This document is the February 11, 2021 issue of the Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter. It includes the following:
- An editorial discussing recent declines in Pakistan's rice exports and issues with the country's monetary and fiscal policies.
- Brief summaries of several rice industry news stories from around the world, including the distribution of farm machinery to rice farmers in the Philippines and the invention of an eco-friendly material for removing heavy metals from water created from rice husks.
- Information about the editorial board and contact details for the newsletter.
In recent times, agricultural sector has returned to the forefront of development issues in Nigeria given its contribution to employment creation, sustainable food supply and provision of raw materials to other sectors of the economy. In lieu of that, this study examines the impact of agriculture on the economic growth in Nigeria using annual time series data covering the sample period of 1981 to 2018. To analyse the data collected, Autoregression Distributed Lag (ARDL) model through the bounds testing framework is employed to measure the presence of cointegrating relations between real GDP, agricultural productivity, labour force, and agricultural export. Results show the presence of both short-run and long-run relationship among the variables, and that agriculture has a positive and significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. These findings inform the Nigerian government on the need to expedite labour force (human capital) and agricultural export (non-oil) development with the view to achieving sustainable growth and development. In addition, developing skills and competencies of labour force through capacity building in the agricultural sector will encourage research and development thereby increase the export size, hence essential for long-term growth.
Agriculture plays an important role in the Zambian economy, providing employment for 70% of the population. However, agricultural productivity, especially for small-scale farmers, remains low due to various constraints including a lack of access to markets, financing, education and infrastructure. Increasing agricultural trade could help reduce poverty but challenges like Zambia's landlocked status and high transportation costs must be addressed. The study examines policies and reforms needed to improve rural livelihoods and make agriculture a more effective engine for inclusive economic growth and trade.
What is next for Agriculture and Farming Sector in Canada paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and agenda for farming in Canada. It discusses topics like commodity prices, farm income, the impact of liberal government policies, carbon taxes, and emerging areas like vertical farming and the use of analytics. Specifically, it notes that commodity prices impact farmers' ability to sell products and that liberal policies have imposed more taxes and regulations. It also outlines the potential of vertical farming and how analytics can help improve farming operations and maximize yields.
Farming plays a vital role in terms of supporting the economy, especially the food chain. Farmers constantly are impacted by commodity prices along with govt policies.
This document provides regional commentary from PwC's global agribusiness experts. It discusses topics including food safety concerns in Australia from Chinese frozen berry imports, foreign investment thresholds in Australian agriculture, Brazil's new agriculture minister's plans, dairy market consolidation in Brazil, cocoa sector losses in Ghana, India-Sri Lanka agricultural cooperation, and recovering dairy prices but lower apple production in New Zealand. The document aims to give insights into current issues and trends observed locally by PwC's agribusiness experts around the world.
While claiming to learn from the Chinese way of handling the crisis, there is no on-ground action in Pakistan that supports the claim. The Prime Minister denies national lock down despite the fact that without proper lock-down the virus spread trajectory can be rapid resulting in collapse of national health facilities which can bring the national economy to a halt.
The document discusses how agricultural trade impacts rural livelihoods and food security in Kenya. It notes that Kenya relies on imports to meet food deficits and fulfill national food needs. However, trade liberalization and policies like subsidies in other countries have negatively impacted Kenya's agricultural sector and reduced rural incomes and employment opportunities. This has exacerbated food insecurity, with over half the population considered food insecure. The document examines the linkages between trade, rural livelihoods and food security in Kenya through literature review and analysis of trade patterns, poverty rates, and food security statistics.
This document provides an overview of global agricultural trade in 2014, with a focus on Canada's competitiveness. Some key findings include:
- Canada is the 5th largest exporter and 6th largest importer of agricultural products globally.
- On a per capita basis, Canada is the top global trader of agricultural products.
- The US remains Canada's largest trading partner, accounting for over 30% of agricultural exports.
- Emerging markets like China and India present opportunities for export growth, but trade barriers remain an issue.
- Non-tariff barriers pose a significant challenge for Canadian exporters in some markets.
In recent times, agricultural sector has returned to the forefront of development issues in Nigeria given its contribution to employment creation, sustainable food supply and provision of raw materials to other sectors of the economy. In lieu of that, this study examines the impact of agriculture on the economic growth in Nigeria using annual time series data covering the sample period of 1981 to 2018. To analyse the data collected, Autoregression Distributed Lag (ARDL) model through the bounds testing framework is employed to measure the presence of cointegrating relations between real GDP, agricultural productivity, labour force, and agricultural export. Results show the presence of both short-run and long-run relationship among the variables, and that agriculture has a positive and significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. These findings inform the Nigerian government on the need to expedite labour force (human capital) and agricultural export (non-oil) development with the view to achieving sustainable growth and development. In addition, developing skills and competencies of labour force through capacity building in the agricultural sector will encourage research and development thereby increase the export size, hence essential for long-term growth.
Agriculture plays an important role in the Zambian economy, providing employment for 70% of the population. However, agricultural productivity, especially for small-scale farmers, remains low due to various constraints including a lack of access to markets, financing, education and infrastructure. Increasing agricultural trade could help reduce poverty but challenges like Zambia's landlocked status and high transportation costs must be addressed. The study examines policies and reforms needed to improve rural livelihoods and make agriculture a more effective engine for inclusive economic growth and trade.
What is next for Agriculture and Farming Sector in Canada paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and agenda for farming in Canada. It discusses topics like commodity prices, farm income, the impact of liberal government policies, carbon taxes, and emerging areas like vertical farming and the use of analytics. Specifically, it notes that commodity prices impact farmers' ability to sell products and that liberal policies have imposed more taxes and regulations. It also outlines the potential of vertical farming and how analytics can help improve farming operations and maximize yields.
Farming plays a vital role in terms of supporting the economy, especially the food chain. Farmers constantly are impacted by commodity prices along with govt policies.
This document provides regional commentary from PwC's global agribusiness experts. It discusses topics including food safety concerns in Australia from Chinese frozen berry imports, foreign investment thresholds in Australian agriculture, Brazil's new agriculture minister's plans, dairy market consolidation in Brazil, cocoa sector losses in Ghana, India-Sri Lanka agricultural cooperation, and recovering dairy prices but lower apple production in New Zealand. The document aims to give insights into current issues and trends observed locally by PwC's agribusiness experts around the world.
While claiming to learn from the Chinese way of handling the crisis, there is no on-ground action in Pakistan that supports the claim. The Prime Minister denies national lock down despite the fact that without proper lock-down the virus spread trajectory can be rapid resulting in collapse of national health facilities which can bring the national economy to a halt.
The document discusses how agricultural trade impacts rural livelihoods and food security in Kenya. It notes that Kenya relies on imports to meet food deficits and fulfill national food needs. However, trade liberalization and policies like subsidies in other countries have negatively impacted Kenya's agricultural sector and reduced rural incomes and employment opportunities. This has exacerbated food insecurity, with over half the population considered food insecure. The document examines the linkages between trade, rural livelihoods and food security in Kenya through literature review and analysis of trade patterns, poverty rates, and food security statistics.
