bi weekly bulletin october 7 2005 volume 18 number buckwheat flaxseed situation and outlook has many uses is rated as one of the best sources high biological value protein in plant kingdom spite its name technically a fruit or nut rather than cereal grain although production canada fallen to low level it expected increase over longer term with development new varieties increased consumption united states us this issue examines for world been variable but trending downwards during past 10 years china generally produces about 50 s russia 20 ukraine 15 exports averaged 173 000 tonnes per year 5 period ending 2004 normally accounts 75 japan 60 imports broadleaf which grows well drained light medium textured soils seeding takes place early part june
