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November 05,2015 Vol 5, Issue XI
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Rice News Headlines...
Sugar unavailable at utility stores in Multan, rice selling at lower price
Revival of rice export to Iran not possible sans currency swap deal
IPAB reserves order on Basmati-GI dispute
Iran yet to issue fresh orders for rice imports
More rice imports required next year
Lando, El Niño impact may hike rice imports by 1.3 MMT in 2016
Inflation rate stays at 0.4% in October, but NEDA chief flags
APEDA Commodity India News
Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open-November 05
11/05/2015 Farm Bureau Market Report
Arkansas Farm Bureau Daily Commodity Report
Groups condemn additional rice imports
Rice Investors Brace for the Worst as Smugglers Prosper Again
MEXICO READY TO PURCHASE GUYANA RICE FOLLOWING VENEZUELA‘S
REFUSAL TO RENEW EXCHANGE ACCORD
Mandis to receive 40% more paddy this year: Prasad
Mississippi entomologists report on benefits of neonicotinoid seed treatments on rice
USA Rice Welcomes New Rice Stewardship Partnership Coordinator
U.S. Releases Full TPP Text
Weekly Rice Sales, Exports Reported
The Mediterranean diet— with a twist
News Detail...
Sugar unavailable at utility stores in Multan, rice selling at lower
price
Sugar has not been
available at the sale
outlets of Utility Stores
Corporation (USC) for the
last few months, while
rice and other
commodities have been
selling at the USC outlets
at lower prices, USC
Multan zone officials said
on Wednesday.Grocers
Association President
Multan Afaq Ansari,
however, said that sugar
was available in
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abundance in the local market at reasonable price.
He said that they were obtaining sugar from markets at Rs 55/kg and selling at Rs 60 per kg at retail
outlets in the open market.USC officials said that they did not receive supply of sugar from the head
office and thus the commodity was missing from their sale points.They said that USC used to obtain
sugar supply through Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) but now the open tender process was
being adopted which had not yet ensured sugar supply to USC outlets.They said that 90 USC stores
were operating in Multan district and they had been selling sugar at Rs 57/kg before their stocks
exhausted few months ago.They, however, added that Ghee, flour, pulses, rice and other
commodities were available at a price far lower than the open market price.The officials said that the
companies had reduced prices of branded rice while the rice in USC packing was available at only Rs
67 per kilogram which in local market was carrying a much higher price tag.
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/11/05/news/sugar-unavailable-at-utility-stores-in-multan-rice-
selling-at-lower-price/
Revival of rice export to Iran not possible sans currency
swap deal
November 05, 2015
LAHORE
As Iran is considering lifting ban on rice export from
Pakistan, imposed for the last one year, the exporters
believe the decision will remain ineffective until
proper currency transfer arrangements between the two
countries are made. Only effective and reliable formal
banking channel of currency transfer and Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificates by Iran
government for Pakistani exporters can revive rice
export from Pakistan,‖ said the Rice Exporters
Association of Pakistan chairman Shafique Ch. He
said export of premium Pakistani basmati rice to Iran
had dropped significantly. The exports to Iran had
declined from about 0.45 million tons to around 0.12 million tons annually due to non-
availability of currency swap agreement. He said Iranian traders had shifted to India due to
availability of official channels of currency exchange.
Exporters expressed dismay over the vague policy in doing trade with neighbouring Iran, as
traders were facing loss of billions due to the failure of relevant government functionaries. The
basic factor behind this unwelcoming development is the failure of authorities concerned in
finalising currency swap and currency transfer channels.
‖The Indians are getting a benefit from preferential exchange rate due to availability of official
channel against Pakistani exporters, who have to transact at market rates, hence making our price
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uncompetitive. Shafique Ch also expressed disappointment over the role of local banks that were
no more accepting letters of credit for exporting goods to Iran. He said that Indian exporters do
not face such issues with Iran and had favourable trade ties at the state level.Iran is the one of the
largest rice market of the world worth around $3.2 million, as it imports around 1.4 million tons
of rice from across the world. According to the Iranian ministry, the demand for rice in Iran has
doubled during last five years and import of rice grew more than 35 percent. Hence, there exists
a huge opportunity for the exporters of Pakistani rice.
Pakistan is the fourth largest exporter of rice in the world with exports of more than $2 billion.
Before imposition of ban on rice import by Iran, Pakistan was the largest exporter of rice to Iran
which it has lost to India. Currently, almost 90 percent of rice is coming from India although
import from Pakistan is more economical. Shafique Ch said that India captured this market as no
sanctions were imposed on it by the US under the head of food versus oil programme. Under the
programme, India could export food grains and medical supplies to Iran in exchange of oil
purchase.
However, Pakistan‘s trade was routing through Bank of New York, which was suspended by the
US. Hence, Pakistan was deprived of its niche rice market of Iran which resulted in crashing of
local rice price and paddy growers incurred huge losses in their crops.Rice Exporters Association
of Pakistan Chairman asked the government to resolve the issues impeding rice trade with Iran.
The TDAP and Pakistan embassy in Iran can coordinate with Iranain government for early
issuance of GMP licences to Pakistani rice exporters from Iran which is essential for rice export
to Iran. The REAP also believes that Iran and Pakistan should have a preferential trade
agreement (PTA) with preferably a zero import duty regime on both sides. The free trade
agreement would help dampen the undocumented trade between both the countries," he added.
http://nation.com.pk/business/05-Nov-2015/revival-of-rice-export-to-iran-not-possible-sans-currency-
swap-deal
IPAB reserves order on Basmati-GI dispute Various parties related to the dispute completed argument in three consecutive days BS Reporter | Chennai November 5, 2015 Last Updated at 18:46 IST
MP argues for inclusion of the region under GI tag for basmatiBasmati rice exporters in a fix over falling
pricesBasmati exporters' realisations down 18%IPAB sets aside order passed against LupinIPAB sets
aside Patent Office's order in an appeal of HUL
The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) has reserved
orders on the dispute between the Agricultural and Processed
Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) and the
State of Madhya Pradesh and others related to Geographical
Indications (GI) tag forbasmati rice, after three consecutive days
of hearing.Hearing various parties related to the dispute, including
APEDA, Madhya Pradesh Government, various organisations
namely New Darpan Social Welfare Society, Madhya Kshetra
Basmati Rice Exporters Association and Basmati Growers
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Association of Patiala, and private companies namely Daawat Foods Ltd, SSA International Ltd and
Narmada Cereals Pvt Ltd, the bench comprising ofIPAB Chairman Justice K N Basha and Technical
Member (Trade Marks) Sanjeev Kumar Chaswal decided to reserve the orders.
