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About 40 percent of companies that source goods from China will see their expenses increase due to rising labor and material costs.
A shift from soybean cultivation to cotton is driving a 56 percent increase in acreage in certain parts of India, and much of the crop is expected to end up in Pakistani mills.
Higher yields, increased tax revenue and lower import costs are the factors that drive the vast majority of growers to use genetically modified seed.
Government moves to auction off 600,000 metric tons of cotton from its reserves to satisfy the market.
More than 15 percent of the current crop has been destroyed, further hampering the spinning sector.
The Chinese government's Purchasing Managers' Index fell for the second straight month in June.
Sponsored by Cotton Australia and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association, the conference will be held August 10-12 in Broadbeach, Queensland.
At the 2010 China Cotton Summit and International Cotton Fair, Chinese cotton officials noted that adverse planting conditions could affect this year's crop.
According to a report from the China Cotton Association, the government of China will release sliding tax import quotas for cotton enterprises in an effort to aid the textile industry
After banning shipment registration last month to rein in domestic cotton prices, India has now reinstated the export of cotton under license.
Weiqiao Textile Co. is seeking a $100 million, three-year term loan to buy raw materials and refinance maturing debt.
Albaugh Inc. files petition with U.S. government to impose anti-dumping duties on glyphosate imported from China.
In the first three months of 2010, China imported 846,000 tons of cotton, up 210 percent compared with last year.
As planting in China may fall by 4.9 percent this year, imports are expected to rise significantly.
China imported 1.527 million tons of raw cotton in 2009, down by 27.7 percent compared with 2008.
CCA embraces role as a member of the international cotton family
Seamless logistics bring added value to cotton-associated enterprises
Several indicators point to the continuation of economic recovery
Fiber consumption and the outlook for global textiles
China establishes comprehensive guidelines for industry growth
Technology allows Taiwan to focus on value-added products
Bt cotton and other technologies drive India’s cotton production
India’s “mini mission” cotton program yields promising results
Bangladesh holds its own in powerful Asian textile market
Pakistan considers its role as a major player in the world cotton market
Country focuses on consideration of Bt varieties, production in new regions
Japan offers a look at the market from a consumer’s perspective
Australia works to define its national cotton identity
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