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Slow Growth in Global Production Likely

Despite current struggles, cotton industry will prosper in the long term.

Developing New Relationships and Making Changes

With an internationally diverse board, the ICA prepares to focus on big issues.

Strength in Numbers

Trade associations must look for ways to combine efforts.

Lessons from the International Year of Natural Fibers

Cotton Incorporated is ready to build on last year’s successful campaign

Campaigning for Cotton

Increasing consumer demand is the key to cotton’s future

Building Demand Enhancement Vehicles

IFCP to introduce Cotton Promotion Expert in Spring 2010

Promoting Chinese Cotton

CCA embraces role as a member of the international cotton family

Constructing a Modern Cotton Logistics System

Seamless logistics bring added value to cotton-associated enterprises

Global Textile Industry

Several indicators point to the continuation of economic recovery

Undoing the Crash

Fiber consumption and the outlook for global textiles

A Global Cotton Strategy

Updating the worldwide cotton infrastructure is required for growth

Stability Provides Balance

Long-term, reliable relationships are essential for industry growth

Organic and Fair Trade Cotton

A useful response to the challenges in the commodity sector

Solving Environmental Challenges

Cotton’s survival depends on finding answers to water and energy questions

Finding Their Place

A viable cotton industry is socially and economically critical to French-speaking Africa

Reacting to the Crisis

Textile industry must address consumer pessimism

Reversing the Trend

Production and consumption prospects depend on farmer, government action

Signs of Recovery

An expected increase in cotton acreage in 2010-11 hints at growing confidence

Celebrating 75 Years of Service

Gdynia Cotton Association plays key role in cotton classification, testing

A New Map for Cotton Marketing

Today’s cotton merchants must guide both producers and consumers

Giving Meaning to "Value-Added"

Quality is the key to creating demand and market access for cotton

High-Speed Roller Ginning Takes Center Stage

USDA study converts machines from conventional speed to high speed with encouraging results

Globalization of Cotton Classification

Instrument-based classing is gaining momentum

Seizing Opportunities

ABRAPA is ready and engaged for the next evolution of cotton

The Next Revolution Starts in Brazil

Country offers huge potential for production increases

A Long-Term Plan for Cotton Production

China establishes comprehensive guidelines for industry growth

Turning Research Into Patents

Technology allows Taiwan to focus on value-added products

Embracing New Technologies

Bt cotton and other technologies drive India’s cotton production

Region by Region

A look at India’s distinct cotton growing regions yields important information

On a Mission

India’s “mini mission” cotton program yields promising results

In the Hub of Activity

Bangladesh holds its own in powerful Asian textile market

Setting the Stage for Growth

Pakistan considers its role as a major player in the world cotton market

Major Issues and Developments in Pakistan Cotton

Country focuses on consideration of Bt varieties, production in new regions

Four Proposals for Cotton Production

Japan offers a look at the market from a consumer’s perspective

Quantifying Quality

Australia works to define its national cotton identity

Saving a Strategic Crop

A national plan is required to maintain the existence of Egyptian cotton

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