This document provides an overview of global agricultural trade in 2014, with a focus on Canada's competitiveness. Some key findings include:
- Canada is the 5th largest exporter and 6th largest importer of agricultural products globally.
- On a per capita basis, Canada is the top global trader of agricultural products.
- The US remains Canada's largest trading partner, accounting for over 30% of agricultural exports.
- Emerging markets like China and India present opportunities for export growth, but trade barriers remain an issue.
- Non-tariff barriers pose a significant challenge for Canadian exporters in some markets.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on foreign direct investment in Indian agriculture. The seminar objectives are to understand the current scenario of the Indian agriculture sector, analyze FDI inflow trends from 2000-2015, and study opportunities and challenges of FDI in Indian agriculture. Key topics covered include the size and growth drivers of Indian agriculture, regulations around FDI, sectors attracting the highest FDI, top investing countries, existing foreign-India partnerships, and future opportunities and challenges of FDI in the sector.
This document provides an overview of agriculture in India and the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown. It discusses how India is a major global producer of many agricultural commodities and the importance of agriculture to the Indian economy and workforce. The lockdown disrupted supply chains and affected farmers, laborers, and the movement of agricultural goods and inputs. The government took steps to ensure food security and keep supply chains functioning during the crisis. Suggestions are provided on revamping the agricultural sector in response.
This document provides an overview of strategic management and recommendations for Pakistani industries in response to globalization challenges. It discusses the global and Pakistani economies, history and causes of globalization, positive and negative effects of globalization, and challenges and opportunities for Pakistan. Specific industries discussed include agriculture, textiles, leather, sports goods, and energy. The document recommends strategies for Pakistani industries to improve competitiveness, promote value-added exports, diversify markets, and develop human and technological capabilities to better position Pakistan in the globalized world.
One of the most burning issues that have dominated the public sphere in Nigeria and other oil exporting countries is the covid-19 pandemic and its attendant challenges. This pandemic is a shock on real economic fundamentals and frictionless of the market. It introduces a barrier between the market forces with strong complementary feedbacks in the real economy. The absence of precise vaccine or medication for the virus has necessitated the adoption of several precautionary measures with the aim of containing its wide spread. Critical among which are the travel restrictions, lockdown measures as well as social and physical distancing. These measures have detrimental effect on the demand and price of oil in the international market. In view of that, this study evaluates the social and economic impact of covid-19 in Nigeria taking into cognisance the effect on certain critical macroeconomic indicators. The study adopted an analytical approach to supplement the much ongoing documentations on the subject matter. Result shows that virtually all essential macroeconomic indicators are grossly affected with tax, remittances and employment exhibiting severe consequences. Also, uncertainty, panics and lockdown measures are key to motivating higher decrease in world demand. The supply disruptions and huge death toll generates a heightened uncertainty and panic for household and business. This uncertainty and panic leads to drop in consumption and investment thereby causing a decrease in corporate cash flows and triggered firm’s bankruptcy. Also, lay-off and exiting firms produce higher unemployment while labour income decreased significantly. Since it entails a large amount of government expenditure especially in the health sector which is required to contain the spread of the virus, there is needs for government to diversify its revenue sources and thus drop over dependency on the oil remittance. Furthermore, there is a need to support the financial system to avoid the health crisis becoming a financial crisis in the long-run.
The document summarizes MADE's interventions in the palm oil sector in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. It discusses how MADE implemented a strategy to increase productivity of smallholder palm oil farmers and processors through improved access to technologies and best practices. Key interventions included improving access to improved processing equipment, harvesting technologies, and best management practices; and working with stakeholders like NIFOR, fabricators, and input suppliers to enhance their capacities and align incentives to provide higher quality products and services to smallholders. The goal was to increase the productivity and incomes of 20,000 smallholder farmers and processors in the sector.
A presentation from the 13th Poverty Environment Partnership meeting held in Manila, Philippines, June 2008.
Download this presentation and more from the meeting here: http://www.povertyenvironment.net/pep13
This document discusses the role of Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture in trade policy making. It provides an overview of Kenya's agricultural sector and the Ministry's mandate to promote food security and agricultural exports. It then discusses the Ministry's involvement in trade policy processes, including participating in consultations for World Trade Organization agreements and Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations. It also describes challenges faced in trade negotiations due to factors like subsidies in developed countries and unfavorable terms of trade for agriculture.
Shamema_BEA-History of Economic Development of Bangladesh-08.01-2015SHAMEMA AKTER
This document provides an overview of the economic development of Bangladesh. It discusses the country's population growth, GDP growth, poverty levels, agriculture, industry, trade and infrastructure sectors. Some key points:
- Bangladesh has experienced significant economic growth since independence in 1971, though it remains a least developed country. GDP growth was estimated at 6% in 2013.
- Poverty levels have declined, with the population below the national poverty line at 31.5% in 2010, down from 40% in 2005.
- Agriculture, fisheries, and fruit production are important sectors. Industry has grown at around 8-9% annually in recent years. Exports include garments, shrimp, and leather goods.
Minto (Summary Report)-IMA4P Market Assessment(2015)MINTO R
The document summarizes a market assessment of maize and soybean production in Niger State, Nigeria. Key findings include that small farmers with average 1-1.5 hectare plots constitute 70% of farmers in Niger State. Improving yields through better seeds and fertilizers, reducing post-harvest losses, and connecting farmers to processors could increase incomes. The report recommends strengthening farmers groups, providing market information, reviving processors, and facilitating linkages between farmers and buyers to develop robust supply chains for maize and soybeans.
To maintain its share of the continent’s agriculture GDP by 2030, Nigeria will need to grow its agriculture sector revenues by a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% annually. To ensure this is achieved, agriculture budget to GDP will have to be sustained by at least 7% annually. It is estimated that agriculture is Africa’s largest economic sector, representing 15% of the continent’s total GDP. Nigeria contributes 14% of Africa’s agriculture GDP. The World Bank forecasts that by 2030, the food market in Africa will grow to be a US$1 trillion industry. Nigeria will need to intensify its investments in improving agriculture yield and integrating the value-chain over the next decade to effectively capture a significant share of the US$1 trillion market.
2019 Election| Dairy Sector| Supply Management| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
The dairy sector is of major importance to both Quebec and Ontario.
This presentation will discuss many issues facing the dairy sector as part of re-shaping policies after the 2019 election
The agricultural sector in Ghana consists of crops, livestock, fisheries, cocoa and forestry. Agriculture has historically been the largest sector of Ghana's economy, contributing over half of GDP and employing about 60% of the population. However, its contribution to GDP has declined in recent decades as the industrial and services sectors have grown. The agricultural sector faces several challenges, including lack of access to credit, inadequate infrastructure, socio-cultural constraints, and inconsistent government policies.
This document contains an agenda and summary for a presentation on farming and profitability in Canada. The key points are:
1) Farm incomes have declined in recent years due to factors like commodity prices, increased taxes and regulations under the Liberal government, and trade issues.
2) Ontario and Quebec farmers have struggled more than others due to high costs like hydro rates and changes to labor laws.
3) New technologies like vertical farming and use of IoT sensors and data analytics promise to make agriculture more efficient and profitable.