J Sai Deepak, the counsel for the State of Madhya Pradesh and for other parties including Daawat Foods
argued that not adding Madhya Pradesh under the GI for Basmati would have an impact on around 80,000
farmers in the region. He argued that the State's claim is to include 13 districts/regions in Madhya Pradesh
in the GI.During the hearing, Senior Advocate P S Raman, who appeared for Apeda, argued that Madhya
Pradesh is not a State which is in the Indo-Gangetic Plane (IGP) where Basmati rice is being cultivated
traditionally. It also argued that while the state claims that the rice produced there has charecteristics of
Basmati, the temperature and the day length in the State is different from the traditional Basmati
producing States and thus, it cannot be included under the GI.
While the New Darpan Social Welfare Society sought the Board to give the relief the State of Madhya
Pradesh has sought, P V Yogeswaran, counsel appearing for Basmati Growers Association of Patiala
argued that the GI should be given to places where the quality and reputation for Basmati are there.
Meanwhile a dispute raised by the Basmati Growers Association from Pakistan has been kept aside for
further hearing later.The dispute emerged after Apeda filed an application with the GI Registry to register
the name basmati for rice covering Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and a part of
Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The State of Madhya Pradesh and others raised opposition
against the GI application seeking inclusion of the State into the GI for Basmati.
The assistant registrar of the GI Registry issued an order on December 31, 2013, in which it directed the
Apeda to file an amended GI application including the uncovered area, with map of the region clearly
demarcating the area of production within 60 days from the date of the order.Apeda filed appeal with the
IPAB against the order. Apeda has earlier filed an application for registration of basmati as GI in class 30
under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999, without including
area in MP.The rice growers and producers claimed the rice produced in MP, particularly Morena, Bhind,
Gwalior, Sheopur, Datia, Shirpur, Guna, Vidisha, Raiben, Sehore, Hoshangabad, Jabalpur and
Narsinghpur, has the required characteristics of rice variety mentioned in the application of Apeda.
The Basmati Growers Association from Pakistan, formed to protect Basmati's interest in Pakistan,
challenged the APEDA's move in the IPAB claiming that " 'Basmati' is a name for a slender, aromatic and
long grain variety of rice grown in the specific geographical area at the foothills of the Himalayas in
Pakistan."
Business Standard
Iran yet to issue fresh orders for rice imports
APEDA Iran, the biggest destination for the aromatic and long- grained rice from India, has not
officially banned rice imports, however, in October 2014, it had suspended fresh orders due to
surplus stocks.gri-export promotion body APEDA said Iranian government has not yet resumed
issuing fresh orders for rice imports this year amid India sitting on a huge stock of basmati rice.
Iran, the biggest destination for the aromatic and long- grained rice from India, has not officially
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banned rice imports, however, in October 2014, it had suspended fresh orders due to surplus
stocks. "At present, basmati rice is being exported against the permits issued prior to October
2014. There is no official communication from the Iran government that it has resumed fresh
orders. Our embassy is seized of the matter," said A K Gupta, Director, Basmati Export
Development Foundation, APEDA.
Iran had temporarily stopped issuing fresh import permits as it had huge carry over stocks
accumulated before imposition of the US sanctions, he told PTI. All India Rice Exporters
Association (AIREA) Executive Director R Sundaresan also said there is no official word on
reports that Iran government has lifted import curbs on rice. "We spoke to Iran embassy officials
on this issue, they said there is no such development," he said. Noida-based rice exporter KRBL
Ltd Chairman Anil Mittal said if Iran starts approving new rice import contracts it would boost
domestic prices of basmati rice, which have fallen sharply in the wake of lower demand and
excess output. India has exported 3 lakh tonnes of basmati rice to Iran in the April-August period
of the 2015-16 fiscal, against 3.7 lakh tonnes in the year-ago period, as per APEDA data.
Basmati rice output in the country has risen to 8.7 million tonnes in 2014-15 compared with 6.1
million tonnes in the previous year. Iran's annual consumption of rice is estimated at around
three million tonnes. Around 2 million tonnes is produced in the country while the rest is
imported from India.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/iran-yet-to-issue-fresh-orders-for-rice-imports-
apeda_3986001.html?utm_source=ref_article
More rice imports required next year
posted November 05, 2015 at 11:45 pm by Gabrielle H. Binaday
The government has increased the rice import target in the first half of 2016 to 1.8 million metric tons,
from an initial plan of 1.5 million tons, to ensure adequate supply of the staple, following the prolonged
El Niño dry spell and the devastation of typhoon Lando.Economic Planning Secretary and National
Economic and Development Authority director general Arsenio Balisacan said the agency proposed the
importation of an additional 300,300,000 metric tons of rice, on top of the original proposal of 1 million
MT and the already approved orders for 500,000 MT.―Our recent assessment is that would probably have
to be 1.3 million metric tons but that‘s not final. We asked the Department of Agriculture. They will also
re-asses the numbers so we have to compare notes when they have done their homework.
