Page 6 - Cotton

Cotton prices jump on a sharp decline in output estimates

To pressurise margins of textile mills that have been reeling under severe demand drawdown

Cotton price slide continues

Worry on Bt technology losing steam as crop sees bollworm attack

Seasonal arrival of cotton declines 11% in FY16

This is because of lower production of the commodity and higher expectation of farmers

Arrival of cotton falls by 11% in the ongoing season

Arrivals fall to 24.50 million cotton bales against 27.62 million bales in the same period lat year

Cotton global stocks shrinking: ICAC

Production and consumption falling due to competition from polyester fiber which is significantly cheaper

Cotton farmers plan march over non-payment of dues

The farmers are hoping that top RSS leaders can intervene in the dispute

Haryana, Punjab may cut Bt cotton sowing

The move comes after a joint action panel recommended use of traditional varieties as they were immune to pest attacks