested grain depends on every single step taken after harvest. Rice
demands timely processing and careful handling. Sun Valley Rice goes beyond, keeping all rice
drying and storage within 100 miles of their mill to delicately control these processes. This close
proximity has the potential to increase harvest efficiency, reduce delays, and contribute to
market/delivery time flexibility.
Even innovative rice products, like sprouted or sake rice, are processed at Sun Valley Rice's
facility to make sure standards are met. Sprouting at Sun Valley Rice is a closed-loop pneumatic
process where rice is received in a controlled facility, moisture-conditioned by high humidity air,
and internal temperature is set to a proprietary temperature for several hours all to optimize taste,
texture, nutritional bioavailability, and safety. The process is no-soak and follows a safe
sprouting protocol, making Sun Valley Rice the most advanced when compared with other
sprouting facilities in the U.S. Their Japanese sake-milling equipment is also state-of-the-art,
with a large suction system to ensure there's no powder on the rice before brewing. Sun Valley
Rice is on a mission to do rice right, as evidenced by the many firsts they celebrate for
technology and innovation. Sun Valley Rice indexes on quality with every stop their rice makes
from the field to the consumer, and they will not hesitate to bring in great minds or great tech to
achieve it.
https://www.fooddive.com/spons/tech-innovation-is-in-every-kernel-at-sun-valley-rice/621205/
Russia-Ukraine War Could be ‘Opportunity in Disaster’ for