The Bangladesh economy grew at 5.47% in FY21, recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still lower than pre-pandemic levels. The agriculture sector grew at a slower 3.45% due to pandemic impacts, while the industry sector grew at 6.12% and services at 5.61% due to government stimulus measures. Food production targets were mostly met but imports were higher than usual. The stock market and some economic indicators showed signs of recovery by the end of the fiscal year.
In order to maximise the benefits of regional integration and look for new opportunities for competitiveness, policymakers, the private sector and development partners need access to accurate and comprehensive data on intra and inter-regional trade in Africa with respect to agricultural goods. It is in this context that CTA and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are launching the “African Agricultural Trade Status Report”, which examines the current status, trends and outlook in African trade performance, making an important contribution towards data and analysis of developments both at regional and at continental levels. The Report, which is released in conjunction with the Briefing, builds on the work by the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) of CAADP and the African Growth and Development Policy Modeling Consortium (AGRODEP) trade and also reflects the CTA’s commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing of best practices relating to agricultural trade.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
In order to maximise the benefits of regional integration and look for new opportunities for competitiveness, policymakers, the private sector and development partners need access to accurate and comprehensive data on intra and inter-regional trade in Africa with respect to agricultural goods. It is in this context that CTA and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are launching the “African Agricultural Trade Status Report”, which examines the current status, trends and outlook in African trade performance, making an important contribution towards data and analysis of developments both at regional and at continental levels. The Report, which is released in conjunction with the Briefing, builds on the work by the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) of CAADP and the African Growth and Development Policy Modeling Consortium (AGRODEP) trade and also reflects the CTA’s commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing of best practices relating to agricultural trade.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
- Document: Analysis of incentives and disincentives for cassava in Ghana from 2005-2010
- Cassava is a major staple crop in Ghana, accounting for 22% of agricultural GDP. Production increased from 2.7 million tons in 1990 to 13.5 million tons in 2010.
- Cassava is mainly consumed domestically as fresh roots, gari, or flour. A small amount is exported as dried chips. Ghana is generally self-sufficient in cassava for food.
- The analysis found disincentives for cassava farmers arising from taxes/levies and high transport costs. Notwithstanding these disincentives, production increased due to improved seeds, technical assistance, and farm input
International trade plays an important role in India's economy, especially agricultural trade. While agriculture accounts for a large portion of employment and GDP, India has historically been a small player in global agricultural trade, with less than 1% of the world market. However, agricultural exports have grown in recent decades from $3725 million in 1992-93 to $7141 million in 2001-02. Major agricultural exports include tea, oilcakes, fruits, vegetables, spices and tobacco. Further reforms and investments are still needed to better integrate India's agricultural sector into world markets and increase its global market share.
Abdoulaye Seck
POLICY SEMINAR
Making the most of intra-African trade: the 2021 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor
Co-Organized by IFPRI and AKADEMIYA2063
SEP 23, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EDT
14th december,2020 daily global regional local rice e newsletterRiceplus Magazine
This document is the December 14, 2020 issue of the Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter. It includes headlines about agricultural news from around the world, with a focus on rice. The newsletter is published by RicePlus Magazine and includes sections on the editorial board members and rice news headlines covering topics like agricultural sector growth in Pakistan, strengthening bilateral relations between Italy and Pakistan, registering salt as a geographical indication, and Italy's interest in supporting olive cultivation in Sindh, Pakistan.
This document discusses the role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in diversifying crops in India. It notes that India has become a leading producer of many agricultural commodities but now faces challenges of surplus management. The government's policies aim to promote crop diversification, increase farmer incomes, and boost agricultural exports. FPOs can help small farmers gain economies of scale and better market access. The government's FPO policy aims to form 10,000 new FPOs by 2027 to improve farming practices and link farmers directly to export markets. Specific FPO clusters for commodities like oranges, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic and chilies are highlighted in Madhya Pradesh as examples.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on foreign direct investment in Indian agriculture. The seminar objectives are to understand the current scenario of the Indian agriculture sector, analyze FDI inflow trends from 2000-2015, and study opportunities and challenges of FDI in Indian agriculture. Key topics covered include the size and growth drivers of Indian agriculture, regulations around FDI, sectors attracting the highest FDI, top investing countries, existing foreign-India partnerships, and future opportunities and challenges of FDI in the sector.
This document provides an overview of agriculture in India and the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown. It discusses how India is a major global producer of many agricultural commodities and the importance of agriculture to the Indian economy and workforce. The lockdown disrupted supply chains and affected farmers, laborers, and the movement of agricultural goods and inputs. The government took steps to ensure food security and keep supply chains functioning during the crisis. Suggestions are provided on revamping the agricultural sector in response.
This document provides an overview of strategic management and recommendations for Pakistani industries in response to globalization challenges. It discusses the global and Pakistani economies, history and causes of globalization, positive and negative effects of globalization, and challenges and opportunities for Pakistan. Specific industries discussed include agriculture, textiles, leather, sports goods, and energy. The document recommends strategies for Pakistani industries to improve competitiveness, promote value-added exports, diversify markets, and develop human and technological capabilities to better position Pakistan in the globalized world.
One of the most burning issues that have dominated the public sphere in Nigeria and other oil exporting countries is the covid-19 pandemic and its attendant challenges. This pandemic is a shock on real economic fundamentals and frictionless of the market. It introduces a barrier between the market forces with strong complementary feedbacks in the real economy. The absence of precise vaccine or medication for the virus has necessitated the adoption of several precautionary measures with the aim of containing its wide spread. Critical among which are the travel restrictions, lockdown measures as well as social and physical distancing. These measures have detrimental effect on the demand and price of oil in the international market. In view of that, this study evaluates the social and economic impact of covid-19 in Nigeria taking into cognisance the effect on certain critical macroeconomic indicators. The study adopted an analytical approach to supplement the much ongoing documentations on the subject matter. Result shows that virtually all essential macroeconomic indicators are grossly affected with tax, remittances and employment exhibiting severe consequences. Also, uncertainty, panics and lockdown measures are key to motivating higher decrease in world demand. The supply disruptions and huge death toll generates a heightened uncertainty and panic for household and business. This uncertainty and panic leads to drop in consumption and investment thereby causing a decrease in corporate cash flows and triggered firm’s bankruptcy. Also, lay-off and exiting firms produce higher unemployment while labour income decreased significantly. Since it entails a large amount of government expenditure especially in the health sector which is required to contain the spread of the virus, there is needs for government to diversify its revenue sources and thus drop over dependency on the oil remittance. Furthermore, there is a need to support the financial system to avoid the health crisis becoming a financial crisis in the long-run.
The document summarizes MADE's interventions in the palm oil sector in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. It discusses how MADE implemented a strategy to increase productivity of smallholder palm oil farmers and processors through improved access to technologies and best practices. Key interventions included improving access to improved processing equipment, harvesting technologies, and best management practices; and working with stakeholders like NIFOR, fabricators, and input suppliers to enhance their capacities and align incentives to provide higher quality products and services to smallholders. The goal was to increase the productivity and incomes of 20,000 smallholder farmers and processors in the sector.
A presentation from the 13th Poverty Environment Partnership meeting held in Manila, Philippines, June 2008.
