US-based Mars Food has pledged its commitment with the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) to augment sustainable rice cultivation while reducing environmental footprint and improving the lives of farmers. The partnership has launched a global ...
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Chinese lawmakers are in the process of considering a proposed revision to the country’s Food Safety Law which would include the mandatory labelling of all goods containing Genetically Modified (GM) organisms. The central ...
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Bayer CropScience announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its application for the registration of ILeVO. ILeVO protects the root system against infections caused by the Sudden Death Syndrome fungus and has ...
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Seven new cotton varieties designed to help cotton farmers meet some of their most challenging conditions are being released for the 2014 season. Developed by Bayer CropScience, the new varieties can better handle tough-to-control weeds, ...
Bayer CropScience, Germany-based Bayer AG's subgroup focused on agricultural markets, has launched its e3 sustainable cotton program — a voluntary, transparent program that sets guidelines for U.S. farmers who grow Certified FiberMax? ...
BASF, the North American subsidiary of Germany-based BASF SE, has unveiled a new innovation in water-based polymer technology, Joncryl FLX 5200, designed for flexible packaging applications. According to the company, the Joncryl FLX 5200 ...
Finalists have been announced for the 2013 Australian Cotton Industry Awards, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. The finalists were announced in a ceremony at the Australian Cotton Trade Show, currently being held at Moree ...
Nominations have opened for the 2013 Australian Cotton Industry Awards, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Awards recognise excellence and high achievement in Australia’s cotton industry throughout the supply ...
Honey laundering trails all lead to China Drones begin descent on US agriculture Forensic marker dogs on trail of metal thieves Honey bees are a massive global business, responsible for a third of the world’s food production. Honey ...
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It's inevitable when traveling.You find yourself drawing comparisons to home. I recently had the good fortune to travel to Germany,the Netherlands and Austria as part of a world vegetable forum sponsored by Bayer CropScience. We heard a ...
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The eyes of the textile universe were focused on Vietnam as the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) held its traditional Annual Conference from Nov. 4 – 6, 2012. In the highly anticipated Fiber Session on Nov. 4, ...
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Texas Tech University celebrated cotton research by highlighting unique cotton programs with a video release. Lubbock in the High Plains of Texas is the epicenter of cotton production and research. High Plains, which produces about 25% of ...
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Sustainability enjoys an interesting position in today's fashion industry.It has become a ubiquitous and especially vague term used by designers,brands,marketing departments and manufacturers.But what does it actually mean?And,more ...
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The markets for heated garments and clothing which offers protection against insects are set to grow, according to Issue No 42 of Performance Apparel Markets from the business information company Textiles Intelligence. Heated garments are ...
Tags: United Kingdom, Heated Clothing, Performance Apparel Sector Growth
Cotton Council International (CCI) and Cotton Incorporated, in cooperation with USDA, jointly presented the seventh biennial Sourcing USA Summit in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The event, held on November 12-16, attracted 400 delegates ...
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