But obviously we will need more for the second quarter,‖ he said.Balisacan said the agency presented to
President Benigno Aquino III the draft for P19.2-billion El Niño roadmap which was revised due to
typhoon Lando. He said the initial budget proposal could get ―slightly higher‖ because the country‘s rice
bowl was ―severely hit.‖―There is a need to ensure supply adequacy and to intensify local community
efforts in areas that are highly vulnerable and exposed to adverse impacts of a prolonged dry spell,‖ he
said in a separate statement.The National Food Authority has the discretion on rice importation, but
Balisacan said the plan should also be approved by Aquino, given the huge volume involved.The Finance
department earlier said the Philippines should import more rice to cover losses in the production of the
staple food due to damage inflicted by typhoon Lando in Northern and Central Luzon.Finance
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Undersecretary and chief economist Gil Beltran said more rice imports were needed to avoid a sharp
increase in the domestic price of the commodity.―The country may have to import more rice to replace
these losses in domestic production and avoid triggering an inflationary spiral,‖ Beltran said in an
economic bulletin.
http://thestandard.com.ph/business/191190/more-rice-imports-required-next-year.html
Lando, El Niño impact may hike rice imports by 1.3 MMT in
2016 by Cai Ordinario - November 5, 2015
The interagency El Niño Task Force estimates that an additional importation of 1.3 million
metric tons (MMT) of rice is needed in the first semester of 2016.If the recommendation of the
task force is adopted by the National Food Authority (NFA) Council and approved by the
President, the country will be importing a total of 1.8 MMT of rice next year.This year the NFA
Council already approved an importation of 500,000 MT, which the government said will be
arriving in the first quarter of 2016.―Our recent assessment is that would probably have to be 1.3
MMT; but that‘s not final. We asked the Department of Agriculture [DA] that they also reassess
the numbers so we have to compare notes when they have done their homework.
But, obviously, we will need more for the second quarter,‖ Socioeconomic Planning Secretary
Arsenio M. Balisacan told reporters on Thursday.This new estimate, Balisacan said, is an
increase from the initial estimate of 1 MMT, which was made by the El Niño Task Force before
Typhoon Lando devastated Central Luzon, the country‘s ―rice bowl.‖The DA reported that as of
October 26, the extent of the damage caused by Typhoon Lando has reached P8.45 billion worth
of production losses covering crops, livestock and fisheries, as well as infrastructure.The total
production losses reached P8.42 billion. The largest production loss was in rice worth P7.21
billion, followed by high-value crops, P780.27 million.―Typhoon Lando has caused us to lose
300,000 MT of rice equivalent. But we are revalidating that because, on the other hand, the
drought was reduced. There are provinces where the months of dry spell were cut. On the other
hand, new provinces were affected by the [typhoon],‖ Balisacan said.
Apart from the additional importation of rice, the El Niño Task Force also estimated that the
amount needed to address the impact of the dry spell may be higher than expected.Balisacan
earlier said interventions to mitigate the impact of El Niño on 66 provinces will require P19.2
billion. This will finance cash-for-work programs worth P2.9 billion this year and P7.3 billion in
the first semester of next year.He added that a budget of P1.3 billion was initially earmarked for
the remaining months of 2015 and P1.9 billion for the first semester of 2016 by the Department
of Social Welfare and Development for food stamps.―It‘s a little bit more than that,‖ Balisacan
said. ―I don‘t think we should focus now on the total amount because what we are precisely
being asked to do is to reconfirm the numbers, especially to ensure that the implementing
agencies can actually implement their program because we don‘t want to have a situation where
we park the money to an agency and it‘s not utilized.‖Balisacan said the government has already
identified seven provinces that are being affected by El Niño.
These are Quirino, Aurora, Quezon, Bohol, Siquijor, Camiguin and Misamis Oriental.He said by
the end of the month toward November 2015, the number of provinces affected by the drought
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will more than double to 16 provinces. By the end of the first semester next year, some 66
provinces nationwide are expected to have been affected by El Niño.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/lando-el-nino-impact-may-hike-rice-imports-by-1-3-mmt-in-201 Socioeconomic Planning Sec. and NEDA Director General Arsenio Balisacan: environment favorable for low inflation, but El
Niño poses upside risks.
Inflation rate stays at 0.4% in October, but NEDA chief
flags
InterAksyon.com means BUSINESS
MANILA - With most food
prices stable and power and
fuel price movements still
low, inflation stayed at 0.4
percent in October 2015, the
same rate registered in the
previous month, according to
the National Economic and
Development Authority
(NEDA).The Philippine
Statistics Authority reported
Thursday that headline
inflation rate remained at 0.4
percent in October 2015, well
within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas forecast of 0.1-0.9 percent for the period.
This is also lower than the 3.2 percent recorded in October 2014.―The current low inflation
environment is expected to continue throughout the year. This will largely be due to favorable
supply-side factors such as the availability of ample food supply and low international oil
prices,‖ said Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA chief Arsenio M. Balisacan.At the
same time, however, Balisacan said that while the environment remains favorable for low
inflation, it is important to brace for the upside risks of El Niño and its impact on consumer
prices.Such risks would come mainly from farms getting drier, thus affecting food supply; and
energy costs impacted by capacity shortfalls as some hydropower plants get affected by
drought.Inflation for the food subgroup remained stable in October 2015 due to large price
declines in bread and cereal, rice and corn.
―These offset the slight price increase in some food items such as meat and vegetables on
account of the damage caused by Typhoon Lando which affected supply,‖ the Cabinet official
said.Lower prices in electricity, gas and other fuels continued on the back of a lower generation
charge in October 2015. Prices of gasoline, kerosene, diesel, and LPG likewise remained
relatively lower due to the persistent downward movement of international crude oil
prices.Meanwhile, non-food items showed slight price increments as inflation partially increased
by 0.2 percent in October 2015.Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food
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prices, slightly increased to 1.5 percent from 1.4 percent in September 2015.However, year-to-
date core inflation slowed down to 2.0 percent relative to the 2.1 percent average in September.
‗This indicates that price adjustments across a broad range of consumer items are relatively
stable,‖ said Balisacan.
Risks from El Nino
While the environment remains favorable for low inflation, he however, warned of the upside
risks of El Niño and its impact on consumer prices.―Upside risks could come from the stronger
and prolonged El Niño‘s impact on food prices and also possible increase in utility rates given
the pending petitions for power rate adjustments,‖ he said.On food prices, Balisacan said that in
the short term, it is imperative to continue monitoring drought in agricultural areas.―There is a
need to ensure supply adequacy and to intensify local community efforts in areas that are highly
vulnerable and exposed to adverse impacts of a prolonged dry spell,‖ he said.
