After 17 years of negotiations, Egypt opens up its maket to Brazilian Cotton
In 2023, Brazilian cotton achieves import authorization. At stake is a 120 thousand tonnes a year marketplace Brazilian cotton growers were optimistic after being given the news that Egypt was opening up its market. After 17 years of negotiations, Egypt has now set out the phytosanitary requirements for importing Brazilian cotton. Known for its demand […]
8 curiosities about cotton: the endeless possibilities of the fiber
It is one of the main Brazilian products and the most used natural fiber in the world! Learn the greatest curiosities about cotton! Cotton is one of the main products in the Brazilian agricultural chain and the most used natural fiber in the world. As such, cotton farming creates jobs and provides raw material for […]
Introducing Abrapa’s new administration for 2023/2024
Newly appointed president Alexandre Schenkel wants to continue the path of innovation and resilience, as the association seeks to further explore communication channels with the global market. Elected for the 2023-2024 biennium, Brazilian cotton grower Alexandre Pedro Schenkel has taken office as the new president of the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa), which is responsible […]
Cases of innovation around Brazilian cotton are presented at COP 27
On November 15th, the Brazilian cotton industry gained center stage during the United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP 27, held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Representing Abrapa – Brazilian Cotton Growers Association – and the Cotton Brazil program, SLC-Agrícola‘s Sustainability Director Álvaro Luiz Dilli presented cases of innovation that spell commitment to the environment […]
The color of the year 2023: what does it say about us and the world?
The choice of the color of the year is not random, it meets a desire of a collective unconscious and represents the feeling of an era. Find out what it is, who chooses it, and what it means. Every year, a practice takes place in the creative industry: the selection of the color of the […]
Brazilian cotton is highlighted in international event
Brazilian cotton is already being perceived in the international market with the same quality level as its main competitors (United States and Australia). That is what the participants of the International Cotton Association (ICA) annual event showed during the three-day congress held in Las Vegas (USA) this week. A delegation of 12 farmers from several […]
Learn about the technologies employed by the Brazilian cotton industry
Innovations have been implemented in the last decades, boosting the quality of Brazilian cotton. Check out the main technologies currently applied in the field. The technology used in the Brazilian cotton industry is recognized worldwide as one of the most advanced in the sector. Not surprisingly, Brazil currently ranks number 2 in global cotton […]
Brazilian cotton ginning is a case in innovation and ensures fiber quality
From socio-environmental certification to artificial intelligence: why the cotton ginning process in Brazil is one of the most advanced in the world The quality of cotton starts emerging in the fields, from the choice of seeds that are genetically more adapted to the productive environment, to automated harvest mechanisms. However, after this initial process, […]
Brazilian cotton is highlighted at the ITMF with sustainability and innovation
The Brazilian Cotton Growers Association showed how and why Brazil became the second largest exporter in 20 years, at the Annual Conference of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The search for an increasingly sustainable production system explains the transformation of the Brazilian cotton industry. Brazil, which was the second largest importer of cotton […]
Brazil is the world’s largest supplier of socially and environmentally certified cotton
In addition to being the fourth largest cotton grower in the world and second largest lint exporter, Brazil also ranks number one in certified cotton exports. Farmers who are engaged, united, and willing to invest in continuous improvement are the ingredients for this success story. A story whose origin dates to 2005, when the Brazilian […]