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ORGANIC COTTON


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 The Word Organic has become Buzz word for Healt these days .
When We dig in to our Indian past , the agriculture is of purely Organic using most natural Pesticides which enhanses the Soil fertility thus keeps Human , Earth and Environment safe and sound.


Organic cotton production does not simply mean replacing synthetic fertilizers and pesticides with organic ones.

Organic cultivation methods are based more on knowledge of agronomic processes than input-based conventional production is.

The systemic approach aims to establish a diverse and balanced farming ecosystem which ideally includes all types of crops and farm activities. Farms need to complete a two-year conversion period to change their production system from conventional to organic. An essential element of organic production is the careful selection of varieties adapted to local conditions in terms of climate, soil and robustness to pests and diseases.

Soil fertility management and crop nutrition are based on crop diversification and organic inputs such as compost, mulch and manures. Pest management measures focus essentially on pest prevention and the stimulation of a balanced agroecosystem through crop rotation, mixed cultivation, trap crops, and the use of natural pesticides when pest infestation rises above the economic threshold.


Organic cotton is cotton which is produced according to the internationally recognized organic farming standards of the  EU regulation 834/2007, of the USA National Organic Program (NOP), the Indian National Program for Organic Production (NPOP) or the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS).

Organic cotton is cotton that is produced and certified to organic agricultural standards. Its production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by using natural processes rather than artificial inputs. Importantly organic cotton farming does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Instead, it combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote a good quality of life for all involved.

 



ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM

An organic cotton farming system is one that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of artificial elements such as pesticides and other chemicals that cause adverse effects.
Organic farming combines tradition, innovation and science and promotes fair relationships and a good quality of life for everyone involved.
The organic cotton farming system can be applied at different scales. However, an average organic cotton farmer has only 4.3 hectares (one hectare equals approximately 2.5 acres), which indicates that organic farming systems are relatively small. The following diagram shows how an organic farming system might look on a small scale farm in India.




COMPARING CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES




 


 



ORGANIC COTTON IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
  
Reduces environmental footprint



 No toxic chemicals are used in the growing of organic cotton. It doesn’t damage the soil, has less impact on the air, and uses 71% less water and 62% less energy. Conventional cotton uses about 16% of the world’s insecticides and 7% of pesticides.




  




SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS




Promotes safe work & better livelihoods



Growing organic cotton keeps farmers and their families safe. They are not exposed to toxic chemicals in the field or through their food and water supply. It also means farmers grow more than one crop which supplements their food and income.



Social and economic impacts aren’t easy to quantify, but to provide an insight into the benefits experienced by organic cotton farmers, Textile Exchange carried out a Sustainability Assessment. The findings are:



 



IN SIMPLE TERMS…




In 2015, by growing organic instead of conventional cotton, we have:






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Impacts our food system


Organic cotton is grown from organic cotton seeds. Cotton seed oil is used in a variety of food products such as cookies, chips and vegetable oil, and is also fed to livestock. So while cotton fiber is not something we put in our body, the by-product can make its way into our diets.



Model for the future

When you buy organic cotton you are investing in water conservation, cleaner air, better soil and farmer livelihoods. The price for organic cotton is therefore sometimes, but not always, higher. However, with demand on the rise, more choices will become available.

 
You can make a difference

 
Caring for the world and the people we share it with is a life choice. Choosing organic cotton is part of this choice. In 2015, 26 million metric tonnes of cotton was produced globally, much of it for the apparel industry. Organic cotton makes up less than 1% of this. By choosing organic over conventional cotton you have the purchasing power to influence brands, manufacturers and even farmers. So let’s change this number.


  Cotton Production Country Wise  2018-2019



RankCountryProduction (1000 480 lb. Bales)
1India28,500
2China27,750
3United States22,000
4Brazil12,000
5Pakistan8,000
6Turkey4,100
7Uzbekistan3,125
8Australia2,200
9Mexico1,750
10Greece1,470
11Benin1,450
12Mali1,425
13Burkina Faso1,200
14Argentina1,180
15Turkmenistan1,150
16Côte D'ivoire830
17Myanmar700
18Sudan600
19Cameroon565
20Tajikistan450
21Tanzania, United Republic Of400
22Azerbaijan390
23Egypt350
24Kazakhstan345
25Spain300
26Iran, Islamic Republic Of275
27Togo265
28Nigeria235
29South Africa215
30Zambia210
31Chad200
32Ethiopia200
33Zimbabwe190
34Syrian Arab Republic140
35Bangladesh135
36Uganda125
37Mozambique115
38Kyrgyzstan110
39Malawi90
40Venezuela85
41Peru80
42Afghanistan65
43Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of55
44Israel45
45Colombia40
46Senegal35
47Central African Republic32
48Madagascar30
49Ghana28
50Yemen28
51Kenya25
52Paraguay21
53Iraq15
54Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The15
55Guinea14
56Bulgaria10
57Nicaragua10
58Tunisia10
59Niger9
60Ecuador9
61Bolivia8
62Somalia7
63Sri Lanka5
64Angola5
65Haiti5
66Honduras4
67Cuba4
68Dominican Republic3
69Indonesia3
70Guatemala3
71Viet Nam3
72Thailand2
73Philippines2
74Morocco1
75El Salvador1
76Albania1
77Costa Rica1




  














 State wise area and production of cotton State
2017-18
2018-19 Estimated
Area
(lakh ha)
Production
(lakh bales)
Area
(lakh ha)
Production
(lakh bales)
AndhraPradesh
6.44
20.50
5.51
17.54
Gujarat
26.23
104.00
27.08
107.37
Haryana
6.69
22.50
6.65
22.37
Karnataka
5.46
18.00
5.48
18.07
MadhyaPradesh
6.03
20.50
6.97
23.70
Maharshtra
42.07
85.00
41.23
83.30
Odisha
1.45
3.50
1.57
3.79
Punjab
2.91
11.50
2.84
11.22
Rajasthan
5.84
22.00
4.96
18.68
Tamilnadu
1.85
5.50
0.21
0.62
Telangana
18.97
55.00
17.96
52.07
Others
0.50
2.00
0.17
0.68
India
124.44
370.00
120.64
358.70











 Source :  http://agricoop.nic.in/all-india-crop-situation

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Benefits of Organic Cotton

Organic cotton shows great benefits at various levels of the value chain.
Farmers, traders, retailers and consumers all benefit from the economic, social and ecological advantages of organic cotton projects. Click on the buildings to see the benefits for each group:




 World Organic Cotton Statisticks 

                            


IN-CONVERSION ORGANIC COTTON
(HA LAND)
India                  172,180
Tanzania              18,409
Pakistan               12,283
China                     5,108
Turkey                   2,721






 


   





There are currently two independent organic certifications for organic cotton: Organic Content Standards (OCS) and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).   The difference between the two standards are:









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