14th July, 2016 Daily Global, Regional & Local Rice - Enewsletter by Riceplus Magazine

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Today Rice News Headlines...
New rice technology increases yield by 24% in Cagayan

Rice expert Saman passes away
Myanmar rice to enter Philippine market
Rice Prices
Demand Grows for Organic Rice
Farmers urged to plant more OPV rice
07/13/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report
U.S. and Iraq Sign Rice MOU
SPCC Comes Around Again
To spike disputes, centre bans export of rice without price settlement
Loyant rice herbicide showcases set for July 18, 19
PhilRice launches 'PalaYamaNayon' project
Nobel Laureates Plead with Greenpeace to Drop Opposition to GMOs
General Mills unveils summer 2016 new product line-up
APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1514
Rice diseases prevalent in rainy season
Arkansas County Irrigation Tour Wednesday
President Thanks China For Rice Growth Support
Sow seeds in straight rows
Training aims to equip rice farmers
Less laborious, more economical land preparation
News Detail...
New rice technology increases yield by 24% in
Cagayan
July 13, 2016

Benjie S. De Yro
TUAO, Cagayan, July 13 (PIA) - Farmers in the province reported an

increase in rice production after the Department of Science and Technology
and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist introduced a technology
developed by Filipino scientists.Dr. Mildred Abella, provincial agriculturist,
said that as a result of field trials on Carrageenan Plant Food Supplement, a
farmer in Penablanca yielded a 45 cavans increase per hectare or 32.2 percent
from the previous planting season.
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Editorial Board
Chief Editor
Hamlik
Managing Editor
Abdul Sattar Shah

Rahmat Ullah
Rozeen Shaukat
English Editor
Maryam Editor
Legal Advisor
Advocate Zaheer Minhas
Editorial Associates
Admiral (R) Hamid Khalid

Javed Islam Agha
Ch.Hamid Malhi
Dr.Akhtar Hussain
Dr.Fayyaz Ahmad Siddiqui
Dr.Abdul Rasheed (UAF)
Islam Akhtar Khan
Editorial Advisory Board
Dr.Malik Mohammad Hashim
Assistant Professor, Gomal

University DIK
Dr.Hasina Gul
Assistant Director, Agriculture KPK
Dr.Hidayat Ullah
Assistant Professor, University of
Swabi
Dr.Abdul Basir
Assistant Professor, University of
Swabi
Zahid Mehmood
PSO,NIFA Peshawar
Falak Naz Shah
Head Food Science & Technology

ART, Peshawar

The supplement is a liquid plant food with macro and micro and phytohormones properties. The
300 milliliters liquid mixed with 16 liters of water per hectare is thus applied thrice, at 15 days
intervals, on the field for direct seeded seedlings. Carrageenan is extracted from red edible
seaweed and commonly used as food additive.
Scientists at the DOST-affiliate institution, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
Department of Agriculture and the National Crop Protection Center discovered that modifying
carrageenan through irradiation can bolster plant growth and development.
A report from DOST-Cagayan said farmers tilling a pilot area of 359.46 hectares got an average
yield increase of 24.81 percent from 100.89 cavans per hectare the previous harvest season to
125.93 cavans at present.
Josefina Talang, an adoptor from San Roque, Penablanca said her yield increased from 130
cavans per hectare to 175 cavans. Even the weight per cavan increased from 40 kilos to 50
kilos, Talang told farmers of Cagayan and Apayao during yesterdays Forum on Carrageenan
technology held here.Abella said the province is expected to introduce the technology to some
8,000 hectares of rice lands after the initial 359.46 hectares.
Filipino scientists have found out that carrageenan extracts given as foliar fertilizer strengthens
the rice plant, improve plant nutrient absorption and increase population of friendly insects.
Meanwhile, DOST Director Sancho Mabborang urged the farmers to abreast themselves of
technology offered by the government as he deplored the Filipinos penchant for imported
technology.He said the importation of technology can result to higher production cost which
render the country uncompetitive.
The forum here is part of the 2016 provincial science and technology week celebration led by
Dr. Teresita Tabaog, provincial director and DOST Assistant Regional Director for Operations.
(ALM/BSY/PIA-2 Cagayan)
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2791468376521/new-rice-technology-increases-yield-by-24-incagayan
Rice expert Saman passes away

The Nation July 13, 2016 10:55 pm
Saman Ophaswongse, the permanent honorable president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association and
president to Por Tek Tung Foundation, passed away on July 8 at the age of 95 years old.
He was one of the key persons in the Thai rice industry.
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Saman served as the president to the rice association for 18 years. Under his guidance, Thailand built
itself to become the worlds largest rice exporter.
His son, Chookiat Ophaswongse, is now the honorary president of the association.Samans funeral
ceremony takes place at Debsirin Temple until July
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Myanmar rice to enter Philippine market

03:02 PM July 13th, 2016
INQUIRER.net PHOTO
The Philippines has offered to buy Myanmar rice through a government-to-government channel,
according to the commerce ministry.Khin Maung Lwin, the assistant secretary of the commerce
ministry, said: The Philippines contacted the Myanmar embassy there requesting to buy rice
from Myanmar. Normally, the Philippines imports rice from Vietnam. It can be said that we may
overtake Vietnam if [the deal] materializes.
Indonesia has also offered to buy 300,000 tons of rice from Myanmar. The two governments will
sign a contract soon, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation. In early 2016, Myanmars firstever rice exports to Indonesia faced difficulties due to pest infestation.
The governments plan to export rice aims to expand the countrys rice market. Respective
organizations and companies will continue to coordinate rice exports. The country is making
efforts to export rice to new markets in addition to neighboring countries, the EU and Africa.
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In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, Myanmar has earned more than US$86 million from the export of
over 254,000 tons of rice and broken rice
http://business.inquirer.net/211839/myanmar-rice-to-enter-philippine-market#ixzz4EZ1vc3Ti
Rice Prices
13-07-2016 12:23:44 PM
Arrivals in tonnes;prices in Rs/quintal in domestic market.
Arrivals
Current
Price
%
Season
Prev. Prev.Yr
Modal
change cumulative
Modal %change
Rice
Chandabali(Ori)
85.00
NC
1693.00
1800
1400
12.50
Pandua(WB)
45.00
-6.25
2790.00
2800
2700
16.67
Beldanga(WB)
40.00
-4.76
2309.00
2350
2350
2.17
Balugaon(Ori)
30.00
NC
394.00
3200
3200
10.34
Rampur(UP)
22.50
7.14
892.00
2360
2350
11.58
Robertsganj(UP)
20.00
-6.98
553.00
1940
1910
4.30
Kaliaganj(WB)
14.00
40
828.00
2550
2550
2.00
Bankura Sadar(WB)
11.00
NC
147.00
2220
2200
Cherthalai(Ker)
10.00
42.86
371.00
2100
2150
-16.00
Alappuzha(Ker)
10.00
NC
130.00
4200
4250
12.00
Bampada(Ori)
10.00
NC
250.00
2600
2500
4.00
Dibrugarh(ASM)
9.90
120
1347.60
2450
2450
Muradabad(UP)
9.00
-5.26
556.20
2400
2400
17.07
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North Lakhimpur(ASM)
8.40
9.09
1651.70
1900
1900
Mirzapur(UP)
8.00 -11.11
1439.10
1980
1985
0.25
Raiganj(WB)
7.00
-6.67
966.00
2550
2550
-1.92
Chengannur(Ker)
4.00 -42.86
655.00
2500
2300
NC
Khatauli(UP)
1.50
50
32.50
2280
2170
7.55
Rahama(Ori)
1.20
-25
57.06
2300
2300
NC
Kasipur(WB)
1.20
NC
42.20
2400
2280
9.09
Aroor(Ker)
1.00
-50
184.70
7300
7300
-9.88
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/article8848629.ece
Demand Grows for Organic Rice