Drier weather conditions on account of the El Niño could adversely affect hydro-powered
generation plants and raise the cost of electricity, particularly in Mindanao, he pointed out.―It is
also important that the ongoing power projects that are expected to be delivered between
November 2015 and March 2016 will not be delayed. This will ensure that inflationary pressure
coming from power shortages is tempered. The government also needs to sustain improvements
in the policy environment to enhance private sector commitment to undertake power projects,‖
he said.
http://www.interaksyon.com/business/119802/inflation-rate-stays-at-0-4-in-october-but-neda-chief-flags-
upside-risks-from-el-nino
APEDA Commodity India News
International Benchmark Price Price on: 04-11-2015
Product Benchmark Indicators Name Price
Apricots
1 Turkish No. 2 whole pitted, CIF UK (USD/t) 4875
2 Turkish No. 4 whole pitted, CIF UK (USD/t) 4375
3 Turkish size 8, CIF UK (USD/t) 3625
Corn/Maize
1 DCE Corn Futures (USD/t) 292
2 White Maize, FOB South Africa (USD/t) 225
3 TOCOM Corn Futures (USD/t) 216
Peanuts
1 South Africa, HPS 70/80 peanuts CFR main European ports (USD/t) 1200
2 South African, HPS 40/50 peanuts CFR main European ports (USD/t) 1592
3 Argentinean 38/42 runners, CFR NW Europe (USD/t) 1200
Source:agra-net For more info
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Market Watch Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 04-11-2015
Domestic Prices Unit Price : Rs per Qty
Product Market Center Variety Min Price Max Price
Maize
1 Hassan (Karnataka) Local 1000 1530
2 Pune (Maharashtra) Other 1550 1625
3 Dahod (Gujarat) White 1400 1562
Barley (Jau)
1 Amirgadh (Gujarat) Other 1555 1555
2 Deoli (Rajasthan) Other 1150 1250
3 Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) Other 1370 1370
Papaya
1 Barnala (Punjab) Other 2500 2500
2 Jalore (Rajasthan) Other 900 1200
3 Bharuch (Gujarat) Other 800 1200
Cucumbar
1 Manjeri (Kerala) Other 1300 1500
2 Pune (Maharashtra) Other 800 2500
3 Barnala (Punjab) Other 1000 1900
Source:agmarknet.nic.in For more info
Egg Rs per 100 No
Price on 04-11-2015
Product Market Center Price
1 Pune 387
2 Chittoor 363
3 Hyderabad 347
Source: e2necc.com
Other International Prices Unit Price : US$ per package
Price on 03-11-2015
Product Market Center Origin Variety Low High
Onions Dry Package: 40 lb cartons
1 Atlanta Peru Yellow 26 26.75
2 Chicago Nevada Yellow 22 24
3 Detroit Peru Yellow 25 26.50
Carrots Package: 20 1-lb film bags
1 Atlanta California Baby Peeled 20 20.75
2 Dallas Arizona Baby Peeled 17 17.50
3 Miami California Baby Peeled 17 17.50
Apples Package: cartons tray pack
1 Atlanta Virginia Red Delicious 24 24
2 Chicago Washington Red Delicious 21 23.50
3 New York California Red Delicious 20 24
Source:USDA
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International Benchmark Price
Price on: 05-11-2015
Product Benchmark Indicators Name Price
Apricots
1 Turkish No. 2 whole pitted, CIF UK (USD/t) 4875
2 Turkish No. 4 whole pitted, CIF UK (USD/t) 4375
3 Turkish size 8, CIF UK (USD/t) 3625
Corn/Maize
1 DCE Corn Futures (USD/t) 292
2 White Maize, FOB South Africa (USD/t) 223
3 TOCOM Corn Futures (USD/t) 214
Peanuts
1 South Africa, HPS 70/80 peanuts CFR main European ports (USD/t) 1200
2 South African, HPS 40/50 peanuts CFR main European ports (USD/t) 1592
3 Argentinean 38/42 runners, CFR NW Europe (USD/t) 1200
Source:agra-net For more info
Market Watch
Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 05-11-2015
Domestic Prices Unit Price : Rs per Qty
Product Market Center Variety Min Price Max Price
Rice
1 Srirampur (Assam) Other 2950 3200
2 Bangalore (Karnataka) Medium 4000 4300
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3 Samsi (West Bengal) Fine 2790 2820
Wheat
1 Hoskote (Karnataka) Other 1874 1874
2 Dahod (Gujarat) 147 Average 1750 1850
3 Sangli (Maharashtra) Other 1700 3000
Orange
1 Chala (Kerala) Other 3000 3100
2 Jalore (Rajasthan) Other 2000 2500
3 Bharuch (Gujarat) Other 1000 2000
Cabbage
1 Chala (Kerala) Other 2200 2258
2 Shillong (Meghalaya) Other 1300 1500
3 Sirhind (Punjab) Other 800 1100
Source:agmarknet.nic.in For more info
Egg Rs per 100 No
Price on 05-11-2015
Product Market Center Price
1 Ahmedabad 380
2 Hyderabad 347
3 Nagapur 358
Source: e2necc.com
Other International Prices Unit Price : US$ per package
Price on 05-11-2015
Product Market Center Origin Variety Low High
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Potatoes Package: 50 lb cartons
1 Atlanta Colorado Russet 17 17.75
2 Chicago Idaho Russet 15 17
3 Detroit Wisconsin Russet 14 14.50
Cucumbers Package: cartons film wrapped
1 Atlanta Canada Long Seedless 13 13.50
2 Dallas California Long Seedless 17 18.50
3 Miami Honduras Long Seedless 10 10
Grapes Package: 19 lb containers bagged
1 Atlanta California Red Globe 23.50 23.75
2 Baltimore California Red Globe 24 27
3 Detroit California Red Globe 20 24
Source:USDA
Nagpur Foodgrain Prices Open-November 05
Gram prices today recoveed in Nagpur Agriculture Produce and Marketing
Committee (APMC) here on good demand from local millers amid weak supply from producing
regions.Notable rise on NCDEX, healthy hike in Madhya Pradesh gram prices and enquiries
from South-based millers also jacked up prices, according to sources.
