Better Cotton Renews Standard Recognition Agreement in Brazil
Better Cotton has announced the renewal of its standard recognition agreement with ABRAPA, the Brazilian Cotton Growers’ Association.
Read moreBetter Cotton Project to Break Down Healthcare Barriers for Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
Better Cotton has launched a two-year pilot project in Côte d’Ivoire to boost cotton farming communities’ access to essential, quality healthcare services and create a replicable model for marginalised groups around the world.
Read moreUpdated Action Plan on Issues in Brazil’s Matopiba Region
In June 2024, Better Cotton published an action plan to address concerns about cotton production in Brazil’s Matopiba region. Six months on, we provide an update on the progress we have made.
Read moreInternational Women’s Day: Q&A With Nini Mehrotra, Senior Manager for Gender Equality
For International Women’s Day, we spoke to Senior Manager for Gender Equality Nini Mehrota to get a glimpse into her motivations, current projects, and aspirations for the future.
Read moreBetter Cotton Extends Partnership with Cotton Australia
Better Cotton has announced the renewal of its Strategic Partnership with Cotton Australia, the official body for Australia’s cotton growers, until 2027.
Read moreProgramme Partner Meeting 2025: Three Key Takeaways
Our ninth annual Programme Partner Meeting brought together over 100 Partners and Better Cotton staff in Penang, Malaysia.
Read moreRegional Member Meeting in India Explores Farm-Level Progress, Certification, and Traceability
Better Cotton hosted its annual Regional Member Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 15 February, welcoming around 250 member and stakeholder representatives from across South Asia to discuss farm-level initiatives, certification, and traceability.
Read moreBetter Cotton Conference Registration Launches, Agenda to Explore Climate Solutions, Traceability and Legislation
Registration is now open for the Better Cotton Conference 2025, which is set to take place at the Swissôtel Büyük Efes Hotel in Izmir, Türkiye, from 18-19 June.
Read moreBetter Cotton Showcases Global Convening Power at Annual Programme Partner Meeting
The Better Cotton Programme Partner Meeting brought together over 100 participants from its global network to spotlight innovations, share learnings, and reflect on successes and challenges across the cotton sector.
Read moreBetter Cotton Completes Certification Transition, Enhances Supply Chain Oversight
Better Cotton has today completed its transition to become a certification scheme. This strategic move underscores the organisation’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of sustainability and transparency in the cotton industry.
Read moreNavigating Regenerative Farming and Climate-Beneficial Cotton in California’s Central Valley
In 2022, Gino Pedretti began testing the Climate Beneficial™ regenerative cotton model on 36 acres. The system incorporates flood irrigation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, hand weeding and winter grazing.
Read more2025 Outlook: Q&A With CEO Alan McClay
As 2025 begins, we took the opportunity to sit down with our CEO Alan McClay to hear about his reflections on 2024 and his vision for the year ahead.
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