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Mills likely to consume more cotton
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Cotton Advisory Board (CAB) said textile mills were likely to consume more cotton than estimated earlier this year. Mills’ consumption estimate for the current cotton year (October to September) has been revised marginally upwards from 21 million bales to 21.6 million bales (1 bale equals 170 kg). CAB said mills had reported a renewed demand for cotton. Analysts see
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Cotton Advisory Board (CAB) said textile mills were likely to consume more cotton than estimated earlier this year. Mills’ consumption estimate for the current cotton year (October to September) has been revised marginally upwards from 21 million bales to 21.6 million bales (1 bale equals 170 kg). CAB said mills had reported a renewed demand for cotton. Analysts see
Cotton output estimates likely to be reduced
The Cotton Advisory Board (CAB), in its meeting next week, may revise output estimates downwards for the current year. In the last meeting, it had estimated the crop at 35.6 million bales (one
Centre decides to discourage cotton, jute sowing
Technological missions for both to end in next five-year Plan, though existing allocations to specific states to continue.
Technological missions for both to end in next five-year Plan, though existing allocations to specific states to continue.
Bt cotton spread hits premium staples
Imports of extra-long and short varieties to rise, as farmers prefer to sow the genetically modified seeds.
Imports of extra-long and short varieties to rise, as farmers prefer to sow the genetically modified seeds.
Cotton exports likely to be 8 mn bales, says Board
The Cotton Advisory Board (CAB) has estimated exports to be eight million bales (170 kg) for the current cotton year. Last year, seven million bales of cotton were exported.
The Cotton Advisory Board (CAB) has estimated exports to be eight million bales (170 kg) for the current cotton year. Last year, seven million bales of cotton were exported.
India cotton output seen below estimate on crop woes
India's cotton output in 2007/08 is likely to fall below the forecast of 31 million bales as key growing states have been hit by pest attacks and crop disease, government and trade officials said.
India's cotton output in 2007/08 is likely to fall below the forecast of 31 million bales as key growing states have been hit by pest attacks and crop disease, government and trade officials said.
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