As the demand for organic rice in European and United States markets keeps growing, many
local rice millers and exporters are moving quickly and signing contract farming deals to supply
them with the premium product.Sung Saran, the CEO of Amru Rice (Cambodia), a leading rice
miller and exporter, has been exporting organic rice to the European market since 2013 and told
Khmer Times yesterday that his company signed contracts with 12 agriculture cooperatives on
July 11 in Preah Vihear province.Agro Angkor, a subsidiary of Amru Rice, signed contracts on
July 12 with six cooperatives in the same province, a move aimed at boosting exports while
market
demand
rises.
Mr. Saran said both companies had signed deals with a total of 18 cooperatives from seven
districts in 20 communes in Preah Vihear. The contract farming deals signed were to supply
5,000 tons of organic white rice and 4,000 tons of organic jasmine rice.The contract farming
deals cover the seasonal crops in 2016 and 2017. The price is guaranteed to be the market price
plus a premium of 10 to 25 percent, depending on the quality, he said.
Amru will provide support to cooperatives in export promotion, branding, investment security
and support farmers with machinery, audit certification and certification of organic quality
standards.
There are higher profit margins in the export of organic rice, with prices more stable than nonorganic rice in the marketplace. The average price per kilogram for organic rice is 1,650 riel
($0.41), 50 percent more than the 1,100 riel per kilogram for non-organic ones.
Mr. Saran said his company exported about 900 tons of milled organic and brown organic rice
last year and planned to export approximately 3,000 tons of milled organic and brown organic
rice this year. He added that he hopes exports will rise two-fold next year to 6,000 tons of milled
organic and brown organic rice.Poeung Tryda, the director of agriculture at Preah Vihear, said
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the province had three private rice millers working with contract farmers of organic rice. He said
his department was acting as the coordinator between the companies and cooperatives to help
them and the farmers set up cooperatives, to structure their work and their farming techniques to
comply
with
organic
standards.
We are happy to see that private companies are coming to work with the farmers this is
complying with ministry policy of having more markets for the farmers, especially with contract
farming as it guarantees the price for the farmers. Thats a good move and we are open to other
companies, Mr. Tryda said.
Mr. Tryda said his province has about 8,770 hectares of organic rice being farmed and is able to
produce about 2.7 tons per hectare. Last year, he said, the province had a surplus of 139,000 tons
for export.Chan Sokheang, the Chairman of Signatures of Asia, another local rice miller and
exporter, told Khmer Times yesterday that his company was in talks and close to reaching an
agreement with a few cooperatives in Preah Vihear province. We plan to sign with two or
three cooperatives and now we are at the stage of discussions and preparations to reach an
agreement, Mr. Sokheang said.
He said that of the three cooperatives in Preah Vihear he is working with, two could have the
potential to meet his companys requirements. My companies only produce and export organic
white grain rice, while some of those cooperatives have organic fragrant rice. I think we cannot
start to work on this project this year, but we are speeding things up to get contracts with them
within this year and then we can start next year to change the type of rice grown, he said.Now
we see that demand in Europe is increasing very much and they even gave a big order to my
company, but I do not have enough to supply them.
Thats why we are working directly with farmers now. Mr. Sokheang, added that when the
deals are signed, his company can produce between 2,000 and 3,000 tons of organic rice per
year. He said that apart from Preah Vihear province, his company has also been studying Siem
Reap, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Pursat, Kampong Speu, Koh Kong and Stung Treng
provinces.
Ieng Sophalet, a spokesman at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, told Khmer
Times in May that contract farming was one way of boosting farmers incomes.
Many farmers only have a landlord, and some of them dont have the capital to buy things like
fertilizer and seeds, but with contact farming they receive a budget to buy seeds and fertilizer,
he said.Importantly, when their products are harvested, the farmers already have a market for
their products. Contract farming is a win-win policy for farmers and traders.Mr. Sophalet said
the agriculture ministry is encouraging all farmers to consider contract farming
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/27204/demand-grows-for-organic-rice/
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Farmers urged to plant more OPV rice
by Zac Sarian
July 13, 2016
MOST POPULAR OPV This is about the most popular open-pollinated variety or inbred rice that has
been certified by the National Seed Industry Council as NSIC Rc222. Aside from being high-yielding, it
has a high milling and head rice recovery. The grains are slender with good eating quality.A private
agricultural researcher is urging more farmers to plant the improved open-pollinated rice varieties
(OPVs), especially those who cannot afford the high cost of hybrid seeds.
Alfonso G. Puyat, who has been doing a lot of research on plant growth accelerators and other
aspects of agricultural production, says that the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has
already developed a number of open-pollinated varieties that are high-yielding and have been
certified for commercial planting by National Seed Industry Council (NSIC).
These include RC 222 which is adapted for planting all over the country both in the wet and dry
seasons. It has a certified yield of 6.8 tons per hectare during the wet season and 5.8 tons per
hectare during the dry season. It has consistently good performance under transplanted or direct
wet-seeded crop.
The yield is comparable to the yield of hybrid rice varieties. One saleable hybrid variety is SL-8
with certified yield of 5.9 tons per hectare during the dry season and 5.8 tons during the wet
season. Another is Bigante with certified yield of 5.6 tons per hectare for both wet and dry
seasons.
Aside from being a high-yielder, RC 222 is also prized for its good eating quality, good milling
and head rice recovery. It is claimed to be resistant to pests and diseases.
Two other OPVs developed by PhilRice and certified by NSIC are RC 216 and RC 236. Both
can yield also more than 100 cavans per hectare, and RC 216 is said to have excellent eating
quality.
Puyat notes, however, that NSIC 222 is the most reliable of the OPVs. It is also the favorite of
seed growers. In 2015, there were 1,728 seed producers of certified OPVs whose production was
able to plant 14,821 hectares. On the other hand, producers of hybrid seeds number only eight
companies whose local seed production was 94,000 18-kg bags enough to plant 95,000 hectares.
Hybrid seeds had to be imported to meet the demand by the farmers.
The farmers with limited funds can better afford the OPV seeds because one kilo costs only
about R30 whereas the hybrid seed costs R300 per kilo. Puyat notes that OPV seeds are much
easier to produce because one hectare can yield an average of five tons per hectare. On the other
hand, hybrid seed producers can only make an average of one ton per hectare. It is much more
expensive and difficult to produce hybrid seeds, hence the high cost that the farmers have to pay.
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One advantage of the OPV is that the farmer does not have to buy his seeds for subsequent
plantings because he can set aside his requirement from his own harvest.
Puyat estimates that the Philippines can achieve rice sufficiency if all the rice areas can produce
at least 100 cavans of palay per hectare. And this goal can be achieved at a lesser cost to farmers
if they plant the OPVs.
ANOTHER OPV In the meantime, we came across another OPV that also yields high, albeit
not certified by the NSIC. This is the RJC 75 which matures in just 75 days after transplanting
25-day-old seedlings.
This is the story. In 2012, Ricarte J. Corpuz of Laoag City was given three kilos of rice seed of a
variety that was discarded by PhilRice breeders. It was produced by PhilRice but it was not one
that they would recommend for commercial planting.
Anyway, Corpuz got it and planted it in his farm. To his great satisfaction, the three kilos yielded
28 cavans of 50 kilos each. That is 1.4 tons. He subsequently planted it twice a year in his farm
and all the more he was convinced that the rice discard is a big winner. From one hectare during
his last planting, he got 245 cavans per hectare, equivalent to 12.25 tons. Thats as high as the
yield of Bigante, a hybrid rice that he planted in his other one-hectare property.
Whats more, the plants are very sturdy. When a strong typhoon hit Laoag, the plants were
toppled but on the third day, they were up again. On top of that, the eating quality is very good. It
is smooth and soft. And since it is an open pollinated cultivar, the farmer can save his planting
material from his own harvest.
Corpuz named his OPV rice as RJC 75 which stands for Ricarte J. Corpuz rice that matures in 75
days after transplanting 25-day-old seedlings. Since it is early maturing, it has a shorter exposure
to bad weather compared to other varieties. Corpuz, 68, was a Gawad Saka awardee in 2012 with
a cash prize of R150,000
Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/farmers-urged-to-plant-more-opv-rice/#YZVXctyVoIOq9cQj.99
07/13/2016 Farm Bureau Market Report

