U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Agriculture latest

The Cotton Egypt Association estimates that about 90 percent of global supplies of Egyptian cotton last year were fake. (File photo)

February 14th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Global clampdown on fake Egyptian cotton injects life in flailing industry

A surge in local cotton prices ahead of next month's planting season and a crackdown on ersatz Egyptian cotton worldwide are reviving interest in cultivating the long-neglected crop.

Egypt's cotton output has been declining for the past decade after farmers failed to adapt to shifting consumer demand for mass-produced items made from short- or medium-staple fiber, according to USDA. (Welspun India)

August 28th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

False labelling scandal in US reveals reality of decline in Egyptian cotton manufacturing

Saudi Arabia will allow imports of beef and beef products from US cattle less than 30 months of age, with the policy expanded after a phase-in period. (Shutterstock)

July 14th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

US beef with Saudi Arabia: Imports to resume after 2011 ban

The report rates Lebanon among the most vulnerable countries in the world to global food price shocks

April 25th, 2012 - 11:31 GMT

Lebanon at mercy of food price hike

July 27th, 2010 - 09:22 GMT

U.S. Department of Agriculture latest

Global clampdown on fake Egyptian cotton injects life in flailing industry

False labelling scandal in US reveals reality of decline in Egyptian cotton manufacturing

US beef with Saudi Arabia: Imports to resume after 2011 ban

Lebanon at mercy of food price hike

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