It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

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2 minutes

The Climate Smart Cotton Program builds on the four pillars of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices that support planting cover crops, reduced tillage, and nutrient management.

US Cotton Trust Protocol Opens 2025 Enrollment, Applications Open for Climate Smart Cotton Programme

Memphis, U.S.: U.S. cotton growers can now enroll in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program for the 2025 crop year. These programs enable growers to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable cotton production, meeting the increasing demand for responsibly produced fiber.

The Trust Protocol also provides...

Cotton Farming / Climate Smart

11 January 2024

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The US Climate Smart Cotton Programme is a 5-year collaborative initiative that presents a transformative opportunity for cotton growers to enhance their profitability, operations, and environmental stewardship, all while contributing to the long-term viability of the US cotton industry.

US Cotton Trust Protocol Calls for Growers to Join Climate Smart Cotton Programme

Enrollments are open for US farmers to join the voluntary, science-based sustainability programme — Cotton Trust Protocol — that will help them adopt and implement sustainable practices that benefit both their operations and the environment.

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