Page 2 - Rice
Indian rice prices weaken on low demand; Bulbul damages Bangladesh fields
The Thai government has asked farmers in 22 rice-growing provinces not to grow off-season crops
 "Indian rice prices weaken on low demand; Bulbul damages Bangladesh fields")
Five more Indian non-basmati rice mills cleared for export to China
The first consignment of 100 tonnes non-basmati rice was shipped to China, from Nagpur, in September
Can rice cure cancer? Three Chhattisgarh varieties can, claim researchers
Their preliminary findings, however, have been strongly disputed by the medical fraternity and activists who are working relentlessly in creating cancer awareness
 "Can rice cure cancer? Three Chhattisgarh varieties can, claim researchers")
Rice prices rise in India on stronger rupee; stable in Thailand, Vietnam
India is world's biggest rice exporter
 "Rice prices rise in India on stronger rupee; stable in Thailand, Vietnam")
Rice prices climb on lower rabi acreage
In north India, price is up 28% since Nov 2016 despite higher output estimates this kharif season
 "Rice prices climb on lower rabi acreage")
Basmati exporters' scrips rise on high shipment, price outlook
More exports are forecast this year, as Iran is expected to restart its import after two years
Rice scrips gain as China opens market
The share price of Kohinoor jumped 14.6% to Rs 72.85 while that of Chamanlal Setia rose by 6.1% to Rs 74.2
Chhattisgarh's rice export hit by flawed policy, millers demand change
Millers are demanding the state's turn-out ratio be fixed at 55%
 "Chhattisgarh's rice export hit by flawed policy, millers demand change")
Scientists discover green rice in Chattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is traditionally known as the Rice Bowl of India as over 20,000 rice varieties have been found here
 "Scientists discover green rice in Chattisgarh")
Indian, Australia scientists partner to develop salt-tolerant rice
University of Tasmania and M S Swaminathan Research Foundation reached an agreement in Chennai last week for a $2 mllion project
India to buy 6.7% more summer-sown rice for welfare schemes
The world's second biggest rice producer had bought 30.93 million tonnes of rice a year before
ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha
Document will suggest ways to improve farmers' remuneration, reduce wastage at mills and boost exports
 "ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha")
Lower rice output to push up prices
Production may fall 3-5 mt for the crop year ending June; uneven distribution of rain in the past 2 seasons hit sowing
 "Lower rice output to push up prices")
Drought could hit rice stocks, fuel price crisis, analyst says
Dwindling stockpiles could crimp the volumes exporters are willing to ship abroad
 "Drought could hit rice stocks, fuel price crisis, analyst says")
Govt's rice purchase swells 21% to 28.4 mt so far this year
The procurement from states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh has increased significantly
