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BCI Grants Eco-Cotton Status To Uzbek Cotton Clusters

June 13, 2024

The non-profit organization Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has announced the certification of several cotton clusters in Uzbekistan, according to reports from the Uztuqimachiliksanoat press service. Rachel Beckett, BCI Startup Support Program Manager, visited Uzbekistan to discuss cotton

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Türkiye To Host Better Cotton Conference 2024

May 19, 2024

The Better Cotton Conference 2024 will be held in Türkiye, the seventh-largest cotton producer globally and a hub for the textile industry. The Better Cotton Conference serves as an annual gathering for global cotton stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable solutions. Taking place on June 26 & 27 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference […]

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Better Cotton Promotes Gender Inclusion With Women’s Workshop

Textile Insights February 9, 2024

In January, Better Cotton India organised its first ever residential leadership workshop for female field staff, with the aim of assessing gender influence and leadership, and examining how the organisation can enhance the overall experience of women in Better Cotton projects. They delved into topics like sociogramming (mapping the relationships within a group); the

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Turkish Cotton Production Expected To Decline In 2023-24 Amid Economic Challenges

October 11, 2023

The latest USDA report on Turkey’s cotton production for the marketing year (MY) 2023-24 suggests a significant decrease in cotton output. Projections indicate a drop to 755,000 metric tonnes (MT), equivalent to 3.5 million bales, compared to the previous year. The report attributes this decline to farmers’ decision to reduce cotton planting due to falling […]