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Better Cotton Programme Partner Meeting

Better Cotton Programme Partner Meeting

Joe Morphet on October 9, 2023

The Programme Partner Meeting is a three-day virtual gathering that will unite Better Cotton growers, partners, and stakeholders to share, learn, and network. Across three days we will explore the topics of Climate Change and Improved Use of Data, Livelihoods and Decent Work, and much more.

The meeting will take place online on December 5-7, from 07:00-10:00 GMT. Please note that this event is only open to Better Cotton programme partners and staff.

Large Farm-led Session

As part of the Programme Partner Meeting, we will be hosting a dedicated large farm-led session. Join the Better Cotton Large Farm community on December 6 at 15:00 GMT for an engaging virtual session focused on two critical topics: Climate Change and Water Stewardship. We will hear short presentations from Better Cotton partners who are implementing projects on these topics in the field, followed by discussions and Q&A.

To sign up for this session, please click here.

 

 

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2023 Better Cotton Large Farm Symposium

Joe Morphet on August 17, 2023

Please join the Better Cotton Large Farm community to share best practices and exchange ways to overcome shared challenges. We’re looking forward to bringing together cotton growers and partners from six continents to hear success stories from the field and discuss what’s needed to bring about real change.

The symposium will feature a range of exciting speakers, including:

John Kempf, founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture and the host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast. John will share his insights from several years in the field studying crop nutrition, his work with regenerative cotton growers, and his conversations with researchers and farmers across the globe.

John Bradley, who has had a successful 45-year career as a research director, consultant, and educator promoting conservation and no-till systems. He started his work in Tennessee where over 75% of the cotton is now no-tilled. His career eventually covered 17 cotton-producing states in the US and 14 countries. He and his wife now raise cattle on their family farm, Spring Valley Farm.

Ilkhom Khaydarov started his career in cotton as a Deputy Director at the State Foreign Trade Company “Uzprommashimpeks” of the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relation of Uzbekistan in 1992. After a string of roles in various capacities in the Uzbekistan Government, he now serves as Chairman of the Association of Textile and Garment Industry “Uzbektextileprom” and chairs the Board at Uzbekistan Employers Confederation.

Adam Kay, Chief Executive Officer of Cotton Australia was appointed to the role in January 2007.He started his career as District Agronomist for the NSW Agriculture Department in Warren 37 years ago and has spent his entire career working within the Australian cotton industry. Before Cotton Australia, Adam was General Manager of Cotton Seed Distributors, Wee Waa for 11 years, during which time he played a major role in commercialising and introducing biotechnology into the Australian cotton industry. Adam also served two terms as a Director of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation, a cotton industry body that funds research and development projects across many industry sectors.

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Women in Cotton: Chats for Change with Dr Salma Raheem

Joe Morphet on August 1, 2023

Women in Cotton’s next Chats for Change event will be delivered by Dr Salma Raheem, University of Liverpool, UK and Lecturer/Assistant Professor in OB & HR.

In the Western part of the world, there has been an extraordinary amount of focus, both in popular media, and in management literature, on the value of diversity and the need for more inclusive approaches to the management of people. But how does one create inclusive spaces and why should we care? This interactive session aims to provide evidence-based approaches to what works, why, and to examine if it is all worth it.

Held on Thursday 10 August via Zoom at 15:00 (BST), this event is open to everyone in the cotton and textile industry, regardless of gender.

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Türkiye Field Trip, sponsored by Calik Cotton, Calik Denim and Gap Pazarlama

Joe Morphet on July 19, 2023

Join us for a fantastic journey into the world of cotton production in Türkiye.

On October 4-6, 2023, join us for a field trip to the Turkish provinces of Şanlıurfa and Malatya, sponsored by Calik Cotton, Calik Denim and Gap Pazarlama. The trip will give you the opportunity to explore cotton production, ginning & supply chain activities, and the implementation of the Better Cotton Standard in Turkiye.

This event is free for Members, with lunch, dinner, and local transportation provided. Attendees are responsible for their travel and accommodation in Sanlıurfa and Malatya.

Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your participation now. To read about a similar trip we organised to Şanlıurfa with Retail and Brand Members in 2022, click here.

 

Agenda

Wednesday 4 October, 2023 / Şanlıurfa

  • Farmer visits (x2)
  • Lunch
  • Akkucak ginner visit
  • 19:00 – Dinner

Thursday 5 October, 2023 / Sanliurfa

  • 12:00 – Meet at lobby
  • 13:00-16:30 – Transport to World Cotton Day celebrations
  • Venue: RTS Tarım – Ulubağ, Mardin Yolu 6.Km Merkez/Şanlıurfa

13:00–13:40 Opening Speeches

  • Mr. Mehmet Fatih Kacır, T.R. Minister of Industry and Technology (TBC)
  • Mr. Hasan Şıldak, T.R. Governor of Şanlıurfa (TBC)
  • Mr. Hasan Maral, GAP RDA President
  • Mr. Louisa Vinton, UNDP Türkiye Resident Representative

13:40-13:50 Integrated Resource Efficiency Short Film Screening

  • Good Cotton Project Short Film Screening

13:50-14:50 Panel 1

  • Developments regarding Cotton in Turkey and the GAP Region
  • Mr. Başak Egesel, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Head of Good
  • Agricultural Practices and Organic Agriculture Department (TBC)
  • Mr. Fuat Tanman, İPUD, Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Mr. İhsan Ateş, Defacto CEO (TBC)
  • Mr. Prof. Gökhan Özertan, Member & Lecturer Boğaziçi University Department of Economics

14:50-15:00 Coffee Break

15:00-16:00 Panel 2

  • Sharing Experience on Good Cotton Practices
  • GAP-UNDP Project Agricultural Engineers ( 2 )
  • Good Cotton Project Farmers ( 2 )
  • Good Cotton Project Ginning Enterprises ( 1 )

16:00-16:30 Cocktail – Harvest Experience – Closing

19.00 Dinner- Traditional Sıra Night (TBC)

Friday 6 October, 2023 / Malatya

  • Traveling from Şanlıurfa to Malatya (4.5 hours)
  • Calik Denim Factory Visit
  • Transport to Malatya airport

Key information

Please note, this event is for Better Cotton Retailer and Brand Members only. Maximum attendance of 2 persons per companies allowed.

Attendees must arrange their own flights to Sanliurfa GAP Airport for arrival and from Malatya Airport (MLX) for departure.

Attendees must arrive at Sanliurfa a day before the trip. All lodging reservations are the responsibility of the participant, including any necessary cancellations.

We recommend the entire team stay at the Double Tree by Hilton. If you would like to stay in discounted rooms, please let us know and we will share the reservation link for you to pay & reserve.

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Better Cotton Claims Update

Eden Townend on July 4, 2023

To learn more about our current work on claims and contribute to the conversation, register here for this Retailer and Brand Member webinar in which we will cover:

  1. The new myBetterCotton platform and the online claims approval process
  2. Annual update to the Better Cotton Claims Framework (V3.1)
  3. Claims monitoring and compliance
  4. Retailer and Brand Members’ feedback
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Supplier Training Programme: English

Sonia Lee on June 28, 2023

Better Cotton’s Supplier Training Programme (STP) is designed to help suppliers understand our mission, learn about the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Guidelines which is based on mass-balance administration, and familiarise themselves with the Better Cotton Platform. A more technical focus on the business of Better Cotton.

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Supplier Training Programme: English

Sonia Lee on June 28, 2023

Better Cotton’s Supplier Training Programme (STP) is designed to help suppliers understand our mission, learn about the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Guidelines which is based on mass-balance administration, and familiarise themselves with the Better Cotton Platform. A more technical focus on the business of Better Cotton.

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2030 Strategy Webinar Series: Closing the Living Income Gap

Sonia Lee on June 21, 2023

Better Cotton is committed to improving the living income gap and supporting farmers as part of the sustainable livelihoods impact area of our 2030 Strategy. Join Better Cotton and IDH for this collaborative webinar that will unpack the challenges associated with achieving living income for farmers and farm workers.  

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