Rice
High Low
Long Grain Cash Bids - - - - - Long Grain New Crop - - - - - -
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Futures:
ROUGH RICE
High Low
Jul '16
Last Change
1048.5 -25.0
Sep '16 1080.5 1059.5 1068.0 0.0

Nov '16 1106.0 1090.0 1095.5 +1.0
Jan '17
1120.5 +1.0
Mar '17
1141.0 +0.5
May '17
1160.0 +0.5
Jul '17
1174.0 +0.5
Rice Comment
Rice futures again traded in a narrow range, ending higher amid light volume. The WASDE
report showed mostly offsetting changes, but 16-17 ending stocks are projected at their highest
level since 85-86 thanks to large increases in California medium grain stocks. The all rice on
farm average price was lowered, again a result of lower prices in California. September has
bounced off support near $10.25, and is attempting to work higher, with the next upside target at
last weeks high of $10.94 .
U.S. and Iraq Sign Rice MOU

By Michael Klein
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BAGHDAD, IRAQ - This morning U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Stuart Jones signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with Iraq's Trade Minister Salman al-Jumayli that provides new opportunities
for U.S. rice to be purchased for the food ration system here.
Under the agreement, the government of Iraq will enter into two threemonth supply contracts with U.S. rice suppliers. The Ministry of Trade
will save money by purchasing competitively-priced U.S. rice and will
be able to count on reliable deliveries. In addition, the U.S. embassy
will supply technical assistance to the Ministry on U.S. rice industry
standards, export technology, and pricing methods.
"This is a win for both the United States and
Iraq," Ambassador Jones said. "This agreement
establishes the U.S. as a preferred rice supplier for
major tenders for the food distribution system. We
have been working closely with the USA Rice
Federation to break into the Iraqi market, and I am
pleased that USA Rice's representative attended
today's signing ceremony.""This is quite gratifying after the tremendous amount of work that has gone
into this on both sides of the Atlantic," said Betsy Ward, president & CEO of USA Rice. "Ambassador
Jones and his staff have been excellent advocates for U.S. rice, and at home Senator John Boozman (RAR), Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR), Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA), Congressman Jason
Smith (R-MO), and others helped us keep a focus on this critical market as we faced setbacks here last
year. We appreciate all they've done for our industry and look forward to regular shipments of U.S. rice
going to the people of Iraq."
SPCC Comes Around Again

By Steve Hensley
WASHINGTON, DC -- EPA's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule for Farms is
back in the works again.
Originally finalized several years ago, Congress used the

Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in 2014 to
mandate a higher exemption threshold of 6,000 gallons
from the original 1,320 gallons. Unfortunately WRDA
also contained a provision that threw it back to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a
study and then propose a new exemption between 2,500
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and 6,000 gallons. EPA published their study in June 2015 and is
setting the new exemption level at the minimum mandated by
Congress of 2,500 gallons in a rule that is expected to see
interagency review this summer, followed by publication. In
response, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) included an
amendment in the Interior-Environment appropriations bill to solve
this issue by prohibiting the EPA from enforcing or implementing
the SPCC regulation for farms. Amendment 70, as it is called,
passed by voice vote late last night. USA Rice is supporting
Congressman Crawford in this effort.
To spike disputes, centre bans export of rice without

price settlement
After a sharp fall in basmati rice exports realisation since FY14, the government has decided to ban the
business practice of Documents against Acceptance...
By: Sandip Das | Published: July 12, 2016 6:10 AM
Basmati rice exporters agree that the government was initially reluctant to intervene in a commercial
transaction between importer and exporter of rice. (Reuters)
After a sharp fall in basmati rice exports realisation since FY14, the government has decided to ban the
business practice of Documents against Acceptance (DA) where the rice consignments are shipped
without settlement of prices, often leading to disputes between exporters and importers.Sources told FE
that following representation from the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA), the commerce
ministry has forwarded its proposal of banning DA in rice exports trade from October 2016 onwards to
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which would issue a formal notification shortly.In a
fiercely competitive basmati rice exports trade, small players in order to increase the volume of shipment
often send rice consignment to importers who use this unsecure credit to their advantage.According to
Vijay Setia, former president of AIREA and also a leading basmati rice exporter, because of DA, the rice
trade has become buyers market; often consignments are not lifted from the port by importer and thus, the
price had to be renegotiated.
We have been demanding a curb on DA since the last couple of years as it was pulling down price
realisation from basmati rice export, thus hitting the farmers income as well, Setia told FE.Official
sources said because of the practice of DA mostly carried out by small exporters, the countrys basmati
rice shipment has seen a 29% fall to R22,718 crore in FY16 from a record R29,299 crore reported in
FY14. However, the volume of basmati rice exports has risen from 3.7 million tonne (MT) to more than 4
MT.
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According to an AIREA official, other rice exporting countries such as Pakistan, Vietnam and Thailand
do not allow DA transaction.Basmati rice exporters agree that the government was initially reluctant to
intervene in a commercial transaction between importer and exporter of rice. However, with the
realisation from the premium agricultural products like basmati rice shrinking sharply, hitting overall
agricultural product exports from the country, the commerce ministry has agreed to ban the practice of
DA.
With a ban on DA transactions many unhealthy practices in the industry will stop and prices realisation
will rise, Kuber Seth, director, DCP India, which exports basmati rice with Asbah brand name. Trade
sources said the bigger sized basmati rice exporters at present use the system of letter of credit where the
importers instruct their bank to pay exporters as per the specified conditions mentioned in the original
documentary credit.
Commerce ministry sources said the average realisation from basmati exports has fallen from $1,295 per
tonne in FY14 to around $850 a tonne in FY16 while for non-basmati rice, the fall was to $350 per tonne
in the last fiscal from around $450 per tonne two years earlier.India has around 85% share in the global
basmati rice exports while the rest is contributed by Pakistan. The countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia
and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the biggest destination for the countrys aromatic and long grain
rice
http://agriculture.einnews.com/article/334582629/Zf5C4gmt5myeGyD5
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Loyant rice herbicide showcases set for July 18, 19
Norsworthy: PPO-resistant pigweed plots a hot tour
Jul 12, 2016 David Bennett | Delta Farm Press
Loyant showcases opportunity for rice farmers to see product in action.

