A field of a genetically modified variety of cotton called Bt Cotton with inbuilt insecticide resistance, in India. Cotton's environmental impacts are well-publicized (if not well-understood), ...

Fashion brands from high-end to high streets have introduced regenerative agriculture practices into their supply chains to boost sustainability. These farming practices work in harmony with nature.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brooke Roberts-Islam is a London-based writer covering sustainability. Cotton, comprising a quarter of today's fashion, connects ...

Industry Insight from Ethical Corporation Magazine, a part of Thomson Reuters. May 22 - The devastating floods in Pakistan during the summer of 2022, which resulted in a 40% loss of cotton crops, ...

Luxury brands want more European cotton, but the supply chain struggles to compete with more established suppliers with less ...

Sustainability is a constantly moving target, particularly as consumers’ and brands’ environmental demands continue to grow. For cotton farmers, digitalization, technology, data and improved machinery ...

As a leader in manufacturing, I’ve always believed in the value of learning from other industries. Linens manufacturer Red Land Cotton, in particular, has reminded me of the immense power of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new project helps U.S. farmers collect data. The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is partnering with global non-profit the Soil ...

The red dirt girl has returned to the farm holding a cotton sheet. The heirloom sheet’s white borders contain agriculture’s elusive full circle wrapped in a single farm package. The father-daughter ...

A new generation of hybrid cotton seeds is giving Zimbabwean farmers fresh reason for optimism. Developed to deliver higher yields and withstand climate shocks and pests, the seeds are helping to ...