Download this presentation and more from the meeting here: http://www.povertyenvironment.net/pep13
This document discusses the role of Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture in trade policy making. It provides an overview of Kenya's agricultural sector and the Ministry's mandate to promote food security and agricultural exports. It then discusses the Ministry's involvement in trade policy processes, including participating in consultations for World Trade Organization agreements and Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations. It also describes challenges faced in trade negotiations due to factors like subsidies in developed countries and unfavorable terms of trade for agriculture.
Shamema_BEA-History of Economic Development of Bangladesh-08.01-2015SHAMEMA AKTER
This document provides an overview of the economic development of Bangladesh. It discusses the country's population growth, GDP growth, poverty levels, agriculture, industry, trade and infrastructure sectors. Some key points:
- Bangladesh has experienced significant economic growth since independence in 1971, though it remains a least developed country. GDP growth was estimated at 6% in 2013.
- Poverty levels have declined, with the population below the national poverty line at 31.5% in 2010, down from 40% in 2005.
- Agriculture, fisheries, and fruit production are important sectors. Industry has grown at around 8-9% annually in recent years. Exports include garments, shrimp, and leather goods.
Minto (Summary Report)-IMA4P Market Assessment(2015)MINTO R
The document summarizes a market assessment of maize and soybean production in Niger State, Nigeria. Key findings include that small farmers with average 1-1.5 hectare plots constitute 70% of farmers in Niger State. Improving yields through better seeds and fertilizers, reducing post-harvest losses, and connecting farmers to processors could increase incomes. The report recommends strengthening farmers groups, providing market information, reviving processors, and facilitating linkages between farmers and buyers to develop robust supply chains for maize and soybeans.
To maintain its share of the continent’s agriculture GDP by 2030, Nigeria will need to grow its agriculture sector revenues by a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% annually. To ensure this is achieved, agriculture budget to GDP will have to be sustained by at least 7% annually. It is estimated that agriculture is Africa’s largest economic sector, representing 15% of the continent’s total GDP. Nigeria contributes 14% of Africa’s agriculture GDP. The World Bank forecasts that by 2030, the food market in Africa will grow to be a US$1 trillion industry. Nigeria will need to intensify its investments in improving agriculture yield and integrating the value-chain over the next decade to effectively capture a significant share of the US$1 trillion market.
2019 Election| Dairy Sector| Supply Management| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
The dairy sector is of major importance to both Quebec and Ontario.
This presentation will discuss many issues facing the dairy sector as part of re-shaping policies after the 2019 election
The agricultural sector in Ghana consists of crops, livestock, fisheries, cocoa and forestry. Agriculture has historically been the largest sector of Ghana's economy, contributing over half of GDP and employing about 60% of the population. However, its contribution to GDP has declined in recent decades as the industrial and services sectors have grown. The agricultural sector faces several challenges, including lack of access to credit, inadequate infrastructure, socio-cultural constraints, and inconsistent government policies.
This document contains an agenda and summary for a presentation on farming and profitability in Canada. The key points are:
1) Farm incomes have declined in recent years due to factors like commodity prices, increased taxes and regulations under the Liberal government, and trade issues.
2) Ontario and Quebec farmers have struggled more than others due to high costs like hydro rates and changes to labor laws.
3) New technologies like vertical farming and use of IoT sensors and data analytics promise to make agriculture more efficient and profitable.
The Bangladesh economy grew at 5.47% in FY21, recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still lower than pre-pandemic levels. The agriculture sector grew at a slower 3.45% due to pandemic impacts, while the industry sector grew at 6.12% and services at 5.61% due to government stimulus measures. Food production targets were mostly met but imports were higher than usual. The stock market and some economic indicators showed signs of recovery by the end of the fiscal year.
In order to maximise the benefits of regional integration and look for new opportunities for competitiveness, policymakers, the private sector and development partners need access to accurate and comprehensive data on intra and inter-regional trade in Africa with respect to agricultural goods. It is in this context that CTA and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are launching the “African Agricultural Trade Status Report”, which examines the current status, trends and outlook in African trade performance, making an important contribution towards data and analysis of developments both at regional and at continental levels. The Report, which is released in conjunction with the Briefing, builds on the work by the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) of CAADP and the African Growth and Development Policy Modeling Consortium (AGRODEP) trade and also reflects the CTA’s commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing of best practices relating to agricultural trade.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
In order to maximise the benefits of regional integration and look for new opportunities for competitiveness, policymakers, the private sector and development partners need access to accurate and comprehensive data on intra and inter-regional trade in Africa with respect to agricultural goods. It is in this context that CTA and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are launching the “African Agricultural Trade Status Report”, which examines the current status, trends and outlook in African trade performance, making an important contribution towards data and analysis of developments both at regional and at continental levels. The Report, which is released in conjunction with the Briefing, builds on the work by the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) of CAADP and the African Growth and Development Policy Modeling Consortium (AGRODEP) trade and also reflects the CTA’s commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing of best practices relating to agricultural trade.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
- Document: Analysis of incentives and disincentives for cassava in Ghana from 2005-2010
- Cassava is a major staple crop in Ghana, accounting for 22% of agricultural GDP. Production increased from 2.7 million tons in 1990 to 13.5 million tons in 2010.
- Cassava is mainly consumed domestically as fresh roots, gari, or flour. A small amount is exported as dried chips. Ghana is generally self-sufficient in cassava for food.
- The analysis found disincentives for cassava farmers arising from taxes/levies and high transport costs. Notwithstanding these disincentives, production increased due to improved seeds, technical assistance, and farm input
International trade plays an important role in India's economy, especially agricultural trade. While agriculture accounts for a large portion of employment and GDP, India has historically been a small player in global agricultural trade, with less than 1% of the world market. However, agricultural exports have grown in recent decades from $3725 million in 1992-93 to $7141 million in 2001-02. Major agricultural exports include tea, oilcakes, fruits, vegetables, spices and tobacco. Further reforms and investments are still needed to better integrate India's agricultural sector into world markets and increase its global market share.
Abdoulaye Seck
POLICY SEMINAR
Making the most of intra-African trade: the 2021 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor
Co-Organized by IFPRI and AKADEMIYA2063
SEP 23, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EDT
14th december,2020 daily global regional local rice e newsletterRiceplus Magazine
This document is the December 14, 2020 issue of the Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice E-Newsletter. It includes headlines about agricultural news from around the world, with a focus on rice. The newsletter is published by RicePlus Magazine and includes sections on the editorial board members and rice news headlines covering topics like agricultural sector growth in Pakistan, strengthening bilateral relations between Italy and Pakistan, registering salt as a geographical indication, and Italy's interest in supporting olive cultivation in Sindh, Pakistan.
This document discusses the role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in diversifying crops in India. It notes that India has become a leading producer of many agricultural commodities but now faces challenges of surplus management. The government's policies aim to promote crop diversification, increase farmer incomes, and boost agricultural exports. FPOs can help small farmers gain economies of scale and better market access. The government's FPO policy aims to form 10,000 new FPOs by 2027 to improve farming practices and link farmers directly to export markets. Specific FPO clusters for commodities like oranges, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic and chilies are highlighted in Madhya Pradesh as examples.
