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Reducing cotton footprints through implementation of better management practices in cotton production: A step towards Better Cotton Initiative

Empirical study
Research report

Published 2011. Authored by Makhdum, A.F., Khan, H.N. and Ahmad, S.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Tools:

Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

Sustainability Issues:

Freshwater and oceans
Participant costs and benefits
Pesticides, fertilizers and soil

Outcomes of Interest:

Fertilizers
Pesticides and herbicides
Water use efficiency

Specific Themes:

Ecosystem 
Innovation / innovative solutions
Pro-poor development

Sectors:

Agriculture

Products:

Cotton (raw)

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
SDG 15 - Life on Land
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Asia

Countries:

Pakistan

Summary

Cotton growing typically uses high levels of chemicals and pesticides. This study investigated the role of Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) management practices on controlling agrochemical use. The authors found that, as BCI cotton expanded in Pakistan, farmers have improved their water-use efficiency and have decreased pesticide and fertilizer use. In 2010, cotton growers produced 62,816 MT of BCI certified cotton.

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Reducing cotton footprints through implementation of better management practices in cotton production: A step towards Better Cotton Initiative

Empirical study
Research report

Published 2011. Authored by Makhdum, A.F., Khan, H.N. and Ahmad, S.

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