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BCI trained over two million cotton farmers last season
2019-10-28 12:55:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) says more than two million cotton farmers in 21 countries received training on more sustainable farming practices in the 2017-18 cotton season, with participants achieving a reduction in water and pesticide use while increasing yields and profits.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
2019-10-28 12:13:05| EmergingTextiles.com
Cotton prices have not moved in the last week in New York, with buyers staying on the sidelines ahead of a possible agreement between the United States and China. Demand is relatively limited on the international market, with only Pakistan importing large quantities to offset its new cotton deficit this season. Over the long term, the rally could end, however, whereas cotton use is now threatened by its lack of sustainability. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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UK faces legal action over Uzbek cotton imports
2019-10-25 16:54:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Legal action has been filed against the UK government by two human rights groups to try and stop imports of cotton harvested with forced labour from Uzbekistan.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
2019-10-22 19:15:12| EmergingTextiles.com
Cotton prices have rebounded in the last weeks, with New York returning above 65 cents last Friday, for the first time in more than three months. Demand is reportedly firm from spinners everywhere rushing for fine qualities. Over the long term, the rally could end, however, whereas cotton use is now threatened by its lack of sustainability. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Cotton On to boost women workers in Bangladesh
2019-10-22 13:59:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Aid organisation CARE Australia and retailer Cotton On Group are working on a two-year project aimed at increasing the number of women in garment factory leadership roles in Bangladesh.
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