Pakistan's economy faced several challenges in recent decades, with economic growth slowing from 2008-2018. The COVID-19 pandemic further impacted the economy, causing GDP to contract by 0.5% in 2019-2020. However, the pandemic also brought some benefits as remittances increased while lower oil prices reduced Pakistan's import bill. More recently, Pakistan's economy has shown signs of recovery, with GDP growth reaching 3.9% in 2020-2021 and exports/remittances increasing. However, challenges around high deficits, debt, inflation and a weak export sector remain ongoing issues.
The document discusses Pakistan's economic situation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that Pakistan's economy was already facing challenges like slowing growth, declining investment, and rising debt prior to COVID-19. The pandemic further deteriorated the economy, causing GDP to contract by 0.5% in 2019-20. However, the government took measures like lowering interest rates and providing cash relief to protect businesses and the poor. While COVID-19 initially hurt Pakistan, it also brought some benefits through debt relief and lower oil prices. The economy is now recovering, with growth of 3.9% in 2020-21 and improvements in exports, remittances, and the current account deficit.
This document summarizes Dr. Ashfaque H. Khan's presentation on Pakistan's current economic situation. It notes that Pakistan's economy was already facing challenges prior to COVID-19 due to economic mismanagement from 2008-2018. When the current government took over in 2018, it made the situation worse by implementing an IMF stabilization program. COVID-19 further impacted the economy, but the government took measures to support businesses and provide cash relief to the poor. While COVID-19 initially caused economic contraction, it also brought some benefits like debt relief and lower oil prices. Pakistan's economy is now recovering, with growth rebounding to 3.9% in 2020-21 and indicators like exports and remittances improving.
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The Sindh province of Pakistan unveiled a budget of 1,241 billion rupees for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Key aspects included raising salaries for government employees and increasing funding for health by 16% to 139 billion rupees to deal with COVID-19. The budget also aimed to support small farmers through subsidies and loans. Meanwhile, rice prices have been increasing due to supply disruptions from COVID-19, though analysts note other factors like supply and trade are also contributing to higher prices.
3rd february,2021 daily global regional local rice e newsletterRiceplus Magazine
This document summarizes a daily rice e-newsletter that provides information on global, regional and local rice news. It includes the editorial board members and headlines on various rice news stories from around the world. Some of the key articles summarized are on Pakistan seeking the Belarus market for rice exports, adopting an export-led strategy for sustainable growth in Pakistan, raids on godowns (storage facilities) in India over substandard rice, and a new USDA program to promote American agricultural commodities in Europe.
Agriculture and Agrifood Statistic 2020-1.pdfOmprasad26
The document summarizes Brunei's agriculture and agrifood sector in 2020. It notes that the sector saw positive growth despite challenges from COVID-19, with gross output increasing 9.94% to B$470.86 million. Production of broiler chickens reached over 26,000 metric tonnes and paddy production nearly 4,000 metric tonnes, the highest ever. The livestock industry was the largest contributor to output, representing 57% of the total. The government aims to continue supporting growth in the sector to increase food security and self-sufficiency.
There is a high potentials of food processing industry in Bangladesh which is primarily derived from
the agriculture sector of the country. Food processing industry is divided into two segments such as, production
and distribution. Production segment refers to processing of meats and cheeses and the creating of soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, packaged foods,
There is a high potentials of food processing industry in Bangladesh which is primarily derived from
the agriculture sector of the country. Food processing industry is divided into two segments such as, production
and distribution. Production segment refers to processing of meats and cheeses and the creating of soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, packaged foods, and other modified foods. While the distribution includes transporting the
finished food products into the hands of consumers. The food processing industry is the fastest growing industry
of Bangladesh since 2000. Due to recent development in food processing industry, a good number of
entrepreneurs have been developed in this sector. This development can be attributed by the change of tastes
and preferences of Bangladeshi people. Now, people of Bangladesh prefer buying processed food items from the
grocery shops and departmental stores and prefer buying packaged food products. Hence, this study aims at
identifying the critical factors of food processing entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. This study used both the
qualitative and quantitative research methods. Respondent entrepreneurs were selected by simple random
sampling method from the food processing industry of Bangladesh. Factor analysis was carried out to find out
the critical factors of the entrepreneurs while multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the
relationships between the critical factors and the overall development of food processing industry in
Bangladesh.Individual critical factors like use of information technology, family and friends support, and
capability to compete in the market are significant critical factors for the food processing entrepreneurs in
Bangladesh.
Post covid ecnomic condition ways to recover from covid-19 pandemic recessionShimanta Easin
Current condition of world economy and Bangladesh in Covid-19 pandemic, Ways to recover from this pandemic destruction, Challenges faced by world and Bangladesh in Covid-19 pandemic
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The impact of covid-19 in Bangladesh a case study on economic sectorShaksly Snail
The impact of covid-19 in Bangladesh a case study on economic sector
Our Team~
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Shakila Ahmed
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Mahfuja Alam, Fatema Tuz Zohora, Juma Akter
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Ashiqun Nabi
Assistant Professor, Department of
Business Administration
Manarat International University
Bangladesh has an agricultural economy, with approximately three-fifths of the population engaged in farming and agriculture historically dependent on monsoons. While rice and jute have traditionally been important crops, Bangladesh has taken steps to increase food production and irrigation to support its growing population. The economy remains restricted by factors such as population growth, inefficiency in the public sector, and limited capital. In recent decades the country has pushed economic reforms and developed new industries such as garment manufacturing, which has become a key export industry and employer. However, full implementation of reforms has faced challenges including political issues and unrest.
The document provides an executive summary of a survey conducted by NABARD to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Indian agriculture and the rural economy. Some key findings of the survey include:
1) Agriculture production was adversely affected in around 47% of districts surveyed, with production declining most significantly in poultry (-19.5%), fisheries (-13.6%), and sheep/goat/pig (-8.5%) sectors.
2) Around 54% of districts saw declines in farmgate prices, highest for poultry (-17.8%), horticulture (-7.6%), dairy (-5.6%), fisheries (-4.8%), and sheep/goat/pig (-
This document provides an overview of Pakistan's economic situation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that Pakistan's economy was already facing challenges in the decade prior to COVID-19 due to slowing growth, declining investment, and rising debt. The pandemic further slowed economic growth and increased job losses. However, the government implemented fiscal support measures and the IMF program was suspended, allowing for economic recovery. While COVID-19 initially hurt the economy, it also brought some benefits like debt relief and lower oil prices that have improved Pakistan's financial position.
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Vietnam has won a contract to supply 60,000 tons of rice to the Philippines out of a 300,000 ton tender. India won the largest portion at 96,000 tons, while Myanmar will supply 33,000 tons. The total awarded from the tender was 189,000 tons, less than the target, as prices offered were above projections. Vietnam will deliver rice at $497.3 per ton to two ports in the Philippines by September. The Philippines aims to replenish reserves through government imports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This document discusses Pakistan's response to and challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that Pakistan's economy is projected to contract by 1.5% in 2020 due to lockdown measures affecting jobs and businesses. Pakistan's response has included expanding social safety nets, loans for small businesses, and stimulus for the construction sector. Key challenges include relaxing lockdowns safely, increasing healthcare capacity as cases rise, and ensuring social programs reach all in need. The document argues Pakistan must enhance domestic resource mobilization to finance COVID response and recovery given constraints on foreign aid.