India’s Rural Economy
A combine deposits harvested wheat in a tractor trolley at a field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad,
on March 16, 2022. (REUTERS/Amit Dave)
It is broadly estimated by international brokerage firms that due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict,
the high prices of commodities in domestic and global markets may infuse extra Rs 31,000 crore
income into the rural economy from Rabi crops.
AS MITTAL
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is all set to be “aapda mein avsar” (opportunity in
disaster) for the country‟s rural economy. There could be a silver lining for India with an upsurge
in rural sentiments as harvesting of Rabi crops is in full swing and prices are at an all-time high,
more than the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in domestic open markets as well as in global
markets. The MSP of wheat is Rs 2,015 per quintal, whereas the trading price in the open market
is in the range of Rs 2,200 to Rs 2,300 per quintal.
In April 2022, the prices of wheat in open markets were up by 17%, mustard by 30%, barley by
67% and soybean by 36%, in comparison to April 2021. Mustard, the second most important
Rabi crop in India, has seen a 30% higher sowing in FY22 versus FY21 and will be the second-
largest contributor to farm income this year.
It is broadly estimated by the known international brokerage firms that due to the Ukraine-Russia
conflict, the high prices of commodities in domestic and global markets may infuse extra Rs
31,000 crore income into the rural economy from Rabi crops.
Ukraine is among the largest global exporters of wheat with a share of 12%, sunflower 47%,
barley 17%, rapeseed 20% and maize with a share of 14% of global exports. Russia also has a
strong presence with global exports of sunflower at 25%, wheat 18%, and 14% in barley. In the
case of maize, Ukraine accounts for 13% of the global trade, with half its export consignments
moving towards the lucrative European Union market.
“A ban on Russian flights to Europe and the US also means opportunities for Indian exporters of
processed food, nuts, fruit juices, confectionery, pulse and cereal preparations,” said an analysis
by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an
agency under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
There is a huge scope for increasing wheat export in the current scenario. The prolonged conflict
is an opportunity for India to create a market for itself in the world of wheat exports by exporting
quality wheat like Basmati rice so that Indian wheat remains in demand even after the crisis.
We must not explore a new market for temporary gains coming out of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Instead, we want to forge a long-term relationship with each of the key markets.
The total wheat market in the world is hovering around 2,100 lakh tonnes. After China, India is
the world‟s second-largest producer of wheat at about 1,008 lakh tonnes in 2020-21, contributing
around 15% of the world‟s total production while a major chunk of it goes towards maintaining
food stocks for strategic domestic consumption.
At present, the warehouses are overflowing with more than 230 lakh tonnes of wheat stocks
against a buffer norm of 70 lakh tonnes and the new crop will start reaching in a week. While
having 400 lakh tonnes of wheat stock in 2016, India was hardly a wheat exporting nation.
54% in 2020; even today, it‟s less than 1% with a global export, and had exported about 78.50
lakh tonnes in 2021-22, 21.55 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 and only two lakh tonnes in 2019-20.
The share of Russia and Ukraine in the wheat export basket was 30% i.e 420 lakh tonnes and 240
lakh tonnes, respectively, for 2021-22. To fill up this gap in the global market, India is drawing
up a strategy to step up the country‟s wheat exports to a record of 100-150 lakh tonnes in the
fiscal year 2022-23. To achieve these targets, logistical bottlenecks in the international freight
markets must be tackled well.
CHALLENGES FOR PUNJAB AND HARYANA
Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have been exporting wheat since last year to the South Asian
neighbouring countries but export from other wheat-producing states, especially Punjab and
Haryana, will be challenging because of the absence of requisite transportation infrastructure,
higher cost of transport to seaports in the western region, and higher levies on grain purchase.
While Madhya Pradesh government has extended a waiver of Mandi fee and other levies
aggregating 3.5% on grain purchases, in a bid to boost wheat export, Punjab has not made any
export-pro announcement.
The high rate of taxation here is another deterrent. The taxation system of Punjab is discouraging
as exporters will have to pay 8.5% levies including a 3% market fee, 3% rural development fund,
and 2.5% commission more than any other state.
OPPORTUNITIES
Now the entire world is banking on India for the supply of wheat, adding that the price of the
commodity in the international market has skyrocketed, which will help exporters, as well as
farmers, make a quick buck. Between now and July, no fresh wheat arrival is expected from
anywhere in the world except India.
Though Ukraine and Russia wheat crop will mature in August and September, no one knows the
extent of damage in the wheat fields and godowns, and ports of the war-torn countries will
remain isolated for quite a long time.
Australian wheat, which competes with Indian wheat, will arrive only in November, thus wheat
growing in India‟s states must be ready to export. We have to take up the challenge with a global
dimension. It‟s high time that the green revolution led by Punjab and Haryana in late 60s lead to
the agriculture export revolution to catch up with the demands of the world in terms of providing
wheat.
The states cooperative agencies like Markfed Punjab and Hafed Haryana can explore the benefit
of wheat export this time rather than sell wheat flour in the domestic market. It can save the
logistics and processing expenses on wheat and the same dividend can be shared with farmers as
a special bonus of Rs 250-300 per quintal on MSP.
Against this macroeconomic backdrop, the war has created an unlikely opportunity for Indian
agri-exporters who trade in wheat, maize, millet and processed food. Since the crisis unfolded
last month, the world has been looking to Indian wheat to fill the huge void in stocks caused by
the turbulence in Europe‟s breadbasket.
THE WAY AHEAD
It is unlikely that India will make a bid to capture every market vacated by Russia and Ukraine
this year. Earlier in March, Ukraine had banned the export of wheat, oats, millet, sugar, cattle
and cattle by-products, mainly to ensure that the nation, wrecked by Russian missiles, has
enough stock to feed its population as the country‟s supply chains are getting majorly disrupted.
If we go by the 2020-21 numbers, the lion‟s share of Russian and Ukrainian wheat was exported
to nations such as Egypt, Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria, Italy and Bangladesh. India must focus on
these nations. Setting up a special task force on agri-exports with representatives from the
commerce ministry, FCI and states procurement agencies, railways, shipping, ports and exporters
will boost the country‟s rural economy in a big way.
The writer is Vice Chairman, Punjab Planning Board; Chairman ASSOCHAM Northern
Region Development Council. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and
do not represent the stand of this publication.
https://www.news18.com/news/opinion/russia-ukraine-war-could-be-opportunity-in-disaster-for-
indias-rural-economy-4960706.html
Management training to revive, strengthen farmers’

