Daily Archives: June 25, 2013

Myanmar – Rice farmers hit by debt crisis

Source: Myanmar Times24/06/2013 – As rice farmers fall deeper into debt, a ripple effect is being felt throughout the supply chain, with the Myanmar Rice Federation’s newly elected president warning that even his company – Gold Delta – is in financial crisis.

India – Rice supply seen improving from July

Source: The Hindu Business Line24/06/2013 – The rice market may see only need-based buying and prices may rule with marginal fluctuation in the coming days, according to trade sources.

Bangladesh – Rice price marks rise in Satkhira

Source: Dhaka Tribune23/06/2013 – After remaining stable for a long time, the rice market in Satkhira has become unstable with a sudden surge in price of the staple.

India – Impurities in rice: Central team collects sample

Source: E-Pao22/06/2013 – Following reports of the presence of Urea and DAP granules in rice, a consultative committee of the Government of India today inspected Sangaiprou FCI go-down and collected rice samples.

China – Hani rice terraces in UNESCO heritage

Source: China Daily23/06/2013 – China’s Honghe Hani Rice Terraces is now a World Heritage site, with its induction into UNESCO’s World Heritage List on Saturday. The announcement was made at the World Heritage Committee’s 37th session, currently being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Thailand – Poll: People oppose rice price cut

Source: Bangkok Post22/06/2013 – Almost 60% of people surveyed by Suan Dusit Poll disagree with the government’s plan to cut rice payments by 20%.

India – Rice to be purchased from open market

Source: The Hindu22/06/2013 – The subsidised rice scheme, an ambitious project of the State government that was part of its election manifesto, will be implemented across the State from July 10, with the government opting to purchase the shortfall in rice from Chhattisgarh.

USA – Rice Research Station opens to community for field day

Source: KATC20/06/2013 – The LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station Field Day on June 26 will feature the latest in research tailored at helping Louisiana rice farmers.

India – India approves wheat, rice sale from inventories to curb prices

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek21/06/2013 – India, the world’s second-biggest consumer of wheat and rice, approved sale of the grains from state inventories to curb a rally in domestic prices, Food Minister K.V. Thomas said. Wheat futures in Mumbai fell.

UK – Rice with negligible calorie count helps in weight loss

Source: NDTV23/06/2013 – A new variety of rice from the UK is surprisingly low on calories – only 7.7 per 100 grams as compared to 350 for white basmati.