Loyant to be fully launched in 2018.
Fresh off his fortieth PPO-resistant pigweed tour in the last four weeks, Jason Norsworthy has
had a busy summer.
Thats probably the most tours Ive ever given at any one location, says the University of
Arkansas weed scientist. This plot is in Crittenden County and there will be another three or
four groups coming through in the next few days. Friday afternoon well put a disk in the field
before these pigweeds set seed.
Many of the tours were given for guys in the industry. Theyve come from around here as well
as other countries to see and understand PPO-resistant pigweed as far away as Brazil and
Argentina. Ive hosted chemical companies, seed companies, farmers, and consultants from
across the U.S.
Theyre all wanting to know what the solution is. What works? What doesnt work? Whats the
path forward? What does Liberty and dicamba look like on pigweed? What residual herbicides
will work or not? How big a pigweed can we kill if its PPO-resistant?
Some of the visitors from the Midwest are really alarmed by the plots. The PPO resistance
they have in (Midwest) waterhemp still allows for effective use of many PPO pre-emerge
herbicides. That is not the case on our pigweed we see very little activity with PPOs applied
pre-emerge or post-emerge.
Honestly, in these plots along with (university colleagues) Tom Barbers and Bob Scotts at
other sites in the state were one herbicide away from not being able to grow a soybean crop.
Now, thats scary.
On the July 18 and 19, Norsworthy will transition from touring pigweed in soybean to touring
many of the troublesome weeds of rice along with an exciting solution. On those days,
showcases of Dow AgroSciences Loyant Rice Herbicide Technology will take place. On July
18, the first showcase will be held at the Northeast Research and Extension Center in Keiser,
Ark. On July 19, the showcase will shift south to the Rice Research and Extension Center near
Stuttgart, Ark.
Both events begin at 4 p.m. and will conclude with supper beginning at 6 p.m. Tours will be led
by Norsworthy and Bob Scott. Farmers and consultants will have the opportunity to learn about
Dow AgroSciences upcoming rice technology, Loyant herbicide with Rinskor active. Loyant
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launch is expected in 2018, so this is a good opportunity for farmers and consultants to see the
technology in advance.
Topics will include Loyants fit in an Arkansas rice program, its activity on resistant grasses,
tank-mixes, efficacy, application timing, and symptomology. Attendees will be walking through
the plots to witness the herbicide activity, so dont forget your rice boots!
Registration is not required but is preferred to allow a better estimate for supper. You can
register at www.cvent.com/d/kfq6jh/4W or by contacting either Norsworthy at (479)313-1265 or
jnorswor@uark.edu or Darla Huff at (317) 337-5105 or dbhuff@dow.com.
Im excited about this herbicide because its definitely a tool that will help us with our fight
against resistant weeds, says Norsworthy. It should really help with resistant barnyardgrass and
ALS-resistant flatsedge. Growers will be able to see all that and ask questions.
http://deltafarmpress.com/rice/loyant-rice-herbicide-showcases-set-july-18-19
PhilRice launches 'PalaYamaNayon' project
July 12, 2016

By Merlito G. Edale Jr.
SAN MATEO, Isabela, July 12 (PIA) The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) here
has introduced another project dubbed as 'Palayamanayon' in a bid to make farmers become
agripreneur.Perry Irish Duran, PhilRice-Isabela science specialist, said the PalaYamaNayon,
copied from Palaya (Rice), Yaman (Wealth), and Nayon (Community), envisions a holistic,
inclusive and sustainable growth in rice-based communities such as Isabela.
The project was launched recently at PhilRice Isabela research station attended by agriculture
officials.Duran said to address the problem in rice productivity, the farmers' mindsets must be
changed from being mere rice producer to agripreneurs.
Andres Dela Cruz, PhilRice Isabela Research and Development Coordinator, said they have
started to develop a model farm community adopting the Palayamanan Plus system at Brgy. San
Juan in Quirino last year.Dela Cruz said the project is a rice-based enterprise with the principle
of diversification (maximum use of farm space), intensification (maximum use of time), and
integration (farm resource and zero-waste management).
He said aside from growing rice, various rice-based enterprises such as mushroom and
vermiculture production were being introduced and developed to boost the income of rice
farmers in the area.
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Dela Cruz said the project ensures that the current rice technologies would be translated into
better income for the farmers.
The transformation will only be possible through concerted effort from various stakeholders
aside from agriculture-related offices/agencies, such as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), National Government
Organization and farmers cooperative, said Duran. (ALM/MGE/PIA-2Isabela
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/481468282820/philrice-launches-palayamanayonproject#sthash.fvWMMxtP.dpuf
Nobel Laureates Plead with Greenpeace to Drop Opposition

