Monthly Archives: May 2013

Thailand – Thailand to extend controversial rice intervention for 3rd yr

Source: Reuters27/05/2013 – Thailand has pledged to renew its controversial rice-buying scheme for a third year, defying opposition over a policy that has been blamed for straining government finances and slashing exports as the grain has piled up in warehouses.

India – Punjab rice mills in the red as milling season stretches

Source: Business Standard27/05/2013 – Rice mills in Punjab are losing money owing to lack of storage space for custom-milled rice (CMR). CMR is paddy procured by government agencies and given to the mills for processing. The rice is distributed via the public distribution system.

Thailand – High Thai rice prices crimp exports

Source: Business Recorder26/05/2013 – Thai rice exports have fallen 30 percent so far this year due to high prices caused by a government intervention scheme, but shipments from Vietnam have risen and prices are falling due to an increase in supply there, traders said on Wednesday. Between January and May 21, Thailand exported 1.47 million…

India – Rice bran oil market may grow by 15% this year: SEA

Source: The Hindu Business Line26/05/2013 – With gaining popularity of rice bran oil as a healthy option for cooking, its market in the country is estimated to grow by 15 per cent to Rs 4,600 crore this year, industry body SEA said.

USA – Rice experts: Crop this year ‘unusual and difficult’

Source: KPLC TV24/05/2013 – LSU AgCenter rice experts, speaking at the Evangeline Parish Rice Tour on Thursday, said this year’s rice crop so far has been unusual and difficult.

India – Global rice bran oil producers form an international organisation

Source: Economic Times25/05/2013 – Major Rice Bran Oil (RBO) producers in the world have decided to form an international organization to create awareness among edible oil consumers across the world about the health related advantages of using the RBO.

Philippines – Filipino rice farmers urged to follow India

Source: Inquirer Business24/05/2013 – Filipino farmers are starting to use the rice-growing method that has recently made India the world’s top rice exporter.

China – Toxic rice highlights China’s lack of openness on Pollution

Source: Radio Free Asia24/05/2013 – Illegally high levels of poisonous heavy metals found in rice grown in southern China have highlighted a lack of openness among officials charged with environmental protection and food safety, activists said this week.

China – Toxic rice highlights China’s lack of openness on Pollution

Source: Radio Free Asia24/05/2013 – Illegally high levels of poisonous heavy metals found in rice grown in southern China have highlighted a lack of openness among officials charged with environmental protection and food safety, activists said this week.

Pakistan – Five cotton, four rice varieties approved

Source: The News24/05/2013 – The Punjab Seed Council has approved five non-BT cotton and four new rice varieties for general cultivation in Punjab.