FOODGRAINS & PULSES
GRAM
* Desi gram reported higher in open market on renewed demand from local traders amid
tight supply from producing belts.
TUAR
* Tuar varieties ruled steady in open market on poor demand from local traders amid
ample stock in ready position.
* Rice Swarna best and medium varieties firmed up in open market on increased festival
season demand from local traders amid weak supply form producing regions like Madhya
Pradesh and Chhatisgarh
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* In Akola, Tuar - 11,000-11,300, Tuar dal - 17,200-17,400, Udid -
13,900-14,300, Udid Mogar (clean) - 17,300-18,000, Moong -
10,000-10,200, Moong Mogar (clean) 11,600-11,800, Gram - 4,200-4,400,
Gram Super best bold - 6,000-6,400 for 100 kg.
* Wheat, other varieties of rice and other commodities remained steady in open market
in weak trading activity.
Nagpur foodgrains APMC auction/open-market prices in rupees for 100 kg
FOODGRAINS Available prices Previous close
Gram Auction 4,100-4,800 3,940-4,710
Gram Pink Auction n.a. 2,100-2,600
Tuar Auction n.a. 7,800-9,200
Moong Auction n.a. 6,000-6,400
Udid Auction n.a. 4,300-4,500
Masoor Auction n.a. 2,600-2,800
Gram Super Best Bold 6,400-6,600 6,400-6,600
Gram Super Best n.a. n.a.
Gram Medium Best 6,000-6,100 6,000-6,100
Gram Dal Medium n.a. n.a
Gram Mill Quality 5,000-5,100 5,000-5,100
Desi gram Raw 4,850-4,950 4,800-4,900
Gram Filter new 5,400-5,600 5,400-5,600
Gram Kabuli 5,800-7,100 5,800-7,100
Gram Pink 6,200-7,000 6,200-7,000
Tuar Fataka Best 17,500-17,800 17,500-17,800
Tuar Fataka Medium 17,000-17,300 17,000-17,300
Tuar Dal Best Phod 16,500-16,800 16,500-16,800
Tuar Dal Medium phod 15,500-15,900 15,500-15,900
Tuar Gavarani New 11,700-12,300 11,700-12,300
Tuar Karnataka 12,600-12,800 12,600-12,800
Tuar Black 18,000-18,300 18,000-18,300
Masoor dal best 8,000-8,200 8,000-8,200
Masoor dal medium 7,600-7,800 7,600-7,800
Masoor n.a. n.a.
Moong Mogar bold 11,500-12,000 11,500-12,000
Moong Mogar Med 10,000-11,000 10,000-11,000
Moong dal Chilka 9,500-9,600 9,500-9,600
Moong Mill quality n.a. n.a.
Moong Chamki best 9,000-10,000 9,000-10,000
Udid Mogar Super best (100 INR/KG) 16,500-18,500 16,500-18,500
Udid Mogar Medium (100 INR/KG) 14,500-15,500 14,500-15,500
Udid Dal Black (100 INR/KG) 10,600-11,200 10,600-11,200
Batri dal (100 INR/KG) 6,000-6,500 6,000-6,500
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Lakhodi dal (100 INR/kg) 5,200-5,300 5,200-5,300
Watana Dal (100 INR/KG) 3,200-3,400 3,200-3,400
Watana White (100 INR/KG) 3,000-3,200 3,000-3,200
Watana Green Best (100 INR/KG) 3,300-3,600 3,300-3,600
Wheat 308 (100 INR/KG) 1,600-1,700 1,600-1,700
Wheat Mill quality (100 INR/KG) 1,650-1,750 1,650-1,750
Wheat Filter (100 INR/KG) 1,550-1,750 1,550-1,750
Wheat Lokwan best (100 INR/KG) 2,200-2,400 2,200-2,400
Wheat Lokwan medium (100 INR/KG) 1,950-2,100 1,950-2,100
Lokwan Hath Binar (100 INR/KG) n.a. n.a.
MP Sharbati Best (100 INR/KG) 3,400-4,000 3,400-4,100
MP Sharbati Medium (100 INR/KG) 2,600-2,800 2,600-2,900
Rice BPT best (100 INR/KG) 2,800-3,200 2,800-3,200
Rice BPT medium (100 INR/KG) 2,600-2,800 2,600-2,800
Rice Parmal (100 INR/KG) 1,600-1,800 1,600-1,800
Rice Swarna best (100 INR/KG) 2,100-2,450 2,100-2,200
Rice Swarna medium (100 INR/KG) 1,800-2,200 1,800-1,900
Rice HMT best (100 INR/KG) 3,400-3,800 3,400-3,800
Rice HMT medium (100 INR/KG) 3,100-3,300 3,100-3,300
Rice HMT Shriram best(100 INR/KG) 4,200-4,500 4,200-4,500
Rice HMT Shriram med.(100 INR/KG) 3,600-4,100 3,600-4,100
Rice Basmati best (100 INR/KG) 8,000-10,000 8,000-10,000
Rice Basmati Medium (100 INR/KG) 7,000-7,500 7,000-7,500
Rice Chinnor best(100 INR/KG) 5,200-5,400 5,200-5,500
Rice Chinnor medium (100 INR/KG) 4,600-5,000 4,700-5,000
Jowar Gavarani (100 INR/KG) 1,900-2,200 1,900-2,200
Jowar CH-5 (100 INR/KG) 1,700-1,900 1,700-1,900
WEATHER (NAGPUR)
Maximum temp. 32.3 degree Celsius (90.1 degree Fahrenheit), minimum temp.
19.9 degree Celsius (67.8 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity: Highest - n.a., lowest - n.a.
Rainfall : n.a.
FORECAST: Mainly clear sky. Maximum and minimum temperature would be around and 32
and 20 degree Celsius respectively.
