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Review calculating calorie content in tree nuts: Scientist

Calculating the calorie content of tree nuts like walnuts and almonds based on methods developed over a century ago should be reviewed as they are "inaccurate", according to a top US government researcher.

Dec 13, 2015, 19:58 PM IST

India's dairy products export seen flat at 30,000 tonnes in 2016: USDA

India's dairy products (non-fat dry milk) exports are projected to remain flat at 30,000 tonnes next year on expectations of high global supplies and low prices, according to a latest USDA report.

Oct 26, 2015, 19:23 PM IST

India's cotton output may drop for 2nd straight year: USDA

India's cotton production is expected to decline for the second consecutive year to 37.5 million bales in 2015-16 marketing season, due to a likely fall in yields on account of delayed sowing, weather and low price realisation, according to USDA's latest report.

Jun 15, 2015, 15:52 PM IST

India's coffee exports may drop 5.6% this yr: USDA

The expected drop in volumes of coffee exports is due to sluggish demand from major European buyers.

May 26, 2015, 15:54 PM IST

India's coffee exports pegged at 5.02 mn bags this year: USDA

India's coffee exports are expected to increase marginally to 5.02 million bags in the ongoing 2014-15 marketing year even as Indian coffee remains high-priced in the global markets, says the latest USDA report.

Nov 19, 2014, 14:59 PM IST

India will oust China as top cotton producer this year: USDA

India is all set to beat China and become the top cotton producer this year, ousting the communist nation from the number 1 position for the first time in over 30 years, the US has said in a report.

Sep 14, 2014, 19:16 PM IST

India will oust China as top cotton producer this year: USDA

India will be the world`s No 1 cotton grower this year, ousting China from the top spot for the first time in over 30 years, US government said on Thursday, reflecting a dramatic shift in global supplies amid uncertainty over Beijing`s farm policy.

Sep 12, 2014, 02:16 AM IST