Major losses in the government’s flagship pledging program led officials to slash the pledging price of unmilled white rice by 20%, set a limit on household pledge amounts, and cap the total amount of paddy to be bought each year at 15 million tonnes. Many say modifications aren’t enough to curb corruption among millers and […]
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Who Really Benefited from the Rice Scheme?
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Thailand’s rice scheme is under scrutiny after being found to incur major losses in its first year. Public officials, bureaucrats, millers, processors, and other middlemen in the agro-processing sector are targeted as corrupt, at the expense of farmers. http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/355674/who-really-benefitted-from-the-rice-scheme
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Agro-processing complex comes up at Moga
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The Head of Punjab Agricultural University’s Department of Processing and Food Engineering spoke on the importance of reducing postharvest losses at the inaugural ceremony of a new village processing plant. The university has provided technical guidance and support for over 250 agro-processing plants across the state. http://cityairnews.com/content/another-agro-processing-complex-comes-moga-pau%E2%80%99s-technical-support
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Giving Power to African Farmers: Learning from the Indian Experience
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A group of agriculture professionals from Africa took part in a study in India to gain insights on the role of farm mechanization in sustainable intensification. Participants were exposed to various technologies, including gender-friendly equipment for postharvest operations. Four international research organizations coordinated the tour. http://blog.cimmyt.org/?p=10406
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Bühler Joins Growing Africa Assistance Initiative
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Multinational processing and manufacturing corporation, Bühler, joined ‘Partners in Food Solutions’, an international nonprofit organization which brings private sector expertise to small processors and millers in the developing world. Bühler stands as the 4th corporate partner, among Cargill, General Mills, and Royal DSM. http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/International/2013/05/Buhler_joins_growing_Africa_as.aspx?ID={FDE81740-F54F-43F8-AD23-888236063FF5}&cck=1
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Food Safety: Train Smallholders to Improve Processing at Farms
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The organization Twin is training Malawi farmers on best practices to avoid illness and crop losses caused by aflatoxin contamination of staple food crops. Twin’s initiatives align with a postharvest approach to food security, which addresses the safety and preservation of food already produced. http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2013/apr/30/food-safety-staple-crops-toxins
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Govt to Set up 28 Rice Processing Centers this Year
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The Filipino government will establish 28 rice processing centers this year to reduce postharvest losses. The National Rice Program will allocate P431 million to the project. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/301907/economy/agricultureandmining/govt-to-set-up-28-rice-processing-centers-this-year
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Corn Center to Help CamSur Farmers Cut Post-Harvest Losses
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A corn postharvest processing center in the Phillipines was inaguarated on March 18. The P42 million center will benefit 1,000-2,000 farmers and reduce postharvest losses by up to 5%. http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=Corn-center-to-help-CamSur-farmers-cut-post-harvest-losses&id=68068
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Grain Supplies Still Not Secure
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Government officials report that China loses nearly 55 million tons of grain each year due to inadequate storage and transportation. Losses pose a serious threat to foodgrain security, despite large bumper harvests. Head of the State Administration of Grain said that due to rapid urbanization, reducing loss is “as important as protecting arable land”. http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/8133568.html […]
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Study: Postharvest Projects Most Viable Livelihood
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A recent World Bank quality review study concluded that postharvest facilities are the most successful livelihood projects in the Philippines. As compared to livestock or fishery projects, postharvest facilities add more value and provide farmers with immediate income. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2013/02/17/study-postharvest-projects-most-viable-livelihood-268741
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