Note: n.a.--not available
(For oils, transport costs are excluded from plant delivery prices, butincluded in market prices.) http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/11/05/nagpur-foodgrain-idINL3N1303DG20151105
11/05/2015 Farm Bureau Market Report Rice
High Low
Long Grain Cash Bids
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Long Grain New Crop
Futures: ROUGH RICE
High Low Last Change
Nov '15 1216.0 1216.0 1219.0 +2.0
Jan '16 1248.5 1235.0 1245.5 +1.0
Mar '16 1274.0 1264.0 1271.5 +1.0
May '16
1296.5 +1.0
Jul '16
1320.5 +1.5
Sep '16
1281.5 +1.5
Nov '16
1281.5 +1.5
Rice Comment Rice futures were higher again today. Global production problems have helped support the market since the
summer. Traders will begin rolling out of November contracts soon to avoid delivery as the contract expires.
January completed a 62% retracement on Thursday to $11.55 and has bounced off support at that level and has
put 90 cents back on the market. Arkansas Farm Bureau Daily Commodity Report Rice
High Low
Long Grain Cash Bids
Long Grain New Crop
Futures:
High Low Last Change
Nov '15 1216.0 1216.0 1219.0 +2.0
Jan '16 1248.5 1235.0 1245.5 +1.0
Mar '16 1274.0 1264.0 1271.5 +1.0
May '16 1296.5 +1.0
Jul '16 1320.5 +1.5
Sep '16 1281.5 +1.5
Nov '16 1281.5 +1.5
Rice Comment
Rice futures were higher again today. Global production problems have helped support the
market since the summer. Traders will begin rolling out of November contracts soon to
avoid delivery as the contract expires. January completed a 62% retracement on Thursday
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to $11.55 and has bounced off support at that level and has put 90 cents back on the
market.
http://www.arfb.com/mobile/commodity.aspx
Groups condemn additional rice imports posted November 05, 2015 at 12:01 am by Dexter A. See
ROSALES, Pangasinan—Agricultural groups have condemned the announcement of National
Economic and Development Authority director-general Arsenio Balisacan that the agency was
proposing the importation of an additional 1 million metric tons of rice for the first quarter 2016.
Samahang Industriya sa Agrikultura chairman and Abono Party-list chairman Rosendo So said
they would instead prefer an increased budget for crop insurance to broaden the scope of the
farmers whose crops were affected by natural calamities.The additional funds would also help in
the irrigation of crop fields to sustain the production of rice farmers.
―Instead of justifying the need for another round of rice importation bonanza that are only
helping the rice industry of other countries, we appeal to the government to provide all possible
incentives to help our rice farmers recover from Typhoon Lando,‖ So stated. According to their
statement, imported rice would cost $415 per metric ton. The amount could be channeled to
subsidize seeds, farm inputs and irrigation, and the broadened insurance coverage.Sinag and
Abono Party-list also demanded the government to increase the budget allotted for Philippine
Crop Insurance Corp. The government‘s allocated budget was P1.6 billion. They said that the
increase in budget would help the agency in broadening the scope of insurance grantees.
http://thestandard.com.ph/news/-provinces/191123/groups-condemn-additional-rice-imports.html
Rice Investors Brace for the Worst as Smugglers Prosper
Again 05 Nov 2015
Rice farm
Crusoe Osagie
Smuggling of rice across the Nigerian borders has reached prohibitive levels, with hundreds of
trailers plying back and forth from neighbouring countries carrying illegal shipments of the
staple food, THISDAY has learnt.
The nation‘s supply gap was estimated at around 3 million tonnes by United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) and half that number by the federal government earlier this
year.THISDAY also gathered on Wednesday that legal importers paying full tariff of 70 per cent
have not been able to compete with smugglers who enjoy a free ride into the market, aided by
negligible tariffs in neighbouring Cameroun and Republic of Benin, taking advantage of porous
borders.Market watchers however added that another pertinent problem hamstringing rice
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investors is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ban of foreign exchange for rice imports, among
other products, choking the importation supply chain.
Investigations revealed that the
resultant shortage in the market
is now being exploited by
smugglers, who prospered
significantly in 2013 when they
were able to move in around 2.5
million tonnes through the
borders, without paying a single
Kobo as import duty.Earlier in
2013, the federal government
increased the importation tariff
to 110 per cent as against zero
duty regime administered in
Benin and Cameroun.
It was reliably gathered that as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) struggles to rope in the
smugglers, the market is rapidly filling up with cheap quality rice, frustrating efforts of
commercial agriculture by key investors in the rice value chain. Large multinationals including
Olam, Stallion Group and Dangote have announced large scale investments in the value chain
that are crucial in Nigeria‘s quest to meet a growing annual demand of 6.5 million tonnes per
annum. Stallion Group is expanding its capacities to produce 1.5 million tonnes in Nigeria,
whilst Dangote has announced plans to farm 100,000 hectares for rice production. Effective
curbing of rice smuggling is essential to get these projects to fruition and encourage millions of
farmers to get back intensively to rice farming.
The National Rice Millers Association of Nigeria (NRMAN), said this week that the Nigerian
Customs Service erred in its decision to lift the ban on importation of rice through the land
borders. The Chairman of the association, Mohammed Abubakar, said the Customs overreached
its statutory mandate as an enforcement agency in taking such a policy decision. Besides,
Abubakar said, if the Customs succeeded in its decision, it would destroy Nigeria‘s rice value
chain attained by the previous administration.Reports emerged that the huge influx has been
noticed in the market from last Saturday, the worst affected being Lagos and the enfire South-
west. Rice arrives in big trailers with 1200-1500 numbers of 50kg bags from Cotonou. There is
substantial under-declaration and non-payment aspects in these shipments, making it non-viable
for legal importers and local producers to compete with these shipments.
