AMA calls for cotton price stabilisation fund

Cotton farming is a key source of income for hundreds of thousands of rural households.

THE Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is advocating for a price stabilisation fund to shield cotton farmers from unpredictable market swings.Despite increased cotton production, global demand has not kept pace, creating a supply-demand imbalance. For the 2024-25 season, the textile industry’s projected demand stands at 116 million bales, falling short of the 120 million bales expected…

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