On Thu, 17 Apr 2003 17:19:21 -0500, "Gordon Couger"
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"Torsten Brinch" wrote in message
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On Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:52:54 -0500, "Gordon Couger"
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"Torsten Brinch" wrote in message
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Agrochemical Sales Flat in 2002

April 14, 2003

Agrow World Crop Protection News reports that 2002 agrochemical
sales were essentially flat worldwide, at US $27.7 billion.
Accounting for inflation and currency shifts, Agrow estimates
agrochemical sales actually fell by 1.5% in 2002. In 2001 the
market also shrank by 4.1%, thus the new figures bring the
overall decline to 12% in the last five years.

I expect that the fall in ag chemicals is correlated to snip

Without data, your interpretation is mere speculation.

True, it is speculation but it is base on what I consider good logic.

That's a small comfort, considering that the result of your
speculation is inconsistent with the data you have at hand,
but choose to ignore.