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Pesticides

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.

Staff Writer

Cotton Production / India Story

9 September 2023

2 minutes

A farmer holding freshly-picked cotton in India.

Pestcide and Water Consumption See Sigificant Drop in India, Says Better Cotton Report

The 2023 India Impact Report by Better Cotton claims environmental, social and economic benefits of Better Cotton production.

Staff Writer