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Lack of rain in India poses a new threat to the world's food supply
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The lack of rain in India poses a new threat to the world's food supply.
According to Bloomberg, Rice could become the next global food supply concern as a lack of rain in regions of India, the world's largest exporter, has led planting space to decrease to the smallest in about three years.
The threat to India's rice production comes at a time when many countries are dealing with skyrocketing food prices and severe inflation. Due to a shortage of rainfall in some areas, particularly West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, which account for a quarter of India's output, the total rice planted area has decreased by 13% so far this season.
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Traders are concerned that a reduction in rice production may complicate India's inflation war and lead to export restrictions. Such a change would have far-reaching consequences for the billions of people who rely on the staple. India accounts for 40% of the global rice trade, and the government has already reduced wheat and sugar exports to protect food security and keep local prices under control.
Rice prices in India
The rise in rice prices in India reflects anxiety over output. Prices of some types have risen by more than 10% in the last two weeks in major growing states such as West Bengal, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh due to insufficient rain and increased demand from Bangladesh, according to Mukesh Jain, a director of rice shipper Sponge Enterprises Pvt. According to him, export prices could reach $400 per tonne by September, up from as much as $365 today on a free-on-board basis.
Because Asia produces and consumes the majority of the world's rice, it is critical to the region's political and economic stability. In contrast to the spike in wheat and corn prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, rice prices have remained stable due to adequate production and stockpiles, helping to avert a larger food crisis.
Much depends on the rice production in India and the progress of the monsoon. Part agricultural scientists believe there is still time to grow and make up for some of the loss. Rainfall is expected to be typical from August through September, which may boost agricultural yield.
Farmers are less optimistic. Due to a shortage of rain in June and July, Rajesh Kumar Singh, 54, a grower in Uttar Pradesh, said he planted rice on barely half of his seven acres (2.8 hectares) of land. 'The position is really precarious,' he admitted.
Risk to inflation
Rice prices are under pressure, according to Himanshu, a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University who goes by one name. 'There is rarely any sowing after mid-July, so the hope that it would return is unlikely,' he said, adding that a decline in output poses a risk to inflation.
Rice could pose a new obstacle to India's fight against inflation. This year, consumer prices have remained above the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance ceiling of 6%, necessitating a steep rise in interest rates. The central bank may raise borrowing costs further this week as the rupee's weakness outweighs the impact of lower commodity prices such as gasoline and vegetable oils.
According to Sonal Varma, an economist at Nomura Holdings Inc., if geographic inequalities in rainfall persist, it might have a negative influence on crop production, severely impacting economic growth and inflation.
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India exports rice to over 100 countries, with Bangladesh, China, Nepal, and certain Middle Eastern countries among its top buyers. When it comes to food security, the world as a whole has some bright spots. The United States is on track to deliver a bountiful wheat crop in the coming weeks, while Ukraine has shipped its first grain shipment since Russia's invasion.
Rice for ethanol production
With paddy yield in numerous states expected to fall, the government should reconsider its strategy of assigning rice for ethanol production, according to Siraj Hussain, a former secretary of India's agriculture ministry.
As part of its attempts to reduce gasoline prices, India plans to increase ethanol manufacturing using surplus sugar and rice. Soaring food costs as a result of the Ukraine conflict have increased the risk of starvation and generated a 'food vs fuel' argument.
'At this moment in time, estimating the exact extent of production loss is difficult,' Hussain said. However, at current pricing, there is little justification for dedicating rice for ethanol production, he continued.
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recovered, Rashford opened his heart to resist 11 months
Oct 11, 2021 by admin	in Sportnews and Football
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford admitted he had to play for 11 months in pain before he underwent surgery on his shoulder, the
23-year-old led the Red Devils to the Europa final. League last season and has been on the field at Euro 2020 before undergoing surgery
After the dilemma in August, now that Rashford is preparing to return to the field again,
Rashford said: "My recovery has been. I wouldn't say it came to an end. Because of course I still have to take care of after this. But I better both physically and mentally, "
Marcus Rashford has revealed he battled through the pain for almost a year to play for Manchester United and England last season.
The 23-year-old made 64 appearances in total across club and country during the 2020-21 campaign – but it was a term that was blighted by a shoulder injury suffered in September last year.
Rashford finally underwent surgery for the problem in August after 11 months of trying to shake the persistent niggle.
" Last year for me. It's been a very long season. I was injured at the end of September and it's slowly getting worse."
"But now I'm all healed. I really feel much better. both physically and mentally."
last season Good People Center He made 57 appearances for United in all competitions and played seven more for the "Roaring Lions".
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GALAX is back, and in a big way lately, but it's not stopping with its handful of GeForce GTX 980s. The company has just added two more to its list of five, which is now a list of seven, with the new GALAX GTX 980 HOF TecLab Edition, and GTX 980 HOF DUCK Edition.
Starting with the GALAX GTX 980 HOF DUCK Edition, which is currently second place in the official 3DMark Fire Strike competition (with 10,580 points). We don't know the clock speeds of the card, but we do know it has been cranked all the way up to 2123MHz (but obviously not with its aftermarket cooler). We have a custom-made white PCB and triple-fan cooler that is sure to impress.
Next, we have the GALAX GTX 980 HOF TecLab Edition, which is a 2.5-slot card with a new color scheme. We have a backplate on this card too, as well as an OC button on the rear of the card next to its display outputs. The GALAX GTX 980 HOF TecLab Edition should be the fastest GTX 980 in the GALAX lineup.
These two new cards should be available soon, and we've reached out to GALAX to see if we can try and secure a sample or two for review.


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Kelly Thompson stepping down as CEO of Ronald McDonald House
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Kelly Thompson, who has served as CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois for nearly 10 years, will be stepping down next month as she prepares for a move to North Carolina.
"I absolutely love the charity and love the mission and want to make sure it's in good hands," said Thompson of her decision to give a two-month notice prior to her departure to allow for a "very methodical" transition. According to Thompson, the move is a result of wanting to be close to her daughter, who is starting college in the fall, as well other family members who already live in North Carolina.
Thompson's last day with the organization will be July 10, and she hopes that she will be able to spend some time training her replacement. "The goal is to have overlap, depending on the timing and person's availability," she said.
During her tenure, Thompson oversaw the development of programs in both Springfield and Peoria. The Springfield location at 610 N. Seventh St. was renovated in 2014 and a new 22-bedroom facility was built in Peoria, which opened in December 2019.
"Kelly's legacy at RMHCCI will continue to reach families across our region even after her departure, and we will be forever grateful for her leadership. Her guidance allowed us to remain mission-focused in expanding our core programs during her time with our charity, and she will be greatly missed," said board chair Melissa Skinner-Liberman in a written statement.
The board of directors of RMHCCI has formed a search committee and is accepting applications through June 8. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to rmhcci.hr@gmail.com.
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