Features
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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