The Philippine government has guaranteed its citizens that it will not need to rely on rice imports through 2012, despite the recent hurricane. The government is relying on rice from provinces with good harvests and aims to be completely rice self-sufficient by 2013, due to the integration of proper storage facilities and technologies. http://rafpep.da.gov.ph/index.php/component/content/article/42-stories/91-sample-story-1
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RSS feed for this sectionG-20: Fact Sheet on Common Global Challenges
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The G-20 has outlined PHL as one of its main priorities for development, recognizing the importance of such projects and programs as the Agricultural Market Information System, Agriculture Minister’s Action Plan, USAID initiatives, the Agricultural Pull Mechanism Initiative (AGPM), and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program. http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-national/28534-g-20-fact-sheet-on-common-global-challenges.html
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Canada – Banner Year for Excess Moisture Insurance Claims
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Agricultural insurance claims have hit an all-time high in Canada due to excessive moisture claims. The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation is estimating 7,000 postharvest claims and has noticed a distinct increase in participation in AgriInsurance. http://www.agroinsurance.com/en/news/?pid=17536&print=1
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Crop Insurance Extended to Over 176 Million Farmers in India
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The Indian National Agriculture Insurance Scheme has been able to help 47.6 million farmers, and is being extended to cover 176 million. The program helps to protect farmers from catastrophe-related PHL and provides an actuarial premium with the government paying a subsidy from 40% to 75% to farmers. http://www.domain-b.com/finance/insurance/20111028_farmers.html
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Heavy Rains Keeping Palm Beach County Farmers from Harvesting Crops
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As flooding continues to ravage countries around the world, the US joins the community of farms with excessive moisture. Farmers have been unable to harvest or plant crops, costing about $400,000 a day for some corporations. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/business/heavy-rains-keeping-palm-beach-county-farmers-from/nLzJT/
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Flood Costs to Surpass $100mn
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Flooding is costing Cambodia over US$100 million as more than 445,300 hectares of rice paddy have been affected or destroyed (about 20% of the total crop). Bridge and road infrastructure have been destroyed, while rice seedlings also have been affected. The government has mandated a cost jump from $250 to $500 per ton in response. […]
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‘Pedring’ Damage Rises to P6.6B
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Typhoon Pedring hit the Philippines, causing extensive infrastructural and agricultural damage, causing losses valued at Philippine peso 6.6 billion. Central Luzon, dubbed the rice granary of the country, lost about P4.9 billion in rice harvest, and roads, bridges, schools, and facilities have reached P1 billion in damages. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/69329/%E2%80%98pedring%E2%80%99-damage-rises-to-p6-6b
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Kenyan Farmers Beat Drought – And Then Battle Pests
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Kenyan farmers are dealing with extraneous factors such as drought and pests and to lower the impact on PHL, they are using special varieties of maize and metal storage silos. http://www.trust.org/item/?map=kenyan-farmers-beat-drought-and-then-battle-pests
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U.S. Farm Report Weekly Recap
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US regional weather has affected crop yields significantly this year. Arkansas rice yields are down 25%, wheat drilling in Kansas hasn’t started yet due to lack of subsoil moisture, and North Dakotan wheat has lost some test weight and is retaining low moisture levels leading to an expected 40-50 bushels per acre. Food prices are […]
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A New Approach to Feeding the World
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A New Approach to Feeding the World is a paper based on the World Resources Report 2010-2011, “Decision Making in a Changing Climate.” It focuses on the current and future approaches to the food system and its intricacies from a food security perspective. http://insights.wri.org/news/2011/09/new-approach-feeding-world
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