Mexico’s cotton sector is expected to face a contraction in the 2026–27 marketing year, primarily due to persistent water shortages and structural production challenges, according to a report by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. The report projects a decline in both cotton area and output, as limited irrigation water availability continues to affect key producing […]

India’s cotton sector is poised for growth in the 2026–27 marketing year, driven by improving demand and favourable trade dynamics, according to a report by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. The report projects cotton acreage to increase by around 3% to 11.5 million hectares, with production expected to rise 7% to 25.2 million bales, supported […]

Better Cotton Initiative has reinforced its push toward regenerative agriculture with the release of an updated version of its Principles & Criteria (P&C), marking a key step in its transition to a regenerative standards system. The new version, P&C v3.2, came into effect on April 1, 2026, following an independent assessment against recognised regenerative