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USDA Projects US Cotton Production At Nearly 40 Year Low

Textile Insights April 8, 2024

According to the latest US Department of Agriculture report, the department has projected US cotton production to be down by 300,000 bales to 12.1 million bales, the lowest level in nearly 40 years. Global cotton production is up about 100,000 bales to 113.0 million as a larger cotton crop in

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400 Delegates From 40 Countries Attend Bremen Cotton Conference

Textile Insights April 8, 2024

Around 400 delegates from almost 40 countries attended the 37th International Cotton Conference Bremen which was held from March 20 to 22. On site and online, attendees were able to attend eleven sessions with almost 70 speakers and find out about the latest research findings and innovative practical applications in the cotton industry. Lively presentations […]

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Turkey Emerging As Fifth Largest Cotton Exporter In 2023-24

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

Turkey is going to emerge as the fifth largest exporter as well as consumer of cotton in cotton marketing year 2023-24. According to a latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, Turkish cotton exports have doubled in the past two years to the highest level in nearly 50 years. This is mainly because domestic […]

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Cotton Area In Brazil’s Biggest Cotton Producing State Up 16.8%

Textile Insights April 4, 2024

Cotton acreage in Mato Grosso, the biggest cotton producing state in Brazil has been projected at 1.41 million hectares in the 2023-24 cotton season, up 16.84 percent compared to the earlier season. “This increase was driven by the fibre’s greater competitiveness in relation to other crops, especially corn,” Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics said […]

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Increase In Acreage To Boost Cotton Production In Myanmar

Textile Insights April 1, 2024

A total of 612,712 acres of cotton would be sown in Myanmar in the 2024-25 fiscal across 19 cotton plantation zones in six states and regions as against 576,324 acres in the earlier fiscal. “This cotton acreage would be increased gradually to reach 747,000 acres by fiscal 2027-28,” Mynamar’s Union Minister for Agriculture U Min […]

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Soorty Launches Regenerative Cotton Project In Pakistan

Textile Insights March 28, 2024

Soorty has launched the Soorty Regenagri Initiative (SRI) in collaboration with the Rural Education & Economic Development Society (REEDS) to advance sustainable practices in Pakistan. The project is aimed at revitalising agricultural ecosystems through regenerative farming and promises to restore soil health, rebuild climate resilience, and create a sustainable legacy

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Brazilian Cotton To Be Promoted In India & Other Countries

Textile Insights March 27, 2024

Following the success of visits to Indonesia and Bangladesh to promote Brazilian cotton, the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa) is now planning such visits to more countries. More such visits are on the agenda aimed at promoting Brazilian cotton around the world, which include India, Thailand, China, Turkey, Egypt, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, the EU and […]

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SIMA Chief Advises Mills To Rely Only On Govt Agencies Forecast

Textile Insights March 26, 2024

The Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) has urged its member mills to plan their cotton purchase according to reports issued by the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC). Dr SK Sundararaman, Chairman of SIMA has advised cotton textile mills to rely only on the estimates published by the Office of the Textile Commissioner, Ministry […]

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Sourcery Launches Revolutionary Programme For Cotton Transparency

March 13, 2024

Sourcery has unveiled its Impact and Assurance Programme, a pioneering solution for primary data collection, aimed at revolutionizing transparency and trust in the cotton value chain. This initiative, facilitated through the Sourcery Connect App developed with Bluenumber®, offers harmonized regional-specific and third-party verified primary data, empowering growers, grower

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Brazilian Delegation Visits Indonesia To Boost Cotton Exports

Textile Insights March 11, 2024

A Brazilian delegation, representing the Brazilian Cotton Producers Association (Abrapa) was in Indonesia to boost exports of Brazilian cotton to Indonesia. A Cotton Brazil Outlook seminar was also held in Jakarta which brought together more than 60 high ranking officials from various textile mills. The objective was to strengthen commercial relations and identify new