"Sustainable Farming Practice" News Archive

The USDA said the traceability system should help stop diseases from spreading.

Following the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Summit, Brazil's 20×20 initiative, in collaboration with the Race to Resilience, is spearheading the adoption of the babassu palm tree as a sustainable alternative to imported palm oil, promoting environmental responsibility and empowering local communities.

Sustainable arnica cultivation entails environmentally friendly practices, such as organic farming, safeguarding soil health and ecosystem balance for a more sustainable supply chain.

Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.

Ecovia Intelligence’s summit this month in Amsterdam delves into advancing the transition to a circular economy and promoting regenerative agriculture practices for a sustainable and nature-positive food system.

Levi Strauss & Co,Nike, Adidas, and VF Corp, are strengthening their commitments to phase out mulesing through the “Better Wool Guide”.

Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) is now supporting a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) that aims to promote economic growth in developing countries through football.

The Aid by Trade Foundation has introduced the Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS), an innovative approach aimed at addressing challenges in the cotton and textile industry for the benefit of both textile companies and cotton farmers.

Having mapped its entire supply chain, Harvest & Mill serves as an iconic example for the rest of the industry when it comes to transparency and organic cotton sourcing.

WWF's comprehensive benchmarking exercise evaluates how cotton standards such as Better Cotton, Cotton Made in Africa, Fairtrade International relate to critical sustainability issues.