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Cotton Farming / Pesticide Usage

5 November 2024

 4 minutes
The US is the only country to officially report the use of pesticides and fertilisers in cotton production, with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducting semi-regular surveys on cotton production, listing the actual inputs and providing the information to the public at no cost.

Most Pesticides Used on Conventional Cotton in US Pose Health Risk, Says Report

In a call to action, a new report warns about the risks posed to humans and the environment from conventional cotton production, and why the time is now to make the change and transition to organic production methods.

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Labour Issues / New Trade Disorder / III Commentary
Reports have been gradually trickling in about orders being slashed and hiring frozen. There are fears—not entirely unfounded—that factories would be forced to either downsize or shut shop entirely.

If Deals Don't Work out, Garment Workers in Manufacturing Hubs Face a Bleak Future

  • Subir Ghosh

9 April 2025
Branding Evolution / Influencers Analysis
Branding has always been about making a lasting impression, literally and figuratively.

Challenges of Branding in the Age of Influencers

  • Piyush Deogirkar

30 April 2025