The document provides information on India's agriculture sector:
- India is the second largest agricultural land globally and the largest producer of many crops like spices, pulses, milk, tea and cashews.
- Food grain production reached a record high of 252.68 million tonnes in FY2015 and 253.16 million tonnes in FY2016.
- Schemes like Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana are being implemented to boost irrigation and ensure water security.
Bangladesh’s economy has been ranked 41st among the largest economies in the world in 2019— stepping up from 43rd-place last year—according to a study published by the UK- based economic consultancy Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
Bangladesh which is 8th most populated country in the world has found herself back footed due to the burden of over population. The density of population is 1600 per kilometer tells the magnitude of the problem. The limited resources should go to meet the basic needs of the population or be used to build infrastructure which would pave the way for greater economic growth- this dilemma has put Bangladesh Government at a vulnerable position. No doubt major portion of the earnings is spent on the import of edibles. This has hindered the growth as expenditure on capital goods as well as infrastructure development suffered a lot.
JK Agri Genetics Annual report FY16-17Rohit Nagraj
The document is the 21st Annual Report for 2016-17 of JK Agri Genetics Ltd. It includes the following key information:
- The company achieved a turnover of Rs. 193.54 crores for the year ended March 31, 2017. EBIDTA grew 14.4% to Rs. 27.63 crores and profit after tax increased 50% to Rs. 12.09 crores.
- The board is recommending a dividend of Rs. 4 per share.
- The company launched several new hybrid products across segments like cotton, bajra, tomato, and rice tailored for various agro-climatic conditions.
- Research and development efforts continue to develop new hybrid
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Editorial Associates
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Rice News Headlines…
Exports decline
DA gives P42-M machinery to Agusan Norte
rice farmers
Annual Arkansas Meeting Covers Rice Issues
from Local, State, and Federal Perspective
IIT-BHU Researchers Invent Eco-Friendly
'Adsorbent' From Rice Husk That Can Help
Clean Ganga
New variety of rice BRRI Dhan 100 to be
released soon
DA gives P42-M machinery to Agusan Norte
rice farmers
Rice Par-boilers in UER to receive improved
rice stoves
Non-basmati rice exports doubled to Rs 22,856
cr during Apr-Dec 2020
Nigeria rice farmers could face court over
unpaid loans
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Exports decline
11 Feb 2021
EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data for January 2021 indicates a 9.89 percent
fall in exports compared to December 2020 – from 2.366 billion dollars to 2.13 billion dollars –
with the trade deficit narrowing by 1.44 percent to 2.6 billion dollars in January against 2.639
billion dollars in December 2020. Total exports July-January 2020-21 were 14.2 billion dollars
while the comparable figures for the year before were 13.49 billion dollars with the deficit of
14.96 billion dollars in 2020-21 against 13.820 billion dollars in 2019-20.
Exports have risen as per government sources due to: (i) a rupee-dollar parity that made import
of raw materials financially viable again; however this raised imports – from 27.3 billion dollars
July-January 2019 to 29.2 billion dollars in the comparable period of 2020. In other words, while
exports rose by 8.1 percent during this period imports rose by 14.85 percent – a trend that is
projected to rise unless policies are revised; and (ii) the diversion of many orders from India
reeling under the onslaught of Covid-19 to Pakistan – a situation that Pakistani exporters have
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taken advantage of but, at the same time, it is relevant to highlight the fact that several textile
exporters have complained recently that the gas load management plan would seriously impact
on their ability to meet orders.
This data indicates two rather disturbing elements. First and foremost, the upfront severe
contractionary policies implemented in compliance with terms of the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) programme in 2019-20 (pre-Covid) - including a discount rate of 13.25 percent and
a tax target of 5.5 trillion rupees - reduced the current account deficit with its impact on imports
including raw material imports much greater than on fueling exports the rupee depreciation
notwithstanding at a great cost to the productive sectors. This resulted in a massive reduction in
demand for credit (the GDP was downgraded to 1.5 percent last year), a very high inflation rate
impacting negatively on the general public’s pocketbook (projected at 13 percent in the budget)
and last but not least a rise in the budget deficit with implications on the government borrowing
from the domestic market (domestic debt rose from 16.5 trillion rupees to 23 trillion rupees in
two years), internationally (total debt envisaged by the economic team pre-Covid-19 was 38.5
billion dollars in 39 months alone – a historic high). Business Recorder had repeatedly argued
that reforms agreed with the International Monetary Fund should be more phased out to
minimize their significant negative fallout but to no avail.
Post-Covid-19 while governments around the world supported expansionary policies Pakistan’s
economic team leaders have managed a relaxation in their pre-Covid contractionary policies. The
prevalent 7 percent discount rate is about half the earlier 13.5 percent yet it is well above the
consumer price index of 5.7 percent and core inflation of 5.4 percent in January 2021 as per the
PBS (though the State Bank of Pakistan, to its credit, has announced low borrowing costs for
some productive sectors, particularly major exporters). Tax target at 4.9 trillion rupees
presupposes a rise of GDP well above the rate of 1 percent projected by the multilaterals and
even the 2 percent optimistic rate projected by the government.
Secondly, the current account deficit continues to register a positive trend this year and this is
attributed to a massive rise in remittances. Again research carried out by multilaterals as well as
the State Bank of Pakistan indicates that remittances are likely to decline in months and years to
come mainly due to global factors and therefore reliance on this item may decline.
Apart from the contractionary policies exports remain hostage to access to utilities and their
frequent rate rises that make our exports uncompetitive internationally. Foreign policy also plays
a role in exports and in this context it is relevant to note that our rice exports, previously the bulk
of basmati rice was exported to the Middle East, have declined by 38 percent in the current fiscal
year though the Chairman of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan noted that “Chinese buying
of Pakistan’s non-basmati rice kept our exporters busy in September and December 2020.”
As the current account deficit has been contained the focus of the government must shift towards
growth in the economy for which it shall have to engage with the IMF for appropriate waivers as
well as a gas load management plan that does not seek to penalize the country’s productive
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sectors. It is critical to remember that the trade deficit is not only a function of Covid-19 but of
monetary and fiscal policies as well as those being implemented in the power sector.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2021
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40062675/exports-decline
DA gives P42-M machinery to Agusan Norte rice farmers
By Alexander Lopez February 10, 2021, 7:18 pm
FARM MECHANIZATION. Thirteen four-wheel tractors, 11 hand tractors, 18 floating tillers,
and other types of production and harvest machinery worth PHP42.38 million are distributed by
the Department of Agriculture in Caraga and the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development
and Mechanization to 15 rice-based farmers’ cooperatives and associations in Agusan del Norte
on Wednesday (Feb. 10, 2021) in Taguibo, Butuan City. DA-13 officials underscore the
importance of mechanization in cutting post-harvest losses and in increasing productivity. (Photo
courtesy of DA-13 Information Office)
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) released on
Wednesday several farm equipment worth PHP42.3 million to various rice farmers’ cooperatives
and associations in Agusan del Norte.
