AfricaRice, a leading pan-African rice research organization, released an impact assessment estimating 0.9 million tonnes of milled rice was saved by halving on-farm post-harvest losses through the use of appropriate technologies. This would save almost 17% of current rice imports, with a value of US$ 410 million in 2011 prices—in turn raising about 2.8 million […]
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Postharvest Losses in Rice
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This blog article analyzes the amount of rice PHL in Indonesia, using information taken from the BPS (Badan Pusat Statistik). It also includes information on the major causes of loss. http://fahrizalaffandi.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/postharvest-losses/
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Agricultural Mechanization in Vietnam
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Presentation slides from the Roundtable on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization on December 8 and 9, 2011, were recently published, highlighting machinery used for rice in Vietnam, identifying the connection to the postharvest stages, and examining the best practices in reducing loss. http://www.unapcaem.org/Activities%20Files/A1112Rt/vn_ppt.pdf
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Applying New Regulations on Assistance Policies to Reduce Postharvest Losses of Farm Produce and Aquatic Products on 20th January 2012
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This article provides a detailed reporting of the recent policies to increase investment in agricultural projects and technologies and the government’s role in reducing PHL. http://www.stipc.soctrang.gov.vn/wps/portal/%21ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gLR1dvZ09LYwODAEs3A09HH1OXQAMPw1BfA_2CbEdFAJ_oxA4%21/?PC_7_8AEKCI930O1D90IQE9NLC12SL1_WCM_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/stipc/stipcsite/tintucsukien/kinhtexahoi/applying+new+regulations+on+assistance+policies+to+reduce+post+harvest+losses+of+farm+produce+and+aquatic+products+on++january
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NARI Hosts Rice Stakeholders’ Workshop
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This blog analyzes Papua New Guinea’s agricultural sector in several posts, providing information on workshops and political influences on the state of agriculture. http://malumnalu.blogspot.com/2011/11/nari-hosts-rice-stakeholders-workshop.html
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Climate Change ‘Fights’ Rice Farmers in Northern Ghana
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In Ghana, torrential rainfall led to a reduction of rice production by 36%, loss of 14 human lives, and millions of Ghana Cedis in crop damage and loss. Farmers have called for an agro-metereological station to forewarn farmers and help them prepare for the effects of climate change. http://vibeghana.com/2011/12/30/climate-change-fights-rice-farmers-in-northern-ghana/
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Lack of Proper Storage System Causing Inflation in KP: Survey
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A survey reviewing the region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has found that lack of proper storage facilities is directly related to food price increases, particularly for that of wheat. “The current post-harvest wastage of wheat can be minimised through improved harvesting practices, solicited and farmer-friendly procurement processes, including timely provision of jute bags and outreach and transparent […]
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Agricultural Post-harvest Waste Generation and Management for Selected Crops in Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria
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The Journal of Applied Sciences in Environmental Sanitation recently published the report ‘Agricultural Post-Harvest Waste Generation and Management for Selected Crops in Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria’. The report examines the amount of postharvest residues of maize, rice, and groundnuts, as well as implications and methods to reduce and reuse the waste. http://www.trisanita.org/jases/asespaper2011/ases44v6n4y2011.pdf
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Floods: New Rice Seeds on the Way
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Thai scientists have developed rice seeds that are resistant to flooding and other threats in response to the heavy amount of flooding seen throughout the Southeast Asian region this year. These new seeds come as a result of a research partnership with Hunan Agricultural University in China. http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-from-news/271525/floods-new-rice-seeds
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Vietnam Issues New Regulation on Subsidizing Postharvest Losses for Agriculture and Aquatic Products
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Vietnam has issued new regulations to aid PHL reduction. These regulations highlight improved access to borrowing funds for projects focusing on PHL and reduced interest rates. http://businesstimes.com.vn/vietnam-issues-new-regulation-on-subsidizing-post-harvest-losses-for-agriculture-and-aquatic-products/
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