to GMOs
July 12, 2016
by Allison Gilbert
A group of more than 100 Nobel Laureates have publicly declared Greenpeaces anti-GMO
campaign a crime against humanity. These men and women say the science is clear -- the world
needs GMOs, and objecting to the production of genetically modified foods both denies
scientific evidence and exacerbates the suffering of the worlds poor.
Organized by Precision Agriculture, a pro-GMO advocacy group, the Nobel winning scientists
demonstrated their support last month by signing a letter addressed to Greenpeace leaders. In it
they implore the environmental group to abandon their position on genetically modified foods,
hoping to end the misinformation and confusion perpetuated by Greenpeace.
The letter specifically focused on Golden Rice, a genetically modified strain of rice that has the
ability to eliminate Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in Southeast Asia and Africa. Precision
Agriculture states that UNICEF estimates there are one to two million preventable deaths due to
VAD annually and the World Health Organization reports 40 percent of children under five in
the developing world suffer from VAD, making Golden Rice an invaluable source of nutrients.
Yet, Greenpeace and other regulatory agencies have protested its production and distribution.
We call upon Greenpeace to cease and desist in its campaign against Golden Rice specifically,
and crops and foods improved through biotechnology in general, the laureates write.
Richard Roberts, the molecular biologist who spearheaded the campaign, said that mankind has
been modifying food for centuries, and modern GMOs are only a continuation of this process.
The letter urged Greenpeace to re-examine the experience of farmers and consumers
worldwide to recognize that biotechnology is safely improving seeds, crops and farming's
environmental impact.
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The written support of these 107 Nobel winners, the vast majority of their prizes awarded in
chemistry, medicine and physics, should not come as a surprise. Hundreds of scientists and
humanitarians have welcomed and advocated for the use of genetic modification for decades.
As awareness surrounding this issue grows, religious groups have entered the conversation,
debating the use of genetic modification from a theological perspective. A number of liberal and
progressive churches have voiced their opposition to the use of GMOs, often claiming that
genetic engineering disrespects Gods wisdom and design for the sake of commercial gain.
Greenpeace quickly released a response to Precision Agricultures letter. The group said
accusations that anyone is blocking genetically engineered Golden rice are false. Golden rice
has failed as a solution and isnt currently for sale. In its statement, Greenpeace blames
corporations for overhyping Golden rice and claims that the International Rice Research
Institute (IRRI) has not proven that this rice actually addresses VAD. Yet, the IRRI released its
own statement applauding the Nobel laureates, explaining the potential of Golden Rice and
reporting that the rice will indeed be released to certain countries after regulatory approvals are
secured.
Golden Rice is only one example of a crop that dramatically improves human life through the
use of genetic technology. Researchers have developed GMOs that can overcome drought,
flooding, disease, and resist insect contamination. These conditions are most harshly experienced
in impoverished areas of the world, and for decades have left many without the ability to feed
their families or participate in simple agricultural trade. Not only does modern technology allow
farmers to overcome these circumstances, but scientific evidence has proven that the use of
GMOs has environmental benefits such as reducing carbon emissions and the use of pesticides,
as well as requiring far less land than older techniques.
With such promising advances in farming, why do so many groups disapprove? As Precision
Agriculture points out, opposition is often based on emotion and dogma contradicted by data.
Greenpeace and other anti-GMO organizations operate from ideologies that value keeping our
world natural more than they value human dignity and life. The organic food industry also has
powerful incentive to preserve the myth that old farming techniques are healthier, safer and
better for the environment than drastically less expensive GM products. Unfortunately, their
multi-billion dollar fear-mongering campaigns perpetuate hunger and poverty.
Resistance to GMOs is not always liberal or politicized though. Joel Salatin, self-described
Christian-libertarian-environmentalist-capitalist-lunatic-Farmer, spoke about sustainable
farming and genetically modified foods in his plenary address at Acton University 2015. Salatin
worries about the ability to patent GM products, saying it implies owning the genetic code of
life itself. He said that biotechnology treats creation as if it was some sort of human invention
and might ignore the boundaries God has given us.
In addition, Salatin is concerned with the property rights violations that result from GM crops
contaminating neighboring fields, which overpower organic crops like his own. Salatin is certain
there are better creation, stewardship honoring counterpart solutions to every one of the
farming problems we solve with industrial mechanisms. Even so, he argues that the federal
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government has no authority to tell us what we can and cannot eat, and would like to see
consumers self-educate and localize food production.
While it is important to consider these objections, the reality of extreme poverty demands that
GMOs be deemed the best, if not the only way forward in nourishing and sustaining the growing
global population. Advocating for the safe production of GMOs provides Christians the chance
to effectively serve the poor and relieve suffering (James 2:15). Unfortunately rhetoric tends to
distract from focusing the GMO discussion on poverty and well-being.
Genetically modified products not only give disadvantaged men and women the dignity of
feeding themselves and their families, but can also create jobs and lead to participation in
agriculture trading networks. Simple access to genetically modified seeds has the ability to
empower a community, and can result in prosperity that goes beyond farming.
As the Precision Agriculture letter expresses, it is inexcusably immoral for the relatively wealthy
and extremely comfortable of our world to restrict the poorest from access to a basic human right
like food. Blinded by luxury, those who stand with Greenpeace stand in the way of sustainable
development and human prosperity.
http://www.acton.org/pub/commentary/2016/07/12/nobel-laureates-plead-greenpeace-drop-opposition
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New products meet continued consumer interest in wellness, convenience and snacking
MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- General Mills is following consumer driven
food trends with its line-up of products launching this summer around the world. Many of the
new products closely align with increasing consumer interest in wellness, convenience, and
snacking including new Yoplait Greek 2% Whips!, Nature Valley Nut & Seed Crunchy Granola
Bars, Annie's organic cereal, Old El Paso Mini Taco Boats, Totino's Pizza Sticks and HgenDazs Stick Bars.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7857151-general-mills-new-2016-products/
The company's broad portfolio of new products can be found in its 2016 New Product
Showcase, available on the General Mills corporate blog, A Taste of General Mills:
http://blog.generalmills.com/2016/summer.
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"We're in a period of very rapid change in the food industry. And consumers are very clear about
what they want simple ingredient lists, free from artificial colors and flavors, free from gluten,
less sugar, less sodium, more convenience. This translates into very a clear set of growth
opportunities for us," said Ken Powell, General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"We've challenged ourselves to go out and really understand our consumers, get into their
homes, shop alongside them and listen to what they want. These interactions allow us to build
greater intuition, which helps us move much faster. Our new product line up demonstrates our
ability to listen and respond."
To keep pace with the changing needs of consumers and to deliver new products to market faster
than before, General Mills has disrupted its approach to innovation.
"In order to support the growth we've planned, we have moved toward a more entrepreneurial
approach to new product development, which not only speeds innovation, but helps us put our
consumers first and deliver exciting, relevant new products that meet consumer needs and drive
topline growth," said Peter Erickson, executive vice president of Innovation, Technology and
Quality.
One of the ways the company is doing this is through "lemonade stands," where product
development teams go into business for a day with a product concept, setting up a table to
interact with people whether at a cooking school, a farmers market, a fitness center or even a
traditional grocery store. Lemonade stands allow teams to more quickly test new product ideas
with consumers and capture learnings earlier in the new product development process.
In many cases the company's new development processes have increased speed to market from
about 24 months to less than 12 months.
Promoting Wellness