The reports noted that several long trailers are noticed during the night time directly plying from
Cotonou bearing Benin number plates (RB) into the Daleko and Gcappa markets. Apart from
these big trailers, smaller J5 Buses which carry 200 bags each are also used by these
unscrupulous smugglers to ship products during the day time, it was gathered.According to
investigations,the affected states are Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Kwarra, Ondo and Ekiti. Other
States adversely impacted are Sokoto, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Abuja, Niger and Plateau – all
coming in from Cotonou, Niger.Furthermore, rice from Cameroun through Northern Nigeria is
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flooding Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Benue and Enugu. Affected states from the South-east
and South-south are Cross River, Akwa-Ibom, Abia and Enugu. Tags: Featured, Nigeria, RICE, Business
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/rice-investors-brace-for-the-worst-as-smugglers-prosper-
again/224739/
MEXICO READY TO PURCHASE GUYANA RICE
FOLLOWING VENEZUELA’S REFUSAL TO RENEW
EXCHANGE ACCORD
Caribbean Digital Network | November 5, 2015
The Guyana government says Mexico has indicated a willingness to fast track an agreement to
purchase paddy rice from the Caribbean country. A statement released by the Office of Prime
Minister Moses Nagamootoo said that Mexico‘s Agriculture Minister Jose Calzada has given the
assurance that he would fast track arrangements to buy Guyana‘s paddy.(Merco Press) – The
statement quoted him as saying that he would also seek to encourage the private sector to enter
into contracts with Guyanese millers.Last month, Nagamootoo met with Calzada whilst
attending the Open Governance Summit in Mexico City.
The David Granger administration has been seeking new markets after Guyana is recording
increased production and a decision by Venezuela not to renew an agreement under which the
rice was exported to that country in exchange for energy products.A government statement in
Georgetown noted that Guyana‘s production in the first half of 2015 was 359,960 tonnes, 15.3%
more than last year‘s record high, first-half production of 312,283 tons.Meanwhile, the Guyana
Rice Development Board (GRDB) is conducting an investigation into media reports that ‗fake‘
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seed paddy were being distributed to farmers. Technical advisers within the GRDB say the
inferior quality may be as a result from bad storage
http://www.caribbeandigitalnetwork.com/mexico-ready-to-purchase-guyana-rice-following-venezuelas-
refusal-to-renew-exchange-accord/
Mandis to receive 40% more paddy this year: Prasad Posted at: Nov 5 2015 12:39AM
Sushil Manav
Tribune News Service
Fatehabad, November 4 Amidst reports of distress sale of paddy by farmers owing to an indifferent attitude of procurement
agencies, SS Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary of the Food and Supplies Department, today visited
the Fatehabad grain market and said every grain of farmers‘ crop would be purchased and timely
payments be ensured.―We had started procurement of paddy a week ahead of the schedule, but since
the arrival of paddy is expected to remain 40 per cent more than last year‘s procurement, farmers are
facing a little hardship,‖ he said.Prasad said the total procurement of paddy was 30 lakh metric
tonnes (MT) last year, but the procurements had already crossed 38.75 lakh MT this year and was
likely to reach 42 lakh MT.
Prasad asked officials concerned to ensure that farmers‘ crop was procured at the MSP of Rs 1,450
and not on a lesser amount.Addressing a meeting of officials of the procurement agencies, Prasad
said rice millers would be given much more paddy than last year for custom milling, but it was
important that mills should deliver custom milled rice (CMR) to the government in time.―The millers
have promised to deliver custom miller rice to the government by September next year, but we will
make sure that it was delivered by March,‖ he said, adding that Deputy Commissioners would be
duty bound to ensure timely delivery of CMR by millers and they would review the progress in
weekly meetings.Deputy Commissioner NK Solanki said about 3.98 lakh MT of paddy had arrived in
various grain markets of the district so far, which is 69 lakh MT more than total procurement last
year.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/mandis-to-receive-40-more-paddy-this-year-
prasad/154603.html
Mississippi entomologists report on benefits of neonicotinoid
seed treatments on rice
posted by news on november 4, 2015 - 3:31pm
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According to researchers from Mississippi State
University, rice seeds that are pre-treated with
neonicotinoid pesticides yield better than
untreated crops and suffer less damage from rice
water weevil, the most widely distributed and
destructive early-season insect pest of rice in the
United States. However, the economic benefits of
investing in pre-treated seed depend on the level
of insect pressure. The results of their study have
been published in the Journal of Economic
Entomology."There was no observed yield or
economic benefit from the use of an insecticidal
seed treatment in areas of low pressure," they
wrote. However, "All seed treatments showed an
economic advantage in areas of high weevil
pressure."Determining an "economic threshold" -
- the pest density at which management action
should be taken to prevent an increasing pest population from reaching an economically damaging level --
is one of the key concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This study seems to confirm the validity
of economic thresholds. If insect pressure is low, then the cost of the neonic-treated seeds may not be
worth paying for; if insect pressure is high, then the money saved by investing in the treated seeds will
probably be well worth it.
A rice water weevil, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus, is the most widely distributed and destructive early-
season insect pest of rice in the United States. Credit: Ken Walker, Museum Victoria, Melbourne
Australia, bugwood.org."The problem with rice water weevil is that it does not infest the field until it is
flooded, about 3-5 weeks after planting," said Dr. Jeff Gore, one of the co-authors. "Based on most of our
research, we see an economic benefit of neonicotinoid seed treatments on 70-80 percent of the rice grown
in the state annually. Unfortunately, we are not able to accurately predict which fields will have a
significant infestation because of when infestations occur relative to when the crop is planted. As a result,
we recommend a seed treatment on all of our rice in Mississippi."
http://www.sciencecodex.com/mississippi_entomologists_report_on_benefits_of_neonicotinoid_seed_treatments_on
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USA Rice Daily
USA Rice Welcomes New Rice Stewardship Partnership
Coordinator Thursday, November 5, 2015
We've got a 'Hankins' for sustainability
ARLINGTON, VA -- Conservation and sustainability are more than buzz words for the U.S. rice industry
and to underscore that commitment to these principles USA Rice has hired Josh Hankins as the new Rice
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Stewardship Partnership Coordinator. The coordinator position is
funded using technical assistance money provided through the
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant that USA
Rice and Ducks Unlimited received earlier this year. Josh is
headquartered in Arkansas and will lead efforts to deliver on-the-
ground conservation initiatives, assisting rice producers with
increased on-farm energy and nutrient use efficiencies, water and soil
conservation, and wildlife management. He will work in close
collaboration with the Arkansas Rice Federation and DU's southern
region Director of Conservation Programs located in Jackson,
Mississippi.Josh has wide ranging work experience in the fields of agriculture, finance, and medicine. He
is the founder and owner of Absolute Wildlife, Inc., a company that specializes in nuisance wildlife
control, and he also owns a real estate investment company.