organization
Seed growers from Masbate and Leyte are thankful for their recent organizational management
and leadership training, as this will help revive and strengthen their associations.
Nonoy Dela Cruz, chairperson of Masbate Seed Growers‟ Association (MSGA), said that the
training, which was conducted by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research
Institute (DA-PhilRice) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Seed
Program, will help their association in rebuilding the once booming seed industry in Masbate.
“We‟re already producing inbred rice seeds more than our province needed in 2000, and we were
delivering these to mainland Bicol. However, due to some management concerns, the association
stopped its operations. In this training, we learned the value of every member and the values that
each must possess for our association to prosper once again,” he shared.
Northern Leyte Seed Producers‟ Association Chairperson Mario Tampil also said that the
entrepreneurial skills they learned through the training would help them assist farmers in their
region in achieving masaganang ani at mataas na kita.
“Our association is relatively new, having been established last year, so we are thankful that we
were invited even if we are not yet accredited by RCEF. We look forward to being a partner of
the RCEF Seed Program,” he said.
The three-day training, which includes a series of lectures and group activities, was attended by
38 farmers and seed growers from five cooperatives.
It aimed to enhance seed growers‟ managerial and organizational skills to produce and supply
quality seeds continuously. Topics discussed were financial and entrepreneurial skills and
enterprise development. Working in groups, mind-setting, and values formation were also
included.
Resource persons were from the Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seed Quality Control
Services (BPI-NSQCS), DA-Regional Field Office (RFO) 5, Land Bank, Cooperative
Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, and DA-PhilRice Bicol. It was
facilitated by DA-PhilRice with assistance from the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg),
BPI-NSQCS, and DA-RFO 5.
The RCEF-Seed Program is a component of Republic Act 11203 or Rice Tariffication Law
signed by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, which allots P10 billion funds every year for the rice farmers.
Sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Villar, the program is a six-year government initiative to help
farmers compete in the international rice market. The local government units and lawmakers
assist in its implementation.
PhilRice leads the RCEF-Seed Program and is the government‟s lead agency on rice research
and development mandated to help ensure a rice-secure Philippines. With eight stations across
the country, its programs and projects align with the DA‟s “Masaganang Ani, Mataas na Kita”
battle cry. For more information about the Institute‟s program, queries can be sent thru PhilRice
Text Center (0917 111 7423) or email prri.mail@philrice.gov.ph.
Philrice
Rice farmers laud digital seed distribution system
ROSARIO, LA UNION - Farmer-beneficiaries of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund
(RCEF)-Seed Program are happy with the Binhi e-Padala system, a digitally-aided seed
distribution mechanism established for faster and easier seed distribution.
In this system, select farmers are informed through a text message about their schedule for
receiving seeds, their claim codes, and details about their seed allocation.
Jayson Albay, one of the farmer-beneficiaries, said it is convenient for farmers like him who hail
from remote areas.
“We no longer need to wait for long hours to get our seeds. Today, I received the seeds with no
hassle,” Albay shared.
He also mentioned that the new system helps limit the crowd and minimize possible exposure to
COVID-19 because of the assigned schedules.
Meanwhile, Victoriano Petina Jr., President of the BUED CIS DAM 1 Irrigators‟ Service
Association, Inc., said the system allowed them to choose their preferred varieties.
“This digital system informs us about the seed distribution schedule so farmers don‟t need to
travel back and forth just to check their schedules. Now, we can also select our preferred
varieties unlike before when we were left with whichever variety is delivered in our area,” he
stated.
The DA-PhilRice continues to test the efficiency of the Binhi e-Padala system in select areas in
the country. Previous farmer-beneficiaries with active phone numbers are called prior to seed
distribution to confirm their participation.
During the 2022 dry season, 13,427 farmers from 31 La Union municipalities received seeds
from the program through Binhi e-Padala. The system will be mainstreamed these coming
cropping seasons to benefit more farmers.
The RCEF-Seed Program is a component of Republic Act 11203 or Rice Tariffication Law
signed by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, which allots P10 billion funds every year for the rice farmers
from the rice tariff earnings of the country. Sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Villar, the program is a
six-year government initiative to help farmers compete in the international rice market. The local
government units and lawmakers assist in its implementation.
DA-PhilRice leads the RCEF-Seed Program and is the government‟s lead agency on rice
research and development mandated to help ensure a rice-secure Philippines. With eight stations
across the country, its programs and projects align with the DA‟s “Masaganang Ani, Mataas na
Kita” battle cry. For more information about the Institute‟s program, queries can be sent thru the
PhilRice Text Center (0917-111-7423) or email prri.mail@philrice.gov.ph.
Philrice
Expert recommends technique to conserve water in rice