DA-13 executive director Abel James Monteagudo and Postharvest Development and
Mechanization (PhilMech) director Baldwin Jallorina led the turnover of 13 four-wheel tractors,
11 hand tractors, 18 floating tillers, six rice-combine harvesters, two walk-behind transplanters,
three riding-type transplanters, and a precision seeder.
In his message, Monteagudo said the DA continues to deliver the appropriate agricultural
engineering technology to the rice farmers in Caraga.
“You are now receiving the fruit of the implementation of Rice Tariffication Law. The rice tariff
revenues are allocated to programs that will raise the productivity, profitability, and global
competitiveness of the rice farmers in Caraga Region,” he said.
Meanwhile, Jallorina emphasized the importance of mechanization in rice farming, saying it will
"ease the drudgery in rice production," from land preparation to harvesting.
“We are encouraging our FCAs to make use of the interventions that they receive from the DA.
The recipients should ensure the safety of the equipment while in their custody and optimize its
utilization,” he added.
Among the beneficiaries was the group of Nicolas N. Licuna, president of Sayadion-Cuyago
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Irrigators Association Inc., based in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte.
Licuna's group received PHP4.9 million worth of farm equipment consisting of a four-wheel
tractor, three floating tillers, a riding-type rice transplanter, and a rice combine harvester.
“We are grateful for the support that we received from the government. This could reduce our
rice production cost and improve the quality of our produce. This will serve the 85 hectares of
rice area of our members, and we can also extend our services to the nearby barangays,” Licuna
said. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1130288
Annual Arkansas Meeting Covers Rice Issues from Local,
State, and Federal Perspective
By Emily Woodall
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- The Arkansas Rice Farmers and Arkansas Rice Council held their annual meeting
on Monday via virtual platform with more than 100 attendees.
A key rice producer
The first speaker, USA Rice President & CEO Betsy Ward, gave an update on the organization’s
activities throughout 2020 and policy priorities for 2021. Despite challenges and changes brought about
by the COVID-19 pandemic, USA Rice maintained a full schedule of advocacy for the U.S. industry, in
addition to conducting four successful international webinars and launching a new podcast, The Rice
Stuff, with episodes airing twice monthly. Ward also gave a snapshot of new high-ranking Biden
Administration officials in key agencies and reported on meetings her staff has had with the Biden
transition team and cabinet nominees.
Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward delivered a state briefing that included discussion of voluntary
smoke management, Arkansas’s CFAP activity to date, state irrigation projects, and an update on the
Abandoned Pesticide Program.
Providing an overview on national affairs and activities was U.S. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member
Senator John Boozman who discussed trade, the Biden Administration’s focus on climate, and
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) III. Boozman reported that CFAP legislation was passed
last year and therefore those funds will be available to producers for that purpose and cannot be used for
other programs. Row crop producers will be eligible for $20 per acre payments; however, signups are on
hold until Tom Vilsack, Biden’s nominee for secretary of agriculture, is confirmed and sworn in.
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Arkansas Senate Ag Committee Chair Ronald Caldwell and House Ag Committee Chair DeAnn Vaught
gave updates on pending state legislation. Vaught said the process of getting items on the legislative
agenda is slower this year due to COVID-19.
Finally, Arkansas Rice Council President Dow Brantley of England talked about the state checkoff
programs and the nearly $20,000 worth of scholarships distributed to Arkansas students made possible
through the sale of the Rice Council specialty license plates. He reported that the meeting’s presenting
sponsor, Greenway Equipment, was in its third year of a successful fundraising campaign to benefit the
Arkansas Foodbank, the Foodbank of NEA and the Southeast Missouri Foodbank.
USA Rice Daily
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IIT-BHU Researchers Invent Eco-Friendly
'Adsorbent' From Rice Husk That Can Help Clean
Ganga
Improving water quality can reduce global water-borne diseases caused due to heavy metals is also a severe
problem worldwide.
:FEBRUARY 10, 2021, 19:11 IST
Researchers at the School of Biochemical Engineering of IIT-BHU have synthesised an eco-friendly
'adsorbent' which can remove toxic heavy metal ions such as hexavalent chromium from waste water.
This is a new eco-friendly product has been synthesised from rice husk through several
modifications. The researchers claim that this eco-friendly and inexpensive adsorbent rice husk can
help clean the Ganga.
The adsorbent has been synthesised by Dr. Vishal Mishra and his PhD students Veer Singh and Jyoti
Singh, and has proved effective adsorption-cum-reduction of hexavalent chromium. This work has
also been published in the 'Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering'.
Dr. Mishra said that the hexavalent chromium is responsible for several types of health problems in
the human body like various types of cancers, kidney and liver failure. This adsorbent is effective in
removal of toxic metal ions from wastewater as compared to other conventional methods and, that
too, in less time.
Besides, this adsorbent can easily be separated from solution and can be used in the next adsorption
cycle. Regarding the socio-economic aspect of this research, Dr Mishra said, "The research is
focused on the cost-effective, eco-friendly method for removal of heavy metal ions from water. Rice
husk is easily available worldwide." Adsorbent is synthesised from the rice husk and its surface is
modified through iron doping.
"In developing countries, water-borne diseases are a major problem. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), each year, 3.4 million people, mostly children, die from water-related diseases.
Improving water quality can reduce global water-borne diseases caused due to heavy metals is also a
severe problem worldwide," he added.
A water resources ministry report says that about 239 million people across 153 districts in 21 states
drink water that contains unacceptably high levels of toxic metal ions.
https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/iit-bhu-researchers-invents-eco-friendly-adsorbent-from-
rice-husk-that-can-help-clean-ganga-3415688.html
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New variety of rice BRRI Dhan 100 to be released soon
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka | Published: 10:39, Feb 10,2021
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute is going to release a high-zinc fortified rice, BRRI Dhan 100,
which will fulfill nutritional and minerals demand of people.This particular rice variety will be
released formally as soon as possible during the Mujib year. The decision was taken at the 104th
meeting of the National Seed Board at the agriculture ministry conference room in Dhaka on
Tuesday, according to an official release.
The demand for zinc is very important. Because of deficiency of zinc-rich food many people
suffer from diarrhea and the BRRI invented the rice variety to meet the need of people.
BRRI Dhan-100, containing 25.70 milligram zinc in per kilogram rice, will be cultivated during
the boro season with maximum yield of 7.69 tonnes in per hectare breaking all the previous
records of the zinc fortified rice cultivated during the Aman season, said agriculture secretary M
Meshbahul Islam, also president of the National Seed Board.
The new zinc fortified variety will help to fulfill the zinc deficiency as most of the nutrition
include calorie, protein and minerals of the poor people comes from the rice, said the official
during the meeting.
According to nutritionists, common symptoms of the zinc deficiency is increased rates of
diarrhea. Zinc deficiency also effects the skin and gastrointestinal tract; brain and central nervous
system, immune, skeletal, and reproductive systems.
Terming the zinc fortified rice variety as the reflection of our long-cherished expectation, the
BRRI scientists said the duration of the variety was 148 days and yield was more compared to
BRRI Dhan 29, adding that the variety was expected to be more popular among the farmers due
to its exorbitant production and nutritional quality.
