Guyana – New Agri Minister warns rice millers about outstanding payments
Source: Kaieteur News25/12/2011 – The country’s rice regulators have threatened to continue stepping up their campaign on millers who owe farmers millions.
Philippines – DA acts to stop rice bug infestation in Northern Samar
Source: Manila Bulletin25/12/2011 – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rushing to implement immediate and extensive measures to mitigate the proliferation of rice black bugs (RBBs) in Northern Samar, a problematic situation with potentials to cause widespread damage to crops in the province.
India – Rice exporters expect better margins on strong dollar
Source: Business Standard23/12/2011 – With higher production and a strong dollar, rice exporters are expecting better profit margins this season. However, the benefits due to a fall in the rupee will be marginal, as many exporters had hedged positions when the rupee was around 48 to the dollar.