Consumers today want products that can help them on their wellness journey and seek out foods
with simple ingredients, and harder working calories. They also want more protein, fiber and
whole grains, products free from gluten and without artificial flavors or colors. And there is
increasing interest in natural and organic foods. Wellness is among the top consumer trends
General Mills is addressing this summer with products including:
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Yoplait Greek 2% Whips! - Yoplait's Greek 2% Whips! are made with 2 percent milkfat for a
thicker, richer and extra creamy texture. Available in four family-pleasing flavors: Vanilla
Cream, Coconut Cream, Strawberries 'n Cream and Cherries 'n Cream.
Yoplait Petits Filous - Squeezable, smooth, on-the-go yogurt pouches made with 100 percent
naturally sourced ingredients, gluten free, no artificial colors or sweeteners, no added
preservatives and no fruit bits. Available in five flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry, Apricot, Banana
and Vanilla. *Available in Europe.
Nature Valley Nut & Seed Crunchy Granola Bars Simply made with the inherent goodness
of whole nuts, seeds, honey, tapioca syrup and sea salt, these naturally gluten-free bars come in
two varieties: Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt, and Roasted Peanut & Honey.
Nature Valley Chocolate Oat Bites Chocolate Oat Bites are baked cereal squares with
chocolate chunks and a light, sweet drizzle. With 10 grams of protein with milk and nearly 50
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percent of the daily value of whole grains, each bite is a hearty crunch to help you power your
day.
Good Natured Soups by Progresso This new line of delicious, hearty and flavorful vegetable
soups are non-GMO, vegan and contain no preservatives from artificial sources. Available in
Hearty Corn & Chipotle Chowder, Hearty Tomato with Spinach & Roasted Garlic, and Hearty
Lentil with Garden Vegetables.
Mealtime Shortcuts
The food industry is experiencing a shift as the boundaries between meals and snacks are quickly
fading. Snacks are no longer only eaten between meal-times; rather many consumers are eating
traditional snack foods alongside a meal or as a meal replacement. And while consumers are
adopting healthier lifestyles, they are still juggling busy schedules that often cut into meal
preparation time.
General Mills has a long history of helping consumers solve the meal-time dilemma with
convenient and tasty solutions. Some of the newest include:
Old El Paso Mini Taco Boat Party Pack Taco night can now be a party! Ole! Mini size taco
boats are perfect for apps and entertaining and perfect for the younger crowd. The party pack will
be launched in the U.S., while the original Mini Tacos will be expanded to Europe.
Totino's Pizza Sticks 60 seconds is all you need to cook up new Totino's Pizza Sticks. Imagine
a pizza rolled up and individually wrapped for mess-free microwave prep. These sticks are bigger
than a pizza roll, so they're perfect for an on-the-go snack. Available in Pepperoni and Cheese
varieties.
Parampara Dinner Kits In Europe, consumers can enjoy restaurant quality Indian-inspired
dishes at home with this new line of dinner kits in three distinctive flavors: Butter Chicken,
Chicken Shahi Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala. The kits include spices, Basmati rice and
chutney, so all you have to add is chicken and dinner is ready in 20 minutes.
Good Table Freezer to Plate This innovative new meal kit lets consumers use frozen chicken
to make well-rounded, flavorful meals in a pinch. Available in Teriyaki, Lemon Garlic Herb,
Southwestern and Marsala flavors.
Tasty Treats
Snacks that used to be considered special treats are becoming a bigger part of consumers' meals
and traditional snacks are becoming more nutritious. Consumers are looking for harder working
ingredients in their snacks, which means more nuts, fruits and seeds. The combination of these
trends reveals that consumers are experiencing a "permission to indulge" on a more regular basis.
General Mills is introducing a whole host of snacks ranging from indulgent all the way to betterfor-you to meet consumer's cravings regardless of the time of day or occasion, including:
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LRABAR Bites - Delicious truffle-like bites made from real food to satisfy your sweet
craving! All four indulgent flavors are made from just 5-6 simple ingredients and are gluten free,
non-GMO, vegan, dairy free, Kosher and made with Fair Trade Certified ingredients. Available
in Chocolate Macaroon, Mint Chocolate Truffle, Double Chocolate Brownie and Cherry
Chocolate Chip flavors.
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Hgen-Dazs Stick Bars Hgen-Dazs stick bars are launching beyond France into a number
of markets including the UK, Spain, Belgium, and Italy among others. Two new flavors have
been added: White & Almond and Strawberries & Cream.
Annie's Refrigerated Dough - Sweet organic treats including Cinnamon Rolls, Crescent Rolls,
Flaky Biscuits, Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Vanilla Sugar Cookies all made with the goodness
of Annie's ingredient promise. Products are made with unbleached flour and without artificial
flavors, synthetic colors, preservatives, hydrogenated oils or high-fructose corn syrup, so families
can enjoy their favorites at home without compromising great taste for quality ingredients.
Yoki Popcorn Yoki snackers in Brazil will have three new ready-to-eat popcorn flavors to
experience including cheddar, bacon and butter. Some are first-to-market savory popcorn flavors
and give consumers something more exciting than their traditional popcorn snacks.
Kid Fun
General Mills is launching products that appeal to younger consumers and discerning tweens and
teens alike that prefer differentiated products created just for them. With the introduction of
Yoplait Go BIG yogurt, Nature Valley Backpacker, Yoplait Yop and Tiny Toast, the bases are
covered for the whole family.
Most notable new products to hit store shelves this summer will include:
Yoplait Go Big Yoplait Go Big in a grip-and-rip package lets tweens and teens single-handedly
crush yogurt. Go Big yogurt, in a 4-ounce wider tube, is enough to satisfy older kids' bigger
appetites. Flavors include Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Peach Mango and Cherry.
Nature Valley Backpacker - Poppable oatmeal bites that are ideal for grab-and-go. Perfect for
snacking and meal time, these chewy bites bring together fun flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Available in two mouth-watering flavors: Chocolate Chip and S'mores.
Tiny Toast The first new General Mills cereal brand in 15 years! Miniature toast shaped cereal
flavored with real fruit in Strawberry and Blueberry flavors. Tiny Toast contains just 9 grams of
sugar per serving with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.
Yoplait Yop In Canada, teens can enjoy Yoplait Yop drinkable yogurt now in an indulgent
Chocolate variety.
Pillsbury Hot Breakfasts General Mills popular line of Pillsbury products are now available
with no artificial flavors and no colors from artificial sources for school menus.
General Mills executives will share more information about General Mills' new product line up
and discuss the company's Fiscal 2017 plans for growth at its Investor Day event in New York
on Wednesday, July 13. A webcast of the company's Investor Day presentation will be available
through the Investor section of GeneralMills.com.
About General Mills
General Mills is a leading global food company that serves the world by making food people
love. Its brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Fiber One, Haagen-Dazs,
Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and more. Headquartered
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, General Mills had fiscal 2016 worldwide sales of US $17.6
billion, including the company's US $1.0 billion proportionate share of joint-venture net sales
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APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 1514
International Benchmark Price
Price on: 11-07-2016
Product
Benchmark Indicators Name
Price
Chinese first grade granules, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)
3500
Chinese Grade A dehydrated flakes, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)
4500
Chinese powdered, CFR NW Europe (USD/t)
3000
Chinese sliced, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)
2150
Chinese whole, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)
2300
Indian Cochin, CIF NW Europe (USD/t)
2850
Indian 100 mesh 3500 cps, FOB Kandla (USD/t)
3730
Indian 200 mesh 3500 cps basis, FOB Kandla (USD/t)
1130
Indian 200 mesh 5000 cps, FOB Kandla (USD/t)
2250
Garlic
Ginger
Guar Gum Powder
Source: oryza, agra-net
For more info
Market Watch
Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 12-07-2016
Domestic Prices
Product
Unit Price : Rs per Qty
Market Center
Variety
Min Price
Max Price
Haveri (Karnataka)
Local
1715
1715
Dhekiajuli (Assam)
Other
1400
1600
Maize
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3
Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh)
Other
1592
1801
Kasargod (Kerala)
Other
1500
1600
Kalol (Gujarat)
Other
1725
1925
Savali (Maharashtra)
Other
2200
2300
Sirhind (Punjab)
Other
2000
2800
Barara (Haryana)
Other
2500
3500
Mechua (West Bengal)
Other
3400
3500
Kannur (Kerala)
Other
1700
1800
Jatni (Orissa)
Other
1050
1150
Jagraon (Punjab)
Other
800
900
Paddy(Dhan)
Mousambi
Onion
Source:agmarknet.nic.in
For more info
Floriculture
Unit Price : US$ per package