farming
Farmers whose irrigation is at the tail end of the National Irrigation Administration‟s water
supply system may benefit from a water management technique promoted by the Philippine Rice
Research Institute of the Department of Agriculture (DA-PhilRice).
Fredierick Saludez, DA-PhilRice agriculturist, said that the Alternate Wetting and Drying
(AWD) technology, with the aid of an observation well, can help reduce irrigation water
consumption without lowering rice yield. Observation wells are used to monitor changes in
groundwater levels.
“Rice plants don‟t need continuous irrigation. There are stages that we can minimize it without
affecting the plants‟ growth and yield,” Saludez explained in a recent “Palaywakin ang Galing”
session aired on the Institute‟s Facebook pages.
He elaborated that in implementing AWD, farmers can start irrigating the field based on the
observation well 21-30 days or four weeks after planting. Before this, irrigate the field with 2-
3cm water depth.
“Irrigation can be controlled after one month because the seedlings are already well established,
and weeds can easily be managed,” he explained.
He added that intermittent flooding allows the soil to have enough oxygen during the tillering
period.
During flowering, 5cm depth of standing water must be maintained to avoid the development
of unfilled grains because of insufficient water.
For uniform development of the grains, irrigation must be drained a week before harvest for
light-textured soil and two weeks before harvest for heavy-textured soil.
“Palaywakin ang Galing: yunPALAYun” is a campaign that promotes the technologies and
services of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Extension Services Program
(RCEF-RESP).
The RCEF-RESP is a component of Republic Act 11203 or Rice Tariffication Law authored by
Sen Cynthia A. Villar. The RTL allocates P1 billion every year to enhance the capacities of rice
farmers to become competitive in rice production. For more information about the program,
queries can be sent to DA-ATI thru 0920 946 2474.
Browse https://bit.ly/3wwLYN8 to watch the full episode andvisit
https://www.pinoyrice.com/download/alternate-wetting-and-drying/ to read more about AWD.
Philrice
Farmers, technicians learn agri decision support tools

TAGUDIN, ILOCOS SUR - For the country to attain increased rice output in the coming years,
the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) in Batac
recently trained 28 farmer-leaders and agriculture technicians to use decision support tools in
crop management.
During the training, farmers and agriculture technicians learned the use of Minus-One Element
Technique (MOET) and ICT-based tools and apps such as MOET, Leaf Color Chart, and Rice
Crop Manager. They also learned the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which
includes Agroecosystems Analysis (AESA).
“Decision support tools are crucial for farmers to make informed decisions, specifically in pest
and nutrient management, for a more productive, profitable, and sustainable rice farming,” Hazel
Jane M. Orge, officer-in-charge of DA-PhilRice Batac, said.
Alfredo Larioza, one of the trainees, shared that he learned pest management principles in this
training that was facilitated in collaboration with the Tagudin Local Government Unit.
“I‟ve been farming for almost 50 years already, and it was only in this training that I have
learned the appropriate way to apply pesticides. I have also understood the importance of
identifying insect pests and natural enemies and how to manage them,” the 76-year-old farmer
said.
Meanwhile, Agricultural Technician Mary Jane Aguilar said that the knowledge she gained
would aid her in addressing the concerns of the rice farmers in their locality.
“It will now be easier for us to respond to the queries of our farmers, and we can also impart to
them the concept of proper nutrient management - right element, amount, and timing,” Aguilar
said.
The five-day training was funded by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice
Extension Services Program, a component of Republic Act 11203 or Rice Tariffication Law
(RTL) authored by Sen Cynthia A. Villar. The RTL allocates P1 billion every year to enhance
the capacities of rice farmers to become competitive in rice production. For more information
about the program, queries can be sent toDA-ATI thru 0920 946 2474.
Philrice

12th April 2022 Daily Global Regional Local Rice E-Newsletter

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

12th April 2022 Daily Global Regional Local Rice E-Newsletter

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter

12 April ,2022 Vol 7 Issue 4

40,000 MT of rice from India to reach SL

Rice export prices rise to 3.5-month high

Why is India’s basmati rice export seeing a decline?

