The Indian government now procures over 35% of the country’s marketable surplus grain, up from past levels of 25-30%. Given the strains on subsidies, storage capacity, and private retail markets, officials are beginning to craft long-term adjustments to the current open-ended policy. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/govt-looks-at-changing-long-term-grain-procurement-policy/491888/
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Africa Urged To Remove Barriers To Regional Trade
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Postharvest losses could be reduced by decreasing barriers of trade between African countries according to a recent study by the World Bank. Complicated trade processes, including laws, fees, and high transport costs restrict crop surpluses from moving into profitable markets, which undercuts the ability of local farmers to improve regional food security. http://www.tax-news.com/news/Africa_Urged_To_Remove_Barriers_To_Regional_Trade____58087.html
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World Food Day
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World Food Day annually promotes awareness of food and agricultural issues and celebrates the work of those concerned with food security. This year, international figures recognized reducing postharvest losses as a necessary component of policymaking and action. Remarks came from leaders including Pakistani President Zardari and Kenyan Agricultural Minister Dr. Sall Kosgey. Chinese grain officials organized a nation-wide “24-hours […]
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Nigerian in Flood Emergency as Farms, Roads Submerged
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Aftermaths of severe flooding in Nigeria call on policymakers to think strategically about their plan for national food security. Flood damages continue to put strain on the supply of quality crops and land, which has both immediate and future implications. Factors other than production, including infrastructure, storage, and processing, must be considered as avoiding losses […]
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Thai Rice Buying Slows as Govt Runs out of Storage Space
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A Thai government intervention scheme for securing adequate storage for paddy (rice) farmers is currently facing challenges. Officials are requesting use of old airport warehouses to store the rice as production continues to increase. Controversy exists over whether the government can support the scheme by exporting the rice. Many millers are turning farmers away due to lack […]
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High Level Forum: AUC/FAO Support to Regional Capacity Building to Reduce Post Harvest Losses
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On October 17 and 18, a high-level forum took place between the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Proceedings of the forum will add to their current project, “AUC/FAO Support Capacity-Building to Reduce Post Harvest Losses,” which supports the mission of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Programme (CAADP). The […]
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FCI to Transport Grains Within India via Bangladesh
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In coming months, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) will attempt its first ever cross-border river grain transport. India gained permission from Bangladesh to use the Ashuganj river port in transporting grain first by barge and then by truck from Kolkata to the northeast state of Tripura. Over the next 2-3 years, the FCI will […]
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Oxfam: CFS Needs to ‘Fix the Broken Global Food System’
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Oxfam produced recommendations for the 39th session of the Committee on World Food Security yesterday. Their recommendations followed the publication of a report last week by the FAO, entitled “The State of Food Insecurity in the World.” The recommendations suggest for an increased focus on developing sustainable farming practices, and also target the smallholder farmer. http://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/oxfam-cfs-needs-to-fix-the-broken-global-food-system?blog_id=the-development-newswire&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRogsq7LZKXonjHpfsX76u0tUKW3lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4CRcBmI%2FqLAzICFpZo2FFcH%2FaQZA%3D%3D
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No Storage Space for Bumper Stock in Country’s Food Bowl
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At the start of the Indian procurment season, the government is still facing severe storage shortages. The large bumper crop is overwhelming current capacities that still hold much of last year’s procurement. Government reactions include plans to add more storage capacity, release additional grain to the open market, and export to neighboring nations. Meanwhile, significant amounts of grain continue […]
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Mozambique: Government to Set Up Mercantile Exchange
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Mozambique is creating a system for mercantile exchange, focusing on agriculture trading. The system will hopefully overcome the current unorganized sales of surplus agriculture over the border. Additionally, access to a systemized market will help counteract the high PHL and lack of financing for agricultural marketing within the African country. http://allafrica.com/stories/201209060133.html
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