Price on 05-07-2016
Product
Market Center
Origin
Variety
Low
High
Rose Flower
1
Package: bunched 10s

Boston
Ecuador
Assorted Colors
15
15
Orchid Flower
1
Package: bunched 10s

Boston
Thailand
Dendrobium
12.50
12.50
Lilies Flower
1
Package: per bunch

Boston
California
Asiatic Type
13.50
13.50
Sunflower
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Package: per stem

1
Boston
Mexico
Large Head
2.00
2.00
Source:USDA
Rice diseases prevalent in rainy season

posted July 13, 2016 at 12:01 am by Ferdie G. Domingo
SCIENCE CITY OF MUOZ, Nueva EcijaThe Philippine Rice Research Institute has warned
local farmers against the presence of pests and other diseases in rice which are more prevalent
during the rainy season.
Dr. Jennifer Niones, chief of the PhilRices crop protection division, said tungro, bacterial leaf
blight (BLB) and fungal diseases such as rice blast and sheath blight are among the major rice
diseases that could plague farmlands.
Niones said rice diseases are more prevalent during the rainy season as weather conditions are
more conducive to disease development and severity.
She urged farmers to choose pests- and diseases-resistant modern varieties such as PSB Rc10,
Rc242 and Rc 216.
Actually, there are many modern varieties resistant to pests and diseases but these three stand
out, she said, adding early detection is the best way to prevent spread of rice diseases.
She explained that PSB Rc10 is resistant to rice blast, Rc242 against BLB and Rc 216 against
green leafhopper.
Choosing the right variety to plant that is high-yielding and adaptable to the local environment
is crucial. Farmers must select varieties resistant to the diseases that previously attacked their
farm, she said.
Niones added that farmers should ensure that lands are well-prepared before they plant on it as
pathogens and other bacterial cells can thrive on undecomposed rice stubbles and straw.
The modified dapog method is also recommended to fast-track seeding preparation and minimize
transplanting shock
http://thestandard.com.ph/news/-provinces/210618/rice-diseases-prevalent-in-rainy-season.html
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Arkansas County Irrigation Tour Wednesday
The group will meet in the lobby of the Rice Research and Extension Center at 8:30 a.m. to head
out for the plots.
By Submitted for Stuttgart Daily Leader
Posted Jul. 12, 2016 at 1:28 PM

STUTTGART
The University of Arkansas County Cooperative Extension Service invites all ag producers and
consultants to join them for an Irrigation Tour being held on Wednesday, July 13. The group will
meet in the lobby of the Rice Research and Extension Center at 8:30 a.m. to head out for the
plots.The tour will begin by looking at a row rice irrigation study and discuss experiences with
many farmer studies as well as the results they have found in the research study.
The study contains a variety of comparisons with nine different varieties included in the study.
Next to the row rice study is a corn irrigation study comparing irrigation trigger levels and the
interaction of deep tillage and gypsum applications. We will also discuss irrigation water
management (IWM) demonstrations, specifically Heath Whitmores on-farm no-till IWM
demonstration. Heath Whitmore will discuss his experience with pipe planner and how it has
helped him this year.
This is set up on is farm where we are comparing watering corn with a surge valve versus nonsurge. Heath is in his third year of no-till and cover crop utilization in his farming operation. Any
farmers interested in learning more about how to structure an IWM plan for NRCS programs
would benefit from this discussion. The group will then travel to the Bohanan Farm and view a
demonstration of multiple inlet rice irrigation versus a conventional rice irrigation field. The Rice
Irrigation mobile app was used to develop the MIRI plan.
The tour will conclude with a sponsored lunch at the El Canaveral Restaurant in Stuttgart. For
additional information, contact the Arkansas County Extension Service at (870) 946-3231 or
(870) 673-2346. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or
need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other
appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.
http://www.stuttgartdailyleader.com/news/20160712/arkansas-county-irrigation-tour-wednesday
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President Thanks China For Rice Growth Support
Chinese ambassador to Fiji Zhang Ping (left) and President , Major-General (Retd) Jioji Konrote are
directed how that rice machine is used . Photo: Shahani Mala
July 13,07:46 2016
by SHAHANI MALA, Suva
The President Major-General (Retd) Jioji Konrote has thanked the government of China for
their help and support to increase rice production in Fiji.Currently, there are six personnel from
China under the China Aid Rice Programme to help rice farmers use technology and train the
local staff and farmers in modern rice production.
President Konrote said the Government aims for us to be self-sufficient in providing our own
rice.That would cut back on the import bill and it has to do with food security.President
Konrote visited the Koronivia Research Station rice farm with the Chinese ambassador Zhang
Ping yesterday.Koronivia Research Station, senior research officer Penaia Mau said the ChinaAided Agriculture Development Project on Vanua Levu and Koronivia commenced on January
1, 2015 and is scheduled to end on December 31, 2016.
The experts from the Chinese government are working with the Ministry of Agriculture.They
have conducted rice breeding, high-yield rice cultivation demonstration, technology promotion
and technical training and other important rice activities, Mr Mau said.Mr Mau said they had
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made tremendous achievements through Chinese expertise to date.Total of 1600 technicians,
researchers, farmers and students are trained in rice breeding and selection.
Edited by Rusiate Mataika
Feedback: shahani.mala@fijisun.com.fj
http://fijisun.com.fj/2016/07/13/president-thanks-china-for-rice-growth-support/

