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INDIA, October 26, 2004 -- *Grain Shortage May Trip Food-For-Work Scheme*, *Government for Higher Cotton Procurement at the Support Price*, *Aflatoxin-Resistant GM Peanut Being Developed*, *No Wheat or Rice Exports from Central Pool Unitl June 2005*, *Taskforce to Submit Biotech Policy Report Within 3 Months*, *Government May Not Raise Import Duty on Cotton*, *Traders Oppose FDI in Retail*, *Recent Reports Submitted by FAS/New Delhi*, *We Are On The Net*.

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PHILIPPINES, October 26, 2004 -- Domestic milk production is expected to increase this year due mainly to the infusion into the domestic dairy herd of imported and local dairy animals by the National Dairy Authority through its Herd Build-up Program. Imports of dairy products are expected to continue to rise as domestic production only supplies about one percent of the growing Philippine dairy requirements. Main country suppliers include New Zealand (44 percent), Australia (22 percent), United States (9 percent) and Thailand (5 percent). Exports of processed dairy products, particularly of whole milk powder, are forecast to increase this year.

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ITALY, October 26, 2004 -- This report offers U.S. companies interested in exporting food and agricultural products to Italy an overview of the country's economic situation, market structure, and export requirements, including best product export opportunities.

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GERMANY, October 26, 2004 -- The total volume of fish and fishery products produced in Germany amounted to 439,637 MT in 2003, a drop of only 0.3 percent compared to 2002. Per capita consumption increased by 400 g to 14.4 kg, and is expected to further increase to 14.8 kg in 2004. Germany is the biggest net-importer of fish and fishery products in the EU. Best prospects for U.S. fish products are for Alaska-pollock, salmon, lobster and caviar substitutes.

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$11.3 Billion Food and Agriculture Import Market

RUSSIAN FEDERATION, October 26, 2004 -- Exporters wishing to introduce their products can find willing buyers, but promotion and commitment are needed. European competition is strong and entrenched. France will spend $1 million on wine promotions alone. Consumer surveys and importers suggest that Russia wants more U.S. products as quality and product diversity become more important. U.S. exporters are encouraged to discuss with State Departments of Agriculture, U.S. State and Regional Trade Groups, and the Foreign Agricultural Service, the promotional support available.

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