Additional secretary Kamlaranjan Das, additional secretary and director general (seed) Balai
Krishna Hazra, BADC chairman M Sayedul Islam, BRRI DG M Shahjahan Kabir, and BJRI DG
ASM Anwarul Haque, among others, were present at the meeting.
https://www.newagebd.net/article/129764/new-variety-of-rice-brri-dhan-100-to-be-released-soon
DA gives P42-M machinery to Agusan Norte rice farmers
By Alexander Lopez February 10, 2021, 7:18 pm
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FARM MECHANIZATION. Thirteen four-wheel tractors, 11 hand tractors, 18 floating tillers,
and other types of production and harvest machinery worth PHP42.38 million are distributed by
the Department of Agriculture in Caraga and the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development
and Mechanization to 15 rice-based farmers’ cooperatives and associations in Agusan del Norte
on Wednesday (Feb. 10, 2021) in Taguibo, Butuan City. DA-13 officials underscore the
importance of mechanization in cutting post-harvest losses and in increasing productivity. (Photo
courtesy of DA-13 Information Office)
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) released on
Wednesday several farm equipment worth PHP42.3 million to various rice farmers’ cooperatives
and associations in Agusan del Norte.
DA-13 executive director Abel James Monteagudo and Postharvest Development and
Mechanization (PhilMech) director Baldwin Jallorina led the turnover of 13 four-wheel tractors,
11 hand tractors, 18 floating tillers, six rice-combine harvesters, two walk-behind transplanters,
three riding-type transplanters, and a precision seeder.
In his message, Monteagudo said the DA continues to deliver the appropriate agricultural
engineering technology to the rice farmers in Caraga.
“You are now receiving the fruit of the implementation of Rice Tariffication Law. The rice tariff
revenues are allocated to programs that will raise the productivity, profitability, and global
competitiveness of the rice farmers in Caraga Region,” he said.
Meanwhile, Jallorina emphasized the importance of mechanization in rice farming, saying it will
"ease the drudgery in rice production," from land preparation to harvesting.
“We are encouraging our FCAs to make use of the interventions that they receive from the DA.
The recipients should ensure the safety of the equipment while in their custody and optimize its
utilization,” he added.
Among the beneficiaries was the group of Nicolas N. Licuna, president of Sayadion-Cuyago
Irrigators Association Inc., based in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte.
Licuna's group received PHP4.9 million worth of farm equipment consisting of a four-wheel
tractor, three floating tillers, a riding-type rice transplanter, and a rice combine harvester.
“We are grateful for the support that we received from the government. This could reduce our
rice production cost and improve the quality of our produce. This will serve the 85 hectares of
rice area of our members, and we can also extend our services to the nearby barangays,” Licuna
said. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1130288+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=pk
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Rice Par-boilers in UER to receive improved rice stoves
By
Ghana News Agency
Feb 9, 2021
A Canadian non-governmental organization, SOCODEVI under its project dubbed
‘PROCED’, has procured over 500 rice parboiling stoves to be donated to women undertaking
rice processing in its project areas in the Upper East Region.
This comes after the organization partnered rice par-boilers in the region to form a Cooperative, to
roll out an improved, but simple and cost effective technology for rice par-boiling.
The cooperative dubbed “BBN Cooperative” is made up of about 1,409 women rice par-boilers
drawn from 59 Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs) in three districts, Bolgatanga Municipality,
Bawku district and Navrongo districts (BBN) in the region.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Raphael Asuure, the Cooperative
Advisor for PROCED project, said the project since its launch, had built the capacity of the women
on simple technological ways to hygienically parboil rice.
He said the beneficiaries had in the pilot phase in December last year successfully produced some of
the improved parboiled rice after they were trained on how to process it.
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“The end product comes out well and does not lose its nutritional value”, he added. He was
optimistic that the newly procured but yet to be distributed stoves, would help the women to process
paddy rice in larger quantities to satisfy the public and more specifically for those who have interest
in locally produced rice.
Mr Asuure said the Cooperatives generally contributed to the improvement of living standards of
women globally while providing essential infrastructure in areas that were being neglected by
governments and investor-driven enterprises.
He said the PROCED project, which was expected to last for five years would partner the BBN
Cooperative to focus its efforts on the sustainability of the economic operations of processing paddy
rice and packaging it to be marketed in all cities across Ghana.
The stove uses rice hull as fuel and it is noted to be faster and more efficient and hygienic than the
local stoves.
It is used by placing a pot of water on it to boil before rinsed paddy rice is then put into a perforated
metal basin and placed on top of the pot, well covered, to allow steam to parboil it.
https://newsghana.com.gh/rice-par-boilers-in-uer-to-receive-improved-rice-stoves/
India's Modi invites protesting farmers for talks on
farm bills
By Mayank Bhardwaj
FEBRUARY 10, 20216:09NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
Wednesday invited protesting farmers for talks to address growers’ concerns about three new
agricultural laws that seek to deregulate the country’s vast farm sector.
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Tens of thousands of farmers have been camping out on main highways on the outskirts of New
Delhi for more than two months in a bid to force the government to withdraw the new laws they
say benefit private buyers at their expense.
Defending the laws passed by his government in September, Modi said: “The laws give farmers
the freedom to directly sell produce to buyers, unshackling them from the age-old restriction of
selling crops only through wholesale markets.”
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The laws were designed to give an option to farmers, without weakening existing wholesale
markets, Modi told parliament. Lawmakers from the main opposition Congress party walked out
of parliament, expressing solidarity with the protesting farmers.
Protesting farmers accuse the government of introducing the laws to help large private retailers.
Growers say the laws will gradually make traditional wholesale markets irrelevant and farmers
will be left at the mercy of private buyers.
Modi said India’s agriculture sector needed investment to help modernise the food supply chain
and improve infrastructure, critical to raising farmers’ incomes, and India’s private sector should
not be viewed with suspicion.
“India’s private sector has played an important role in the nation’s welfare, and we need wealth
creators here,” he said.
Stressing the need to switch to profitable crops such as fruit and horticulture, Modi said Indian
farmers needed to look beyond growing rice and wheat.
After years of bountiful harvests, India struggles with bulging inventories of rice and wheat
worth billions of dollars that lie unsold in government warehouses.
Modi also asked protesters and their supporters to stop vandalising toll plazas and
telecommunication masts.
Reporting by Mayank Bhardwaj; Editing by Catherine Evans and Alex Richardson
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-farms-protests-idUSKBN2AA1LH
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Non-basmati rice exports doubled to Rs 22,856 cr during
Apr-Dec 2020
Exports of non-basmati rice more than doubled to Rs 22,856 crore during April-December 2020-21 as against
Rs 10,268 crore in the same period of the previous year, according to the commerce ministry.
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Nigeria rice farmers could face court over unpaid
loans
Wed, February 10, 2021, 5:10 AM
Nigerian officials say they are planning to take thousands to court after more than a
million farmers were given cash and tools as part of scheme to boost local
production.
https://news.yahoo.com/nigeria-rice-farmers-could-face-131020770.html+&cd=