Josh, his wife, Emily, and their two daughters live in Little Rock.
Contact: Deborah Willenborg (703) 236-1444
U.S. Releases Full TPP Text
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released the full text of the
Trans Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) which was concluded on October 5.
"We welcome the release of the TPP text and look
forward to examining the rice market access
provisions," said USA Rice COO Bob Cummings.
"The text is extensive, and we want to verify and
understand better the access we've been promised,
and to assess the true value of the agreement for the
U.S. rice industry."Today's release of the text is the
beginning step in eventual congressional
consideration of the TPP. President Obama is
required to inform Congress 90 days beforehand of
his intention to sign the TPP agreement and reports
indicate that notification will occur shortly. Formal
congressional consideration awaits the president's signature as well as conclusion of an analysis of the
effect of the agreement on the economy by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). The
USITC has 105 days after the president announces his intention to sign the agreement to complete this
analysis.
The earliest that Congress's review could begin is likely March 2016 and many believe that action will not
take place until after the November 2016 elections.
Contact: Michael Klein (703) 236-1458
Weekly Rice Sales, Exports Reported
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Net rice sales of 81,400 MT for 2015/2016 were down 28 percent from the
previous week, but up 27 from the prior four-week average, according to today's Export Sales Highlights
report. Increases were reported for Mexico (20,500 MT), Haiti (18,600 MT), Colombia (16,900 MT),
unknown destinations (10,100 MT), and Taiwan (6,100 MT). Exports of 45,500 MT, down 42 percent
from the previous week and 39 percent from the prior four-week average, were reported to Mexico
(26,500 MT), Japan (12,100 MT), Canada (2,500 MT), South Korea (1,400 MT), and Jordan (1,100 MT).
This summary is based on reports from exporters from the period October 23-29, 2015.
The Mediterranean diet— with a twist 2015-11-05 / On the Town
If you want to take a trip to the Mediterranean but time and obligations won‘t allow it, you can
experience the wonderful, exotic tastes and amazing, beautiful atmosphere of Jordan in
Thousand Oaks at Petra Mediterranean Cuisine.Nestled in the northeast corner of the Paseo
Marketplace on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, the building‘s exterior belies the grand interior of the
restaurant designed by owner Ahed Rabadi.Named after a historical Jordanian city built into
stone, Petra reflects some of the archaeological origins of that beautiful area with its columns and
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large stained glass homage to the city.―It‘s the eighth wonder of the world,‖ said Rabadi about
the city.
And he‘s created a local establishment that is wondrous all on its own.The concept took him
about a year and a half to bring to fruition, and his attention to detail is noteworthy.DINNER
DELIGHT—Above, lamb chops seasoned with black pepper, rosemary and thyme, served
with basmati rice and veggies. Below, Petra owner Ahed Rabadi on the job. Courtesy of
PetraOpen for six months now, the establishment sports a 7,000-square-foot interior that‘s
perfect for large parties and banquets. Think wedding receptions, family reunions or office
parties that would make use of the stage for entertainment and the lovely travertine floor for
dancing.Within the expansive space, there are cozy seating areas perfect for romantic dinners for
two or family nights out.
As sleek and sophisticated as the interior is—with its limestone walls, white stone dual-
fireplace, wine cellar nook and polished 32-foot-long onyx bar with snazzy illuminated backdrop
bar area for bottles—the large, 1,100-square-foot patio remains rustic and charming with
columns, waterfalls and lush plants.So no matter what kind of atmosphere you‘re seeking, you‘ll
certainly find it at Petra. And all of this even before you taste the delicate and wonderfully spiced
flavors of its fine, authentic Mediterranean cuisineabadi himself has developed all the recipes.―I
learned cooking from my mom,‖ he said, and he‘s added his own twist to what‘s become known
in the western world as the healthy Mediterranean diet.This is a restaurant where carnivores and
vegetarians alike can dine in complete accord. prepared appetizers, including the doughnut-
shaped falafel made with garbanzo beans, onion, parsley and spices.
Rabadi explains that each city in the area, including Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Lebanon, offers
similar food, but the spices used in the dishes differ slightly, as do some of the names. Moutabal
and baba ganoush, for example, are both appetizers made from grilled eggplant. The Petra
version is sublime, a must-have delight that is smoky with a touch of garlic, onion, sesame oil
and lemon juice.Rabadi makes sure that only the finest ingredients are used in his dishes, like
expensive oils, tahini, clarified butter and homemade yogurt, as well as spices and products he
has shipped directly from Jordan so his customers get the true taste of his homeland.
From the first bite of an appetizer, which might include tasty homemade pita bread that you can
dunk into hummus, zucchini dip or a lovely oil with thyme blend, to any item on the menu, your
taste buds will delight in this fine Mediterranean cuisine.Try a dish of fresh tabouli, made from
parsley, onion, cu- cumber, lemon and tomato. The maqluba with rice is a must-try for the
newcomer to this cuisine.Lamb lovers will appreciate lamb chops or the popular mansaf, a
traditional Jordanian dish made with lamb shank cooked in fermented, dried yogurt sauce and
served with rice.The rice is some of the best I‘ve tasted, light yet complex and beautiful to look
at: saffron-tinged grains topped with slivered almonds and pine nuts.Be prepared to receive
ample portions of everything at Petra.―This is the Jordanian way,‖ said Rabadi. ―We‘re very
generous with food.‖In addition to live music during the week, there will soon be a belly-dance
show and a piano bar.
Petra Mediterranean Cuisine is at 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. For more information, call (805)
497-6767 or go towww.petrarestaurantla.com
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