Hyderabad: All rice millers are not black sheep

Southeast Asian rice bowl depleting fast: analysis

Rice Export prices rise to 3-5 months high

Tariff quotas for rice, dried tobacco imported from Cambodia

VNASunday, April 10, 2022 11:06

Dong Thap to expand area under high-quality rice

* Rice prices are unaffordable, consumers lament

KAKINADA PORT - INDIA: Vessel Line-Up

Vessel Line up & Schedule Port Details at

Kakinada Deep Water Port was commissioned by the Government of AP in

KAKINADA PORT - INDIA: Vessel Working at Berth

Sl. No NAME OF THE BEARING ARRIVED / LDG / DISCH

1 M.V.TRUE 302 / 2.4 0930/03-04- 1458/04.04.2022

2 M.V.IONIC STROM 294 / 2.45 1630/05-04- 1854/06.04.2022

3 M.V.PEACE 316 / 2.8 1410/09-04- 2322/10.04.2022

4 M.V.NEFELI 312 / 2.25 0612/12-04-

1 M.V.VIGHNHARTA 267 / 3.0 21.05.18

2 M.V.OCEANIC 286 / 2.6 0800/10-04-

1 M.V.SATURN J IV 03-04-2022(E) 1155/05.04.2022 2340/05.04.2022

2 M.V.JOHNNY P VI 6-04-2022(I) 0135/11.04.2022 0612/11.04.2022

3 BARZE AZ VII 07-04-2022 09.04.2022 1745/09.04.2022

4 TUG AM ACCORD 07-04-2022

5 M.V.ULTRA IV & V 10-04-2022(I) 2323/10.04.2022 0630/11.04.2022

6 M.V.DEWI VII AM/11-04- 11.04.2022

7 M.T.GLOBAL NRW 1 SB 0935/11-04- 1840/11.04.2022 2220/11.04.2022

8 M.T.KORTRIJK NB 1400/11-04- 2024/11.04.2022 0018/12.04.2022

2 M.V.PALM NRW 3 1300/13-01-

3 OSV PACIFIC 07-04-2022 07.04.2022

1 M.V.BULK PM/04-04- 1730/07.04.2022 2205/07.04.2022

2 M.V.GOLDEN 05-04-2022 0730/08.04.2022 1431/08.04.2022

1 M.V.GLOBE ETA 12-04-2022(E)

2 M.V.NEW ETA 15-04-2022(E)

6 M.V.APARAJITA DWP 13-04-2022(E)

7 M.T.OCEAN COD DWP 13-04-2022(I)

8 M.V.PROFESSOR DWP 13-04-2022(E)

9 M..V.TBC PRAISE DWP 16-04-2022(I)

NOTE: ALL FIGURES ARE ABOUT, VESSEL MOVEMENT PLANS ARE

Nearly 25% increase in rice export bring relief to Haryana

Indian rice export price declining as supply rises

Source: The Economics times

Liberia: Government to Pay U.S.$12 Million to Rice

The New Dawn

By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.

Crop Monitor for AMIS | No. 92 - March 2022

 Download document(PDF | 23.36 MB)

Cabinet nod to distribute fortified rice under central

USA Rice Delivers Education Credits to Foodservice Sector

U.S. rice capitalizes

Tankersley Foodservice is headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas, and services customers in

USA rice daily

Exports of basmati rice fall over drop in acreage, loss

What drove India's exports to record $400 billion?

Agrichem exporters may harvest gains better than India-focused players

Tech innovation is in every kernel at Sun Valley Rice

Permission granted by Sun Valley Rice Co LLC

Russia-Ukraine War Could be ‘Opportunity in Disaster’ for

Management training to revive, strengthen farmers’