contents www.World-Grain.com VOLUME 35 NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2017 FEATURES 26 Technical profile Parothas: A staple food in India 30 Flour exports expected to reach record highs Led by Turkey, flour shipments forecast by IGC at 15.5 million tonnes of wheat equivalent. 34 Kazakhstan unveils new plan Program will subsidize more small farmers, reduce funding for wheat production and increase subsidies for oilseeds. 40 New regulations on the horizon in Canada Western Canadian farmers can expect major changes in how their grain is handled in 2017. 48 48 Long-term freight slump taking toll Bulk shipping sector is facing multiple structural challenges from ever-changing macro environment. 54 GEAPS Exchange 2017 Event is set for Feb. 25-28 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. 74 Slow recovery challenges grain traders Global Grain Conference speakers discuss issues facing key markets. 82 South American crop still big despite weather January conditions will have major impact on Brazil, Argentina production. 84 Technical profile Open-mouth or valve bags? 74 30 88 Using a gentle approach with grain. 92 DEPARTMENTS 06 08 10 18 20 94 97 98 Editorial Calendar World Grain News Grain Market Review: Coarse grains Country Focus: India Supplier News Archive Advertiser Index/Fax Back Form Technical profile Water usage in milling Ocrim event looks at water's importance in the flour milling process. 40 ON THE COVER: Photo from Istock. © 2017. Reproduction of the whole or any part of the contents without written permission is prohibited. All information is published in good faith. While care is taken to prevent inaccuracies, the publishers accept no liability for any errors or omissions or for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of information published. www.World-Grain.com / World Grain / January 2017 5http://www.World-Grain.com http://www.World-Grain.com