Monthly Archives: January 2011

Thailand – Rice exports to get a boost this year

Source: The Nation08/01/2011 – Thailand’s rice export volume is expected to reach 9 million to 9.5 million tonnes, valued at US$5.3 billion to $5.6 billion (Bt150 billion to Bt158 billion), with lower stockpiles and a plan to promote highervalueadded grains.

Philippines signs pact to buy rice from Vietnam

Source: Inquirer.net07/01/2011 – The Philippines will buy rice from Vietnam in the next three years under a government-to-government negotiation, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) officials.

Thailand – Promotes organic jasmine rice

Source: Business Day06/01/2011 – The Commerce Ministry is prepared to introduce organic jasmine rice to the world market, hoping to double the value from the regular type.

Vietnam – Rice association orders traders to slow down exports

Source: Vietnews06/01/2011 – The Vietnam Food Association on Tuesday ordered its members to slow down rice export in the first months of 2011 in anticipation of a steep price rise in the coming time due to increasing demand versus depleting global rice stock.

India – Less water, but more rice

Source: IPS29/12/2010 – When French Jesuit priest and passionate agriculturist Henri de Laulanie developed the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation for Madagascar’s poor farmers in the 1980s, he probably had no idea that millions of farmers elsewhere in the world would one day benefit from it as well.

Dubai – Rice exhibition in Dubai

Source: Arab News02/01/2011 – The first Rice International Conference and Exhibition (RICE) 2011 will be held in Madinat Jumeirah from 9th to 11th May 2011. This exhibition is a showcase for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers around the world, representing all key sectors within the rice trade to expand their client base and venture into emerging markets.

Vietnam – Vietnam’s rice exports earn US$3.23 billion

Source: VOV News27/12/2010 – Vietnam’s rice exports have hit a record high in volume and value this year, totaling 6.88 million tonnes, according to Informatics and Statistics Centre under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Pakistan – No decrease in rice exports in last three years: Amin Fahim

Source: AAJ News23/12/2010 – Federal Minister for Commerce, Makhdoom Amin Fahim informed the National Assembly on Thursday that there was no decrease in the rice exports from the country in last three years.