Agricultural Outlook Forum 2012 John Mitchell.

Trends in India's Cotton Production and Trade

Agricultural Outlook Forum 2012John Mitchell

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CIS, 6805

Australia, 5000 Other, 12960

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China, 44960

India, 19500

Pakistan, 10325

Asia SE, 6890

Europe West, 6358

America South, 6072

America North, 5170 Other, 10400

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America North, 11350

India, 6250

CIS, 4565

America South, 4315

Australia, 4000

WAF, 2435

Europe West, 1520Other, 2980

How is India positioned for the future?

Global consumption will increase long-term Global production will need to increase

Global Premises

Global consumption will increase long-term Global production will need to increase Global area planted will NOT increase Increased production thru increased yields

Global Premises

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