Research need from Focus Group: European cotton access to the market

This need for research has been identified in FG 40 on “Industrial crops”. If you want to know more about it, check the final report of the Focus Group.

Specific research on European cotton access to the market. Participatory research with farmers for the adoption of organic farming by ensuring there is access to the market. Identification of the best approach to engage and develop partnerships between locally grown organic cotton and the European textile industry. Creating partnerships along the European organic cotton supply chain to add value for farmers and processers. Develop research and demonstration farms to exhibit best practices to achieve acceptable yields.