"Shilb" is the local term for the outer layer of the grain (in this case, rice) that is separated in production processing for other use. Here is some context for this local term:

http://vb.ozq8.com/showthread.php?t=233699

The process is described here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_hulls

HTH

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Dear Sam,
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Regards

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Rice hulls =
Rice hulls (or rice husks) are the hard protecting coverings of grains of rice. In addition to protecting rice during the growing season, rice hulls can be put to use as building material, fertilizer, or fuel.

"اللجنة الزراعية في المحافظة قررت منع زراعة محصول الشلب في عموم الاراضي الزراعية بالمحافظة خلال الموسم الصيفي الحالي."
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وفقا للموقع العراقي الموضح أعلاه هل من المعقول أن نقول أن اللجنة قررت منع زراعة محصول "قشرة الأرز" وليس الأرز؟

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http://www.taakhinews.org/tasearch/wmview.php?ArtID=4570
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http://www.gemyakurda.info/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8157
http://www.burathanews.com/news_article_7789.html