Posted by Web Team Posted on Jul - 12 - 2016
Sowing rice seeds in straight rows directly into the soil is now made easier with the reduced-till
planter.As the name connotes, the reduced-till planter works in minimally prepared soil at a
predetermined seeding rate, with an option to simultaneously apply basal fertilizer. The machine
can also be used to plant other crops such as maize, soybean, and mungbean.
The machine is a product of collaboration among the DA National Rice Program, Bureau of
Agricultural Research (BAR), and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). They are
working on emerging technologies under the Food Staples Sufficiency Program to increase farm
productivity, and promote sustainability and adaptability of rice against the changing climate.
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PhilRice team lead Dr. Manuel Jose Regalado of the project Accelerating the development and
dissemination of associated rice production technologies that are resource-use efficient, said that
the machine is not only designed to ease field operations in rainfed production areas, but also to
establish the rice crop using less water while conserving soil moisture.
There are more than 2M ha of rainfed rice lands in the country that can greatly contribute to
reach the pressing demand for rice sufficiency. With the changing climate, farmers in these areas
need to establish their crops quickly at the onset of the rainy season, Regalado explained.
Efficiency at work
The reduced-till planter was developed and tested at the PhilRice Central Experiment Station
(CES) in Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija for two planting periods, 2015 wet
season and 2016 dry season. It was compared with the push-type seeder and the broadcast
method, and evaluated in terms of grain yield.
The machine is rear-mounted to a compact four-wheel tractor and can seed nine rows at a
time. Under clay loam soils, tilling is not needed. However, for heavy clay soils, such as the
Maligaya clay series at PhilRice CES, reduced tillage (one-pass rotavation), is recommended.
With this planter, seeds can be sown under the dry soil surface.
Through this process, farmers can conserve 50% of the water requirement because land soaking
is not needed, said Kristine Pascual, PhilRice engineer and project team member.
Aside from seed planter, the machine can also be used to simultaneously apply basal fertilizer, if
the farmer opts to do so.
Outcomes desired
With promising results, this new technology is being eyed for further studies on farmers
sites.Under rainfed condition and reduced tillage, the reduced-till planter attained a 300-500
kg/ha yield advantage compared to the push-type seeder and broadcast method.With a 2-meter
effective width, it can directly seed 2-3 ha/day. The seeding rate can be adjusted from 20-60
kg/ha.Given these results, we are aiming to bring the machine to farmers fields for further
evaluation. We plan to conduct adaptive testing during the 2016 wet season and 2017 dry
season, Regalado said
Training aims to equip rice farmers

Published: 13 July 2016
LOCAL rice farmers will gain knowledge on production of manual rice milling machine, solar
grain drier and peanut shelling machine after the completion of the Farm Mechanization Training
(FMT) that currently underway in Honiara.
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FMT is jointly funded by the European Union and Solomon Islands government of Solomon
Islands project on enhancing productivity of land and labour through small scale mechanization
for subsistence farmers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Jimmy Saelea said, this
training workshop module therefore is to equip rice farmers and other technical staff to
appreciate the development and adoption of small-scale low cost and energy efficient machinery
for use by subsistence farmers in PNG and Solomon Islands.
I encourage all trainees to gain as much knowledge as possible from the training.
You are the few lucky ones to be given the opportunity to be the first for this subject matter
training, he said.
Saelea said that processing, preservation and quality improvement of agricultural crops for the
benefit of local population will always be assured of any government of the days support,
including the current DCC government which recognizes and is committed to encouraging and
supporting rural development.
The training will involve production of manual rice milling machine and training on how to use
the solar grain drier and peanut shelling machine.
http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/10998-training-aims-to-equip-rice-farmers
Less laborious, more economical land preparation

Comprising about 19% of the total labor cost in rice production, land preparation can be
worrisome for farmers. Experts at the Rice Engineering and Mechanization Division (REMD) of
the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) find ways to ease farm drudgery while reducing
labor cost. They developed a 3-disc plow attachment for hand tractors to make land preparation
less laborious and more economical for farmers.
Engr. Elmer Bautista of PhilRices REMD said that the 3-disc plow was found to increase the
field capacity of the conventional attachment (2-disc plow) thereby cutting the cost of plowing
operations. Bautistas team tested the 3-disc plow at the PhilRice Central Experiment Station in
Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. It was attached to a hand tractor with 8-horsepower engine
with a similar frame as the traditional one.
Results of the field test showed that the 3-disc plow is advantageous in terms of increased field
capacity and economically more feasible than the common 2-disc plow.
The operation field efficiency using the 3-disc plow was 94.2%, which indicates that 5.8% of the
time was consumed for activities other than actual plowing. It had an advantage cutting width of
75 cm, 22 cm more than the 2-disc plow (53 cm).
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At a prevailing land preparation cost of P4,500/ha, the 3-disc plow could generate an annual net
income of P72,662.40, higher than the annual net income of the 2-disc plow which is
P46,513.20. The two types of plow attachments were similar in terms of travelling speed, fuel
consumption, and engine power.
Currently, Bautistas team is looking for an accredited manufacturer to mass produce the 3-disc
plow attachment and make it commercially available to consumers. We are taking the necessary
steps for the accreditation of our patented design of the 3-disc plow attachment so that our
farmers can use it as soon as possible, Bautista said.
To know more about the 3-disc plow attachment, farmers may contact the PhilRice Text Center
at 0920 911 1398.

Sowing rice seeds in straight rows directly into the soil is now made easier with the reduced-till
planter.As the name connotes, the reduced-till planter works in minimally prepared soil at a
predetermined seeding rate, with an option to simultaneously apply basal fertilizer. The machine
can also be used to plant other crops such as maize, soybean, and mungbean. The machine is a
product of collaboration among the DA National Rice Program, Bureau of Agricultural Research
(BAR), and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). They are working on emerging
technologies under the Food Staples Sufficiency Program to increase farm productivity, and
promote sustainability and adaptability of rice against the changing climate.
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PhilRice team lead Dr. Manuel Jose
Regalado of the project Accelerating the
development and dissemination of
associated rice production technologies
that are resource-use efficient, said that
the machine is not only designed to ease
field operations in rainfed production
areas, but also to establish the rice crop
using less water while conserving soil
moisture. There are more than 2M ha
of rainfed rice lands in the country that
can greatly contribute to reach the
pressing demand for rice sufficiency.
With the changing climate, farmers in these areas need to establish their crops quickly at the
onset of the rainy season, Regalado explained.
Efficiency at work
The reduced-till planter was developed and tested at the PhilRice Central Experiment Station
(CES) in Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija for two planting periods, 2015 wet
season and 2016 dry season. It was compared with the push-type seeder and the broadcast
method, and evaluated in terms of grain yield. The machine is rear-mounted to a compact fourwheel tractor and can seed nine rows at a time. Under clay loam soils, tilling is not needed.
However, for heavy clay soils, such as the Maligaya clay series at PhilRice CES, reduced tillage
(one-pass rotavation), is recommended. With this planter, seeds can be sown under the dry soil
surface.
Through this process, farmers can conserve 50% of the water requirement because land soaking
is not needed, said Kristine Pascual, PhilRice engineer and project team member. Aside from
seed planter, the machine can also be used to simultaneously apply basal fertilizer, if the farmer
opts to do so.
Outcomes desired
With promising results, this new technology is being eyed for further studies on farmers
sites.Under rainfed condition and reduced tillage, the reduced-till planter attained a 300-500
kg/ha yield advantage compared to the push-type seeder and broadcast method. With a 2-meter
effective width, it can directly seed 2-3 ha/day. The seeding rate can be adjusted from 20-60
kg/ha.Given these results, we are aiming to bring the machine to farmers fields for further
evaluation. We plan to conduct adaptive testing during the 2016 wet season and 2017 dry
season, Regalado said.
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