India could overtake China as No 1 cotton grower

India surpassed the United States as the second-largest cotton producer eight years ago and now is on the heels of China as the world leader, says USDA. It credits the introduction of genetically modified varieties for higher yields and larger plantings as well as higher profits for growers. India plants twice as much land in cotton… » Read More

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